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.
Household chores are more than inconvenient necessities or things to “make” your children do: They can function as building blocks…
Preparing for the arrival of a baby can be an exciting yet challenging time for expecting parents. With a vast…
Modern parenting styles are shifting from constant supervision to strategic support as new research reveals the downsides of overprotective parenting…
What do you do when you hear your child say (or wail, or whine, or shriek), “I’m bored! There’s nothing…
Common costs associated with raising a child — such as childcare, additional food, medical costs, housing and more — can…
Childhood trauma can result from acute or prolonged emotionally or physically threatening experiences, including abuse or neglect, accidents, illness, familial conflict,…
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a…
Finding a place where adults can unwind and kids are welcome is easier than you think. These Maryland spots, from Pinstripes in North Bethesda to The Hunter’s Hound in Chevy Chase, pair kids’ menus with happy hours.
If you have a lovable, furry friend in your home, then you know it’s like having another family member to…
Balancing kids, a career, a semi-clean house and maybe a few minutes to drink a cup of coffee while it’s…
Grocery prices have soared in recent years, from supply chain disruptions during the pandemic to avian flu outbreaks impacting egg…
Puberty is a major developmental transition in a child’s life, but when it happens earlier than expected, it can bring…
“Dedicated to all the parents who give unselfishly to ensure they do right by their children.” With just that one…
When our kids were young, I asked a good friend why she was so strict about chores. She replied, “Ultimately,…
Longer summers and shorter winters in North America mean more warm days throughout the year. These conditions are also creating…
In the past, finding a private sports coach often meant word-of-mouth referrals, expensive training facilities, and time-consuming scheduling. But as…
