Visual and performing arts are ways for children to creatively express themselves and can help kids develop an appreciation for the world around them. Even if you don’t have formal training or special talent, you

Check out these local farms and orchards, only a short drive from the DMV. Pick your own apples, pumpkin and enjoy fun fall activities. Montgomery County, Md. Butler’s Orchard – PYO apples, pumpkins, raspberries, flowers,

With virtual education firmly in place while many D.C. metropolitan area public school districts are closed to in-person learning, many parents have chosen to use learning pods to help their children receive better education than

With the impact COVID-19 has on children still relatively unknown, parents have mixed feelings about whether or not Halloween traditions should change for this year. Angie Wierzbiki, mother to 5- and 6-year-old girls says, “I

Halloween is the perfect time to create some fun dishes. Let kids play with their food for a change! Some of my best Halloween memories involve the fun foods my grandmother used to make as

If you are like most people, you only think about electricity when your utility bill is super high or when the electricity goes out. This is one of the reasons why we now dedicate the

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, physicians, therapists and other health professionals quickly pivoted to providing more virtual care to their patients than ever before. Through video and phone visits, they continue to foster relationships with

Perhaps you have seen the viral video of the toddler who liberally applied permanent Sharpie markers to himself and then to his sibling? Or the mischievous tot who dusted the entire kitchen and himself in

Ah, fall! Hopefully it means a break from oppressive summer heat, and it definitely means good times are ahead. Fall might find us heading to a local pumpkin patch. Another weekend we might be sampling

When it comes to home disasters, children are most likely to experience a fire. Preparedness and planning save lives, but nearly three-quarters of Americans have never developed or practiced a home fire escape plan. I

A Guide to local family fun. Fall Festivals and Halloween Happenings including OktoberFests, Trick-and-treat, Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes & more. Enjoy your Autumn Outings! Due to Covid, please check individual websites for the latest updates.