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.
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…
Summer months stretch like a cozy blanket, calling for relaxation, unwinding and a bit of fun. School break is the…
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…
Did you know that the American Optometric Association suggests that during the growth years, children should have their vision and…
Your child is 16, has passed the driving test and clutches his newly minted driver’s license in hand. You have…
Crisp winter air, brisk exercise and rosy cheeks; cold-weather activities like skiing, sledding, snowboarding and ice hockey seem to epitomize…
