Parenting Advice
Parenting is the hardest job there is, and you do not have to do it alone. Washington Parent shares trusted, locally relevant parenting advice for families across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia, covering child development, behavior, family health and early childhood. Browse our latest advice below.
When we think about childhood discipline, most of us imagine helping children learn right from wrong. But what happens when…
The emerging adult years are messy, anxious and full of false starts — and the best thing parents can do is step back, let them struggle and trust the process.
Finding the right neurodivergent support in the DC area often means building a team, not just seeing one provider. Families…
The benefits of limiting screen time for kids often begin with parents. Children notice how often adults reach for phones,…
As summer approaches, many parents are looking to fill their kids’ days with camps and programs. While these programs can…
Parents in Washington, DC, face some of the highest child care costs in the country. According to a study done…
Every family has its own rhythm. Some homes are loud and expressive. Others are quiet and reflective. Some value independence…
Summer is a season families look forward to all year: long days, warm weather and endless opportunities to be outdoors.…
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 to promote global health initiatives and environmental activism. Millions of people…
Determination. Strength. Independence. Self-sufficiency. These are the very qualities we hope our children will grow into—until they show up loudly,…
Jeana Wallace never enjoyed reading as a child. The books she read in school didn’t interest her and “constant deadlines…
It helps to have some basic knowledge about what can cause a tummy ache in kids.
A Journey of Love
Key takeaways: Bowie offers a mix of outdoor parks, history, sports and hands-on family attractions all in one city. Many…
For millennials and Gen X, the internet was once a place to build a personal brand using real names, consistent…
Artificial food dyes like Red 40 are used in countless products — and have long been the subject of debate.…
