Parenting

At a recent family wedding outside Denver, my son lost it. Between the time change, disruption to routine and pressure…

Summer is almost here. Many kids are eagerly counting down the days or are already out of school for summer…

When we think about childhood discipline, most of us imagine helping children learn right from wrong. But what happens when…

The emerging adult years are messy, anxious and full of false starts — and the best thing parents can do is step back, let them struggle and trust the process.

The benefits of limiting screen time for kids often begin with parents. Children notice how often adults reach for phones,…

Every family has its own rhythm.  Some homes are loud and expressive. Others are quiet and reflective. Some value independence…

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 to promote global health initiatives and environmental activism. Millions of people…

Determination. Strength. Independence. Self-sufficiency. These are the very qualities we hope our children will grow into—until they show up loudly,…

Jeana Wallace never enjoyed reading as a child. The books she read in school didn’t interest her and “constant deadlines…

For millennials and Gen X, the internet was once a place to build a personal brand using real names, consistent…

What do you do when your child is melting down, throwing a tantrum or in tears? Most parents try to…

If your family has been scrolling social media lately or driving through Northern Virginia, you may have noticed something quietly…

Parenting is hard, and you quickly learn why the old adage “It takes a village” is so popular. Sometimes, parents…

Austin Graff is a natural explorer, curious about the world, his country, and even his own city — Washington, DC.…

If you’ve ever battled with your child over bedtime, you’re not alone. From preschoolers who resist lights-out to teens glued…

The night before the new baby arrived, everything finally felt easy again. Their toddler was finally sleeping, work had resumed…