Today we find ourselves in a new parenting situation. Schools, restaurants and even playgrounds have been closed in an effort…
Author: Washington Parent Staff
As we approach the beginning of summer, we start to fantasize about trips to the beach, cookouts with family and…
When was the last time you talked to your children about racial differences? Conversations about skin color typically start in…
Tell-me-about-it Being quarantined at home to avoid the novel coronavirus means parents are understandably stretched to their limit. Instead of…
Teaching your child how to do two-digit addition or about World War II is important. But those are limited skills…
Dr. Michele Borba is the author of over 20 parenting books, including “Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me…
“I realized when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” -…
Music lovers everywhere surely celebrated when news came out that music was great for children’s academic development. The discovery of…
Preparation and an awareness of what to expect can ease the transition from home to camp
If your child was previously enrolled in a special education class or was receiving school or outpatient speech-language, occupational therapy…
2020 will be a busy year for the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition to the 2020 Census, it will be…
“I hate working in the rain,” laments Irene Johnson, mother of son E.J. (13), son Ezon (11) and daughter Eden…
When the first child is born to a family, many women’s worlds turn upside down. Finding time to balance current…
Debunking 5 common misconceptions about ASD
April is a key month for refocusing on finances. In addition to the IRS tax deadline, the U.S. Congress has…
At age 6, Kim Kelly paid her first visit to a camp for children with disabilities. It was an experience…
