With so many amazing preschools in the DC area, it can be hard to decide which is best for your child and family.
We created this comprehensive list of local preschools to help ease the decision-making process for you. Read...
When I left teaching and entered the world of being a stay at home mom, I felt a little directionless. I was constantly missing the predictable schedule of my classroom. While newborns and toddlers do not stick to schedules,...
Is your child’s birthday around the corner? Are you overwhelmed by all the birthday party options, not to mention all of the over-the-top inspiration on Pinterest. We've got you covered! DC Area Moms has partnered with kids' party venues...
The month of August is full of emotional changes as the summer wraps up and families look towards the beginning of a new school year. For many children, this is a time of great excitement worth celebrating. They are meeting...
This article is sponsored by The Tot Space.
Last Friday, my family returned from our annual vacation. It was amazing - lots of quality family time, minimal screentime, and maximum outdoor time.
While the week was relaxing, the mental prep for...
Future For Football is an initiative of the National Football Foundation, created to highlight the lessons and values that football imparts. Get involved and sign up to play today by visiting Future for Football for resources, a League Locator...
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...
In + Around DC
Top Winter Dining Spots Around D.C.
The true winter season is finally upon us here in the D.C. area! These long, colder evenings call for cozy meals, but if you’re...
