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State vs. Federal: Department of Education

2 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Braden Hamelin

The Department of Education (DOE) has been dominating news headlines over the past few months as conversations are swirling around the federal government potentially shutting down the organization founded under the Carter administration.
MPT Helps Develop PBS Kids Animated Series With Autistic Main Character

2 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

Move over, “Bluey” and “Paw Patrol”—there’s a new lovable animated animal in town, and this one’s breaking barriers on children’s TV. Created by author and illustrator Zachariah OHora for PBS KIDS, “Carl the Collector” features a neurodiverse cast, with the titular Carl being the network’s first autistic main character.
A 20+ Year Partnership Between Prince George’s County and Japanese High School Continues To Bloom

2 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

There’s been a long history of friendship and collaboration between the DMV and Japan. The most well-known of these cultural exchanges are the cherry blossom trees that bloom in Washington, D.C. every year during the springtime. They were gifted to the United States in 1912 as a show of goodwill and friendship from the people of Japan.
The Misunderstood Child: Sensory Processing 101

2 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Sarah Lyons

A typical morning in my home begins with these phrases: “My clothes hurt me. They are too loose. I need new clothes.” As a result, I began the search for the “right” clothes for my 4-year-old daughter. After much time, many tears, lots of tight hugs and a good dose of frustration, she begins her day in the same dress she wore the day prior, and many days prior to that. The process of getting dressed, which seems simple to most, is the biggest challenge my child faces on a daily basis.
First Up: Family-Friendly News for April

2 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Zoe Bell

Imagination Stage, The Puppet Co. Receive Theater Award NominationsThe Puppet Co. in Glen Echo and Bethesda’s Imagination Stage were both recently nominated for prestigious awards.
D.C. in Bloom: The Best Places To Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season

2 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

Cherry blossom season, which lasts through mid-April, is when Washington, D.C. is at its most beautiful. Cherry blossom trees are not native to the U.S. but were gifted to the country in the early 1900s as a show of goodwill between the United States and Japan. There are now over 3,800 trees in D.C. which all burst into stunning shades of pink during peak bloom in early spring.
Art and Adventures in the DMV This Weekend

2 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

Spring is in full swing, and Easter is coming soon! Get out into the DMV area for these family-fun activities, including a pop-up art show, an Easter Egg hunt and a “Harry Potter”-inspired tour through the National Gallery of Art.
Cherry Blossoms, World Water Day and More in the DMV: March 21-22

3 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

Make a splash at these fun events this weekend! It’s the beginning of cherry blossom season in the DMV, so the National Cherry Blossom Festival is gearing up. And there are plenty of other opportunities to learn about in nature as well, including a celebration of water and a class on how to care for horses.
Three DMV Festivals to Check Out This Weekend

3 weeks ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

Saturday is a busy day in the DMV and Montgomery County, with plenty of different festivals to check out! Whether you’re interested in nature, culture or inclusion, you’re sure to find a fun way to spend the day and connect with your local community. Bluebells at the Bend FestivalApril 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Riverbend Park | 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls, VA 22066It’s blooming season for native Virginia Bluebells! Come see the flowers at their peak bloom at Riverbend Park.
Spring Events in the DMV

1 month ago | washingtonfamily.com | Jillian Diamond

Egg Hunt EGG-STRAVAGANZA!April 5, 10 a.m.-noonCalvert Park | 4807 Drexel RoadCollege Park, MD 20740Come to Calvert Park for a good old-fashioned Easter egg hunt, with hunts scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. In addition to looking for eggs, participants can enjoy live music, hot cocoa, crafts and pictures with Peter Cottontail!Free | collegeparkmd.govMosaic District Art BloomsApril 5-6, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Mosaic District | 2910 District Ave.