Summer might feel far away, but February brings something kids and parents can look forward to right now: Washington Parent,…
Author: Ronel Hentschel
Local food banks and nonprofits across DC, Maryland and Virginia are stepping up to support families and federal workers affected…
One lucky winner will receive two tickets to experience Disney Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas: Live in Concert” a spellbinding night as the Fairfax…
October may be known for Halloween fun, but the month also brings plenty of non-spooky ways to spend time together…
Before I became an occupational therapy assistant, I was a single mother raising a child with cerebral palsy. My early…
What is empathy? Is it inborn? Can it be learned? Can we nurture it in ourselves? In our children? We…
Common costs associated with raising a child — such as childcare, additional food, medical costs, housing and more — can…
Childhood trauma can result from acute or prolonged emotionally or physically threatening experiences, including abuse or neglect, accidents, illness, familial conflict,…
Heading to a Washington Nationals game with your kid? You’re in for a day packed with excitement, foam fingers, flying…
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a…
Balancing kids, a career, a semi-clean house and maybe a few minutes to drink a cup of coffee while it’s…
Learning to swim is an essential life-saving and confidence-boosting skill for everyone. Take swim lessons in the Washington DC, Virginia…
Grocery prices have soared in recent years, from supply chain disruptions during the pandemic to avian flu outbreaks impacting egg…
At its core, the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC, is a history museum. It focuses on the history and…
“Dedicated to all the parents who give unselfishly to ensure they do right by their children.” With just that one…
When our kids were young, I asked a good friend why she was so strict about chores. She replied, “Ultimately,…
