Kids stain their clothes. They stain the carpet. Their bed sheets. They stain everything. Kids are messy. We know this. But we don’t have to wait for a stain to appear to learn how to best get rid of...
When should you get rid of the pacifier (perhaps with the help of a Paci Fairy)? A doctor once told us to wait until our child was three years old to get rid of the pacifier because then the...
We are grateful to have had tons of children's books before our son arrived. Friends gave us books in addition to clothes and regular baby gifts at baby showers. When we brought Junior home, family friends whose kids I'd...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
May is one of my favorite months of the year. It finally feels like spring, the flowers are blooming, we get to celebrate Mothers Day… the list goes on.
May is also National Water Safety Month. And while it’s certainly...
Animals are magical, wild, and super cute. If your kids are anything like ours, we love to see animals all over the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. We are so fortunate to have so many options. Spring is an...
One of the first decisions many parents make (sometimes even before their child is born!) is where they'll send their little ones to daycare. There are so many things to consider - proximity to work and home, waitlist time,...
When I was on maternity leave, I barely did anything – I was a first time mom and definitely needed to get my bearings. But there are so many great things to do on maternity leave with a baby...
Locations:
National Harbor
6400 Clipper Way
Oxon Hill, MD
(301) 686-8240
Germantown
20101 Century Blvd
Germantown, MD
(240) 644-6014
Loudoun
20356 Commonwealth Center Dr.
Ashburn, VA
(703) 763-2020If you’re looking for things to do in your area, there are plenty of places to go – but if you’re looking for something...
Follow these three Instagram accounts, all run by moms, for easy and useful toddler activities or for any age!
I am not an activities mom. We are not an activities home. Read: Most days, we're just trying to get from...
The hunt for the perfect preschool often feels like one of the most important decisions for new parents. I remember searching for my oldest, weighing the things that meant most to our family - teaching philosophy, sense of community,...
In + Around DC
May Family-Friendly Events Guide
The DC area offers so many fun things for families to do in May. Musical performances, nature activities, learning about cultures around the world,...
