Omnium Circus® Brings Diversity and Accessibility to the Warner — By Lisa Lewis
SPONSORED CONTENT. Omnium Circus®, hailed as "America's most inclusive and accessible circus," fresh from a successful fall 2024 tour, is taking its…
Editor's Note — Karen Kullgren
Hello January! There has been a lot of rightful alarm and discussion and research on the crisis in kids' and teens' mental health in recent years, but where…
Support Your Kids in Language Arts: Family-Friendly Ideas — Gina Hagler
You want your child to have a strong social and academic start. Playdates and team sports provide fun social interactions, but fitting in academics is hard…
Corralling Cowboy and Cowgirl Poetry — By Mary Quattlebaum
Rhymes about spurs and the open range fit the mythos of the American cowboy of old. But the poetry from and children's literature related to today's cowgirls…
AI in Your Child's Education: What Parents Need to Know — By Cheryl Feuer Gedzelman
Now that many of us are using artificial intelligence (AI) regularly, we can find almost anything with the touch of a button. As an educator, I find this…
A Little Parent Math Talk With Kids Might Really Add Up — Jill Barshay
Mentioning numbers during everyday activities could be more beneficial than workbooks and exercises. It’s common knowledge that parents should talk and read to…
Summer Camps at the National Building Museum — By Kelly Cole
This summer, the National Building Museum is doubling the fun with two exciting camps for rising second to fifth graders! After a successful return to…
Camps & Summer Programs Guide
Acting for Young People Summer Acting Camps. AFYP has provided award-winning programs in the Northern Virginia area since 1997. Our summer programs, for ages…
How Science Fairs Set Kids Up for Success — Sarah Lyons
Is your child considering participating in a school science fair? Are you wondering if the benefits are worth the time commitment? Participating in a science…
Is Adventure Camp Right for Your Child? — Dakota Kim
Outdoor camps offer kids exciting learning opportunities. A subsector of outdoor camps, called adventure camps, provides an even more rigorous, daring…
16 Key Questions to Ask Sleepaway Camp Directors — Tanni Haas, Ph.D.
You’ve gone online, asked everyone you know for recommendations and otherwise searched for sleepaway camps for your kids. How do you find the one that’s just…
Winter Wisdom Outdoors: Things to Do in the Snow — From 50 Things to Do in the Snow by Richard Skrein
Here's a fun and fascinating exploration of winter snow and scapes you can share with the whole family! Snow Under The Microscope. We can all conjure the…
Brain Talk 101: A Framework for Empowering Growth in Children (and Their Adults, Too) — By Gabriele Nicolet
Parenting and teaching young children are as much about helping them develop emotionally as they are about teaching them skills. One revolutionary tool that…
The Importance of Adoption-Competent Therapy for Adoptive, Foster, and Kinship Care Families — By Avi Burstein, LCPC
SPONSORED CONTENT. Seeking therapy can be daunting, especially for those with past negative experiences. For adoptive, foster and kinship care families…
You Might Be a Hockey Mom If — Katy M. Clark
I never thought I would grow up and become a Hockey Mom. After all, I grew up in a warm climate without an NHL team in sight. I spent my days outside playing…
Nurturing the Nurturer: Parents Under Pressure — Lynne Ticknor
Today’s parents are stressed. Even if we don’t identify it as stress, the effects are clear when we get angry over little things, yell at our kids, get…
Helping Teens Develop Close Friendships: Tips For Parents — Tanni Haas, Ph.D.
Few things are as important to teens’ emotional development and maturity as having friends that they can rely on and confide in. But teens aren’t all equally…
Mamatoto Village: Collaborative Community Care for Black Maternal Health — By Erin Snowden
For many, the journey to parenthood is a mix of joyful anticipation and a sprinkle of anxiety surrounding the unknown. While most pregnancies end in minimally…
Supporting Physical Changes in Your Adolescent — Ariel Frager
The seemingly sudden metamorphosis that comes with puberty may trigger worries for kids and teens about their looks and how their bodies have changed, and…
Understanding Secondary Infertility — Dr. Emma Basch
Like many parents of toddlers, Hannah and Zeke* were excited but apprehensive about trying to have a second child. Their 2-year-old daughter Bea was delightful…
Passports, Please! How to Navigate International Travel as a Single Parent — By Gina Rich
Family vacations can be exciting, hectic and memorable. But for parents traveling solo with kids abroad, the journey can be a bit more complicated. I'll never…
Setting Positive & Possible Intentions for the New Year — Sarah Lyons
A new year, a new start. Each year 62% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions hoping to make positive and healthy changes. Statistics show that within the…
Can You Name 5 Women Artists? — By Deborah L. Gaston
Celebrating Female Creators with Your Kids. Philanthropist Wilhelmina Cole Holladay would ask this question of everyone she met: can you name five women…
Along the Potomac in January
Chanukah Wonderland. Through January 1. Chanukah Wonderland is a Chanukah experience for the whole family. Admission is free, as are all of the activities…
Test Anxiety: How to Manage It With Mindfulness — Joy Rains
If your child is stressed about an upcoming test – or stressed by taking tests in general – mindfulness techniques can help. In addition to preparing by…

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