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.
As a parent, you probably worry about every cough and sniffle you hear from your child. Is it just a…
” The US Constitution doesn’t guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself…
Before I saw actress Selma Blair being interviewed on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” I honestly had just a cursory knowledge…
If you’re a parent, then by definition you’re busy and also quite possibly overwhelmed. When that’s the case, it’s time…
It happens to everyone at some point. “What? The test is tomorrow?!” Students have busy schedules and dropping the ball…
“Get outta my room!” (cue door slam), screamed 12-year-old Lily to her brother. “No!! I want my earbuds back! NOW!”…
Just when you think you have everything down as a parent, you find out it’s time to take your child…
Meet Dara Shen, a Taiwanese-American woman from Alexandria, Virginia. Her voice strong and husky, her frame muscular and built for…
The leading cause of death among women in the United States is heart disease. It accounts for a staggering 20…
The Internet offers many conveniences and benefits. However, your computer can open the door to “cybercriminals” eager to steal your…
With the rise of vaping among teens and the increase of lung-related illnesses, even death linked to e-cigarettes, understanding the…
As a childhood and adolescent psychiatrist, I see young people each day who are struggling with being overweight. It’s a…
Hoping for less stress in 2020? Here are some New Year’s resolutions to add to your list: Inspire your family…
With ER visits by children who attempted or considered suicide doubling, parents should know what signals depression, anxiety and other…
You could be at the grocery store or the mall, a festive party or a solemn religious occasion. No matter…
During this month of Thanksgiving, don’t forget our military service members. Many organizations and veterans groups offer ways to help…
