Around Northern VA

Three weeks ago, I said yes to something that felt both inconvenient and necessary: a six-week “Restore Your Brain” restorative yoga series on Sunday mornings in The Plains, Virginia. I didn’t know it at the time, but that yes led me straight to gentle yoga for nervous system regulation. And to the reminder that safety, […]

We’re in the thick of winter now, and usually that means a season of slowness is upon us. If you’re postpartum or have kids, this season can feel extra tough. As a mother to a late December baby, trust me when I say, I absolutely get it. As a Northern Virginia brand photographer, I get […]

Wow. What an incredible adventure we went on in June as a family. We whisked ourselves away to attend a friend’s wedding in the Pacific Northwest and then flew the rest of the way to Hawai’i. This trip was our celebration of 10 years of marriage but it was also so much more than that. […]

If there ever was someone who is a “jack of all trades” in the newborn world, it is Nadda Diasti, owner of Two Can Grow! You would be hard-pressed to find someone else in the Northern VA area who is not only a certified pediatric language-speech pathologist but also wears the hats of a feed […]

Now that we’re heading into the summer, you can bet on some hot Virginia summer days. This weather can be great for grabbing a drink by the pool or spending the day getting caught up in a book. It’s not exactly ideal, however, when you have kids with endless energy to burn. You need spots […]

Washington, DC, can be a pretty fantastic place to spend a day with your child. It can also be fairly overwhelming. The fact is that DC tends to get a lot of visitors, and no one wants to spend a day battling crowds for a subpar experience. That’s exactly why I’m here! I am a […]

Now that summer break is starting, your children are probably feeling pretty restless. The truth is that Virginia summers tend to get hot, and there’s a good chance you don’t want to spend the day sweating at a park while your kids keep asking if you can please go home now. You need a place […]

Many adults have found out about the endless benefits of therapy. These sessions help you heal age-old wounds to process things more healthily. Play therapy is the best option for parents who want to help their children receive these same benefits. Whether your child needs some help working through a traumatic experience or could use […]

We’ve once again come to that magical time of year when Northern Virginia is just too hot to function. The weather can make it pretty tricky when you’re trying to figure out how to keep your kids entertained while still staying active. Luckily, we have some pretty good splash pads that make it all a […]

When you think of fun places to take your child, a restaurant is likely pretty low on the list. Kids want constant movement and stimulation, which can make sitting still seem like an impossible task. Meanwhile, you’re trying hard to entertain them while working to keep their voice at a low enough decibel so as […]