Mom Life

As parents, we're always searching for activities that entertain our kids while also teaching them about important issues. With Earth Day around the corner (April 22), this year’s theme of "Planet vs. Plastics" has really struck a chord with...

The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms. There are working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like Lauren Engler. Each month we...

I am pregnant with my second baby and I am already having thoughts about missing my first child. Currently, I am 34 weeks pregnant with our second child... Home stretch. My husband and I have a 3.5-year-old son who...

I asked my mom friends and fellow DC Area Moms Writers “What’s something you wish you’d known as a new mom or that you can’t believe nobody warned you about?”. Here are their responses (I kept it anonymous since some...

Packing for a trip with toddlers in tow? Fear not, as I’ve got you covered! Recently, I conquered a two week trip to Seattle while traveling with toddlers and compiled a list of my game-changing packing tips. Thank you,...

Spring is here!! Finally, the weather is getting warmer, flowers are blooming, and trees are starting to show their new leaves. The beginning of spring offers so many opportunities to spend time with your family. This guide to area...

With baseball season in full swing, I’m excited to take my kids to a few games. It wasn’t too long ago when my husband and I were total rookies at bringing our one little boy to sporting events, and...

I’ve been a parent now for almost twelve years. As a girl mom to three lovely little ladies, I remember all too well the days of carrying my babies in the grocery store, toting all three kids to museums...

The Washington, DC area is full of amazing moms. There are working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms, moms of multiples, foster moms, adoptive moms, etc. We want to highlight some of those moms like our Mom of the Month:...

World Down Syndrome Day takes place every year on March 21 (3/21) to celebrate and bring awareness to individuals with Trisomy 21. Here's what you need to know! What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome is a chromosomal arrangement where a person...

I cannot believe that I am searching for summer camps for our preschooler, but here we are. Below is a list of summer camps for toddlers and preschoolers in DC. You can also visit our Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps and...

Every holiday my kids get too much candy. Whether from us, friends, family, or school it’s too much. We’ve got stockings filled with candy for Christmas, Valentine’s treats, and gold coins for St. Patricks Day, and even after donating...

Spring is blooming in Washington, DC! The weather is beautiful. Flowers are blooming. It seems nature is ready to celebrate. And as the city bursts forth in frothy white flowers, we can enjoy the National Cherry Blossom Festival with...

We may not have control of everything or anything in our lives. We do know that we have control of our attitude towards everything in life. How about having an “attitude of gratitude?” What exactly is “attitude of gratitude?”...