Tag: family

COVID is Suffocating Me…But Then I Breathe

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COVID is suffocating me I strap on my N95 mask upon entering the gym to watch my 6-year-old’s basketball game. A few minutes in, I...

We’re Not Divorced, Just Sleep Divorced

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My husband and I have been married for almost five years now, together for eight. But we don't sleep in the same bed. We used...

How I Discovered Myself and My Biological Family Using DNA

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My mother was adopted through a private closed adoption. My grandmother never told my mom she was adopted, but one of her cousins told...

Hosting An Au Pair: Is it the Right Fit for Your...

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For years after we had children, my husband suggested participating in The Au Pair Program. I was very hesitant and worried about someone else...

Positive Affirmations for my Black Son

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"Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what...

Pregnancy is Torture

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I'm just going to come out and say it. Pregnancy is torture. Are you shocked by this statement? Or do you agree? I'm currently in my...

The BEST of DC Area Moms: Top 10 Articles of 2021

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2021 has been a year to remember! The pandemic is still in full swing and we hope you and your family have been healthy....

New Year, New Life Resolutions

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Eat healthy, drink more water, exercise more, drink less... Do these sound like your New Year's Resolutions? I have decided instead of New Year's...

How to Celebrate the Holidays with No Family Around

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My husband and I had a plan for our life together after our wedding: he'd get his security clearance granted, and once that came...

Celebrating Holiday Traditions Away from Home

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December for me is a month full of mince pies, mulled wine and nostalgia for Christmases past. My memories of celebrating Christmas as a...

12 Days of Christmas: DC Family Fun Bucket List for Winter...

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One of my true loves is Christmas DC family fun in the month of December. The holiday lights are aglow, window displays beckon, and...

Pregnant? Your Guide to the Best DC Area Hospitals & OB/GYNs

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Expecting a baby? Congrats! Here is your guide to the best hospitals & OB/GYNs in the Washington, DC area. There are few people who get...

The Carb Report: 6 Delicious Once-A-Year Carbs To Enjoy This Holiday

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This month, we share our favorite carb-tastic holiday treats, from cornbread stuffing to homemade ravioli. By Amanda Holliday and Becky Bowman ???? “It’s the most de-li-cious...

Keeping to a Routine: How I Survive the Holiday Season

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It’s the holiday season. For parents, that means lots of kid-centered activities, parties, outings, get-togethers, visits to Santa, and a long list of holiday-related...