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.
Babies and Early Reading Question: My baby girl is just 3 months old. I know everyone says it is very…
Not long ago, a family came to see me with concerns that their toddler wasn’t communicating like other 18-month-olds. We…
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…
Question: I can’t afford to send my children to summer camp or to costly local programs. Beyond swimming, biking and…
Aren’t we all a little guilty of labeling other moms? Sure, we all share the common goal of nurturing a…
Adjusting to having a new baby in the house can be difficult for the whole family. Sleepless nights and a…
Are you planning to head back to work after your maternity leave ends? If you’ve just had a baby, and…
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…
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…
