Tag: parenting
Mom of the Month: Sheena Saydam {November 2020}
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...
The Adoption Process: Start Sooner Rather Than Later
A friend of ours, who adopted using the same agency we used, told me if I wanted to adopt again, start as soon as...
Maternity Leave: Still Not Enough
I have been wanting to write about the lack of proper maternity leave in this country for a while now, and, interestingly, it was...
Teaching Young Children About Racial Justice
As a white parent of a white son, I feel a strong responsibility to teach my child about racial justice. I believe the last...
Herndon & Reston, VA Neighborhood
We are grateful for the sponsor of this guide: The Royster Hearth Group. This Realtor Group are experts in this area. Please be sure...
7 Tips for a Thriving Marriage in the Midst of a...
All marriages go through seasons, but “Pandemic” is probably the season you never saw coming. Maybe the pandemic has been a blessing to your...
Halloween Isn’t Cancelled: How to Trick-or-Treat From 6 Feet
Halloween is the perfect kids’ holiday. It has: dress up, parent-sanctioned staying-up-late, candy, arts and crafts, and a chance to see parents joining in...
Mom of the Month: Denesia Rodgers {October 2020}
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...
Why You May Want to Move Out During Home Renovation
I've renovated my house 4 times and we're on the verge of a 5th and final bit of construction. What I've learned is staying...
A Day to Celebrate Grandparents
When I was a child, my grandparents were such a significant part of my life. As long as I can remember, we called them...
Mom of the Month: Jami Guerrina {September 2020}
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...
Keeping the Memory Alive of Grandparents Our Children Never Met
The pain of losing a parent at any time is overwhelming. The pain of losing a parent too young is devastating. Part of that...
Triumphing Through Transitions
I know most of us have been treading water throughout these crazy times. But I say, if your family is breathing, eating, and not...
10 Instagram Accounts Worth Following
Ah, social media. Like so many adults, I have a total love-hate relationship with this aspect of technology. I acknowledge what an incredible time-suck...


















