Health + Wellness

Reflecting on Black Maternal Health Week, I wanted to acknowledge mothers. I see you. I hear you. You inspire me. I am rooting for us. Read these positive affirmations for black mothers aloud when you need a reminder of how special...

Black Maternal Health Week occurs every year from April 11-17 and was officially recognized by the White House in 2021. This year’s theme is “Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy.” The week brings together dozens of global...

What is a simple pleasure? Simple pleasures! They are the spice of life. Everyone may have a slightly different way of defining a simple pleasure. Before we dive into the list of simple pleasures, let's start with a definition: “In general,...

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...

The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms. There are working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Alicia McKenzie! Each month we...

As parents, it is our responsibility to ensure our children’s teeth are well-taken care of. Luckily, DC is home to excellent pediatric dentists like Dr. Angela Austin who can help you achieve optimal health for your kids. Ready for this...

I recently learned that January is Birth Defect Awareness Month. It's odd that I didn't know about it because I was born with a birth defect, which I mentioned in this article about my son getting ear tubes. Birth...

As a stay at home mom, I have tried to look for ways to fill my day with activities that make me happy. One of those activities I truly enjoy is exercising at boxing gyms. I began boxing about...

Baby, it’s cold outside!  You know what that means?  Grab your swimsuit – it is the perfect time of year to visit one of the indoor swimming pools in the DC area.  Swimming is not just a summertime activity. ...

At DC Area Moms, we value supporting one another in all stages of motherhood. If you have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss, please don't hesitate to reach out to any of these groups or organizations. These are here...

For part three of DC Area Moms “Momcation” series, we bring you some locations that are a plane ride away. In our first two articles, we looked at staycations and locations an easy drive away from the area.  Sometimes you...

This is the second article in a three-part series highlighting three different types of staycation or vacation destinations for "momcations." Co-authored by Caroline Quat and Stephanie Shipman. If you want to venture a bit further than a staycation, check out...

This is the first article in a three-part series highlighting three different types of momcation staycation or vacation destinations for moms. Co-authored by Caroline Quat and Stephanie Shipman. Being a mom is a tough job that requires lots of self-care...

Moms are busy. And I don't know about you, but when I find myself with some ever-rare free time, usually the last thing I want to do is workout. But moms, we have to look out for our health, too,...