Kristin
Help Create an Inclusive Halloween: Offer Non-Food “Treats”
Halloween is almost here - and if you are like me, you are JUST getting prepared for trick-or-treaters now. Also, if you are like...
Moving With Kids: 4 Tips for Busy Parents
This article was originally published in 2020 and has since been updated by DC Area Moms.
As an adult I've moved all over—I've moved states...
4 Feeding Specialist Instagram Influencers That Help Picky Eaters
Feeding your little one can be confusing and overwhelming. Whether you have a picky eater or don't know where to start in introducing solid...
When DC Isn’t Your Forever Home: How to Settle in
DC draws people in from all around the country for various reasons. Some who land here will call it their forever home and decide...
Everyday Ways to Build Emotional Intelligence With Toddlers
Anyone with a toddler at home knows the have BIG emotions sometimes. As parents, we want to help our toddlers learn how to manage...
Managing Stress and Anxiety During the Coronavirus Age
A lot has changed quickly in the last few weeks as coronavirus (or COVID-19) has gained ground in the US. I know I'm not...
A Magical Morning with Santa at Reagan National Airport
Last week DC Reagan National Airport invited DC Mom Blog Contributors for an absolutely magical morning: Breakfast with Santa! Even the most hesitant little...
5 Ways to Help Your Toddler Adjust to a New Baby
Adjusting to a new baby sister or brother is a big transition for a toddler. Just think of all the things that surprised you...
Childcare Instructions: Setting Up Caregivers
There may be times that someone else, family or friends, are caring for our kids. This came up for us when my husband and...
7 Highlights of Traveling to Ocean City, Maryland with Kids
Ocean City, Maryland is a great option for DC Area families looking for a quick weekend beach getaway this summer. Dependent on where you...
Road Trips with a Baby: Making It Work
Road trips with a baby can be a daunting idea. When my husband and I decided to take a two month cross-country road trip...
What to Buy an Expecting Mom
Know an expecting mom and wondering what to get her? As a mom of one, and soon to be two, these are baby shower...
Baby-Led Weaning: Making it Work for You
When I began feeding my son food for the first time, we started with purees. Then I heard about Baby-Led Weaning (BLW), and for...
Toddlers and Change: 2 Ideas to Help Toddler Process Life Transitions
Toddlerhood is full of big and small transitions. There are always new, perhaps exiting or scary, transitions for toddlers to process. While there is...


















