May 2025
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In this issue
Editor's Note
— Karen Kullgren
What to Read: Celebrating Sisters, with Books
— By Mary Quattlebaum
Why Family Meetings Matter – Especially for Neurodivergent Kids
— By Gabriele Nicolet
Parents, These Are the Pictures You Should Take at High School Graduation
— Katy M. Clark
Impact of Department of Education Closure: DC, Virginia and Maryland Educators Speak Out
— By Jennifer Brechbill
Family Pedaling Adventures for National Bike Month in the DC Area
— Beth Brown
Here’s Your Helmet! Bike Safety Tips for Your Family
— Safe Kids District of Columbia
12 Unique Venues for Kids’ Birthday Parties in the DC Area
— Liam McCrickard
The Savvy Camp Parent: Pack Lightly to Maximize a Sense of Summer Adventure
— Christina Katz
Helping Your Child with Differing Abilities Succeed in Camp: Advocacy Tips and Resources for Parents in the DC Area
— By Diana M. Martin
Camps & Summer Programs Guide
How Grandparents Can Support Neurodiverse Grandchildren and Their Families
— Meredith Conte
How to Talk to Your Child About Going to Therapy
— Jonah Green
How to Overcome Parent Burnout: Self-Care, Self-Study and Parent Education
— Brian Lewis, MD
Eating Out on a Budget with Kids in DC, Maryland and Virginia
— Rebecca Singer
Where to Find Eco-Friendly Gifts for Mother’s Day in DC: Shop Locally, Shop Sustainably
— Rebecca Singer
Perimenopause & Moms’ Mental Health
— Dr. Emma Basch & Caren Ann Appel
12 Beautiful Gardens Around the DC Area to Visit With Kids
— Gina Hagler
She Deserves It: Take Mom to a B&B Around the DMV
— Jennifer Brechbill
DC Kids Events Calendar