Summer Swim Safety
The summer season means pool parties, beach trips, camp and vacations. Swimming is a fun-filled way for kids to play, exercise and improve their...
Preparing for the Fourth Trimester
By Karuga KoinangeThe nursery gets assembled. The hospital bag gets packed. The due date gets circled on the calendar.For many expecting parents, preparation is...
Support for DC Dads
After their daughter was born in 2019, Kalvin Bridgewater was so focused on helping his wife get the help she needed that he didn’t...
Easing the Growing Pains of Being a New Parent
By Theresa RiceWhat do you think of when you hear the word transition? If you are a parent, you probably think of kids and...
How To Eat Out With Toddlers — and Maybe Even Enjoy It
As a first-time parent, I used to envision taking my toddler to a coffee shop for a sweet little “date.” In my mind, we...
Here’s What MoCo and Prince George’s County Parents Need to Know About Maryland’s New...
New laws passed by the Maryland General Assembly are set to go into effect Wednesday, Oct. 1. Some of them concern new rights and...
A Child Discloses Abuse: Here’s How to Respond
Parents do their best to be prepared for difficult conversations with their children. But what if a child chooses to disclose abuse or neglect...
Coaches and Minor Athlete Safety: What Every Parent Should Know
Keeping children safe and helping them learn and grow are goals that should be shared by parents and coaches alike. While this is usually...
How Can I Get My Children To Play Together?
Sharing is a critical developmental skill, and it’s not only how children connect and cooperate, but also a big part of being a good...
The Best Tips for Back-to-School Prep
Don’t look now, but school is just around the corner. The dog days of summer are here: Kids are enjoying lazy days at the...
