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Celebrate the 50th Earth Day (at home!)
This is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22. Although Earth Day celebrations are obviously ...

Nature Play at Home book launch recap
Local outdoor learning expert Nancy Striniste has just published her first book, Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces that ...

Free online Motherhood Summit September 10-16
More than 30 experts are sharing their expertise on health & motherhood in a free online summit that starts September ...

5th Annual Play-In for Climate Action July 11
Moms Clean Air Force is organizing its fifth annual Play-In for Climate Action on Wednesday, July 11. This family-friendly advocacy opportunity includes fun ...

Holistic Moms Northern Virginia Chapter turns 10!
The Northern Virginia chapter of Holistic Moms Network was the first chapter of the national organization to open in the ...

Healthy Child Book Giveaway
Parents who seek answers about how to best provide a healthy life for their children may spend hours on reading ...

Spirit Camp returns to Arlington this summer!
After its first summer in Arlington, Maine-based Spirit Camp led by Dancing Jaguar Inspirations will return in July 2018 to the ...

Starting a new chapter: Book giveaway for the new year!
Did you set intentions for the new year? Get inspiration to keep your momentum going and to look deeper within! ...

Holistic Moms Network Arlington/Alexandria Chapter looks back on 9 years & to the future
Nine years ago right now, I was preparing to launch the Arlington/Alexandria chapter of Holistic Moms Network. The group has ...

The Teal Center: Supporting the journey to parenthood & beyond
The Teal Center for Therapeutic Bodywork offers many healing modalities for parents, those who want to become parents, and for ...

Inspiration at Achieving Optimal Health Conference
Being mindful doesn't mean you always have good days. It means when things are rough, you remember to breathe because ...

Integrating Essential Oils into your Family Wellness Toolkit: Stock up for Winter!
'Tis the season of cooler weather when viruses replicate faster and we all spend more time indoors where germs get ...

Expert panel addresses findings on health impacts of screen time on children
The National Press Club hosted an Interdisciplinary Summit on Children and Screen Time November 1 with several pediatric media experts ...

7 Tips for Raising Kind, Compassionate & Mindful Kids
As parents, we all have expectations for our children. How we convey and model those expectations can make all the ...

Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in Metro DC
Show the world you support breastfeeding by participating in World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7 . There are events around town ...

Nurturing a daughter’s healthy body image
How can you make sure you’re sending the right message to your daughter so that she grows into a strong, ...

3 Steps Toward a Happy Home
Every parent has tough days. As a family therapist and parenting coach – and a parent myself! - I’ve found ...

Missed Moments: Confessions of a Photographer Mom
You might think that a mom who is a professional photographer would be on top of her game when it ...

Rediscovering summer
Here's a confession: part of me has been dreading this summer. It sounds rather awful, I know, but the thought ...

Kids’ Yoga Book & Toy Giveaway
The National Kids Yoga Conference is a terrific opportunity to learn about teaching yoga and mindfulness to children and to connect ...

Love Your Body Yoga Festival returns June 11
Love Your Body Yoga Festival is one of my favorite days of the year. It's a terrific opportunity for families ...

Celebrate mothering with community this May
Spring is always full of great events. This May, join me at events where other women and I will be sharing our ...

Spirit Camp comes to Arlington this summer
Maine-based Dancing Jaguar Inspirations is taking its Spirit Camp on the road to several different cities across the country this ...

Pure Nurture releases Holistic Guide to a Healthy Baby
Pregnancy books can sometimes be overwhelming and not all that helpful, with advice and opinions that might not resonate with ...