Working Parents

In 2022, with the support of my husband, I did something I never thought I’d do: I paused my career for motherhood. At first, it felt liberating to step away from the stress of balancing full-time paid work and being...

My family has been part of a nanny share since the beginning of the pandemic, when our daycare closed. It was a great option for us to have childcare while keeping our kids safe in a small environment (only...

It’s 8:30 AM on a bright and sunny Tuesday morning in Winter, and I have already called three parents to pick up their children because of germs and illnesses at school. It’s me, (Hi!), I promise I’m not the problem,...

Take care of yourself, mama! You've heard it before, "put on your oxygen mask first;" "fill your own cup first;" "take care of yourself;" or "invest in self-care." Especially as a mom, you likely hear these phrases often. You KNOW taking...

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...

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 Sarah Wen! Each month we...

Back to school already? It’s that time of year. Summer is coming to a close. Target began showcasing their school supplies in late June, reminding us all that eight weeks would go by way too fast. You have a short...

I'll soon be forty (and figuring it out). Forty. ForTY. FORty. FORTY. As forty drew closer and closer, I kept thinking I would be one of those people who would pick a goal. Forty marathons by my 40th birthday or 40...

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...

Are you thinking of going back to work to pursue your career? When my youngest son was born, I had to opportunity to step back from my career. The decision wasn't easy and nothing I ever expected, but it...

Need to know the best instagram accounts for busy moms? Juggling all the demands motherhood throws at you is time consuming enough. That's why I love Instagram, where I get all kinds of information in quick, bite-sized pieces. No...

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 Anchyi Wei! Each month we...

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 Gitika Kaul! Each month we...

The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: 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 Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD! Each month we will...