Strategies for Maintaining Weight Loss
Study shows lifestyle changes are critical to keep off unwanted pounds.
Practice Makes Perfect
Local educators share strategies for getting children to practice music.
When Linda Gulyn’s son entered high school and asked to quit his clarinet lessons, the Arlington mother of four declined his request.
Herndon Artist Lisa Tureson Exhibits at Touchstone Gallery, D.C.
Oak Hill-Herndon-based artist Lisa Tureson celebrated the opening reception of her latest exhibit Scribbles: an Urban Art Series, on Friday March 3, 2017 at Touchstone Gallery, 901 New York Ave., NW.
Pool Room in Time for Summer
Family turns unfinished basement space into pool-changing area.
When a Potomac family decided to transform part of their unfinished basement into a changing room which overlooks their new backyard pool, they enlisted the help of Hopkins & Porter Construction.
Sow Now, Reap this Spring
Getting a garden and yard ready for warm weather.
One of the most anticipated sights of spring is a garden in bloom.
Kitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2017
Local designers share popular design ideas.
Those looking for kitchen design ideas have a new source of inspiration: the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) list of trends for 2017.
Pioneering Change For Autism
University of Virginia seminar studies tension between “The Science & Lived Experience of Autism.”
Despite a recent surge in attention and research over the past decade about autism, controversy exists.
Beware Early Allergy Season
Experts offer suggestions for preventing and treating allergy symptoms.
Those experiencing Itchy, watery eyes and seemingly endless sneezing know that spring allergy season is getting an early start this year thanks to this season’s mild winter weather.
Matching Pets to Their Owners
Animal shelters’ counselors help families find the right fit when seeking a pet adoption.
Natasha had been abandoned and was wandering the streets of Arlington under the blaze of a hot summer sun when she was rescued and taken to a local shelter.
Celebrating Black History Month
Educators say these lessons are urgently needed in current racial climate.
Even though Elavie Ndura knows that it is a daunting challenge to help children grasp the entirety of the African American experience in the shortest month of the year, each February she and other educators give it their best effort.
Bethesda Designer Sample Sale
Collection curated by interior designer.
Those looking to snag some of the trendiest home furnishings and accessories will have an opportunity to do so later this month when Bethesda-based designer Kelley Proxmire hosts a sample sale.
Honoring the Past and Present
A home with both a rich history and modern conveniences is on the market in Fairfax.
When Betsy Rutkowski purchased her Fairfax home, she was drawn to its rich history and the childhood memories which it evoked.
City House, Country House
Home offers sunny interior and bucolic surroundings.
European craftsmanship, a free-flowing floor plan and light-filled rooms characterize a home that was designed according to the vision of a local jurist.
To Move Or Not To Move: Local family moves mother into newly opened Kensington Falls Church.
One of the most heart-wrenching decisions that Denise Schossler, her two siblings and her 95-year-old mother had to make was whether or not to move her into an assisted living facility, leaving the home where she’s lived since 1954.
New Administration Could Impact Potomac Businesses
Locals enter a wait-and-see period.
A period of uncertainty is the way that some are characterizing the current business climate in Potomac.
Planning for Summer Camp
Local camp fairs help families navigate the maze of summer camp offerings.
In an effort to confront religious intolerance, a group of local middle school students will attend a camp aimed at bringing together children from different religions and giving them the chance to come together, make new friendships, visit houses of worship, learn about other traditions and practice dialogue to confront Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism.
New Year, New Order: Organizing an unruly linen closet
If retrieving an item from the top shelf of one’s linen closet sets off an avalanche of mismatched sheets and tattered towels, it might be time for a linen closet reorganization.
Organizing a Home Office
Design ideas for workspace order.
Whether located in a basement, spare bedroom or kitchen corner, one of the keys to creating a functional home office is organization.
Remodeled to Sell in Potomac
Couple overhauls bathrooms to minimize home’s time on the market.
Shortly before Sheila and Brian Boyle decided to sell their Potomac, Md. home, they took a look around and decided it needed updating.
A Stylish, Budget-friendly Kitchen in Alexandria
Local homeowners transform their kitchen, without breaking the bank.
When Janet and Frank McDermott purchased their Alexandria home in 1997, it was already outdated.
Coat Drive for the Needy in Montgomery County
Share the gift of warmth this holiday season.
A local charity is joining forces with an area music center to help ensure that Montgomery County’s neediest residents are warm this winter.
New Dining Option in Alexandria
BurgerFi opens restaurant in Old Town.
There’s a new dining option in Old Town.
Thinking Beyond Serving Meals
Experts advise finding age-appropriate ways for children to give back.
During this season of giving thanks, opportunities for expressions of gratitude can seem ubiquitous.
Easing Election Fears
Local therapists say acknowledging, reassuring are keys to easing anxiety.
On the morning after what was possibly the most adversarial election in recent history, psychologist Carolyn Lorente, Ph.D. felt an urge to send a text message to her two teenaged children.
Setting a holiday table
Local tastemakers offer suggestions for creating festive tablescape.
As Thanksgiving draws near, thoughts of table settings and holiday décor abound.
Guest-Ready Home for the Holidays
From organizing to decorating, a guide for getting a house ready for visitors.
Ready or not, the holidays are coming.
Decking the Halls, Stuffing Bellies
Local cooking schools offer crash courses in holiday dishes.
Ever since Bernadette Lott can remember, she’s had a sweet tooth as big as a sugar cane field.
Additional Factors Impede Efforts To Quit Smoking
Public encouraged to learn about challenges faced by smokers with mental illness who want to quit.
Despite her mental health challenges, Deneice Valentine quit smoking in part by learning to meditate.
Making STEM Fun for Children
Event offered opportunity to learn about STEM subjects.
A local educator used carrots and broccoli to teach girls about science and technology.
Advice from the Pros
Local private school admissions directors share wisdom they’d offer to their own children.
From interviews to essays to standardized tests to open houses, the season for submitting independent school applications is underway. For families vying for a spot at the area’s most elite schools, the process can be fraught with anxiety, stress and confusion as parents and students wade through the myriad academic options in the Washington, D.C., region.
Discussing the Election with Children
Local educators offer suggestions for navigating a complicated political climate.
While Colleen K. Vesely has watched televised debates and political events with her children throughout this election season, an event during which the American Civil Rights movement was discussed stands out. It was a concept her 3-year-old daughter didn’t grasp, of course. But Vesely used the moment as opportunity to start guiding her children through this year’s election season.