About Us

Washington Parent has been serving parents in the Washington Metropolitan Area since 1982, providing family enrichment through education and support...first in print and now online.

We have been recognized in the community as the most trusted parenting resource in Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia. Each month we feature articles written by professionals in the fields of child development, education, arts, special needs and more. Our calendar, "Along the Potomac," lists hundreds of events and activities for children and parents. The "Parents Bulletin Board" includes resources and workshops for moms and dads.

Every issue of Washington Parent has special themes. We publish 10 "Guides" annually: Education, Camps, Parties, Child Care, Enrichment Activities, Children’s Wellness and Arts.

Where to Find Us

75,000 copies of Washington Parent magazine are distributed to over 1500 locations throughout the metropolitan area. Major outlets are: Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores, Zany Brainy, Fresh Fields, Borders Books, libraries, community centers, specialty bookstores and Ballet Petite.

Our Staff

Deborah Benke: Publisher

Margaret Hut: Editor

Jane MacNealy: Production Manager

Jacky Dooly: Office Manager, Guides Editor

Diane Savage: Calendar Editor

Contact Us

Phone 301-320-2321 or e-mail us at: washpar@washingtonparent.com

To Advertise

Call Mary Fran Gildea, Advertising Director, at 301-320-0187

Awards

Parenting Publications of America National Award of Excellence

Family Support Center’s First Recipient of Community Resource Award

Crossway Community Award as a Parenting Resource

Brazelton Foundation Recognition, 1998