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...
First Relationships for Teens: 5 Questions for Parents
During the summer, teens spend a lot more time with their friends than during the school year. It’s possible that your teen may enter...
Parent You Should Know … Paige Kennedy-Winston & Danielle Winston
When Paige Kennedy-Winston and Danielle Winston met in 2018, sparks flew and things moved fast. Married in 2022, they had their son in 2023...
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...
June: 5 Things for Families To Know in the DMV
Summer break is almost here, and with it lots to explore in the Washington, D.C. area including a new museum, events for America's 250th,...
Big Summer Fun on a Small Budget
Let’s face it: Amusing your children all summer can be a real budget buster. Keeping your little ones entertained from breakfast until bedtime can...
Supporting Your Middle Child
“Middle child syndrome” is a common phrase used to describe how middle children may feel left out or frequently compared to their siblings. In...
Moms Need Friends, Too
Go to any playground and watch two kids make friends instantly. Making friends as a little one can be as simple as being at...
Parent You Should Know … Amanda Levin
When Amanda Levin’s son was diagnosed with ADHD and autism, she found she had few friends who understood what it was like to raise...















