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School is almost back in session. That means that your kids may need new clothes, backpacks and, of course, school supplies — all the fresh paper, folders and pens they can get their hands on. But not every family is fortunate enough to be able to buy all the school …

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 …

While children’s reactions to the doctors can vary depending on age and temperament, the doctor’s office can be an unfamiliar, stressful and scary place for a young child. During the toddler and preschool years, healthcare visits are more frequent with regular well visits and preventative care such as vaccinations and …

Overtired? Exhausted? Fatigued? As our collective sleep deficit grows, so does our vocabulary to describe it. There’s no shortage of words to accurately depict that groggy state between eyes wide open and sound slumber we so often find ourselves in. A quick search of synonyms for “tired” will return a …

I started 2019 wondering if I had to sue my ex-husband or not. Happy new year to me. We have two kids, a son who is in high school and a daughter who is studying at Temple University in Philadelphia. She and her dad, my ex, got into an argument …

THURSDAY 25 Backyard Theater for Kids: Bee Parks & The Hornets Welcome to the beehive! Bee Parks and the Hornets create an interactive experience full of original indie pop-rock songs and puppets ― perfect for boosting your Thursday morning. Promoting kindness, self-confidence, social justice and environmental awareness, creator and lead …

By Amy Whitly Ah, the family camping trip: fun-filled days at the lake or by the river, restful afternoons lying in a hammock slung between two trees, roasting marshmallows by the fire and snuggling into cozy sleeping bags at night. At least, that’s what campground brochures would have you believe …

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 …

Invite your friends and neighbors over, spread out some comfy seating and dim the lights. We all know that August is the time when “summer boredom” hits. So, why not try something new like hosting an end-of-summer movie night in the comfort of your own home or on a projector …

Whoever first penned the phrase, “the lazy days of summer” surely never had kids. Parents with young children are especially apt to be scratching their heads or on the couch in a fetal position, wondering how to manage the open, unconstructed stretch of time called summer. Even if you’ve successfully …