The Summer Olympics are coming to Paris later this month, and whether your child is interested in learning more about them or you’re hoping to be the one to pique their interest, this article covers new sports and local athletes to watch out for to help build excitement for this grand event of human achievement! [...] The article New & Noteworthy for the Summer Olympics is from New & Noteworthy for the Summer Olympics ..read more

When Olympic gymnast Simone Biles walked away from the vault and eventually off the competition floor, the world collectively gasped in surprise. What was going on? Was she injured? Simone Biles would soon say she needed to take time away from gymnastics competition to address her mental health. Her “demons” were front and center, and [...] The article Simone Biles and Mental Health Challenges is from Simone Biles and Mental Health Challenges ..read more

Exploring Unique Sports at Camp The article Olympic Inspirations for An Award-Winning Summer is from Olympic Inspirations for An Award-Winning Summer ..read more

You could win a family 4-pack of tickets to a brand new show from OVO by Cirque du Soleil at the Capital One Arena, on September 11th at 9 p.m. Discover a colorful ecosystem of amazing ants, brave butterflies, a flexible dragonfly, and more at OVO by Cirque du Soleil! Dive into a colorful ecosystem teeming with [...] The article Enter to Win a Family 4-Pack OVO by Cirque du Soleil is from Enter to Win a Family 4-Pack OVO by Cirque du Soleil ..read more

Tucked away amidst rolling hills and idyllic landscapes, these hidden gems offer visitors of all ages a chance to embrace the beauty of agriculture, indulge in farm-fresh produce and relish in the joy of harvesting their own food. Find the perfect spot to pick your own fruit, vegetables and more this summer across the DMV! [...] The article Picking Memories: Best Pick-Your-Own Produce Farms for Families in the DMV is from Picking Memories: Best Pick-Your-Own Produce Farms for Families in the DMV ..read more

While there is both growing recognition of the high rates of maternal mental health difficulties and more conversation about avenues of support for new moms than before (which is great!), there is unfortunately a continuing lack of recognition and discussion around paternal mental health. One in 10 dads will also struggle with depression after the [...] The article What About the Fathers? Paternal Postpartum Depression is from What About the Fathers? Paternal Postpartum Depression ..read more

Ah, summer. It’s the season for mosquito bites, cold drinks on the patio and the laughter of carefree kids splashing around at the pool. It’s also the time of year when parents spend countless hours chauffeuring young children back and forth to camps, playdates and a multitude of other activities. With that in mind, here [...] The article 8 Things I’m Pretty Sure Will Happen in my Car this Summer is from 8 Things I’m Pretty Sure Will Happen in my Car this Summer ..read more

“I’m sick and tired of the constant screens.” “I’m sick and tired of arguing with you.” “I give up.” Possible thoughts of any parent, anytime (including me!) When we are enraged, we are easily alienated from those we love. It happens. But what if – instead of disconnecting – our rage helped us see what [...] The article Avoid Toxic Anger in Three Steps is from Avoid Toxic Anger in Three Steps ..read more

You’ve researched child care programs online, gotten some recommendations from fellow parents and interviewed providers on the phone. Now that your list of potential child care providers is shorter, you should prepare to visit these programs. Phone interviews offer a great chance to get acquainted with child care providers. But there is no replacement for [...] The article Checking Out Child Care: What To Look For on Your Visit is from Checking Out Child Care: What To Look For on Your Visit ..read more

Baseball and softball are popular sports in the DMV with a spot for your kid if ball sports are their thing. During the season, games and practices sharpen skills. During the summer, camps keep skills fresh. There are also batting cages with pitching machines that you can visit to practice on your own time. The [...] The article Batter Up! Batting Cages in the DMV is from Batter Up! Batting Cages in the DMV ..read more