DC Area Moms
We are a collaborative, local parenting site written by and for Washington, DC Area moms. Our aim is to provide a positive space for moms to connect both online and offline through events we host. Thanks for reading!
Ultimate Spray Parks, Splash Pads, and Water Parks Guide for DC, MD, and...
This spray, splash, and water park guide was created by Julie Hart, and updated by Stephanie Shipman, and Courtney Whittington.
One of the best places...
7 Places to Visit Aquatic Animals
Aquatic animals occupy a special place in my kids' imaginations. So we regularly visit our aquatic friends. To me, it seems like a very...
Outdoor and Indoor Ice Skating Rink Guide
Ready for family fun at outdoor and indoor ice skating rinks? Us too! There are lots of opportunities in the Washington, DC, area! Nearly...
The Best Pumpkin Patches & Fall Farms Guide
Fall is one of our favorite seasons! We are fortunate to have so many local farms offering family fun most seasons – but especially...
When I Realized My Silence Was Shaping My Child’s Mind
My daughter once asked me, very quietly, if we were going to be okay.
She was seven. There had been tension in the house. My...
5 Benefits of Outdoor Play
The days are longer, the air is warmer – summer is finally here. It’s that glorious time of year when we can all step...
Guide to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Resources in the DMV
At DC Area Moms, we value supporting one another in all stages of motherhood. If you have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss, please...
The Six Essential Elements of Montessori Preschool-Kindergarten
The Montessori approach to early childhood education provides a rich, developmentally appropriate environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. At Oneness-Family School, our...
10 Things to Know About Tongue-Ties and Lip-Ties in Infants and Children
As an award-winning pediatric dentist and owner of Arlington Tongue Tie Center, Dr. Allie Lonneman prides herself on having a conservative approach when it...
Libraries and Library Story Times in DC, VA, and MD
The public libraries in the DMV area are true community gems, each offering a unique array of programs and resources. From engaging story times...
Take Action: All DC Schools Don’t Have School Nurses
Did you know that all D.C. Schools don't have full-time school nurse? Each public and charter school in D.C. has a nursing suite, the...
Planning for EdFEST and the DC School Lottery
Do the words “school lottery” send you into a panic? You are not alone! Thankfully, My School DC has incredible resources to help prepare...
Sample Letter to Representatives to Take Action on Gun Control Reform
An anonymous, local DC area Pediatrician authored this sample letter to Representatives to take action on gun control reform. This was originally published on...
How to Welcome a Refugee Prekindergartner in Potomac
Warmth, Routine, and the Geneva Method
Back-to-school is often defined by new shoes, fresh crayons, bright lunchboxes, and fond friends. For most students, it...