Parenting
From tantrums to teen years, Washington Parent offers practical parenting tips families can actually use. Explore guidance on behavior, communication, milestones and the everyday challenges of raising kids in the DC metro area. Browse our latest parenting articles below.
Modeling Healthy Work-Life Integration “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” If you’re working from…
Tween Conversation Translation I just saw Kathy mew! Kathy is changing how her face looks by pressing her tongue…
Trick-or-treating is a time-honored way to spend Halloween, giving kids the treasured opportunities to be creative, have fun and of…
Mindful Parenting Tips The way you and your partner communicate sets the tone for your household. When the two of…
Some parents are lucky enough to have family close by, grandparents ready and waiting to whisk the kids off for…
“Jimmy, please stop digging in the dirt,” said the coach. “Get in the ready position and be prepared if the…
Getting a library card unlocks more than access to reading materials. While the skills we choose to teach children are…
“I’ve always known our daughter wasn’t a ‘girly’ girl, but she – I mean, ‘they’ – told us they no…
As children grow up and leave home, the shift from admonishing screen time to eagerly awaiting a text or call…
Teach Your Kids to Look For The New Kids, Not Past Them
Balancing work obligations and outside interests is challenging for everyone. Adding children to the mix increases the complexity, yet people…
“Mama, it’s not fair that I won’t ever get to meet Grandma Kate.” This comment from my second grader punctures…
Ready or not, the first day of school is upon us. The sights and sounds of school children and their…
As a busy parent, traveling without a partner or your kid(s) may seem like a luxury. However, escaping can cost…
We want to be resilient. We want our children and teenagers to be resilient. However, a recent study conducted by…
My son’s first sleepover was at the home of a nurse. “He’ll be safer with her than he would be…























