Perhaps your 4th of July plans include the timeless tradition of the 4th of July parade, alive with the best…
Author: Washington Parent Staff
Hands-on museums and kid-friendly attractions are just a few reasons to plan your next family vacation in Washington, D.C. These…
Looking for day care is one of the more stressful tasks parents of young children face. Not only do parents…
When summer comes around with its tantalizing warm days, both parents and children breathe a sigh of relief. Everyone deserves…
babies/tots Babymoon By Hayley Barrett Illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal Candlewick, 2019, $16.99 A couple cozy up with their newborn in…
Dear Dads-to-Be: What’s in your genes? Things like hair color, eye color, bone structure and height are just a few…
Kids today often lag behind those of previous generations in their cooking skills. That’s because in today’s fast-paced society, fewer…
Question: My second-grader loves reading e-books far more than print books because they have so many fun, interactive features. Are…
As the parent of a picky eater, I tried every trick in the book to get my child to eat.…
Keeping our little ones healthy and safe
We have all seen the professional athlete, whom after spending thousands of hours of practice as a kid in the…
When toddlers have play dates, territorial battles are bound to ensue. To foster sharing skills in young children, consider these…
To my 12-year-old daughter, Now that you’re almost a teenager, it’s more and more obvious to me that you are…
When New Jersey mom Suzanne Simon’s son Koray was 8 years old, he wandered unnoticed from the American Museum of…
Washington, D.C. June 16: Father’s Day Brunch and Dinner Cruises On the Potomac Brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or Dinner: 4-6…
The Enid A. Haupt Garden is one of the most famous landmarks at the Smithsonian Gardens. Looking straight outward, the…

