I recently spoke to Joe Duffey of District Irish Dance Academy about Washington D.C.’s first resident Irish dance school and the positive effects Irish dancing is h
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Little Free Libraries Help Us Read Across America
What would happen if we were to replace our local treasures, the cherry blossoms of the nation’s capital, with delightful, whimsical truffula trees in soft, pastel
Nurture Your Child’s Interest in the Visual Arts
At some point in time, nearly every preschooler picks up paper and crayons and begins to draw out disjointed circles and haphazard lines. Although this may appear to be r
Want to Succeed in a Sport? Play Another One
Wide-receiver LeBron James? Skiing star Novak Djokovic? Major League catcher Tom Brady or basketball power forward Abby Wambach? Confused? You’re not alone. Most of
Great Kindie Music for Pre-schoolers
Good music is one of the joys of life. And educators know that early introduction to music is a great way to begin the learning process. The lyrics and rhythms of music b
Find the Perfect Voice Teacher
Perhaps you’ve seen your child’s face light up on stage, heard a stunning voice coming out of the shower or watched your child crippled by stage fright. For w
Girls can now Join the Cub Scouts
Washington Parent spoke to Aaron Chusid of the National Capital Area Council to discuss the recent changes to Boy Scouts of America’s program: Boy Scouts of America
The Benefits of Ice Skating for Kids
Whether it’s winter or summer, ice skating is a fun sport that children can do year-round. It’s also a sport they can enjoy throughout their lives. The stabil
The Many Benefits of Dance for Children
From balancing on their toes to raising their arms, dance utilizes the entire body and all of its muscle groups. Dance improves flexibility, coordination, balance, range
Tips to Help Kids Prepare for Their Performing Arts Audition
We are lucky to be in an area with many wonderful public and private performing arts programs geared towards our talented, young community. Many of these programs hold au
Benefits for Kids Who Participate in Theater
There is a reason theatrical productions are referred to as “plays.” Surely, it is because in addition to being hard work, theater can also be a great form of
Summer Language Arts Learning Activities
Summer Vacations are Not Just for Play Summer vacation’s long lazy days of play are rapidly disappearing. Your children may lose valuable academic skills unless the
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