Parenting

How to Raise a Reader

Want your kids to become avid readers? Here's how to share the love.

Extraordinary Teen Awards 2016

Our third annual teen competition honors outstanding high school students in Arlington, Falls Church and McLean

A Year of Loss

Mourning the child you never knew is a singular kind of grief. But the sisterhood of those who've felt that pain is broader than I realized.

Ignore the Tic, Don’t Ignore Me

Trevor Harris has Tourette Syndrome. He's also just a regular Arlington seventh-grader.

15 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington Grads in 2015

These schools received the most applications from Arlington's Class of 2015.

9 Things Your Teens Wish You Knew

Parents, here's your annual performance review. We asked teens in Arlington, McLean and Falls Church to give it to us straight.

Tales From a Blended Family

A real-world Brady Bunch in Arlington.
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Through Student Exchange Programs, Worldlier Kids

What does Arlington have in common with Aachen, Germany, and Reims, France? They're sister cities.

The Private School Option

Northern Virginia's public schools count among some of the best in the nation. So why do some families pay for private school?

Adventures at Arlington’s Outdoor Lab

Neil Heinekamp, director of the 225-acre facility, encourages kids to expand their horizons and get their hands dirty.

The Pros and Cons of Travel Sports

Not all kids are meant to play in elite sports leagues. Are we making them hate the game?