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Back in the early 1900s, about one in five children died before entering kindergarten. The most common reason: infectious disease.…
If you’ve ever battled with your child over bedtime, you’re not alone. From preschoolers who resist lights-out to teens glued…
With dangerously cold temperatures and a major winter storm expected across the DC region, families are being urged to prepare…
Thinking about sending your middle schooler or teen off for a summer away? Overnight camps offer a unique space for…
The Washington, DC, metro is home to a variety of high-rated schools that have great special education programs and support…
The night before the new baby arrived, everything finally felt easy again. Their toddler was finally sleeping, work had resumed…
Summer might feel far away, but February brings something kids and parents can get excited about now. Washington Parent, together…
In the digital age, a phone number is more than just a way to connect — it’s a reflection of…
If you’re trying to eat a healthier diet this year, you may be tempted to try a crash or fad…
For nearly two decades, DC Fire & EMS Sergeant Whitney Ward has been serving the community she grew up in,…
A new parent’s guide to keeping baby warm in winter Baby, it’s cold outside! As temperatures drop across the country,…
What’s the ‘sad beige’ parenting trend — and does it affect infant development? Millennial minimalism has taken over every corner…
Finding the right school for a child with special needs can be one of the most important (and tough) decisions…
In the DMV, families have the opportunity to use public transit all the time. Between commuting to school and work,…
Most of us, when we see an article or video about how we should spend more time with our kids,…
Many kids get their first phone as a gift. In fact, according to a 2022 study in JMIR Pediatrics and…
