Reading books and pretend play is a magical part of our children's lives. Each night we read our children stories and introduce them to magical kingdoms, clever princes and princesses, and dangerous obstacles to overcome - Adventures in Wonderland...
Today marks World Maternal Mental Health Day. Started in 2016, World Maternal Mental Health day was started by an international team of clinicians, researchers, advocates, and survivors of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS) to bring much-needed attention to...
In case you haven’t seen the Tweets, the Facebook posts or the emails -- It’s Screen-Free Week (April 29-May 30).
No, screens are not the devil, and this post is not meant to preach. As a mom, I know as...
The other day a good friend asked me, “What is it like to be an autism mom?” My answer was simple, “It’s like being a mom.” Just like most moms, I worry about my child, every day. I ask...
Mother's Day is right around the corner and Kendra Scott has DC Area Moms in mind!
On Thursday, May 9th from 5pm-7pm, join Kendra Scott as they host their first-ever "Pop, Shop, & Polish!" event at Varnish Lane's West End location...
This week is national infertility awareness week, a week dedicated to raising awareness, challenging stigmas, and providing support to the millions of families impacted by infertility. Current estimates suggest around 1 in 8 and families in the United States...
Girls trips need to happen. Every 3-4 months I would say. Now, if you’re a mom, getting away is difficult. For me, it’s the guilt I feel from my husband. Whether or not he says anything, I feel it....
“So, do you want more kids?” “What are you waiting for? When will you have another?” “Are you going to give him a sibling?” Looking on at my joyful and vibrant son, these are some of the questions I...
As someone who has eliminated many of the toxic chemicals I use in my daily life, one of my passions is to help others do the same. One of the most common questions from members in my Educational Facebook...
Two years ago, my daughter asked me a simple question: "Mommy, who made my dress?" I told her that someone who worked for the clothing company made her dress, but I knew that the answer was not so simple. I...
In January 2019, my family spent five days and five nights in Disney World (plus one night and one day in Universal Studios Orlando). Planning a Disney World vacation can seem like a full time job so I wanted...
And you may ask yourself, well
How did I get here?
Living in a shotgun shack
Or your mother's basement!
Last summer, we were living with our two kids in Texas. After an interview in July, my husband was offered a job here...
If you live in the D.C. area and geek culture is your jam, you’ve probably heard of Awesome Con. For seven years, Awesome Con has been bringing over 70,000 fans together to see their favorite stars from across comics,...
I get asked a lot about how people can help support foster parents. And I love that question because I truly believe that more people would foster if they knew they had a strong support system around them. Being...
In + Around DC
The DC Area’s Best Childcare Providers
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....
