Families That Move Together, Thrive Together!
By Shannon Slayer, owner of FIT4MOM Southwest NoVaPhysical fitness often goes hand in hand with health or wellness. Keeping your body moving has been...
The Misunderstood Child: Sensory Processing 101
A typical morning in my home begins with these phrases: “My clothes hurt me. They are too loose. I need new clothes.” As a...
Helping Your Child Make Friends
While some kids hit the ground running when it comes to making friends, other children might need a helping hand. But what can you...
What to Know About Instagram Teen Accounts
You’re not alone if your teen has been begging for an Instagram account or already has one despite your safety concerns, which is why...
10 Minutes of Play: How I Reconnected With My Preschooler
Every day, I poke my head into my husband’s home office. I need to vent, cry or both because I’m out of patience. My...
Babysitter Credentials: A Guide for Parents
One of the most important decisions a parent can make is who cares for their child when they can’t be there. But what do...
What to Consider When Choosing a Babysitter
It's date night. You need to travel for work. Your friends from college are in town. Maybe you just need to get out. Whatever...
‘Sharenting’ Needs to Stop
By the age of 5, the average child will have about 1,500 photos of them uploaded online without their consent. Influencers who claim to...
Talking to Kids About Personal Finance
As parents, we’re always looking for “teachable moments’’ with our children—those small occasions where we introduce the skills and values we hope they learn...
Home for the Holidays: Helping Foster Children & Adopted Children Feel Welcome
For children in foster care, the holidays aren’t necessarily the happiest time of the year.These children may be longing for or missing their biological...
















