Mom Life

Like many babies born in 2020, our son was blessed with one of the silver linings of the coronavirus pandemic: a home with both parents around 24/7, for a time that extended beyond family leave. When my husband returned...

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 Cassandra Daniels! Each month we...

The DC Area Moms' writing team is growing and we are hosting an open call for Contributing Writers! Also, we are hosting our first ever open call for our new Video Content Creators - who will be on the...

Just this past spring, my 7-year-old played flag football for the first time. He has always shown an interest in sports, so he joined the flag football team of our local league. I was excited, he was excited, and...

Reading, seeing, and hearing about what is happening in Israel is completely heartbreaking. Kidnappings, killings, hostages, and innocent lives being taken is horrific. It's hard to sit on the sidelines knowing how much pain people are going through. A...

We are grateful to Bright Horizons for sponsoring this Halloween Events and Happenings Guide which allows us to continue to bring resources like this to local DMV families. Bright Horizons® knows childhood is a treasured time and they believe it...

It's nearly Halloween and we share several Halloween themed science experiments for children for a variety of ages. While doing these activities, engage with children and let them explore their thoughts and hypotheses about what could happen. Using words...

October brings an end to the summer heat and so much family fun that one guide simply does not suffice. This month's guide to family-friendly events includes outings sure to please every member of your family. Whether your crew...

Smile Wonders is proud to sponsor this guide of local Mom Support Groups! All of these groups are here to support moms and create meaningful connections and community. Dr. Rishita Jaju and her team at Smile Wonders offer the best...

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 Madeline Runco. Each month we...

Before I even relocated to the DC area, I joined a Facebook group for Maryland parents. These types of groups are beyond helpful, with the exception of all those "way harsh, Tai" commenters out there and you know who you...

You’ve seen the joy in your child’s eyes – that light that shines when they’re in awe of something new, or they understand a fresh concept. We see it too – in International School of Music students! Creating music has...

Some of our most treasured possessions are family photography and our Guide to Washington, DC area Photographers has you covered! From new babies and family milestones to special achievements and occasions, we love to beautifully capture these family memories....

August is National Breastfeeding Month. It is a time to celebrate and raise awareness. Though breastfeeding is highly regarded across cultures, Black mothers have challenges and experiences worth highlighting. For over ten years, this week has amplified the struggles...