We are so grateful for an amazing 2019. Our site officially turned a year old, we hosted several fun events, provided useful resources, amazing content, launched our Neighborhood Community + Conversation Groups, created (and are still adding to) our Neighborhood Guides, and we were on live TV a couple of times. We are so thankful to have worked with amazing partners which allow us to continue to bring awesome resources to local families. It has been an incredible 2019 and believe the best is yet to come! Get ready for more giveaways, community building, fun events, opportunities to be a part of the DCMB Team and more top notch articles from our team of local mom contributors in the DMV.
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Here are our TOP articles of 2019:
10. It’s DC School Lottery Time: Please Don’t Panic
“This process is all too familiar for me. It has been a rollercoaster, with initial disappointments, followed by some really good luck, finishing up with moments of anxiety over making the right decision on what school to choose. All of this has left me with one simple piece of advice: Don’t panic, it will be ok!”
Written by Tatiana Laborde
9. 10 Best Coffee Shops (in 10 Neighborhoods) to Telework in DC
“When I went back to work this year after a 5 year SAHM hiatus, I found myself in a new position: working remotely with a flexible schedule. What a dream! I immediately began plotting where I would spend my hours each day plugging away on my laptop.”
Written by Juliet Armerding
8. 10 Ways to Enjoy Time With Kids While Giving Back
7. The Day I Threw the Play Food Away: The Case for a Simple Childhood
“My kids had a blast playing with their new kitchen and all the play food. But after about two days, my dreams were crushed. They stopped pretending with the play food and started dumping it all over the floor and then complaining they were bored.”
Written by Kim McCullough
6. Two Moms Celebrate Their Kid’s Father on Father’s Day
“He bends down to give them hugs and kisses every time he visits and he has brought an infinite amount of love into our family. More importantly, he helped my wife and I make this little family. So each June, we try to take time to thank him for his amazing act of generosity.”
Written by Christine Burkhart (guest contributor)
5. Special Needs Siblings: Your Typical Child Will Be Special Too
“Shortly after birth, Caroline started having seizures and stopped breathing several times, marking the beginning of a life with chronic and complex health challenges. Caroline was nothing like the sister I imagined, but ultimately, so much more than I could have hoped for and an endless source of joy to me and everyone she meets. Being a special needs sibling is one of my proudest titles.”
Written by Mallory Eastman
4. Things We Wish We had Known as a New Mom
“I asked my mom friends and fellow DC Area Moms Blog 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 things were quite personal).”
Written and Complied by Mallory Eastman
3. Guide to Easter Egg Hunts in the Washington, DC Area
“There is no way my nearly three-year-old twins remember when I made them hunt for Easter eggs filled with puffs and goldfish, but somehow they are acutely aware that Easter egg hunting is a thing that must be done. Thankfully, there are several Easter egg hunts across the District, Maryland, and Virginia. Be sure to check out the handy map at the bottom of the guide!”
Written by Angelle Baugh
2. “I don’t see color, I see my son.” “Then, you don’t see me, Dad.”
“Those two well-crafted lines from This Is Us summed up a huge culture shift for me since becoming a mama to my mixed-race son. While most weeks I’m sobbing from the show’s powerful emotional messages, this week felt like the writers managed to get inside my head, pull out a complicated topic, and create a scenario based on love that changes the way people think.”
Written by Amanda Holliday
1. Summer Adventure Bucket List
“Here is our epic guide to 55 local, kid-friendly excursions we’re putting on our bucket list for the summer … and even better, many of these fun outings are FREE. Last year’s summer bucket list was our favorite post of the year, so we’re back with EVEN MORE adventures for 2019. Summer boredom is not a problem in the DC Area!”
Written by Allison Winter and Juliet Armerding
We hope you enjoy these articles and resources along with the many resources we have on our site.
Other amazing Top Posts are:
Postpartum Anxiety: The Lesser Known Postpartum Disorder
8 Grocery Budgeting Tips: Stretching Every Dollar
Be Inclusive of Extended Breastfeeding During World Breastfeeding Week
Parenting From a Position of Strength (Not Fear and Guilt)
The Invisible Weight: Approaching Each Other with a Generosity of Spirit
Me & My Uterine Septum: Wisdom From Surviving A High-Risk Pregnancy & Traumatic Birth
What All Pumping Mothers Need to Know Before Going Back to Work
Diverse Schools Dilemma: Black Boys in School
5 Easy Ways to Display Kids’ Artwork with Style
Comment below with one of your favorite posts from 2019!
