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.
Kids may not notice they are cutting down their screen time.
Learn how to really listen to children and help them better understand and regulate their emotions.
Children and adolescents continue to struggle with virtual learning, motivation and focus
One thing is for certain, though: no matter how different the “new normal” becomes, the world will remain in awe of the warriors who become mothers during the coronavirus era.
The stress response can be a wonderfully positive tool for self-regulation and preservation.
This year’s program offers a hybrid virtual option with both live and prerecorded resources.
Dr. Donnelly offers several pieces of advice to parents who are struggling to work from home and still be able to watch their children and keep them safe.
There are tons of free fitness apps available depending on the type of workout you are looking for.
The journey to the unmasked mom takes time
“We Love It!”
Discussing movies with our kids can provide powerful, teachable moments.
Passover is a Jewish holiday observed each spring.
Not all veggies are the same
They say newborns only requires two things: milk and warmth in the arms of their mother.
Do you wish that your child or teen could be more independent?
There’s no playbook for how to change or modify our routine to accommodate a pandemic.
