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Claudine
After spending 15 years in corporate America, I was a self-assured, outgoing individual that was confident of my abilities and knowledge base. So one would think that with all this ego I would be a solid candidate for children. Right? Wrong! Motherhood was the most humbling experience I have ever gone through. Today I am taking the life lessons I have learned as a parent as well as my knowledge of the DC Metro area and I am sharing it with other DC Metro parents. This is the guide I wish I had when my daughter was first born. I hope DC Metro Mom helps answers your questions about local resources family friendly events. The site is also meant to share event information, design tips and share some of the laughs that come with parenthood.
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SPECIAL EVENT: The Front Row May 17-19 – Bethesda - Special Guest Bravo’s Andy Cohen!
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Happy Mother's Day!!!!
Happy Mother's Day to all those wonderful mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers and caregivers! You are simply the best!!!! ... ...May 11 -
Meet DC Metro Mom Blogger Jen Kogan - A Mom & Family Therapist Who Helps Parents In Need..
Have you met our blogger Jen Kogan? She is a mom and family therapist who helps parents because we all need a little help sometimes! ... ...May 10 -
House Of Fifty ~ See The "New" Summer 2012 Issue!
See some fabulous ideas for summer dining. Check out the picnic essentials list and don't miss the section on healthy eating. As always, Janell highlights some beautiful design spaces and gives advice on creating a gorgeous bedroom sanctuary. ... ...May 09 -
25% Off All Britax Gear - Britax Expect Greatness Event @ Great Beginnings In Gaithersburg, MD - May 26th
My friends at Great Beginnings in Gaithersburg, MD have a Britax Child Safety Event coming up on May 26, 2012. See all the details below. If you are shopping for a stroller or car seat, don't miss this event! You will receive 25% off all Britax products on the day of the event. Now that is worth the trip!! h ...May 08 -
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Amy
Amy joined DC Metro Mom as a partner in 2010. As a mother of three, lawyer, and writer, Amy has helped the website grow into its new streamlined and interactive format at DC Metro Mom.
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See Math In A Whole New Light: Visit MathAlive @ The Ripley Center Before It Closes June 3, 2012
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Knights, Horses, and a Feast Fit For Kings at the Baltimore/Washington Medieval Times Castle
Our family has been visiting Medieval Times pretty regularly since 2006 when our oldest son developed an intense interest in all-things-knights. And for a little boy who loves all-things-knights, there is no better place than a ringside seat at a Medieval Times banquet. But it's an experience that grown-ups will enjoy ...May 14 -
Best Places to Find Fairies & Princesses This Spring & Summer in the DC Metro Area!
Annmarie Gardens Maryland Faerie Festival (May 11-13, 2012) - Darlington, MD - Do you believe in faeries? Come celebrate the Year of the Goblin with three full days of Faerie Festivities! Three Stages with Story Telling, Puppet Shows, Music, Magic, Faerie Tea Parties, Crafts, Food, Fine Arts, Games and more! ...May 07 -
Enter Trivia Contest to Win 4 Tickets to Opening Night of Disney's Beauty & the Beast @ The National Theatre!
Huge news! We have FOUR tickets to give-away for Opening Night (June 12, 2012) of Disney's smash hit Beauty and the Beast showing at the National Theatre! Based on the Academy Award®-winning animated feature film, this beautiful stage production has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. With lavish sets and ...May 04 -
Confessions of a Field Trip Stalker
You would think that after 10+ years of motherhood, 3 children, and a history of happy classroom outings that I would be more relaxed about field trips. You would be wrong. I dread them. For the kids, it’s one big party full of excitement, escape from the confines of a classroom and a chance make new discoveries with their friends ...Apr 30 -
Other entries by Amy
Katie
I am a thirty-four year old DC first-time mom-to-be. From my 10th floor apartment in Columbia Heights I'm sorting out everything I will need to know to birth and parent the little person inside me right now. I was raised in rural Alabama by my physician father and stay-at-home mom on a small hobby farm, the oldest of eight kids. I spent three years studying and apprenticing in midwifery before moving on to a career in community relations that led to non-profit fundraising. I currently work for a national cancer research organization in Dupont Circle. My husband is an only-child computer nerd from New Orleans who manages networks for a software company in Rockville. I'm also a writer, coming into my own through blogging and classes. And finally, I'm a professional photographer with seven years of experience shooting weddings, family, maternity and children's portraits, theater events and even pets. I believe in compassion, creativity, cooperation and connections. I think I'm going to be a great mom.
