Paige Janes
Paige is a DC area native who grew up in Bethesda, Maryland. After a 5-year stint in San Diego with her husband, they moved back to DC to start their family. They have three children, Coco (2016), Fay (2018), and Van (2020). Paige loves exploring everything the city has to offer, especially kid-friendly museums, parks, and coffee shops, and is looking forward to discovering more as her children continue to grow. Paige loves coffee, pilates, and writing.
5 Things Every Postpartum Mom Needs to Know
Whether you’re expecting your first baby or your fourth, the days and weeks postpartum are a whirlwind of adjustments to your new normal—your new baby, your new body, and your new family dynamic. And...
Pregnancy & Postpartum Guide
There's no moment quite like the one when you discover you're pregnant.
I remember the emotional roller coaster - excitement to start a family, uncertainty about how my life would change, worry about the physical...
6 Lasting Benefits of Summer Camp in 2020
When you think about summer camp, what comes to mind? For most of us, the benefits of summer camp include playing outside, making new friends, and enjoying a break from school. This summer might...
Bald Eagle Study Grants Wings to Student-Scientists at Geneva Day School
Talon. . . Aerie. . . Raptor! These words fly to mind as Geneva Day School pre-kindergartners pull out their science notebooks for observation of the National Arboretum Eagle Camera.
Trained on a nest, tucked...
The Student-Centric Learning Advantage at Sandy Spring Friends School
When you look back at your school experience, what do you see? For many of us, vivid memories come back of sitting silently at our desks, taking notes as our teachers lectured or wrote...
2019’s Best New Toys for the Holidays (For Boys and Girls!)
Wicked Uncle USA is a unique toy store that opened in the DC area to serve all the USA just two years ago with one mission – to help parents find fun, great value,...
From Bookworms to Butterflies: Geneva Day School Grants Wings to Generations of Readers
How many of us could start a bedtime story with “Once upon a time, not so long ago, I went to the same preschool that you now attend!”?
A number of Geneva Day School parents...
The Early Learning Program at BASIS Independent McLean: Instilling Wonder and Inquiry in Students...
The earliest years of a child’s life are filled with crucial “a-ha!” moments as they make countless connections between thoughts, topics, and their surroundings. They absorb new ideas like sponges, fueled by a sense...
Get to Know The Winchester School in Silver Spring
Searching for a local school for your early learner? It can be a daunting task, especially with so many excellent options in the DC area. Today, we’re highlighting one of the area’s top-rated preschools,...
The Power of Play for Preschoolers
Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity. ~ Kay Redfield Jamison
All moms have witnessed ubiquitous games of “lava” that break out whenever a group...
A Conversation with Dr. Harvey Karp: Best Sleep Strategies for New and Not-So-New Babies
Infant sleep - two words that strike fear and anxiety in parents everywhere. I remember excitedly telling family, friends, and coworkers about my first pregnancy, and getting replies like “Better rest up now,” and...
Summer Arts Camps: Encouraging Creativity and Personal Growth
I don’t know about you, but I’ve felt bombarded with acronyms since becoming a parent. From TTC to L&D, CIO to STTN, it’s almost like learning another language! As our kids get to school...
Why You Need to Teach Your Children Decision-Making Skills… And a Fun Way to...
One of the most daunting tasks we face as parents is teaching our children how to make decisions. While some of the first decisions our kids make, like deciding what to wear to school,...
Five-Day Boarding at Sandy Spring: What It Is and Why It Works
High school is such an important time both academically and socially, and finding the best-fit school for your child is one of the keys to a successful high school experience. But, what do you...