Blogs By a Northern VA Family  & Brand Photographer

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, […]

Preschool is a pretty exciting stage for kids. Finally, they’re getting the chance to bond with others their age and gain some independence. This is their chance to prepare for the structure of elementary school while still getting to see that learning can be fun. One of the best ways to ensure your child’s transition […]

When you become a parent, you quickly become aware of everything that can go wrong. Suddenly, danger seems to be waiting in every corner, and all it takes is one news story to send you down an anxiety spiral. One of the best ways you can protect your family is to enroll in a class […]

For many parents, a home birth is one of the most profound experiences they can have. While there’s nothing wrong with choosing a hospital birth, a home birth allows you to deliver your baby in the space where you feel the most at peace. Plus, working with a midwife tends to give you more control […]

Finding an early childhood center for your child can be a pretty daunting task. Not only are you trying to sort through which spots have vacancies, but you’re also searching for a center where your child can develop a lifelong love of learning. There’s a good chance this is your child’s first experience in an […]

It doesn’t matter if you read all the books, talk to all the experts, or listen to all the podcasts. Nothing can prepare you for the postpartum stage. While you’re learning how to put a diaper on your baby, you’re also rocking some awesome mesh panties with witch hazel-soaked pads. It’s the definition of miserable […]