DC Area Moms

From the moment I walked in until the moment I left, I felt so comfortable with every step of my first experience at Capital Laser. Sue, the director and most experienced Laser Specialist you will ever meet, went above...

I haven't lived in the same state as my mom for the past seven years, and it has been rare for me to be with her on Mother's Day. However, being apart does not mean that I cannot celebrate...

What does Mom want for Mother's Day? Likely, the answer is simple: a happy family. But if you're scrambling for a gift idea, here are a few suggestions that may put a smile on Mom's face—and on yours! 1. For...

  Reading books and pretend play is a magical part of our children's lives. Each night we read our children stories and introduce them to magical kingdoms, clever princes and princesses, and dangerous obstacles to overcome - Adventures in Wonderland...

Today marks World Maternal Mental Health Day. Started in 2016, World Maternal Mental Health day was started by an international team of clinicians, researchers, advocates, and survivors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS) to bring much-needed attention to...

There is nothing I enjoy more than cooking for my little one! I have always had a passion for healthy cooking. I love experimenting in the kitchen and trying new recipes especially now that Adrian is 15 months old....

In case you haven’t seen the Tweets, the Facebook posts or the emails -- It’s Screen-Free Week (April 29-May 30). No, screens are not the devil, and this post is not meant to preach. As a mom, I know as...

The other day a good friend asked me, “What is it like to be an autism mom?”  My answer was simple, “It’s like being a mom.” Just like most moms, I worry about my child, every day. I ask...

Mother's Day is right around the corner and Kendra Scott has DC Area Moms in mind!  On Thursday, May 9th from 5pm-7pm, join Kendra Scott as they host their first-ever "Pop, Shop, & Polish!" event at Varnish Lane's West End location...

This week is national infertility awareness week, a week dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigmas, and providing support to the millions of families impacted by infertility. Current estimates suggest around 1 in 8 and families in the United States...

Girls trips need to happen. Every 3-4 months I would say. Now, if you’re a mom, getting away is difficult. For me, it’s the guilt I feel from my husband. Whether or not he says anything, I feel it....

“So, do you want more kids?” “What are you waiting for? When will you have another?” “Are you going to give him a sibling?” Looking on at my joyful and vibrant son, these are some of the questions I...

As someone who has eliminated many of the toxic chemicals I use in my daily life, one of my passions is to help others do the same. One of the most common questions from members in my Educational Facebook...

I did not want to be a 40 year old bride. I'd known my husband strictly as a friend for over a decade. When I first met him, he wasn't marriage material. I'd already passed my 35th birthday when my...