By: Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards; for more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. PJ Library Presents Podcasts: “Afternoons with Mimi” and “Beyond the Bookcase” Discover two new podcasts from the beloved organization that has shared free children’s books with Jewish values throughout the world. Well-known tales …
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Arts and Education: Impact on Learning What integrating arts into academic disciplines can do for your child
Your friend puts you in charge of party decorations because she claims she’s “not artistic.” When we categorize ourselves as creative or not creative—left-brained or right-brained—we simplify the processes in the brain that are really quite complex and often not isolated to one area of the brain. Despite what …
Read More »Don’t miss these DMV Summer Camps
Check out our 2022 Summer Camp Directory Spotlights and 5 More Camps to Love for a closer look at some of the region’s camp offerings this summer. Here are five more arts and Montessori camps to discover. If your child has an interest in the arts, there are a number of …
Read More »Washington FAMILY Editor’s Picks: February 2022 Here’s what we’re loving for you and your family this month
By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. Kindie Rock Stars Podcast This dynamic podcast showcases the diverse talents of children’s musicians and family entertainers. Each episode features an artist story and a song. Free, patrickadamsbooks.com Shadow Play …
Read More »Bethesda 7-Year-Old Aiden Adams Smashes YouTube with Original Music Video ‘For Elise’
A day in the life of a 7-year-old might include playing sports, attending school and hanging out with family and friends. For Aiden Adams, his time also includes performing in music videos. His song “For Elise”—an ode to his best friend—is a rock rendition of Beethoven’s “Für Elise.” The video …
Read More »Finding Their Rhythm How to help your child choose a musical instrument and foster a lifelong love of music
For the Withers family of Abingdon, the house rule is if you want to live here, you have to learn to play a musical instrument. “We said, ‘We don’t care which instrument. Just pick one you like!’” says Cheri Withers, a mother of two school-aged children. Like many musically inclined …
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