For first time parents and parents of young children providing advice, as well as occasional product or book reviews and locations/events in the DC area.
Mother’s day is the one day a year where we take the effort to say “thank you” to the women who raised us, nurtured us, and gave us life. Here are a few things she might just really like. Published 4:06 p.m. May 4, 2012 - Comments
Crawling. It is a milestone to be celebrated, it’s also a milestone that requires extra vigilance and preparation from parents. Published 1:04 p.m. April 29, 2012 - Comments
Everyone has heard pronouncements about ability based on sex: girls are better at reading, boys are better at math, girls are more creative, boys are more athletic. But are they true? Published 1:22 p.m. April 20, 2012 - Comments
If you set realistic goals for yourself and you make the effort, you can shed those baby pounds and be back into your favorite pair of skinny jeans before your baby is walking. Published 6:35 p.m. April 13, 2012 - Comments
You have a great new diaper bag with all these little pockets, big pockets, pouches and plastic lined compartments, and then it dawns on you, you have no idea what else you might need. Here's a list of the essentials. Published 2:19 p.m. April 4, 2012 - Comments
One of the biggest culprits of ruining an otherwise perfect day by the lake, on the patio, or hiking through the woods are bugs. But are insect repellents safe for you as well as baby? Published 6:11 p.m. March 22, 2012 - Comments
When you step outside to soak up the sun, chances are you do not think about sun protection. But you should. And what about baby? Published 8:28 a.m. March 17, 2012 - Comments
Between 2006-07 and 2011-12 tuition raised at a rate 1.4% higher than inflation, but college educated workers make 77% more than their non-college counterparts. But how do you pay for tuition? Published 8:45 a.m. March 9, 2012 - Comments
Teething is a mysterious thing that babies go through. There is no knowing when the first tooth is going to appear, or if your baby will be an easy teether or in misery non-stop. Published 7:55 p.m. March 1, 2012 - Comments
As a parent, you can feel helpless when your child is sick, especially an infant. Not knowing what is wrong or what you can do leads to unease. Published 8:05 p.m. February 24, 2012 - Comments
Brighid is a freelance writer and first time mother. She holds an MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Find her on Facebook @Brighid Moret
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Brighid is a freelance writer and first time mother. She holds an MA in Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Find her on Facebook @Brighid Moret