February 2025

In this issue

• Editor's Note — Karen Kullgren
• Friendship: An Important Bond — By Mary Quattlebaum
• Science Stars: Black Innovators Who Inspire Creativity in Kids — By Rebecca Hastings
• Sharing D.C.’s Past Through Oral History — Kelly Elaine Navies
• How to Afford Camp — From American Camp Association
• Camps & Summer Programs Guide
• 9 Reasons Your Teen Should Go to Summer Camp — Kerrie McLoughlin
• Indoor Climbing for Kids: “A Puzzle You Do With Your Body” — By Liz Bolton
• 10 Fun Ideas for a Valen-Tween Party! — Pam Molnar
• Embracing Your Introverted Child’s Needs on Valentine’s Day — Jill Morgenstern
• Dating Abuse and Your Tween or Teen: What to Know and How to Talk About It — From love is respect
• When a Parent is Seriously Ill: Building Resilience in Your Child — By Jill Morgenstern
• Managing Your Money: Finance and Money Podcasts for Parents — By Tanni Haas, Ph.D.
• 13 Ways Traveling Parents Can Ease Kids’ Separation Anxiety — Christa M. Hines
• C-Sections: Reasons and Risks — By Amy Banulis, MD
• 7 Baby Shower Ideas Trending in 2025: How to Create Your Stylish Celebration — By Pam Molnar
• Talking to Your Neurodivergent Child About Their Diagnosis: Part 1 – The Why and When — Jen Dryer
• Stay In & Snuggle: A Heart-shaped Box of Romantic Movies — Christina Katz
• Along the Potomac in February
• How to Reduce Your Family’s Screen Time — Joy Rains