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.
In my practice as a pediatrician, I see many children suffering from colds. When their concerned parents bring them in…
Giving kids the responsibility to stay home alone can be a positive and confidence-building experience, a rite of passage. All…
As the dog days of summer wind down, many parents begin the necessary prep work to return their kids to…
You know those nights when you just can’t sleep, when your mind is racing or when you’re tense and wound…
As tough as it was for me to finish all 13 episodes of the controversial Netflix series “13 Reasons Why,”…
In the DMV’s competitive and pricey child care market, there’s a growing sect of teleworking, freelancing and business-owning parents who…
As the warm weather approaches, my thoughts are turning happily toward outdoor fun and other summer plans. But I’m also…
Playful Parenting is a way to enter a child’s world, on the child’s terms, in order to foster closeness, confidence,…
Summer is a perfect time to teach your kids about nutritious foods and eating healthy. Obesity in children is a…
“Cooking is an art, while baking is a science.”
Not long ago, a family came to see me with concerns that their toddler wasn’t communicating like other 18-month-olds. We…
Question: I can’t afford to send my children to summer camp or to costly local programs. Beyond swimming, biking and…
When I was a child, my dad seemed omnipotent. When he walked into a room, he was larger than life.…
Most parents agree that time is their most valuable (and scarce!) commodity. The demands of work and family life can…
Babies and Early Reading Question: My baby girl is just 3 months old. I know everyone says it is very…
Adjusting to having a new baby in the house can be difficult for the whole family. Sleepless nights and a…
