Tag: parenting
How to Celebrate Mardi Gras (Or Any Tradition) With Kids in...
Ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in DC? One of the many things I love about DC is the notion that it is full of...
5 EASY Valentine’s Day Crafts for Toddlers
Armed with a lack of Pinterest worthy skills and two energetic 2.5 year olds, we set out to find easy Valentine crafts that anyone...
5 Easy Valentine’s Day Treats for Kids
Roses are red, violets are blue. My kids love sweet treats how about you? My kids love Valentine’s Day and all the sweet treats...
Raiko Dai: Mom of the Month [February 2026]
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,...
9 Indoor Activities That Tire Out Energetic and Active Kids
Our household believes in the phrase, “There isn’t bad weather, only bad clothing” when it comes to outdoor play. But some days, between work...
Birth Defect Awareness
If you didn't already know, January is Birth Defect Awareness Month. I only learned this about two years ago; this, for me, is odd....
5 Quick Tips to Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Few figures in American history have left such a lasting, transformational mark on our country as Martin Luther King Jr. He is a true...
5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Quick and healthy 5 ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Balls. Loaded with oats, peanut butter, and chia seeds-- these Energy balls make the perfect healthy...
It’s Inclusive Schools Week!
With the craziness of the holidays, many may not even realize that it's also inclusive schools week! But it's a week not to be...
Where to Order a Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. While we love a home cooked meal, sometimes it simply isn't doable because of new babies, children, aging...
Enter DC Area Moms’ 2025 Halloween Costume Contest
Be a part of DC Area Moms’ Sixth Annual Halloween Costume Contest! This was a Halloween highlight in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020...
30 Trick-or-Treating Spots in the Washington, DC Area
Trick-or-Treating is one of the most fun nights for kids. Making sure your little ghouls and goblins head to the best trick or treating spots...
When We Can’t Control the World, Here’s What We Can Do
When the news feels bleak, it helps to focus on what we can control, small things that truly matter - our health, relationships, and...
Comprehensive Guide to Preschools in the DC Area
With so many amazing preschools in the DC area, it can be hard to decide which is best for your child and family.
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