Jennifer Marino Walters

The days are long but the years are short when it comes to raising kids. And with so many things to do in DC (and near DC) with kids, it can be hard for families to decide exactly how to spend their time in and near the nation's capital.

To help you make the most of your precious family time, we've compiled a list of the top 100 things to do in DC with kids before they grow up.

As your family returns to work and school, here's how to help your pets handle the transition.

Explore some fun ways to keep your children engaged in learning all summer long.

When Payal Thomas went doll shopping for her daughter last November, she couldn't find a doll of South Asian descent. Rather than paying $200 to customize one, Thomas decided to start a doll company with another Indian American mother, Snehali Patel. Every Girl Dolls, which officially launched in February, will offer dolls representing various ethnicities.

Bad behavior from parents on the sidelines is as common as missed goals on the soccer field. But while young athletes can eventually brush off a dropped ball or a missed shot, pressure and unruliness from parents can leave lasting negative effects on kids — both on and off the field.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Learn how to prevent and spot a concussion and help your child heal from one.

How the foods and drinks your children consume can affect their oral health

After battling a global pandemic for much of 2020, families across the Washington, D.C. area are more than ready for a fresh start. We all want to feel better, be happier and strengthen our relationships.

Unfortunately, COVID-19 doesn’t seem to be going anywhere just yet. Still, families can find many ways to have a healthier and happier 2021.

Discover some New Year’s resolutions that kids and parents can make together—and tips from experts and local parents on how to successfully execute the...

Plus, six ways to get your kids excited about giving back

Need more ideas on how to volunteer with your family and stay safe during the pandemic? Try one of the following!

A school psychologist shares tips on how to handle distance learning this fall without losing your mind.

A Potomac fourth grader and her mom publish a children's book about kindness

Now that we're stuck at home, experts say it's the perfect time for many families to adopt a dog.

Three years ago, my husband and I agonized over a decision—whether or not to enroll our twin boys, then in kindergarten, in a Spanish immersion program the following year. Their school is one of 17 Fairfax County Public Schools that offer language immersion starting in kindergarten or first grade.

And FCPS is not alone. Several school districts throughout the D.C. area offer their own language immersion programs. The enrollment lotteries for a lot of these programs are now open, which means many local parents are currently facing the same dilemma we did.

When you have little ones, making new mom friends can be a lot like dating. That’s why more and more mothers are turning to apps to meet new friends. Here are six apps specifically for moms to meet other moms—and they’re all free!