Valentine's Day isn't just for couples in the heady throes of young love. Deliver sweet somethings to every important person in your life. Here's the plan for a perfectly playful V-Day for the whole family.

If you're trying to live a healthier life, you probably focus a lot on what you eat and probably don't give much thought to when you eat - but you should. According to a growing

Children's visits to the dentist are often fraught with anxiety for parents and kids alike. A negative experience at the dentist as a child may result in continued anxiety over routine dental care even into

Washington Parent Reader Shares Exciting New Information Our editors at Washington Parent magazine were pleasantly surprised to hear from one of our readers, a parent living in Prince Georges County. Responding to an e-mail blast

At some point in time, nearly every preschooler picks up paper and crayons and begins to draw out disjointed circles and haphazard lines. Although this may appear to be random doodle, it could be the

Digital Citizenship not yet Present in Summer Camps Parents living in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area most likely will not be familiar with the Berean Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This school is quite interesting because

There is no better way to spend a winter's day than swooshing down a sledding hill with friends and family. While sledding may be a fun rite of winter, it does send thousands of children

Social connection - the sense of being understood and genuinely belonging within a group - has been identified as a major contributor to a healthy, fulfilling life. It's a "chicken soup" for our physical and

Spring Break in Nashville just got a whole lot cooler with the opening of SoundWaves, Gaylord Opryland's pristine indoor and outdoor water resort. With four sprawling acres, 111,000 square feet of indoor attractions, dining and

Hoping for less stress in 2020? Here are some New Year's resolutions to add to your list: Inspire your family to work together and share the load of household responsibilities Respect and support other family

Nothing comforts quite like chocolate. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day, a special occasion or trying to bounce back from a tough day, these five chocolate recipes are sure to make the whole family beam. Teach

The leading cause of death among women in the United States is heart disease. It accounts for a staggering 20 percent of female deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Coronary

Most of us remember summer camp. It was great: rustic cabins, swimming in the lake, arts and crafts, songs around a campfire and capture the flag in the evenings. It still sounds good to me.