Open Gyms, Indoor Play Spaces, Kids Theater: A Parent in Silver Spring for The Washington Post

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Andrew and Anna Ross, children of Great Kids Village masterminds and owners Andrew & Paula Ross, think Mom & Dad’s “office” is pretty darn fun.   

I wrote a piece for The Washington Post Weekend section about some new, fab indoor play spaces you should definitely check out with your kids!

Need to entertain the kids this winter? A few Washington area indoor activities.
By Jessica McFadden
The Washington Post
Weekend
Friday, January 22, 2010
Just because the temperatures have dropped doesn’t mean that your kids’ energy levels have. On the contrary, without long periods of outdoor play and running around, your little maniacs may seem even more manic than usual. These indoor play options provide the cure, as well as treat another frequent ailment: acute restless parent syndrome. 
Full Article Here

Special thanks to Christina of Interactions Learn and Play, Gina Seebachan and staff of Be With Me – The Childrens Playseum, Carlos Alcuaz of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, Andrew and Paula Ross of Great Kids Village, Sarah Beale and Enica Thompson of the National Zoo, Erin Black of The Torpedo Factory, and fellow parents Rachel Posell, Erin Hutson and others for lending their words and time.  

Photo by Sarah Gowing and courtesy GKV.