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Introducing: Myself.
My name is Katie and I am thrilled to be the newest contributing blogger to DC Metro Mom. I’m also one of the newest moms in DC - so new that my baby is not actually out yet! (Out, as in “of my womb”, not the other kind of out.) So obviously my posts here at DC Metro Mom will focus on issues related to pregnancy, birth, figuring out parenti ...Aug 17 -
It’s National Simplify Your Life Week!
As Alanis quipped, “Isn’t it ironic?” I learn of the existence of National Simplify Your Life Week for the first time while I am just over 20 weeks pregnant with my first baby. My life seems the opposite of simplified right now. Monthly prenatal appointments, interviewing pediatricians, making sense of maternity leave, and measuring out our one-b ...Aug 07 -
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Stephanie
A 24 year old mom that gave up a career in government relation when finding out I was pregnant. My son was an "oops" baby, and once he arrived my husband and I got married and are now trying to figure out how to raise a baby in the DC area. Thanks for your consideration!
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Eating.
Let's get one thing straight. I'm not going to win the "Mom of the Year" award this year. Or next. Or probably ever. So I'm just going to put this out there, and hope that I don't regret typing it. ... ...Nov 22 -
Poop or Chocolate?
I had one of those moments the other day that felt like a slap in the face reminding me, "hey! you're a mom now!" ... ...Oct 28 -
Urgent Question!
Okay okay. Today, I experienced something I just have to share. It had me so baffled, so surprised, that I really just need some clarification on the topic. ... ...Oct 17 -
Vacation + Baby = Regrets
Before I was a mommy, I looked forward to vacations. Tom and I took many a vacation together. We went to Las Vegas, Chicago, Ocean City, New York, England, etc. Travel was fun and aside from the occasional airport snafu like a delayed flight or one of us having to be pat down, we usually enjoyed our vacations with hardly a second thought. .. ...Oct 07 -
Snot Bubbles
I knew this day was bound to come. I'd been bracing myself for it ever since Henry was born. I'd heard stories from other moms about how miserable their babies are when sick, so imagine my horror when I woke up the other morning to snot bubbles. ... ...Sep 17 -
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Elaine
My name is Elaine. I am a stay-at-home mom to 4 wonderful young children. My oldest is 6, then 4, then 2, then 7 months. My world is crazy and I love every minute of it. My youngest son has a genetic disorder that we are still learning and dealing with. I would love to inspire moms who deal with special needs, large families, young children, or all of the above! My background is elementary education but I am a photographer by passion.
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My life is a little less crazy... A tiny bit...
This is my crazy life. Here are all of us, in front of the computer, being dorky! This was when Walt was little, but you get the idea. I have a house full of little crazy ones! But I love it. ... ...May 10 -
Walt's Health
I'm sure many of you are wondering what has been going on since Walt's sleep study, huh? Well, a lot actually. For one, he spent a couple of nights in the hospital for dehydration. For about 3 days, he ran a low grade fever. Then, on day 4 he hand a temp of 103 and was really lethargic. He was either laying down, ...Mar 06 -
Apnea Episodes With Baby Walt...
Well, we've gotten some interesting news about Walter. We found out on Tuesday that he has a sub mucous cleft palate. Here's the whole story... I had a growing concern about Walt's sleep apnea type episodes. It's scary when you're holding him and you realize that his belly is moving up and down but he's not actually tak ...Feb 01 -
Today is an emotional day
I am in complete shock that my littlest baby is 1 today! I am in deep emotional disbelief. It seems like just yesterday that he was being born. I'll never forget that day. I had been on bed rest for 2 weeks for high blood pressure. I was at home, my mom was visiting and helping take care of the kids, Kenneth wa ...Jan 25 -
Walter: One Year Later
Walter is doing really well! He is growing and growing, wearing size 18 month clothing! He is still on his 28 calorie/ounce formula which is probably why he is gaining weight so well. He is super tall, just like all my other kids were at this age. We recently had a swallow study done per the speech therapist's request. We ...Jan 11 -
Other entries by Elaine
No Drama Mama
I am an attorney and work for the federal government on environmental law and policy issues. I spent the last ten years in New Orleans, obtaining my BA, MA, and JD, surviving hurricanes and floods, and in general having an awesome time. I am in my early 30s, married with one two-year-old daughter, and plans for a sibling next year. DC is a world of difference from my beloved NOLA, and navigating a new life as a working mother in a city where parenting is a competitive sport (but with amazing opportunities!) is challenging but exciting.
