DC Area Moms

Summer is here, and we've got you covered! Here's your resource for all things summer fun with children in the DC area. Click on the images below for a guide specific to that topic. Enjoy!

Everyone loves a donut! Even the pickiest eaters (read: toddlers) find a donut they like. Perfect for road trips, classroom celebrations, lazy Sunday mornings at home, or an afternoon treat. Here’s a guide to donut shops around the DMV...

Ready for a fun Mom's Night Out? If there's anyone who could use a break from real life every now and again, it's us, Moms! We need a night off every now and then to recharge and regroup with...

Are you a new mom returning to work? Here are six essential tips for a smooth transition to prepare for your return to work as a new mom. 6 Tips for Returning to Work After Maternity Leave 1. Prepare Emotionally for...

Are you ready for fun and free (or cheap) summer fun in 2023? Enjoy our thorough guide with 50 local, kid-friendly excursions we’re putting on our Epic DC Summer Bucket List. Even better, many of these fun outings are...

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 to beat the heat during the dog days of summer is to play in the...

Summer is finally here and it's time to start enjoying all that the season has to offer! June offers DC-area residents so many options for family fun. This month, families can enjoy a variety of events to celebrate Pride...

This is a continuation of a three-part series answering common questions about foster care. Check out Part 1 and Part 2. I don’t feel called to be a foster parent, but I want to help. What can I do? Not everyone can...

This is a continuation of a three-part series answering common questions about foster care. Check out Part 1 and Part 3 too. How do you care for biological families that aren’t working to be healthy? We do foster care because we...

I gave people a chance to ask their honest questions about foster care on my Instagram stories with the promise of answering them in a blog. So, as promised, here are some of those questions and my answers. Do you...

The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms. There are working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Bridget Shea Westfall! Each month...

Learning to swim is an essential life-saving skill for everyone. Take swim lessons in the Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland area from these local instructors who value survival and safety in water. Thankfully our area has so many wonderful...

Spring is finally here! I don't know about you, but when the weather is nicer out, it makes me want to dress a bit nicer – sometimes, anyways. Plus, the end of the school year will be here before...

Losing a family member is one thing, but when it happens by suicide, it's very different. Someone made a choice to end their life. It causes confusion. There are loose ends everywhere. Here are some ways I have learned to...