Most parents agree that time is their most valuable (and scarce!) commodity. The demands of work and family life can…
Author: Washington Parent Staff
Visual and performing arts are a way for children to creatively express themselves, and can help kids develop an appreciation…
Not long ago, a family came to see me with concerns that their toddler wasn’t communicating like other 18-month-olds. We…
Adjusting to having a new baby in the house can be difficult for the whole family. Sleepless nights and a…
Are you planning to head back to work after your maternity leave ends? If you’ve just had a baby, and…
In our world of constant connectivity, some might argue that kids shouldn’t be expected to “unplug” for weeks on end.…
Aren’t we all a little guilty of labeling other moms? Sure, we all share the common goal of nurturing a…
It’s time to speed into spring! The month of May is here and with that is National Bike Month. The…
History has repeated itself. The love and pride I have always felt for our nation’s capital city has now been…
Becoming a reader is one of the most exciting learning adventures your child will ever experience. Many children need little…
As winter melts away into spring, keep your eyes open for those early spring blooms – crocus, daffodil and hyacinth.…
Poetry suffers an undeserved reputation as something cool and standoffish, but that may be because poems are so often left…
Childhood may seem to move at a faster pace these days, but children don’t. New research from the American Heart…
A few short years ago, you and your daughter had an unbreakable bond. You hung out in your jammies watching…
My 12-year-old daughter came from school and announced that she was the ONLY one staying home for spring break this…
Recycle, Reduce, Reuse! It’s easy and fun to get kids involved in the many small things we can do everyday…
