Just when you think you have everything down as a parent, you find out it’s time to take your child…
Author: Washington Parent Staff
Does it seem like every time you turn around, your home has been taken apart by your little explorer? Don’t…
Hoping for less stress in 2020? Here are some New Year’s resolutions to add to your list: Inspire your family…
As a childhood and adolescent psychiatrist, I see young people each day who are struggling with being overweight. It’s a…
With the rise of vaping among teens and the increase of lung-related illnesses, even death linked to e-cigarettes, understanding the…
Surviving the holiday season requires a little superpower, a little creativity and a lot of organization. While it wouldn’t hurt…
In a highly competitive world that places a huge premium on easily-measured achievements, creative arts are sometimes considered an extra…
If Christmas is the backdrop for some of your fondest childhood memories, you are not alone. Many people cherry-pick their…
You could be at the grocery store or the mall, a festive party or a solemn religious occasion. No matter…
A Brief Background In 1862, after his first year of presidency, President Abraham Lincoln and his family moved to a…
With ER visits by children who attempted or considered suicide doubling, parents should know what signals depression, anxiety and other…
During this month of Thanksgiving, don’t forget our military service members. Many organizations and veterans groups offer ways to help…
A little bit of art can make a lot of change for one community. Arts on the Block is a…
I met a mom recently whose two kids are as different as night and day. Her daughter Isabella is a…
Approximately 10 percent of American school-age children suffer from a learning disability (LD) and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according…
While your parents are busy planning and preparing your family’s Thanksgiving feast, why not make a few decorations to top…
