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One of my family’s favorite holiday traditions is spending a day at Gaylord National to see the annual ICE! Exhibit and experience the resort’s other holiday activities.  After a two-year pandemic hiatus, my entire family was thrilled that the giant ice sculptures are back. Even better, this year’s exhibit features …

For those not familiar with ARTECHOUSE DC, it is a unique experiential (and family-friendly) exhibit space that explores the intersection of art and technology in unexpected and often fun and beautiful ways. Its current exhibit, Spectacular Factory, explores the “holiday multiverse” and is must-see. Although there are several holiday exhibits …

Celebrate the end of summer by squeezing in one last trip over Labor Day. You don’t have to go far! There are so many fantastic destinations within a four-hour drive away from the DMV. It’s also easy to turn a nearby location into a long weekend by booking a hotel …

Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the July 2022 issue of Washington FAMILY.

Click the images below for a downloadable PDF of this DIY craft, also available in our sister publication, Baltimore’s Child. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

  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 …