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The early years shape everything that follows. Washington Parent helps families nurture early childhood development with guidance on learning, behavior, milestones and the everyday moments that matter most for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Browse our latest early childhood articles below.
When my son was young, he went through a phase where he really wanted to ice skate. So, my husband…
I am sure you want your holidays to be memorable and not overwhelming, and this can feel like a delicate…
New babies are game-changers who arrive with a flurry of activity that upsets old ways of doing things while introducing…
One year earlier, we were an average family. We had three children ages 8, 6 and 2 and we were…
“All behavior is communication” is a phrase attributed to family therapist and psychologist Paul Watziawick. Because there is no such…
“Where are your real parents?” “Why are you a different color than your mom?” “Why do you have two moms?”…
Balancing work obligations and outside interests is challenging for everyone. Adding children to the mix increases the complexity, yet people…
“Am I safe?” is a question all brains, when they come into the world, are pre-wired to ask. It’s a…
My son’s first sleepover was at the home of a nurse. “He’ll be safer with her than he would be…
“Is that her boyfriend?” the stranger asked, winking. I looked at my 10-year-old daughter and her best friend standing next…
You’ve researched child care programs online, gotten some recommendations from fellow parents and interviewed providers on the phone. Now that…
“My kid cries too much!” “Why is she so angry?” “He is so sensitive; we can’t say anything!” When it…
Choosing Safe Toys for Children:
As a self-proclaimed couch potato, whose couch potato-ness only escalated during the pandemic, I must say that the idea of…
Regardless of your approach to parenting, one thing all parents can agree on is child safety. It seems like new…
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