Washington Parent Media

🎉It’s that time of year again when we need your help finding the best in the DMV! We are excited to launch the 2024 Washington Parent Picks and invite you to nominate your favorite parent-approved businesses and resources in the area. #WashingtonParent #WashingtonParentPicks

Bart Stump, we’re thrilled to feature your geocaching article, “The Thrill of the Hunt,” in our October issue! It’s a fantastic read that inspires families to get outside and explore. Thank you for sharing your passion and adventure with our readers! 🗺️✨ #WashingtonParent #Geocaching #FamilyFun

Just returned from my first Parenting Media Association Annual Meeting as Publisher of Washington Parent, and I couldn’t be prouder! Connecting with industry colleagues and exploring the latest innovations shaping our work was inspiring. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭? 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! This prestigious recognition speaks volumes about the exceptional work our team delivers for families in the DMV. 𝐈𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝: 3 Gold Awards (including Overall Writing) 2 Silver Awards 1 Bronze Award 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Gold for Use of Typography Bronze for Department Design Bronze for Front Cover Illustration 𝐀 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞! #PMAAwards #GeneralExcellence #WashingtonParent #TeamSuccess

🍼 Back to Sleep: Steps to Reduce the Risk of SIDS 🍼 October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month, and as parents, caregivers, and family members, it's important to stay informed on how to reduce the risk. In this article, Dr. Adrienne Collier of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente shares essential steps to help keep babies safe while they sleep. #SIDSPrevention #WashingtonParent

On the second Monday of October, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor the contributions, cultures, and rich legacy of the Native peoples who inhabited this land long before Columbus arrived. This day acknowledges their profound connection to the land and their ongoing impact on our society. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #CelebrateIndigenousCultures

🗳️ Supporting Teens’ Emotions During the Upcoming Election 🗳️ As the election draws near, many teens feel the weight of the political climate, even if they're not old enough to vote. In his latest article, Britt Rathbone offers practical tips to help support the teens in your life as they navigate their emotions during this time. #TeenSupport #Election2024 #WashingtonParent

Time to read your FREE Washington Parent October Magazine! https://lnkd.in/d7VXb9xc #WashingtonParent #WashingtonParentPicks

After three exciting months, with 12,939 nominations and 29,807 votes, we're thrilled to reveal this year's Washington Parent Picks Winners and Finalists! 👉 https://bit.ly/3MW3otf A big congratulations to all the Winners and Finalists! 🎉 Your dedication to serving the DMV's families has made a lasting impact, and we're proud to celebrate your achievements. These businesses and services have earned their spots as go-to resources for everything from education to family fun. Explore the complete list and bookmark it for year-round recommendations across dozens of categories—including schools, camps and health essentials. Thank you to everyone who voted—see you next year for another round of Washington Parent Picks! #WashingtonParentPicks #WashingtonParent

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 National Building Museum! Imagine year-round access to incredible exhibits, exclusive events, educational programs, and more—all for your family of six! From free admission to savings on summer camps and a 10% discount at the Museum Shop, this is the ultimate family membership! 📅 Don’t miss out—The competition ends on October 14, 2024! 🔨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝! Enter now for your chance to win! https://bit.ly/3XFFbwQ #NationalBuildingMuseum #TheBigBuild #FamilyMembership

September 22–28 is Banned Books Week, a time to celebrate the freedom to read and promote a culture that embraces diverse perspectives. Ann Friedman is the founder and CEO of Planet Word, the free, interactive museum of language in downtown Washington, DC, and shared ideas on promoting a culture of reading, un-ban books. #BannedBooksWeek #WashingtonParent