With so many amazing preschools in the DC area, it can be hard to decide which is best for your child and family.
We created this comprehensive list of local preschools to help ease the decision-making process for you. Read...
As summer fades and that crisp fall air arrives, back-to-school season is officially here! This time of year can bring a mix of excitement and stress. Whether you’re balancing work, managing the household or both, transitioning from lazy summer...
I planned to write about "Why Summer Break is THE WORST" then didn't... Everyone is so excited for summer break and I get that--if you have relaxing vacations and days laying by the pool with a book and a...
Aquatic animals occupy a special place in my kids' imaginations. So we regularly visit our aquatic friends. To me, it seems like a very repetitive and sometimes even boring endeavor. So I have come up with alternative activities to...
The Washington, DC area has gobs of activities, events, nature, museums, etc. Here is our list of 101 best things to do with kids in the Washington, DC area. This is broken up by indoor, outdoor, and based in...
They say it is never easy to say goodbye to your child moving onto college. We will instead say, “see you soon,” even though that seems like a lie, because soon is not another day or two, it could...
Happy National Pollinator Month! As I ease my family into "slow down summer" mode, I still like to have lots of options for activity and learning at hand, and this is a great start. June 17 - 23 is...
“Go, go, go!” My two little boys are interested in anything and everything that moves (planes, trains and automobiles, anyone?). Since we drive by Reagan National Airport and see planes overhead often, their interest in aviation has soared (pun...
With the school year coming to close, high school seniors are looking towards graduation and their plans for the future. Moms are watching the lasts of year go by. The last homecoming, basketball game, prom, and finals week. I'm...
Since 1996, children and families throughout Northern Virginia and the DMV have delighted in Synetic Theater’s Summer Camps, which offer fun, friends, and arts-based movement experiences that culminate in performance fit for the stage.
Here, Synetic Artistic Associate Vato Tsikurishvili,...
One of the first decisions many parents make (sometimes even before their child is born!) is where they'll send their little ones to daycare. There are so many things to consider to find the best childcare - proximity to...
The thoughts presented in this Earth Day volunteer activities with children article are the writer’s and do not represent views of the organizations they are employed in.
Earth Day is a good nudge for Moms to remember how Mother Earth...
Summer is a wonderful time for kids to explore the outdoors, make new friends, and engage in fun activities. However, researching and finding the perfect summer camp can be an overwhelming ordeal. Last year, my family and I struggled...
Why am I writing this article? My six-year-old is devouring books, so I want to share the most captivating chapter books for early readers. As an avid reader myself whose nose is in a book whenever I get a...