(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
Pools are opening with some restrictions and maybe you are lucky enough to have your own backyard swimming hole. Below are 8 classic pool games with a few variations. We have also compiled a short list of must-haves for the water (not necessarily a pool). Toys and games worth considering to entertain in or near a body of water:BasketballSwim through… Continue Reading…
In an attempt to plan for a long summer with virtual or no camps, I started finding some fun and new distractions to pull out this summer. I’ve heard from a few of you who have asked for ideas on making indoor exercise fun yet feasible and also some asking for new outdoor games. Below are some of our favorite… Continue Reading…
Our fun from home series has given you an easy and quick slime recipe, directions to make a bird feeder with a milk carton, a recipe for homemade ice cream without a machine as well as a mesmerizing cloud dough recipe. Today we will give you a quick, 5 ingredient healthy and refreshing popsicle recipe for these summer afternoons. Need popsicle molds?Silicone molds with various shapes… Continue Reading…
We understand the endless emails you receive with classes and camps which is why we condense our picks into just sporadic posts. This group of camps we are super excited for and the best part is that most are free and come from unexpected sources that are sure to having you fill up some more of your Bambinos day. This… Continue Reading…
This post is written by Jen Dryer who is a mother to two children and has previously written an informative piece for Beltway Bambinos which helps parents navigate early intervention resources. She will be co-leading a class again called Raising Orchids: Practical Strategies for Parents With Higher Needs Children beginning July 8. She will lead the class along-side speech therapist, Gabriele Nicolet in addition to… Continue Reading…
We are excited to share a new weekend picks post; the last one we published was in March! Washington, DC is officially in Phase 2 of reopening the city. You may see summer camps adjusting their original plans, playgrounds are now open and restaurants are adopting safeguards as they begin serving. Friday5:30pm – 6:30pm: My Gym Bethesda & Potomac Kid’s… Continue Reading…
As places begin to re-open we wanted to continue to give you outdoor options to help avoid crowds as well as indoor destinations while also allowing you to spend time appreciating the natural beauty around us. There are many beach and state parks that are open and just a short drive from DC. This post we wrote covering overnight trips… Continue Reading…
Explore! Children’s Museum has launched the Explore! Sandbox, a free database with over 100 virtual, interactive and hands-on activities for children up to nine years old that compiles the best activities and experiences from top children’s museums, art and science museums, and more across the country. In a time when more families are home together, the Sandbox aims to inspire… Continue Reading…