For Moms

If you send a text message to Jamie Maier after midnight, there’s a good chance she’ll respond right away. Maier, a family law attorney in Rockville, routinely stays up until 2:30 or 3 a.m. despite knowing she’s going to be woken up four short hours later by her five-year-old son …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as “a developmental disability that is caused by differences in how the brain functions. People with ASD may communicate, interact, behave and learn in different ways.” About one in 59 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum …

For many mothers, the last thing on their mind in the morning is engaging in a full-blown makeup session before getting up with the kids and starting their day. And, while most moms can agree that they want to look put together, whether they are heading to the office or …

There’s never a better time to focus on good health than when you’re pregnant. From what to expect when you’re expecting to what to eat and how to exercise, there’s an extensive pool of advice available these days. Yet there are still some pregnancy issues that often go unmentioned. Below …

If a young child talks freely and enthusiastically at home but has difficulty verbalizing with non-family members in public or social settings, she may be classified as a child who is shy, reluctant to speak or one who has special needs. However, there’s another possibility. The non-speaking child may have …

Although his NFL football playing days are behind him, former Washington Redskins wide receiver (#89) Santana Moss still leads a pretty busy and full life. The 40-year-old father of five spends most of his days moving from work on his foundation to recording a podcast, to his work as an …

At the end of the day, all mothers are working to raise healthy, happy human beings. It’s all about finding their style of parenting and owning what works for them, all while practicing self-love and self-care. This very topic was heavily emphasized a few weeks ago, on May 18, when …

Dogfish Head has taken crisp, clean, cleverly named beers, a truly unique company ethos, three towns in Delaware and in all has created much more than a company: It has created a culture. One sunny, off-season morning, I set out to spend two days immersed in this culture while staying …

It’s hard to believe that the year is nearly halfway over. Soon school will be out, vacation mode will be in full swing and the gyms will be … empty. If you feel your workout motivation waning, you’re not alone. After all, it’s hard to compete with summer’s highly sought-after …

As much as we look to creating healthful habits for kids, it’s time to turn the camera on ourselves and see if we are setting healthy examples. Moms tend to focus so fully on everyone else that it can take a toll on their own wellness, in mind and body. …