Poetry suffers an undeserved reputation as something cool and standoffish, but that may be because poems are so often left…
Author: Washington Parent Staff
Since 1993, the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) has been enthralling and educating people in the D.C.…
Childhood may seem to move at a faster pace these days, but children don’t. New research from the American Heart…
A few short years ago, you and your daughter had an unbreakable bond. You hung out in your jammies watching…
My 12-year-old daughter came from school and announced that she was the ONLY one staying home for spring break this…
Recycle, Reduce, Reuse! It’s easy and fun to get kids involved in the many small things we can do everyday…
Going to the doctor’s office can be an intimidating thing – especially when you have more than one child with…
The celebration of St. Patrick’s Day has spread throughout the world. Originating in Ireland, March 17 was spent at church…
Have you ever dressed your 4-year-old because you can do it faster, or told your 7- year-old she has to…
Summer months stretch like a cozy blanket, calling for relaxation, unwinding and a bit of fun. School break is the…
When your kids were younger, family fun took center stage, whether that meant a riveting game of Chutes and Ladders…
Want kids to bring home more A’s? Start with more ZZZ’s. According to sleep experts and numerous new studies, lost…
In this reality television age, when contestants are either considered superstars-in-the-making or deserving of international ridicule, parents may struggle to…
Washington, D.C. is rife with activities for families with small children. From neighborhood parks, to the zoo, the National Mall…
March is Multiple Sclerosis Education Month. Multiple Sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is an autoimmune disease that affects the central…
Years ago, when children drank lots of milk and spent much of their time playing outside in the sunlight, parents…
