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When it comes to finding a place where families can thrive, Arlington, Virginia, checks a lot of boxes — and…
Whether your kids love climbing, splashing, swinging or just running free, Bethesda offers a wide variety of playgrounds to help…
Before I became an occupational therapy assistant, I was a single mother raising a child with cerebral palsy. My early…
What is empathy? Is it inborn? Can it be learned? Can we nurture it in ourselves? In our children? We…
Millennial parents living in Washington, DC, or nearby suburbs, are in one of the best places in the country for…
Household chores are more than inconvenient necessities or things to “make” your children do: They can function as building blocks…
Preparing for the arrival of a baby can be an exciting yet challenging time for expecting parents. With a vast…
Modern parenting styles are shifting from constant supervision to strategic support as new research reveals the downsides of overprotective parenting…
What do you do when you hear your child say (or wail, or whine, or shriek), “I’m bored! There’s nothing…
Common costs associated with raising a child — such as childcare, additional food, medical costs, housing and more — can…
Childhood trauma can result from acute or prolonged emotionally or physically threatening experiences, including abuse or neglect, accidents, illness, familial conflict,…
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a…
Whether you’re catching up with friends or winding down after a long week, finding a spot that welcomes both adults…
If you have a lovable, furry friend in your home, then you know it’s like having another family member to…
Balancing kids, a career, a semi-clean house and maybe a few minutes to drink a cup of coffee while it’s…
Grocery prices have soared in recent years, from supply chain disruptions during the pandemic to avian flu outbreaks impacting egg…