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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!
The first Christmas with a new baby is a magical time, like experiencing the joy and wonder of the holiday season for the first time. The second Christmas? Not so much. Last Christmas, Miss L was 18 months old and Christmas was...exhausting! Twenty minutes into unwrapping presents she went all grouchy pants and had to take a nap. ...Dec 04 -
I...Need...Sleep!
Last week was rough. On Saturday night, everything was fine. We pulled off the normal routine of bath, book, songs, bed without a hitch. But Sunday everything was different, and we had no idea why. She just wouldn't go to sleep. At 9 pm, after an hour of trying to get her down to bed, she told me to go away! So away I went, and she prompt ...Nov 15 -
UPDATE 26 WAS BLOCKED - Guess What, Mississippi? Women Are People, Too!
UPDATE - INITIATIVE 26 WAS BLOCKED - FINAL COUNT 58% AGAINST! Mississippi is voting on a personhood amendment next week. This makes me so freakin' furious (and terrified that the movement might actually take hold) that I'm talking about it here and on my personal blog.... ...Nov 08 -
Things to Do in the Fall: The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
Fall is finally here, and the magnificent reds, oranges, and yellows are well worth the onslaught of colds, flues, and other health woes that are right around the corner. (I'm trying to stay positive here.) So now is the time to enjoy all things Autumn, like pumpkin patches and hayrides and scenic railroads. Yep, I didn't know that last one exi ...Oct 27 -
It's Not that I Don't Trust My Husband, But...
During the past two weeks I have had to take a few short trips for work. It's been a very busy couple of weeks. I was anxious, because the first two times I left Miss L for work (both times she was younger than 2) did not go so well. You can read about it here. It's not that I don't trust my husband. He can keep a kid alive. He can even get h ...Oct 17 -
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Let Mommy Sleep
Denise Stern, Agency Director of DC’s only Baby Nurse agency; Let Mommy Sleep LLC, has spent the past year helping DC area parents cultivate a strong sleep team to assist families adjust to life with a baby or child that sleep eludes. Let Mommy Sleep pairs newborn aficionados – all RN’s or LPN’s – with families desperate for shuteye. Services are primarily for families with a newborn learning the patterns of daily life, though other needs can be addressed and evaluated as presented. As a mother with 3 children age 3 and under – she understands the value of rest! Her own search for overnight help with twins born just 15 months after her firstborn illustrated the need for night nursing services in the DC area. With Stern at the helm, the entire LMS team is dedicated providing parents with peace of mind, babies with a restful slumbering environment and families with the sleep they need to carry on!
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$20.00 Child Sillhouettes @ Mission Sleep Fundraiser - Baby Blossom in Reston 5/19 - Help Our Military Families
Sign up here for your 5 minute block of time to have your child's silhouette hand-cut by artist Marie Cheek.... ...May 11 -
You Must Become a No-Cry Whisperer if You Want the Healthiest Sleep Habits on your Child’s Block
I’ve always thought it was funny –interesting/funny AND funny/funny- that no one has written a book about baby books. It would be so helpful to compare and contrast all the pages upon pages of sleep training methods and scheduling advice. Have you ever met anyone who said, “Yes, I followed the ______ book and life with my infant h ...May 10 -
PostPartum Diet DOs to help Curb Baby Blues
Postpartum Diet Do’s to Curb the Baby Blues Written by Cindy Santa Ana, B.S. Nutrition & Health and Let Mommy Sleep’s in-house wellness consultant Your little bundle of joy arrives and so do body changes, sluggishness and possibly even some feelings of “I can’t do this!” You may be quick to focus on fitness to get back into your pre- ...Apr 11 -
Mission: Sleep - Supporting Military Families In Need
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“Crying it out Causes Brain Damage?” – Parental Urban Legend or Scientific Fact?
