Two days after Kate Hurwitz’s oldest son turned 12, he was vaccinated against COVID-19. And she said upon approval of the vaccine for younger age groups, she’d be rushing to get her 10-year-old and 6-year-old children vaccinated, too. “It is important that kids can be kids, and vaccines are …
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Back to School, The Teen Edition The days of landlines and calling a house to make sure your kids are there are gone
We’re all getting ready for that return to school. My daughter, Grace, has been away for a year but returns to college in the fall. I think she pretty much has it under control — the packing, what she will need, etc. Her father is going to get her moved …
Read More »Back to School, Back to You A Parent's Survival Guide
Parenthood is a demanding and busy job, particularly during back-to-school season. With lunches to pack, homework to check, projects to oversee and activities to drive the kids to and from, it’s no wonder many parents find it challenging to squeeze in time for self-care. But, if you want to keep …
Read More »How I Learned to Tolerate ‘Frozen’
When my oldest daughter was born, and even before, I worried about princesses the way people worry about bedbugs. I was afraid that once they got into our lives, they would never leave and that the child would be obsessed by the celebration of wealth, beauty, privilege and the need …
Read More »When Moms Don’t Get Enough Sleep… And What They Can Do About It
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 …
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