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Cover Stories

July-August 2026: Inkandescent Kids magazine is turning 1 on August 8—Join us to celebrate children’s literature, student artists and musicians, enjoy a family photo booth, craft project, kid-friendly food, and more!

Art

Del Ray Artisans are helping kids Celebrate the Art of Making with classes and camps

Books

Author Vicki Gasperini writes books with her granddaughters! You will love them all!

Clubs

What inspired our sponsor Rachel Turula to create “Things to Do, Del Ray VA”? When you find out, you are going to want to sign up for her free email newsletter!

Cooking

This weekend — Make Heart-Healthy Turkey Burgers: A meal kids can build themselves!

Courage

Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan gives us Courage2Thrive

Essays

Harvard Graduation — A Love Story

Gamification

What Is Gamification, Really?

Grandparents

Author Vicki Gasperini writes books with her granddaughters! You will love them all!

History

History comes alive in Irene Bennett’s new novel, “Battle of the Artisans,” portrays the making of the very real Bells of Marquis Yi, a 2500-year-old National Treasure of China

HomeschoolOT

Raising Lifelong Learners, Not Walking Encyclopedias

Language Arts

Make waffles in French

Math

Prepare to play poker with bestselling author Annie Duke

Mental Health

March 2026: In her books to help families thrive, child psychiatrist Dr. Gayani DeSilva offers insights for tweens and teens — and their parents — to stop addiction and depression before it starts

Mindfulness

Meet the leaders of PeaceFull Kids: “We inspire people to develop the habit of intentionally and consistently supporting their happiness and the well-being of those around them”

Money

October 2025: Learn to be MoneySmarts with LouAnn Lofton, author of “Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl,” started investing as a student. You can, too!

Movies

Tony award-winning actor and a star of CBS’ “Blue Bloods” helps us create the life we dream of

Music

Meet Del Ray, VA native — college senior Elizabeth Lane, who is performing at our August 8, 2026 book fair and 1st Birthday Bash, noon to 4pm: Elaine’s, 208 Queen Street in Old Town Alexandria

News

The Zebra: “They Built an ‘AI-Free Zone’ for Kids—And It All Started at a Neighborhood Restaurant”

Nonprofits

Inkandescent Kids support each other: Check out this United Way School Supply Drive

Physical Education

Take a Class: Yoga teacher Helen Young shares her passion for movement, mindfulness and social justice

Safety First

February 2026: “We show our kids and each other a powerful act of love when we keep them safe in the car,” says auto expert Judy Curry, who shares “12 Ways to Keep Kids Safe in the Car”

Science

May 2026 — The art of invention: What do Brenden Sener (at 12), Archimedes, and a death ray have in common?

Sponsors

What inspired our sponsor Rachel Turula to create “Things to Do, Del Ray VA”? When you find out, you are going to want to sign up for her free email newsletter!

Technical Education

If a 4-year college degree isn’t for you: Consider Technical Education

Technology

Disconnected: How Closing the Department of Education Could Impact K-12 Distance Learning

Travel

Wild Dunes Island Resort: Get Away From It All where the kids will have a ball, too!

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