Parent Resources In The Washington DC Area

That's what District Family is about...presenting local small businesses that offer solutions to help you save time, support your child's development, and make your job as a parent a little easier.

Have you ever needed to know how to find a nanny or date night babysitter?
Maybe you've heard about the Montessori philosophy of toy limitation and toy rotation, but don't know how to incorporate those playroom design ideas into your family playroom.
Or maybe you're looking for music classes for your kids and don't know where to begin.

For those family challenges and more, District Family is here to help.

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Take a look around and be sure to share this page with any moms you know because we need your help to help as many families as possible.

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How To Crowdsource Support For A Friend Or Family Member In Need

Here’s something you can do that’s way better than sending a casserole…

Want To Get Your Kids Excited About Eating Healthy?

This mom has a solution…

How Do You Know If Your Child Needs Developmental Support?

What behavior indicates a problem and what behavior is perfectly normal?

How To Help Your Child Develop A Love For Learning

See how a kindergarten teacher created a business around helping your child become a more eager learner…

How To Get Multicultural Education For Your Kids

See how this mom created a solution for providing multicultural education to your child that’s both affordable and convenient…

How To Plan Your Maternity Before You Get Pregnant

How does a new or gonna-be mom find out all the things she needs to know about her huge new job?

Now You Can Have On-Demand Childcare

Ever need childcare for just a couple of hours so you can run an errand or go to the gym? Here’s your solution…

Who Else Wants To Make Bath Time Fun And Easy?

This is the safe, organic bubble bath solution you’ve been looking for…

How To Find A New Moms Group Near You

See how new moms in the same neighborhood are coming together to help each other work through the challenges that all new moms face…

How To Visit The Smithsonian With Your Kids

Get insider tips from a mom who took on the challenge of visiting all twelve Smithsonian museums in one summer with her two little ones…

How Creative Arts Can Help Your Child Learn To Love Learning

Find out how the creative arts can simultaneously provide your child with educational benefits and a welcome relief from the rigors of standardized testing…

What Can You Do To Nurture A Strong Relationship With Your Child?

Early Childhood Specialist Summer Jones shares guidance on how you can meet the individualized needs of your child…

Here's What A Millionaire In The Making Looks Like

If he’s learning marketing and customer service now, where will his business IQ be in twenty years?

How To Start Your Vegetable Garden

Farmer Linda Borghi shares how you can go from seeding your yard to food on your table in less than two weeks…

How Physical Activity Can Shorten Mom's Time In Labor

Master Fitness Trainer and brand new mom Ewunike Akpan explains how physical fitness can make pregnancy and delivery a little more tolerable for moms…

Playroom Design Ideas That Help Your Child Learn Through Play

Children learn through play. In this episode, you’ll learn why fewer toys may be better for your child…

Is Your Child's Speech Developing Normally?

In this week’s interview, Pediatric Speech Pathologist Chanel Blaylock shares some tips you can use to help your child express what’s on their little mind…

How Music Classes Can Help Your Child Succeed In School

Tune in for Hope Greenleaf's journey from music teacher to nanny to small business owner solving the big problem of schools not being able to afford to offer music education.