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Where do DC-area residents go to beat the heat? Splash pads and pools

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Where do DC-area residents go to beat the heat? Splash pads and pools

‘Good vibes only’ online craze raises risk of toxic positivity, Virginia psychiatrist says

‘Good vibes only’ online craze raises risk of toxic positivity, Virginia psychiatrist says

Fairfax Co. students vying to become next Jr. Ranger

Fairfax Co. students vying to become next Jr. Ranger

DC-area sports organization wants to give all kids the opportunity to play this summer

DC-area sports organization wants to give all kids the opportunity to play this summer

DC-area pediatrician on CDC urging summer camp operators to screen for measles immunity

DC-area pediatrician on CDC urging summer camp operators to screen for measles immunity

DC rolls out new parent portal to help prevent transportation issues

DC rolls out new parent portal to help prevent transportation issues

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Do you have a ‘living room’ or ‘bedroom’ kid? Local clinical psychologist explains

Do you have a ‘living room’ or ‘bedroom’ kid? Local clinical psychologist explains

Prince George’s Co. police to focus on super smaller areas to squelch crime this summer

Prince George’s Co. police to focus on super smaller areas to squelch crime this summer

What does the Class of 2025 want for graduation?

What does the Class of 2025 want for graduation?

How a Virginia school is empowering the next generation of financially literate adults

How a Virginia school is empowering the next generation of financially literate adults

How you can help a Va. nonprofit make prom dreams come true

How you can help a Va. nonprofit make prom dreams come true

‘Clean your plate’ leads to problems; doctor offers ways to encourage healthy eating in kids

‘Clean your plate’ leads to problems; doctor offers ways to encourage healthy eating in kids

Inova Loudoun plans teddy bear clinic to make doctor’s visits less scary for young kids

Inova Loudoun plans teddy bear clinic to make doctor’s visits less scary for young kids

‘I’m not going’: Va. psychiatrist offers tips to help kids conquer fear of flying before spring break

‘I’m not going’: Va. psychiatrist offers tips to help kids conquer fear of flying before spring break

‘Level the playing field’: How Loudoun Co. family liaisons help students meet most basic needs

‘Level the playing field’: How Loudoun Co. family liaisons help students meet most basic needs

Fairfax Co. wants to start middle schools later. That could impact elementary start times, too

Fairfax Co. wants to start middle schools later. That could impact elementary start times, too

DC-area doctors’ tips on preparing for daylight saving time

DC-area doctors’ tips on preparing for daylight saving time

Local author hopes to help kids get through anxiety, mental health challenges

Local author hopes to help kids get through anxiety, mental health challenges

‘Orwellian overreach’: Social media platforms file lawsuit over Md. law on kids online privacy

‘Orwellian overreach’: Social media platforms file lawsuit over Md. law on kids online privacy

Trying to convince your kid to wear a jacket instead of a hoodie? A DC doctor weighs in

Trying to convince your kid to wear a jacket instead of a hoodie? A DC doctor weighs in

Growing number of parents get vaccine exemptions for their kids

Growing number of parents get vaccine exemptions for their kids

Skip the scratchers: Prince William Co. warning about risks of youth gambling

Skip the scratchers: Prince William Co. warning about risks of youth gambling

‘It’s literally delivering joy’: How a million free books have gotten into the hands of Prince George’s Co. kids

‘It’s literally delivering joy’: How a million free books have gotten into the hands of Prince George’s Co. kids

Thousands of kids in Va. foster care need new homes this holiday season

Thousands of kids in Va. foster care need new homes this holiday season

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