“Crying it out Causes Brain Damage?” – Parental Urban Legend or Scientific Fact? ... ...Dec 29 -
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lil omm
"Do what you LOVE and LOVE what you do” is Pleasance’s life mission and mantra. From teaching itsy bitsy babies to prenatal yoga and chasing after her two year old for a hug, Pleasance loves life and believes that each day is a fresh start and a chance to love more, serve more, learn more and smile. Pleasance teaches a blended style of yoga combining traditional hatha postures, vinyasa flow movements and strong safe sequencing along with yin yoga to give all students an integration of styles that meet your individual needs for this moment, this day, this breath. Yoga is TRULY for all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages! Pleasance is a former DCPS teacher, Charter school administrator and early childhood teacher mentor. She is honored to be a luluelmon ambassador for the Logan circle store and is grateful to have worked with many DC community organizations and non profits including, YOKID, Center for Inspired Teaching, Girls on the Run, DC Scores, DC Voice, Holistic Moms’ Network, Friends of Guy Mason. Pleasance is the founder of lil omm yoga, Washington DC’s first prenatal and family focused yoga community center and a co- creator of DC’s own TOUGH/love fitness program. Her yoga training includes RYT 200h Hot Yoga USA, Ma Yoga Prenatal and Postnatal Teacher Training, Pregnancy Yoga and Conscious Birth Certification with Janice Clarfield, Itsy Bitsy Yoga certification, Radiant Child Teacher Training, YOKID Teacher Training, Anatomy training with David Keil , Yoga for Y.O.U.T.H. training, and countless hours in workshops with Sharon Gannon and David Life, founders of Jivamukti Yoga, Shiva Rea, Max Strom, and others.
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Lil Omm Yoga: Sessions and Classes for moms & kids!
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Enjoy the Dance & FREE Wine, Chocolate, and Yoga! Sunday, May 13, 7-9pm @ lil omm
As a mom of 2, running my own business, and an avid lover of life and community.. I noticed something recently. I have NOT BEEN TAKING CARE OF MYSELF! AGH! ... ...May 10 -
Reinvent Yourself: 21 Day Detox
I know we always hear and talk about it, now let's do it! And let's do it safely! Lil omm is so excited to host Michelle Pfennighaus, CHC as we make the pledge to reinvent ourselves inside and out. It might just be the jumpstart you need before summer! The 21 day detox kick off event is on Sunday, 4/22 @ 1:30pm. ... ...Apr 11 -
Theme Teaching at lil omm: Back Bends!
I know that all of us mama's wish we had a few more hours in the day just to have some time to ourseves, especially during times of stress. We all feel our stress in different places, some our shoulders and neck, some our backs. I wanted to share with you a new series at lil omm, Theme Teaching. Check out two of our superstar teachers, Kat ...Apr 02 -
Playtime at lil omm
Come join us!!! To find out when playtime is, visit our website at www.lilomm.com ...Mar 26 -
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One Story Building
I live and work in Washington, DC. My wonderful husband and I are the proud parents to a beautiful, chunky little baby boy. I love the Lord, NPR, fixing up my house, and oatmeal cookies (in that order). I'd rather be home than anywhere in the world.
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Meet New DC Metro Mom Blogger ~ One Story Building
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Dawn Crosson
I moved to the DC area after growing up and going to college in Idaho. It was right after I fould out I had a seizure disorder, which has shaped the way I live, since I can't drive and live with more risks than most people. I now have twin almost-three-year-olds and my husband and the boys and I live snuggly in a small condo in Northern Virginia. I love being a mom, making people laugh, and helping local parents find fun things to do in the area.
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Tight Families
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Learning With Them
If you’re like my boys and me, you’ve been chasing around space shuttle Discovery over the past week. I heard about the shuttle coming up from Florida to the Air and Space Museum by Dulles a few months ago from one of my wonderful Northern Virginia mommy blogger connections and have had the days blocked off on my calendar ever since then. M ...Apr 24 -
Take Us Out to the Nats' Game!
This past week the Washington Nationals had their home opener. They’ve started their season off with a bang and have baseball commentators speculating that this year if they stay healthy, the Nats will probably be able to be the most competitive that they’ve ever been and a real contender in the playoffs. I’m a big baseball fan and love the fact th ...Apr 17 -
A Spontaneous Family Capitals Game
My husband came home Friday exhausted and went to take a nap while one of our twin boys was still asleep. I heard his phone vibrate up on the shelf in our entryway but I didn’t pick it up. After it stopped, my phone immediately began ringing and I answered. It was my mother-in-law and she had two Washington Capitals tickets for th ...Mar 26 -
What's a Farm Museum?
