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area parents for more than 20 years. Our magazine, website, eNewsletter and social media outlets reach tens of thousands of local moms and dads in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. More than 66,000 copies of the glossy monthly magazine are distributed FREE to area parents and businesses at over 2,000 locations. Washington FAMILY’s print magazines can be found throughout Northern Virginia, Mary

land and D.C. at grocery stores, schools, metro stops and more. We are the one-stop resource for local events, schools, camps and all things parenting. Washington FAMILY Magazine is also online, so readers can access our information whenever and wherever they like – including a complete online version of the print magazine. Our website is geared toward busy moms and dads who need information that’s local, relevant, interesting – and easily accessed. With our website and social media reach, you can be part of Washington FAMILY and in-the-know along with thousands of other parents in the DMV. Washington FAMILY Magazine is published by Northern Virginia Media Services, which also publishes Prince William Today, the Sun Gazette (McLean, Arlington), Stafford County Gazette, Belvoir Eagle, Quantico Sentry and Middleburg Life, reaching 160,000 high-income households. Their website, InsideNoVa.com attracts more than 300,000 unique visitors a month. Be part of our FAMILY today!

There's no need to leave your dog at home at these pet-friendly attractions, where they can have fun with the rest of yo...
06/16/2026

There's no need to leave your dog at home at these pet-friendly attractions, where they can have fun with the rest of your family!

Sad puppy dog eyes. That’s the look pet owners dread when they’re ready to embark on an excursion but their four-legged family member realizes they’re about to get left behind. Rather than have a fun getaway tainted with a pinch of guilt, check out the variety of activities and destinations we...

Don't have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a Father's Day...
06/15/2026

Don't have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a Father's Day fishing outing and pinball fun for Juneteenth!

Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a Father’s Day fishing outing and pinball fun for Juneteenth! 2nd Annual Freedom to Flip Out June 20, 1-5 p.m. | Washington, D.C. An unconventional Juneteenth event hosted at Lyman’s Taver...

Love is in the air this summer! If your teenager gets into their first relationship, here are the best ways to support t...
06/12/2026

Love is in the air this summer! If your teenager gets into their first relationship, here are the best ways to support them.

During the summer, teens spend a lot more time with their friends than during the school year. It’s possible that your teen may enter into their first romantic relationship during this time. Here’s the best advice from child development experts, including the the Council for Relationships (which...

Straightening a child's teeth isn't merely a cosmetic procedure — it can actually have long-term dental health benefits.
06/11/2026

Straightening a child's teeth isn't merely a cosmetic procedure — it can actually have long-term dental health benefits.

After having their children through IVF, Paige Kennedy-Winston and Danielle Winston aim to help other couples find a s**...
06/10/2026

After having their children through IVF, Paige Kennedy-Winston and Danielle Winston aim to help other couples find a s***m donor.

When Paige Kennedy-Winston and Danielle Winston met in 2018, sparks flew and things moved fast. Married in 2022, they had their son in 2023 and daughter in late 2025. To have their children, they did in vitro fertilization (IVF) with a known donor and Danielle carrying the babies. Their children, Lu...

Becoming a father can feel lonely. Many new fathers turn to Facebook and other social media, where they can find many su...
06/09/2026

Becoming a father can feel lonely. Many new fathers turn to Facebook and other social media, where they can find many support groups.

After their daughter was born in 2019, Kalvin Bridgewater was so focused on helping his wife get the help she needed that he didn’t fully recognize how he was struggling, too. In the weeks after birth, Bridgewater’s wife was diagnosed with postpartum depression (PPD). She’d been crying a lot, ...

Don't have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a chicken-them...
06/08/2026

Don't have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a chicken-themed run and a sing-along to a classic musical!

Don’t have anything planned for the weekend? Check out these family-friendly events in the DMV, including a chicken-themed run and a sing-along to a classic musical! Color the Coop Fun Run June 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bluemont, VA A chicken-themed walk and run at Great Country Farms where participants...

Travel writer Andrew Madigan shares his experience of traveling to New York City with his teenage daughter and how it br...
06/05/2026

Travel writer Andrew Madigan shares his experience of traveling to New York City with his teenage daughter and how it brought them together.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What do you think of when you hear the word transition? If you are a parent, you probably think of kids and thei...
06/05/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What do you think of when you hear the word transition? If you are a parent, you probably think of kids and their various transitions from one activity to another. Perhaps you also think about life transitions — moving, getting married, starting a new job or having a baby. Having a child is arguably one of life’s biggest transitions, but how parents-to-be think about that transition can significantly affect their approach to the early stages of parenthood.

What do you think of when you hear the word transition? If you are a parent, you probably think of kids and their various transitions from one activity to another.

We asked our readers for some of their favorite ice cream parlors and places to get frozen desserts around the DMV area.
06/04/2026

We asked our readers for some of their favorite ice cream parlors and places to get frozen desserts around the DMV area.

With the hot summer months coming up, ice cream season is upon us. We asked local folks for their favorite sweet treat spots. Find the responses below for ice cream so good, you’ll be eating it in the cold winter months too. “Our family loves Dairy Godmother (Alexandria, VA). It has been the pin...

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