While it’s not a medical diagnosis, child-advocacy expert Richard Louv coined the term “nature deficit disorder” in 2005 to describe…
Author: Washington Parent Staff
Anyone can learn how to draw. I usually get some raised eyebrows when I make that statement. Skeptical parents shake…
If your child suffers a bad blow to the head or experiences severe unexplained stomach pain, landing you in the…
March 8 On March 8, 2019, countries worldwide will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). The first IWD was organized by…
I recently spoke to Joe Duffey of District Irish Dance Academy about Washington D.C.’s first resident Irish dance school and…
For many kids, organized sports aren’t much fun anymore. Overbearing parents, over-the-top coaches and overzealous competition are frequent images associated…
Do you find yourself driving your kids’ lunches, forgotten homework or permission slips to school? Do you wake up your…
What would happen if we were to replace our local treasures, the cherry blossoms of the nation’s capital, with delightful,…
Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples in the heady throes of young love. Deliver sweet somethings to every important person…
If you’re trying to live a healthier life, you probably focus a lot on what you eat and probably don’t…
Children’s visits to the dentist are often fraught with anxiety for parents and kids alike. A negative experience at the…
Washington Parent Reader Shares Exciting New Information Our editors at Washington Parent magazine were pleasantly surprised to hear from one…
At some point in time, nearly every preschooler picks up paper and crayons and begins to draw out disjointed circles…
Digital Citizenship not yet Present in Summer Camps Parents living in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area most likely will not…
There is no better way to spend a winter’s day than swooshing down a sledding hill with friends and family.…
Social connection – the sense of being understood and genuinely belonging within a group – has been identified as a…
