Blogs By a Northern VA Family  & Brand Photographer

Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, the transition into the newborn stage can be pretty hard to handle. Not only are you recovering physically, but you’re trying to figure out all of your baby’s cues while barely getting any sleep. Even the most seasoned parents can struggle with this stage. If you […]

Music is wonderfully beneficial no matter your age. It brings us together and forges a connection between total strangers. Even before your baby is born, playing music has been found to build up their cognitive skills. Toddler music classes harness the power of music and create an experience that helps your child make friendships while […]

Infertility can be a devastating and lonely battle. It feels like you’re stuck in this strange purgatory as life moves on around you. Everything from questions from relatives to Facebook announcements can feel like a personal attack. These feelings are absolutely valid, and it’s necessary to find a healthcare provider who will treat you with […]

Pregnancy is not one of the most relaxing experiences in your life. Between your rapidly growing belly and the increased hormones, your body doesn’t really know how to handle all this change. It can lead to some pretty uncomfortable symptoms, such as acid reflux, swelling, and back pain. If you’re looking for the best place […]

No matter your age, the dentist can be a scary place. Not only are the appointments pretty uncomfortable, but dental pain can be positively excruciating. All it takes is one bad visit to develop a life-long fear. If you want to protect your child’s gorgeous smile, it’s crucial to find a pediatric dentist’s office that […]

When you have kids, you go through several months a year when it feels like they’re sick nonstop. They go from coughs to sniffles to ear infections and back to coughs faster than you can change out your seasonal wardrobe. One of the best resources you can have to get them back to feeling like […]

Breastfeeding can be a pretty tricky topic. While most parents expect to nurse their babies, the process is often not as straightforward as it seems. On top of the pain of the early feedings, many parents deal with issues including insufficient supply or blocked ducts. Even months into your breastfeeding journey, problems can still pop […]

Being a parent causes you to look at the world in a brand new way. Where you once saw a grocery cart, you now see germ-filled metal. The sleek furniture in your house is now bulky with child-proofed foam. Everything from the car in your driveway to the cleaners in your cabinet has been selected […]

Let’s be honest. The dentist’s office is typically not the first place you think of when you envision a fun day. Pretty much every adult has had an experience in the chair that makes us never want to return. When you’re a kid, that fear can really compound. Not only do you have to step […]

Parenthood takes a lot of preparation, a lot of patience, and a really great team of experts. No matter how well you think you can handle any given emergency, it’s still crucial to have a team you can consult just in case. With the right pediatrician, you’ll have help for your child through health, sickness, […]