Families

News4’s Melissa Mollet introduces Joseph, a “one-of-a-kind” teen who loves sports, video games and connecting with people. For more info., visit the Paths for Families website (https.//pathsforfamilies.org).

The summit is a unique opportunity for mothers and sons ages 8 to 18 to bond. News4 Community Reporter Molette Green reports.

News4’s Melissa Mollet introduces Tony, a tween who loves breakfast, trucks and playing Uno. For more info., visit the Paths for Families website (https.//pathsforfamilies.org).

The grant aims to support businesses and create family-friendly programming in Downtown D.C. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports from the National Children’s Museum.

For years now, D.C. resident Chantil Thomas has dreamed of having a baby. She has endometriosis, which can make it difficult to get pregnant. Soon, she and others who live or work in D.C. will have more options. Congress just approved a new D.C. law that will require health insurers to cover in vitro fertilization treatment. D.C. Council Member...

A new D.C. law will help ease some of the costs of treating infertility. News4’s Aimee Cho reports.

The names parents-to-be are likely to be picking in 2023.

News4’s Susan Hogan spoke to Consumer Reports about how to convert and preserve family photos for the future.

A local pediatrician shares what parents can do to keep their children safe during this year’s flu season. News4’s Erika Gonzalez is working for your health.

The Pediatrician Mom, Dr. Krupa Playforth, shares steps you can take to make your holiday season healthier. 

If your family Thanksgiving feels more like a figurative cage match, there are ways to steady yourself before arriving and self-soothe at the dinner table.

Bring out the fun with these board games, card games and more to win at hosting!

These are the well-meaning but unhelpful parenting strategies I’ve worked hard to avoid.