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No one at your kids’ camp is hoping you will overpack. Camp staff are busy scheduling the type of summer…
Project 2025’s mission for the Department of Education (“DoE”) was blunt: “[U]ltimately, the federal Department of Education should be eliminated.”…
Spring is in the air. Flowers are blooming. The outdoors is calling! Here are 12 beautiful gardens in the DMV…
When my kids were about 8 and 5, we started having (infrequent) family meetings. We mostly talked about screen time,…
Perimenopause is having a moment. Whether it is celebrities speaking about their experiences or doctors taking to Instagram to share…
Over the past few years, Ohio State University has been conducting research on working parent burnout. Here’s what the studies…
The state parks are places of natural wonder that allow for the opportunity to connect with nature in a way…
Autism Factsheet What is Autism? Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disability that can be associated with social,…
Living in the DMV right now, it’s hard to escape the news of near-constant layoffs. As foreign aid funding screeches…
Among the many important responsibilities for a parent is providing for their children in the event of an untimely death…
Anytime is a good time to hit the playground to burn off energy and let little imaginations soar outdoors! Head…
As any parent knows, equipping kids with the life skills they’ll need to make good decisions and live independently is…
What pregnant woman doesn’t enjoy having her sleep interrupted 12 times a night while she goes to the bathroom, sniffles through a…
Summer is a time without the structure of school, homework and sports. For many families, it’s also a rather chaotic…
The climate crisis has caused many parents – and children – to fear for the future. They wonder how best…
Although pregnancy can be a time of joy, it can also be a time of stress. When you add surging…
