Marilyn Campbell

Talking to Children about Coronavirus

Sharing developmentally appropriate information can ease fears.

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Local Designers Donate Talent for a Cause (Event Rescheduled)

A home in McLean gets a makeover to benefit cancer support community.

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Inflicting Pain to Gain Relief

Self-Injury Awareness Month is a time to learn about the condition and erase the stigma.

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Black History for a New Generation

Lessons on the contributions of African Americans not limited to February.

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Home

There’s still time to give the gift of style

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A Kitchen Reimagined

New design creates light, airy space.

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Preventing the Flu

Simple steps to help you stay healthy during the flu season.

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Tax Season, Tax Scams

The most common tricks and have to avoid them.

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The ABC of Kids and Money

Teaching children how to budget, save and manage finances.

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Beautiful, Bold, Soothing: Classic Blue

Dependable, stable and calming are the characteristics of the Color of the Year for 2020.

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Dry January?

The benefits of and strategies for taking a month-long booze break.

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Holiday Art Offers Peace and Calm

Local artists say ’tis the season for creativity to give the gift of harmony.

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Lighting Up the Season

Holiday designs to benefit Children’s National Hospital

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Maintaining Peace on Earth (and at Home)

Preserving your family’s wellbeing during the holidays.

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Ready to Turkey Trot

Seniors among those joining turkey trots on Thanksgiving

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Cooking with Children this Thanksgiving

Holiday meal prep can help create life-long memories.

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Setting a Thanksgiving Table

Local designers share ideas for creating a festive tablescape.

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Wellbeing: Diffusing Holiday Drama

Sanity-saving strategies to get us through the not-so-silent holiday nights.

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2.4 Million Older Adults in U.S. Identify as LGBT

The joys and obstacles of coming out later in life

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Keeping Children Safe on Halloween

Safety advocates offer tips ranging from costumes to trick-or-treating.

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Local Designers Create Dream Home for Charity

Proceeds will help preserve historic sites such as an Underground Railroad stop and one of the first public schools for African Americans.

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Supporting Friends and Loved Ones with Breast Cancer

Choosing words and actions that don’t cause additional pain.

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Exploring Art in Retirement

Seniors get a chance to pursue their passion.

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Normal Adolescent Mood Swings or Depression?

Making a distinction between the two can be difficult.

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Get on the Mat, Boys

Raising awareness of the benefits of yoga for men during National Yoga Month.

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Back-to-School Anxiety

Easing in to the new year

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Home Organization for a New School Year

Accessories and design elements to create a smooth start.

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Summer’s Bounty: So Healthy and Tasty

Don’t miss the height of summer season for fruits and vegetables.

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Traveling with Pets

Advanced planning is necessary when bringing a pet along on a family vacation.

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Beating the Heat

Seniors at greater risk for heat-related illnesses

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Creating Travel Journals with Children

Helping children capture vacation memories through journaling

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Burnout at Work

Recognizing the symptoms and strategies for relief.

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A Difficult Conversation: Talking to loved ones about Alzheimer’s Disease

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Cooking, Counting, Drama

And other fun ways to preserve skills during the summer.

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Versatility of Abstract Art

Ideas for decorating with this adaptable art form.

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PTSD: Recognizing and Healing

During PTSD Awareness Month, clinicians work to educate public on the disorder.

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Skincare after 55

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

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Swimming Lessons: Choosing a School and Instructor

There are several things that parents can do if their child is truly afraid of the water.

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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to Brighten a Home

Local designers offer thoughtful gift ideas.

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Designs to Welcome Spring

Textiles and florals usher in a new season

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Born to Run

Training for races should include more than running.

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The Emotional Side of Leaving the Workforce

Getting ready for retirement requires more than financial preparation.

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Making the Leap from Public to Private School

Signs that a public school isn’t meeting your child’s needs.

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A Career Change After 50

Strategies for job hunting after retirement.

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Explaining Death to Children

Breaking down a difficult topic and helping children grieve.

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Pet-Friendly Decor

Pet-owning designers offer advice on practical design choices that don’t sacrifice style.

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Managing Screen Time

Working collaboratively with one’s child can decrease the struggle.

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Giving Up the Car Keys?

Recognizing warning signs that it might be time to stop driving.

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During Black History Month: A Look at African American Art in Arlington

Promoting and preserving a part of history.

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‘Living Coral’ Named 2019 Color of the Year

Can help to brighten a space lacking natural light.

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Marilyn Campbell

Stories by Marilyn

Sharing developmentally appropriate information can ease fears.

A home in McLean gets a makeover to benefit cancer support community.

Self-Injury Awareness Month is a time to learn about the condition and erase the stigma.

Lessons on the contributions of African Americans not limited to February.

There’s still time to give the gift of style

New design creates light, airy space.

Simple steps to help you stay healthy during the flu season.

The most common tricks and have to avoid them.

Teaching children how to budget, save and manage finances.

Dependable, stable and calming are the characteristics of the Color of the Year for 2020.

The benefits of and strategies for taking a month-long booze break.

Local artists say ’tis the season for creativity to give the gift of harmony.

Holiday designs to benefit Children’s National Hospital

Preserving your family’s wellbeing during the holidays.

Seniors among those joining turkey trots on Thanksgiving

Holiday meal prep can help create life-long memories.

Local designers share ideas for creating a festive tablescape.

Sanity-saving strategies to get us through the not-so-silent holiday nights.

The joys and obstacles of coming out later in life

Safety advocates offer tips ranging from costumes to trick-or-treating.

Proceeds will help preserve historic sites such as an Underground Railroad stop and one of the first public schools for African Americans.

Choosing words and actions that don’t cause additional pain.

Seniors get a chance to pursue their passion.

Making a distinction between the two can be difficult.

Raising awareness of the benefits of yoga for men during National Yoga Month.

Easing in to the new year

Accessories and design elements to create a smooth start.

Don’t miss the height of summer season for fruits and vegetables.

Advanced planning is necessary when bringing a pet along on a family vacation.

Seniors at greater risk for heat-related illnesses

Helping children capture vacation memories through journaling

Recognizing the symptoms and strategies for relief.

And other fun ways to preserve skills during the summer.

Ideas for decorating with this adaptable art form.

During PTSD Awareness Month, clinicians work to educate public on the disorder.

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

There are several things that parents can do if their child is truly afraid of the water.

Local designers offer thoughtful gift ideas.

Textiles and florals usher in a new season

Training for races should include more than running.

Getting ready for retirement requires more than financial preparation.

Signs that a public school isn’t meeting your child’s needs.

Strategies for job hunting after retirement.

Breaking down a difficult topic and helping children grieve.

Pet-owning designers offer advice on practical design choices that don’t sacrifice style.

Working collaboratively with one’s child can decrease the struggle.

Recognizing warning signs that it might be time to stop driving.

Promoting and preserving a part of history.

Can help to brighten a space lacking natural light.