Love is in the air! It’s that time of year when our kids celebrate friendship and love by indulging in lots of sugary treats and handing out cards to their friends during the highly anticipated

A Breakdown of Local Events and Historical Black Figures to Commemorate During February The month of February brings thoughts about romance and love and celebrates Black American history while highlighting the accomplishments of past and

Put Your Critical Thinking Cap On "Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve." - Roger Lewin Ph.D., British anthropologist and science writer Kids are inundated with information on a

Most often, children's visits to the dentist are a positive experience for parents and kids alike. Despite this, between 9 and 15% of American adults fear dental visits, according to Cleveland Clinic. When parents are

One of the great luxuries of my teaching career was spending summertime with my children. My kids took field trips as part of their everyday life, spending the lazy days of summer in museums as

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show others you care. Here are a few hearty gift and greeting ideas to make and share with “family” and even outdoor feathered friends! OPEN-HEART POMPOM PICTURE FRAME

Is it so bad to have a second piece of cake or to skip a week of exercising when you feel overwhelmed by work, kids, life? The experts say no, as long as you don’t

Know the Secret Code of Your Child! Are you feeling challenged, threatened or even defeated by your preschooler’s behavior? If so, the two of you are likely engaging in power struggles. Rest assured that there

Sometimes Valentine’s Day can feel like another excuse for corporations to sell us corny cards and pricey chocolates to give to our loved ones. But we can just as easily celebrate the love we have

Author Mary Quattlebaum reviewed a variety of books to celebrate love and African American History Month. Read one or more with your kids in February. babies/tots I Love You Created by Lemon Ribbon Studio Ladybird/Penguin,

Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards, showcase gift ideas for new mom's. Farm Animals Bond with baby and build emotional security through a cozy reading ritual. This board book with whimsical illustrations

The Alden at the McLean Community Center The Alden in McLean offers delightful children’s theater programs from around the world, including Cahoots of Northern Ireland’s “Danny Carmo,” New Zealand Trick of Light Theatre’s “The Griegol,”