Family
Local Author Love: Etaine Raphael talks inspiration behind her debut children’s book
Inspired by the Springfield resident’s summer trips to Maine, “A Blueberry Day” is all about an ideal day with the family, surrounded by nature.
Canines-N-Kids Foundation offers BARKE SALE kits to kids
These kits provide everything families need to host their own fundraisers to help children and dogs beat cancer.
The St. James to offer school-day sports camp this fall
Starting this September, stuck-at-home kids will have the chance to practice their sports skills in a safe and structured atmosphere, thanks to the Springfield-based complex.
6 baby pools and splash pads to keep your kids cool this August
Take a break from the summer heat and get your kids into one of these pools and splash pads for some quality water time.
10 back-to-school pieces to add to your kid’s closet this fall
Just because your little ones aren’t going back to school right away, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a fresh new look.
8 Toys For Your Dinosaur-Obsessed Kid
If your family is missing the dinos at DC’s Natural History Museum, these educational finds will bring home the fun.
Nearby James Madison University ranks No. 1 in Virginia for post-graduate employment
For the second year in a row, the Virginia school is the “Best College for Getting a Job” in Virginia, based on College Scorecard data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Cookology is now offering virtual camps and workshops for kids
Aspiring chefs will learn proper baking techniques, how to make plant-based meals, knife techniques and so much more, all from home.
Falls Church is now home to a first-of-its-kind toy library
The Toy Nest officially opened online amid the pandemic in March, and is now cautiously opening its brick-and-mortar doors. Here, owner Lisa Bourven gives us the inside scoop on the concept.
8 toys to keep your kids feelings bubbly all summer long
No matter their age, children love bubbles. Here are a few out-of-the-box devices that will keep them entertained (and cool!) all summer.
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