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 our world of constant connectivity, some might argue that kids shouldn’t be expected to “unplug” for weeks on end.…
Going to the doctor’s office can be an intimidating thing – especially when you have more than one child with…
Childhood may seem to move at a faster pace these days, but children don’t. New research from the American Heart…
A few short years ago, you and your daughter had an unbreakable bond. You hung out in your jammies watching…
My 12-year-old daughter came from school and announced that she was the ONLY one staying home for spring break this…
Have you ever dressed your 4-year-old because you can do it faster, or told your 7- year-old she has to…
Want kids to bring home more A’s? Start with more ZZZ’s. According to sleep experts and numerous new studies, lost…
In this reality television age, when contestants are either considered superstars-in-the-making or deserving of international ridicule, parents may struggle to…
March is Multiple Sclerosis Education Month. Multiple Sclerosis, commonly known as MS, is an autoimmune disease that affects the central…
Years ago, when children drank lots of milk and spent much of their time playing outside in the sunlight, parents…
Summer months stretch like a cozy blanket, calling for relaxation, unwinding and a bit of fun. School break is the…
Did you know that the American Optometric Association suggests that during the growth years, children should have their vision and…
Are you skipping date night with your mate? Do you find yourself spending less time with your spouse because of…
Summer day camp is a place where children can stretch their minds, exercise their bodies, develop new interests and forge…
Moms like to brag about their kids. It’s a given. It starts with how long the mother labored and how…
Your child is 16, has passed the driving test and clutches his newly minted driver’s license in hand. You have…
