Ages + Stages

I planned to write about "Why Summer Break is THE WORST" then didn't... Everyone is so excited for summer break and I get that--if you have relaxing vacations and days laying by the pool with a book and a...

Ready to support breastfeeding moms? Here are some tips! Breastfeeding doesn't always come easy and support is essential in the early days of forming a breastfeeding relationship. Each baby is so unique and a mom's prior experience breastfeeding does...

There is still plenty of summertime left before the weather cools and we get to send our kiddos off for another year of school. Summer in Washington, DC is a time of long days, warm weather, and endless opportunities...

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...

You know, that magical stage between childhood and full-blown teenagehood? Enter tweens! These fascinating creatures exist in the space between childhood and the whirlwind of teenagehood. Not quite kids anymore, but they're not fully-fledged teens either. Parenting tweens is...

In 2022, with the support of my husband, I did something I never thought I’d do: I paused my career for motherhood. At first, it felt liberating to step away from the stress of balancing full-time paid work and being...

Remember those early pandemic days, when childcare options were scarce and uncertainty loomed? That's when I, like many other parents, stumbled upon the wonderful world of nanny shares. I am ready to share our nanny share FAQs and tips....

My family has been part of a nanny share since the beginning of the pandemic, when our daycare closed. It was a great option for us to have childcare while keeping our kids safe in a small environment (only...

Last month, my daughter graduated from high school. She's headed off to college with a substantial scholarship from her top choice school and I could not be more proud. Since she is our oldest, this was uncharted territory and...

If you are in the season of wanting to stick to nap schedules but still enjoy the summer with your littles- I got you! Check out these toddler-friendly summer ideas to play, explore, and have fun in the sun...

They say it is never easy to say goodbye to your child moving onto college. We will instead say, “see you soon,” even though that seems like a lie, because soon is not another day or two, it could...

Gentle parenting: Great for all ages We were a homeschool family turned working mom and traditional school family and I have considered our journey of discipline and behavior to be relatively smooth. While I am no parenting expert, I am...

With the school year coming to close, high school seniors are looking towards graduation and their plans for the future. Moms are watching the lasts of year go by. The last homecoming, basketball game, prom, and finals week. I'm...

Since 1996, children and families throughout Northern Virginia and the DMV have delighted in Synetic Theater’s Summer Camps, which offer fun, friends, and arts-based movement experiences that culminate in performance fit for the stage.  Here, Synetic Artistic Associate Vato Tsikurishvili,...