5+ hour, 47+ min ago   (155+ words) Here’s how to help little ones develop important bonds. By Maggie Roth August 13, 2026 at 7:30 am For many kids, entering day care or preschool is their first opportunity to connect with peers and make friends. It’s a fun time for little…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (735+ words) A pediatric psychologist breaks down the ways to get kids ready to return to learning. By Children's National Hospital Contributor August 10, 2026 at 7:30 am By Lisa Efron, PhD, pediatric psychologist based in Fairfax, Virginia. Summer offers a welcome break from the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (87+ words) Northern Virginia Magazine - When Is the First Day of School for Northern Virginia Students? Find out when students in your local division head back to the classroom for the 2026-27 school year. As summer winds down, families across the region are…...

4+ week, 6+ hour ago   (263+ words) The show will feature more than 500 drones creating images that depict the story. By Jill S. Devine July 16, 2026 at 7:00 am A 45-minute drone light show adaptation of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is set to light the night sky at the…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (175+ words) Northern Virginians, vote for the best summer camps, both in and outside of the DMV. By Editorial July 6, 2026 at 4:08 pm Choosing a summer camp from the many options in and around Northern Virginia can be overwhelming. It’s important to find a…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (267+ words) The three-night event will feature 1,200 drones lighting up the night sky with iconic scenes from the film franchise. By Michele Kettner June 10, 2026 at 7:00 am Harry Potter isn’t just for the pages and big screen anymore. This summer, the DroneArt Show:…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (309+ words) Hundreds of rubber duckies will race down the river during this annual fundraiser. By Debbie Williams May 28, 2026 at 8:00 am Find out about the best can’t-miss family activities — pets included — in our weekly Family newsletter! An adorable fundraiser is floating this…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (706+ words) The period from birth to three months is an essential time for bonding, development, and more, a neonatologist says. By Children's National Hospital Contributor May 21, 2026 at 7:30 am By Dr. Mariam Said, MD, MBA, FAAP, neonatologist based in Northern Virginia The…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (274+ words) By Debbie Williams May 21, 2026 at 7:00 am Families can embrace their inner superheroes at Gaylord National Resort this summer. On Fridays and Saturdays from May 22 through September 6, the hotel will offer exclusive superhero activities, dining, and entertainment. Special hotel packages include…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (598+ words) A local therapist shares how parents can support seniors through the final stretch of high school. By Emily Perez April 27, 2026 at 7:30 am As graduation season approaches, many high school seniors hit a wall. Assignments feel optional, motivation declines, and suddenly…...