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WeAquatics is dedicated to sharing the love, discipline, skills and sport of swimming with the greater Washington D.C. community. Learning to swim is empowering and an important life skill our students will possess forever! WeAquatics is delighted to serve...

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...

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...

Bluebells, tulips, and daffodils, oh my! If you're looking to soak up all of spring's glory, you can't miss these natural gems. Fresh blooms visually say, “Spring has arrived." My family has enjoyed making traditions (old and new) out...

If there's ever a time we miss our far-flung family members more than usual, it's during the holidays. Finding ways to maintain long-distance grandparent relationships is a priority to us. We do not live near family and I know...

In honor of our daughter's birthday, who was born on St. Patrick’s Day, here are our favorite fun and easy St. Patrick's Day crafts and snacks for kids. Every year on March. 17th we have a big celebration with...

Ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in DC? One of the many things I love about DC is the notion that it is full of transplants. So many of us were born and raised somewhere else. We bring these different...

“Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.” This Carter G. Woodson quote perfectly sums up what Black History Month means to me. I grew...

Love is a language all its own - and this Valentine's Day, why not let your heart do the talking with this easy paper heart craft? Create a unique keepsake that your loved one can cherish for years to come....

Why Copenhagen with kids? I love to travel. I love that every place feels different when you step off the airplane. I love that the buildings, smells, colors, and people are striking and unique. I love that a simple...

One thing I have been waiting to share with my toddler is winter sports!  If you are looking for a quick day trip or weekend away for skiing with your young kids (Ages 4+), head out to any of...

We love playing board games and card games with our kids. There are usually some tears and disgruntled players, but also lots of laughter and fun. As a child I loved playing board games with my parents. I have...

Over six years ago, my husband and I started our foster care and adoption journey. We had a spare room, big hearts, shiny rose-colored glasses, and frankly, quite a bit of innocent ignorance. While those things got us through the door...

Living around Washington, DC means there are lots of places to visit for people of all ages. But when my parents came to watch our toddler for a week in between daycare transitions, I had to think about what...