Like most people, I had a sense that COVID-19 was going to result in my family being quarantined. I stocked up on essentials, cleaned,...
So this is happening. And everything keeps changing. The plans for work and school and every other place that existed last week for COVID-19...
When I returned to work this year after a 5 year SAHM hiatus, I found myself in a new position: working remotely with a...
Well, I survived EdFEST. It was informative, busy, and crowded, and I'm glad I went. EdFEST is the District of Columbia's annual public school...
Let me start by saying that all decisions about whether or not to work outside of the home, whether or not to climb the...
Gaining weight during pregnancy.
It's inevitable although some, obviously, gain more than others. I am on the "more" side. It may be because I'm simply...
EdFEST is December 14th at the DC Armory and school lottery applications for 2020-2021 open on the 16th. EdFEST is an annual public school...
Going back to work after having a baby is totally daunting. There are so many new things to keep track of, like daycare drop-off...
The beginning of the school year means new backpacks, awkwardly posed pictures and so much paperwork. There are forms that need to be submitted,...
The lazy days of summer are over. Ok "lazy days" is a gross mischaracterization of summer break, it's really much of the same level...
Heading back to work and nervous about your baby starting daycare? Here are 7 tips for a smooth transition to daycare for both you...
Childcare in the DC area is hard. Daycares have waitlists. Nanny-shares and home-based care have their own complications. And in this region none of...
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...
Crayons are a creative staple in my household. If the plethora of dinosaurs, electronic gadgets, and books ever got boring (and apparently, they do)...
In + Around DC
Beat the Heat: How to Stay Cool and Entertained in the...
If you've lived through even one DC summer, you get it: the humidity hits before 9 a.m., the playground equipment turns into a stovetop...
