Tag: parenting
Training: Why My “Word of the Year” From 2019 Is Still...
It's January and you've probably already decided what your goals and resolutions are for the new year. But mine this year haven't changed much...
I’m Preparing to Have “The Talk” With My Black Son
According to a study published by the American Psychological Association, starting at age 10 black boys are viewed as less innocent than their white...
Mom of the Month: Luisa Gonzalez {January 2021}
The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms: working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, etc. We want to highlight some...
Laying the Groundwork for a Home Birth | Part 1
A NICU nurse weighs in on the pros and cons of home birth.
I hesitated a long time in writing this article about home birth...
The Anti-Resolution Guide to 2021 Resolutions
January has arrived, which means that people everywhere are promising themselves that things will be different this year. They are planning to make huge...
Yay for Potty Training!
So, it’s time to pee pee in the potty and you have no idea where to begin? Welcome to the world of potty training!
Anecdotally,...
Zoom Fatigue: What it’s Like With Kids’ Therapies
I know that with every baby, toddler, and childhood stage, there will be a challenge. I was prepared to deal with potential challenges, I...
2020 Reader Survey + Giveaway!
All of us at DC Area Moms are grateful for YOU, our reader. We are planning for 2021 and we’d love to hear from...
The Transition to Two: Adapting to Life with Two Kids
My son is racing towards the grand old age of 1 and I have been thinking about how his arrival has shaped me.
I could...
I Agreed To Be the Legal Guardian to a Baker’s Dozen
This is a guest article written by Bonni Berger.
“Will you be the legal guardian of our kids if we die?” My husband and I were not...
The Unexpected Blessings of Slowing Down — Even if It’s Not by...
I have struggled to write this piece.
Oh, it was fine kicking the idea around in my brain last month. I planned to share a...
This Pandemic Poses Challenges for Every Family
It is very hard not to look at someone else's seemingly perfect life and be jealous, and that's never been more true in this...
Co-Parenting: Navigating the Grief of Separation While Teaching Children Empathy
It's been 3 years since my children’s father and I decided to separate. And, it's been 2 ½ years since we shared the news...
Thank You, Meghan Markle: A Reflection on Miscarriage and Loss
Earlier this week, HRH Meghan Markle revealed in a New York Times op-ed that she suffered a miscarriage in July. I was immediately thankful...


















