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.
href=”https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/measles-outbreak-feb-28-2025″>measles outbreak involving hundreds of people across the country has put a spotlight on the role of vaccines in treating…
Is your child ready for school? Supporting your young child’s development so they are ready for school by age 5…
Looking for a fun family day out in the DMV? Silver Spring has you covered. This vibrant community blends green…
Watching your teenager embark on the journey of getting their driver’s license is a thrilling milestone, but it also raises…
If you have hair (and kids), chances are someone in your family will host lice at some point. Lice have…
Lunch at day camp is important for your child. Most camps include physical activity, so your child will need nutritious…
Have you noticed a worried look on your child’s face more often lately? Maybe they’re refusing to go to school,…
The holidays are a time to celebrate. It’s a great idea to go into the festive season with a plan…
When my kids were young, I remember thinking that parenting would eventually get easier. That once we moved past sleep…
As summer camp winds down, parents can continue to use home-based strategies to integrate recreational activities, socialization and physical fitness…
Choosing the right place to raise a family is no small task, especially when balancing safety, strong schools and proximity…
When it comes to finding a place where families can thrive, Arlington, Virginia, checks a lot of boxes — and…
From the miniature train at Cabin John Regional Park to the updated, inclusive equipment at Caroline Freeland Urban Park, these six Bethesda playgrounds keep kids moving.
Before I became an occupational therapy assistant, I was a single mother raising a child with cerebral palsy. My early…
What is empathy? Is it inborn? Can it be learned? Can we nurture it in ourselves? In our children? We…
Millennial parents living in Washington, DC, or nearby suburbs, are in one of the best places in the country for…
