Tag Archives: Parenting

Local psychologists share the do’s and don’ts of being a winning sports parent.

Dr. Arethusa Kirk, chief medical officer at UnitedHealthcare, also offers warning signs for parents.

Heart-warming ideas for Valentine’s Day and any day of the year.

When a local mom was diagnosed with cancer, she asked the experts for advice on how to tell her kids.

A Maryland mom of three reflects on a her year of slowing down.

The next time you feel a meltdown coming on (no judgements—it happens!), put yourself in a mommy time-out first.

“I am totally flexible … as long as everything is exactly the way I want it.” Does that sound like you? It sums me up perfectly. I epitomize the Type A personality: I thrive on to-do lists, organization, perfectionism and being control. Control, however, is something the coronavirus pandemic has …

As director of an after-school program for elementary school students in Northern Virginia for three years, it was my job to keep 60 kids on task five days a week. So I know a few things about keeping little ones safe and occupied. What follows are a few suggestions to …

The shift started last week—the third week our children were home from school, in our care and minus the daily markings of their lives: swim team or lacrosse practice, play groups or church groups. It was us, them, our computers, our Netflix accounts and an unsteady stream of groceries. The …

Life in D.C., Virginia and Maryland has changed dramatically in just a short period of time, and we can expect even more changes to come. Parenting during coronavirus is different than it was before: Suddenly, we’ve been asked to become our children’s teachers while attempting to telecommute. We want to …