I didn’t know what to expect when my friend said, “Let’s go to the farm museum!” What’s that? A farm with placards? Taxidermy cows and chickens? I had no idea. Is there manure involved? She described it as kind of a mini children’s museum. Today we went to the Heritage Farm Museum in Sterling, and I was pleasantly surprised. It’s like one big ...Mar 20 -
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Kelly Newsome, RYT
Kelly Newsome owns Higher Ground Yoga, a boutique private yoga and self-care practice for busy women that offers one-on-one wellness services, including premier private yoga classes at home, Self-Care Consultations and “birth day” preparation and support. In addition to certifications in vinyasa flow, prenatal, postnatal and children’s yoga practices, Kelly is a trained birth doula with Doulas for North America (DONA), a pediatric sleep consultant trained by leading children’s sleep pioneer Kim West, and a Myofascial Release (MFR) connective tissue therapist certified by John F. Barnes, the internationally-recognized leading authority on MFR. She holds professional degrees in both law and psychology/human development, and she has also completed studies in nutrition and health at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, directed by Dr. Andrew Weil.
Prior to supporting the health and well-being of others, Kelly was a business attorney. She received her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, and attended University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a B.S. in Psychology and Human Development with a concentration on parent-child attachment.
In between her legal and wellness careers, Kelly spent nearly a year traveling, eating, consulting, riding elephants and teaching her yoga craft in Cambodia, Indonesia, France, Italy and the United Kingdom. She currently lives in, and loves, Washington, DC.
Prior to supporting the health and well-being of others, Kelly was a business attorney. She received her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, and attended University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a B.S. in Psychology and Human Development with a concentration on parent-child attachment.
In between her legal and wellness careers, Kelly spent nearly a year traveling, eating, consulting, riding elephants and teaching her yoga craft in Cambodia, Indonesia, France, Italy and the United Kingdom. She currently lives in, and loves, Washington, DC.
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Second Trimester Yoga Tips: Keep Tummy Time for the Kids
Ah, the second trimester. Less fatigue (maybe), more excited phone calls and Facebook posts (perhaps), no more nausea (ideally), additional energy (I hope?)... you might even think about having sex again. Someday. ... ...May 21 -
Third Trimester Yoga Tips: The Downward Dog Dilemma
If you're a pregnant yoga mama, you may have heard that adho muka svanasana (downward-facing dog or "DFD") isn't safe to do during your third trimester of pregnancy. As with many of these safety guidelines, though, the reasons behind the rule may remain unclear. Have you ever wondered why DFD may not be your BFF as you approach ...May 01 -
Milkshakes for Breakfast? Yes, Please.
Here I am again, talking about chocolate. And for breakfast, no less. Warning: What I'm about to disclose may cause significant increase in cocoa (and chai) consumption. You may experience giddiness and bliss before 9 a.m. You may never skip breakfast again. You may actually, possibly (could-it-be?), eat vegetables for breakfast. ...May 01 -
Chock Full 'o Stress: A Cake Study
One of my all-time favorite experiments is what I lovingly dub the “chock full ’o stress” study, done by Stanford professor Baba Shiv and Alexander Fedorikhin. They divided college student participants into two groups, asking the first group to remember a two-digit number, and the second group to remember a seven-digit number. The pa ...Apr 12 -
How to Lose Weight By Sitting on a Yoga Mat
One of my sensational self-care clients recently confessed a secret: despite her progess and our work together creating a nourishing diet based on healthy, whole foods, sometimes she still found herself caught up in cravings for the unhealthy options on the menu or at the dinner table. ... ...Apr 10 -
Other entries by Kelly Newsome, RYT
Emily Yosmanovich
My name is Emily Yosmanovich. I was once an actress in New York City. Then I changed career paths, and wound up teaching elementary school in Northern Virginia. I went to school for a long time to earn the titles of "actress" and "teacher." Now... I am a professional homemaker! I never went to any school to earn this title, so I'm learning as I go. I've learned how to change a diaper while wrestling a toddler to stay still. I've learned just what all of the buttons on my washing machine do. I've learned how to multitask in the kitchen, cooking adult dinner and feeding the baby all at once. Most of all, I've learned that there is no one way to be a good parent; everyone is doing the best they can. We all have our weak moments, as well as our stellar moments. I have so much more to learn, and I love to write about my experiences! Writing is my sanity check. I write sincerely from my heart, I attempt to be funny (though my hubby often rolls his eyes at these attempts), and I try to be helpful to other moms.
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Packing List for Beach Vacations with Little Ones
Packing for vacation is always tough. In my pre-baby days, I agonized over choosing only two pairs of shoes and which sundress made me look the cutest. Now I agonize over which outfits are the cutest for my toddler, and whether I packed all of the nine zillion baby things that clearly they don’t sell anywhere else on Earth, so I must brin ...May 10 -
Easy Getaway with Kids: Skyline Drive to Natural Bridge
As summer quickly approaches, you may have big travel plans on your mind… or you may be absolutely paralyzed by the idea of air travel with your little ones. If airfares and toddler tantrums mid-flight don’t seem your cup of tea this summer, don’t worry! Luckily, you live in DC, and quick and easy getaways are plentiful! Over the next few w ...May 03 -
The Puppet Co. at Glen Echo Park: A Treat for Tots!
