Tag Archives: holidays

  By Christie Dondero Bettwy Knowing how to eat can feel complicated, especially during the holidays. We want to enjoy food and connection with family and friends, but we may feel guilty about eating certain foods or out of control around certain dishes. Growing up, I often turned to food …

Explore several fun and informative books about the various holidays we celebrate this month. — By Michelle Halber, Children’s Librarian, Davis Branch of the Montgomery County Public Library.   HANUKKAH (CHANUKAH) STORIES Hanukkah (Chanukah), the Jewish Festival of Lights, is celebrated from Nov. 28 Dec. 6 this year and commemorates …

Our picks from Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA)   The Parent’s Hoodie Here’s the perfect sweatshirt for pregnancy and postpartum, and it can also be worn by dads as a baby carrier and hoodie. $99, love-radius.com       Munchkin’s Air Purifier Help protect growing …

    The noise, lights, smells, people and activity of holiday gatherings can be overwhelming for neurotypical children and even many adults. It is little wonder, then, that children with special needs may struggle in these environments. If you are hosting a celebration or are a parent of a child …

We’ve identified the year’s top products for early elementary -aged children in the DMV. Here’s a collection of the best toys and games from the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) in 2021.  All photography courtesy of NAPPA.   Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set The set includes everything you need to create …

Click on the image below for a downloadable PDF of a Letter to Santa for your child, also available in the December 2021 issue of Washington FAMILY.

The 2021 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) results are in, and we’ve identified the year’s top products for children in the DMV. Turn to our gift guide for the best toy recommendations for every child on your holiday gift list.   Baby           Henry the Bunny …

    When it comes to photographing children, Chris Knowles knows it’s important to be able to adjust on the fly. That’s what happened when the Poolesville-based family photographer worked with the Logans. Their son wasn’t smiling so Knowles had an idea—let the child take a picture of his parents …

  When the Christmas music starts, the lights go up! These holiday light displays in the DMV region are running throughout the month—with some that came to life as soon as bellies were full of Thanksgiving turkey. Grab the family for festive illuminations, from extensive displays you can walk through …

  Every year, we have the honor of hosting Thanksgiving in our home. There is something special about getting together with your family to feast on delicious homecooked food, watch some football and enjoy everyone’s company. We normally host around 30 plus people, so we never have a traditional seated …