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.
An Interview with Author Jennifer Breheny Wallace
The first time my parents decided to adopt was on a beach. A friend was telling them about a little…
Pandemic funding is drying up, leaving fewer child care teachers, spots for children with disabilities
Last year, pediatricians worried as we saw news stories about children hospitalized with RSV, a respiratory virus that can cause…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Christopher Adams’ 16-year-old son has always loved playing hockey. But two years ago, he received his first concussion when he…
Managing Emotions When Children Fly the Coop
One of the biggest challenges parents currently face is how to manage our children’s access to technology. When they are…
The average allowance for children in the United States comes to about $30 per week. That’s a lot of spending…
Six parent tested picks for toddlers and young kids, covering snacks, sleep, comfort and play. Prices and ages included for each.
As a self-proclaimed couch potato, whose couch potato-ness only escalated during the pandemic, I must say that the idea of…
Enjoy Grandparents Day on September 10th
Regardless of your approach to parenting, one thing all parents can agree on is child safety. It seems like new…
The Doctor is In (TOC Department)
Children’s Mental Health Series:
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Despite the joys and rewards of being a parent, the responsibility of raising kids often leaves parents with little time…