As a mother of an eleven-month-old, I am often searching for things to do that don’t require a large time span (he needs to nap), and don’t require walking (he doesn’t yet) or a lot of language (he doesn’t have much). There are a lot of kids’ activities in the DC area, but not a whole lot geared towards the tiniest of kids. So when I heard about ...Mar 29 -
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Jack Neil
Mike is a father of two, who loves spending time with his kids. When he is not blogging about parenting issues, Mike distributes at http://www.toysparadise.com.au/
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How to Encourage Dads to Spend More Time With Their Kids
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Jennifer Kogan
Jen Kogan is a mom of two school-aged children and a clinical social worker who helps parents identify and create what is meaningful to them so they can feel more connected and joyful. She offers individual and couple counseling, support, workshops and groups in her NW DC practice. Jen believes that we are all doing the best we can and sometimes we just need a little help.
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A mind - body toolkit to support kids with their intense feelings
It can be challenging to support your child sometimes if they are wired to be a little on the anxious or intense side. These periods of overwhelm often strike without warning. Sleepovers, tests, teams, all these can trigger anxiety or upset which can lead to worry, sleep problems, and general stress. As parents, it can be hard to hold these emot ...May 14 -
Kindness & Community = Bully Prevention Strategies that Work
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Incorporating a “special playtime” to strengthen your connection with your child
Life is so busy I know, so please don't look at this post as adding one more thing into your schedule. Instead, think of it as using the time you have wisely and with your whole heart. Time spent devoted to unstructured play is all about quality not quantity - Try it and see! ~ Jen Kogan ... ...Apr 30 -
What you tell yourself really matters
Here's the scenario: The baby was up one extra time in the night and you're feeling groggy this morning. Despite your exhaustion, you manage to get your three year-old ready for school and successfully load both kids into the car. On the way, you all sing and joke around together. Upon arrival, you congratulate yourself for being on time with two ...Apr 23 -
A Self-Care Primer For New Moms
Becoming a mom can be a huge adjustment. While you are pregnant it is all about taking care of you. But once the baby arrives, the focus immediately shifts and all of a sudden you are spending most of your time taking care of your baby. ... ...Apr 17 -
Other entries by Jennifer Kogan
Nicole Dash
I am a mother of four living in Annandale, VA. Five days a week I also care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in my home-based daycare. As you can imagine, my life is a giant three-ring circus starring two sons, two daughters, my P.E. teacher husband, and all the families we welcome into our home five days a week. Once upon a time I was paid to write and edit copy. I also managed public relations and communications for a couple of non-profits and a national franchise company – that was when I actually had adult conversations on a daily basis. Please feel free to contact me at nicoledash@gmail.com or join me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TinyStepsMommy.
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Why Mommy Is Special: From The Mouth of Babes
When was the last time you had a heart-to-heart with a preschooler? Have you ever sat down and had a conversation with a three, four, or five-year-old? If you take the time and ask the right questions, you might be surprised by a child's depth and ability to express his or her thoughts. In anticipation of Mother's Day, I asked twelve amazi ...May 09 -
Advice to Ease the Pain and Parent Guilt of Your Child’s Goodbye Drama
Does your child cry and scream when you drop off at daycare or school? How do you handle the goodbye drama and the parent guilt? Perhaps creating a goodbye routine will help. A butterfly kiss, Eskimo kiss, mommy kiss, doggy kiss (no real licks involved), a hug and a promise to be back soon. This was the goodbye routine my son and I ...May 02 -
Let Me Introduce Myself
Nicole Dash, The Tiny Steps Mommy, with her youngest daughter ... ...Apr 27 -
A Nursing Mother's Guide For Finding Supportive Daycare
Are you a nursing mother about to head back to work after maternity leave? Is this the first time you have left your baby in the care of someone other than family? It is important to make sure the daycare provider or child care center you select is sensitive to your needs and wishes as a breastfeeding mother. A quality provi ...Apr 25 -
Is Your Child Sick? Know When to Stay Home
A typical child has 6 to 12 illnesses a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ...Apr 20 -
Other entries by Nicole Dash
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