DC Area Moms

Moms, we need one another. We need friendship, we need community, we need to know we aren't alone. The heart behind DC Area Moms Blog is to help connect moms in meaningful, useful ways. To help us all create...

When our adoption agency placed Junior with us two years ago, he was perfect in our eyes. However, he was a preemie who spent nearly 2 months in several hospitals and his pre-natal care was a big unknown. Because...

Family travel is one of my favorite things to do! Now, before you roll your eyes and stop reading, hear me out! My kids are not perfect travelers and we’ve had our share of mid-air toddler tantrums. But, even...

If you have school-aged children you have probably heard everything there is to know about bullying and prevention, especially during the month of October. The campaign was funded in 2006 and ever since then, schools dedicate an entire month...

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 a teacher or caregiver, or...

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 drama - a plastic bead...

Whether you're a mom who's brand new to the Washington, DC area or a seasoned Metrobus rider who's had addresses in all four quadrants, the DC Area Moms Blog is the best go-to resource to connect with a community...

Honestly, winter is not my favorite time of the year. Having 10 kids indoors for days on end makes for a long season. Over the years, I have come up with some easy indoor activities to do at home...

Let me start by saying that all decisions about whether or not to work outside of the home, whether or not to climb the career ladder, or taking a leap of faith and starting a business, are all deeply...

The start of a new year is just as good as any time to set some goals. As a busy mom expecting Baby #2, I decided I would set some basic goals for myself, all in an effort to...

We are so grateful for an amazing 2019. Our site officially turned a year old, we hosted several fun events, provided useful resources, amazing content, launched our Neighborhood Community + Conversation Groups, created (and are still adding to) our...

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 on the chalkboard. Over the...

The American Pops Orchestra creates family-friendly shows for kids to enjoy with their families.  The American Pops Orchestra will showcase the "Pied Piper" at Arena Stage with a unique twist on the story. There are two times to see this one-of-a-kind performance:...

The National Cathedral is a true national treasure in the Washington, DC area. They are hosting their First “Holiday Light Spectacular” Event on Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28 at 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 pm.  Holiday Light Display Details Mark your calendars...