DC Area Moms
We are a collaborative, local parenting site written by and for Washington, DC Area moms. Our aim is to provide a positive space for moms to connect both online and offline through events we host. Thanks for reading!
Unexpected Allergies in Our Child
When asked what my favorite food was, my answer was a no-brainer: peanut butter. Peanut butter was delicious not only scooped and slathered in my mouth by a spoon, but in combination of what...
Celebrate with Bright Horizons at Courthouse and Ballston
Big things are happening at Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool® in Arlington. Bright Horizons at Courthouse Station is celebrating one year of operation. Plus, the Bright Horizons at Ballston is now open and enrolling! Here is...
Learning to Feel Anxious is the Key to Treating Anxiety
Most moms have had an experience like this: we have to do something that makes us feel anxious, so we do everything we can to avoid it. Maybe it’s scheduling an appointment, meeting with...
Do You Need to Be A Pioneer in Your Child’s Life?
When I became a mother for the first time, more than 25 years ago, little did I know that among the job titles I’d come to have was “detective.”
Sure, raising three kids had its...
Tips for Saving Photos So You Can Find Them
This post is written in partnership with My Memory File. We love Cheryl's service and think you will too!
Imagine my delight when a fantastic camera appeared on my tiny, convenient, extra-appendage phone. I can...
North Arlington, VA Neighborhood Guide
We are grateful for the sponsor of this guide: The Royster Hearth Group. This Realtor Group are experts in this area. Please be sure to check out thorough details about their practice below. We are...
The Unexpected Playdate You Need to Do Now
Article by guest writer Kelsi Folsom.
Shoes are tied and lunches are packed. We’re ready for a mini road trip to Monocacy National Battlefield, an historic Civil War site about forty minutes from where we live. Although...
Back to School? It’s time to Be SMART.
Like you, I know exactly where I was when I learned about the Sandy Hook School shooting in December of 2012: I was walking across the campus near the teaching hospital where I worked,...
Keep Your Kids and Family Lice Free This School Year
Head lice cases are on the rise in Arlington, VA and Washington DC Metropolitan Area. Parents are reporting their kids having lice two or more times per year compared to never getting lice in...
Keeping D.C. Area Children Safe from Human Trafficking
This is a guest post from Andrea Powell.
Walking alongside my five year old daughter as we explore the National Zoo, I treasure the delight that makes her lips curve into a huge toothless grin...
10 Ways to Enjoy Time With Kids While Giving Back
Maybe it was growing up in a half-Catholic family where passing someone in need filled me with guilt from an early age. Maybe it was growing up in an Army family, where serving was...
10 Reasons to Try Au Pair Child Care in DC
There are so many reasons why the Washington, DC area is a fantastic place to raise children. It’s a dynamic cultural capital with an amazing variety of things to do, see, and learn about...
Education for the Future? Yes, Please.
Thirty-five 6-year-olds in one classroom with one teacher. Seriously? I cannot begin to imagine. That scenario is what got me to look into alternatives to public education. My son was heading into first grade three years...
Two Moms Celebrate Their Kids’ Father on Father’s Day
Every child’s relationship with their father is unique, and our kids’ connection to theirs is no exception. He lives in the next neighborhood over, he calls them Thee as a sign of affection. He...