Birthdays are milestones that mark another year of growing, another year of change. But for many parents, these milestones are more like millstones when faced with the da
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Fathers are Important Role Models for Daughters
When I was a child, my dad seemed omnipotent. When he walked into a room, he was larger than life. He was someone who always knew how to fix a problem or find the right p
Growing Up With Two Moms
Gay pride is the positive stance against the discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people to promote their self-affirmation, di
Nurture Your Child’s Creative Talent
Visual and performing arts are a way for children to creatively express themselves, and can help kids develop an appreciation for the world around them. Even if you don&#
12 Ways to Help a New Mom
Adjusting to having a new baby in the house can be difficult for the whole family. Sleepless nights and a change in routine can leave mom feeling overwhelmed and exhauste
Advice for Returning to Work from Maternity Leave
Are you planning to head back to work after your maternity leave ends? If you’ve just had a baby, and time is standing still while you’re gazing into those be
Kids Unplug and Go Tech-Free at Camp
In our world of constant connectivity, some might argue that kids shouldn’t be expected to “unplug” for weeks on end. And yet, most overnight summer cam
Celebrate Words With National Poetry Month
Poetry suffers an undeserved reputation as something cool and standoffish, but that may be because poems are so often left to lie flat and lifeless upon the page. This Ap
D.C. Environmental Film Festival 365 Programming
Since 1993, the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) has been enthralling and educating people in the D.C. area with hundreds of movies. Held
Recycle, Reduce, Reuse With Kids
Plastic is bad – paper is good! Collecting aluminum cans pays! Dumping motor oil is a criminal offense! Never use Styrofoam! It takes 500 years to break down in a l
Strategies When Visiting the Doctor With Your Kids
Going to the doctor’s office can be an intimidating thing – especially when you have more than one child with you. Throw in the fact that you have scheduled b
Benefits of Camp From a Kid's Perspective
Nathan Cole, 16 years old, has attended camp every year since he was 5. His eyes light up when you ask what he enjoys most about camp. Although he’s a typical teena
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