Thursday, September 13, 2012
Tell us what has been a hit with your son or daughter, and what great parties your friends have hosted!
More than a year after publication, a Mom’s Talk post about popular area birthday spots is still one of our top viewed stories. In a May 2011 column, Patch asked local moms to name their favorite birthday party spots for children. We had a wide and varied response—one that is popular still today as hundreds of readers check out the story each month. But do the moms' recommendations still live up to the hype? Fire halls were popular options for little boys. Wiley Drake and Allison Olmsted suggested the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department firehouse, where party-goers could try on fireman's boots and hats and climb on the trucks. Other favorites were sports centers: “Rockville SportsPlex is a great place to hold a birthday party for …
Friday, December 16, 2011
Our Patch Moms Council discusses Santa and how to break the news to children.
Each week our Moms Council discusses a different parenting issue. Join the conversation by weighing in on a topic or ask our panel of experts your question. We put this week's question to our Potomac Patch Moms Council for their ideas and advice. The suggestions don’t end here‚ add your own tips and advice in the comments section below. This week's question: What Santa traditions to do you have your household? When do you tell your kids the truth about Santa? What were their reactions? Jessica Maceyras: I have two young children. A 3-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy. The 3-year-old is just beginning to know who Santa is. We created a video recently that makes it appear that Santa is speaking with her, which she loves! In the video, …
Friday, November 4, 2011
Our Patch Moms Council talks about another year's lessons after Halloween fun.
Each week our Moms Council discusses a different parenting issue. Join the conversation by weighing in on a topic or ask our panel of experts your question. We put this week's question to our Potomac Patch Moms Council for their ideas and advice. The suggestions don’t end here‚ add your own tips and advice in the comments section below. This week's question: Halloween is over! How was your experience this year? Any unexpected occurrences? And how did you deal with any mishaps that may have happened? Wiley Drake: We had a very nice Halloween at our house. Our boys had a great time trick or treating and both received many compliments on their costumes (thank you Pottery Barn Kids!). Allison Olmstead: Our Halloween was lots of fun. …
Friday, October 28, 2011
Our Patch Moms Council talks about how to handle Halloween fun.
Each week our Moms Council discusses a different parenting issue. Join the conversation by weighing in on a topic or ask our panel of experts your question. We put this week's question to our Potomac Patch Moms Council for their ideas and advice. The suggestions don’t end here‚ add your own tips and advice in the comments section below. This week's question: How do you handle Halloween candy in your homes? Is it a free for all after trick-or-treating? Does it all get donated? Do you trick-or-treat at all? Wiley Drake: At our house we do not open that gigantic bag of Halloween candy until the 31st (I may open it around lunchtime and sneak a few treats, but absolutely NOT before the 31st!). Any leftover candy goes directly to my husband's …
Friday, October 21, 2011
Our Patch Moms Council talks about how to handle Halloween fun.
Each week our Moms Council discusses a different parenting issue. Join the conversation by weighing in on a topic or ask our panel of experts your question. We put this week's question to our Potomac Patch Moms Council for their ideas and advice. The suggestions don’t end here‚ add your own tips and advice in the comments section below. This week's question: As kids and parents start thinking of this year's Halloween costumes, what are some ideas that you have for parents looking for something new, creative or budget friendly? Allison Olmsted: I’ve narrowed down what my three kids are going to be. That took some time, especially with a fickle 3-year-old. The little one is wearing a hand me down costume. In our house, when you can’t talk …
Friday, October 14, 2011
Our Patch Moms Council talks about how to pick the best school for your child.
Each week our Moms Council discusses a different parenting issue. Join the conversation by weighing in on a topic or ask our panel of experts your question. We put this week's question to our Potomac Patch Moms Council for their ideas and advice. The suggestions don’t end here‚ add your own tips and advice in the comments section below. This week's question comes from Wiley Drake, a reader and Potomac Moms Council member. Deadlines for pre-school entrance are coming up. How do you choose a school for your child? Wiley Drake: Choosing a pre-school for our first child felt like a huge task. I had thought that we'd interview tons of schools and since I am not from the area I felt very overwhelmed by all the choices. I started by making a …
Friday, October 7, 2011
Our Patch Moms Council talks about sleepovers and when it is appropriate for kids to start hosting and going to them.
Each week our Moms Council discusses a different parenting issue. Join the conversation by weighing in on a topic or ask our panel of experts your question. We put this week's question to our Potomac Patch Moms Council for their ideas and advice. The suggestions don’t end here‚ add your own tips and advice in the comments section below. This week's question comes from Allison Olmsted, a reader and Potomac Moms Council member. Sleepovers – at what age did you start them? Do you have any tips for prepping your kids for their first sleepover or making the first experience a good one? Allison Olmstead: I proposed the sleepover question because I don’t really have the answers… so my input is a little lean. My 7-year-old just got invited to …
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
A look at the five things to know to begin your day in Potomac.
Happy Tuesday, Potomac. To quench your thirst for bites of information, here's today's list of five things you need to know: 1. Today will be mostly cloudy in the morning then partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Temps in the low 80s with a nice breeze. Tuesday Night will be partly cloudy then becoming mostly clear. Temperatures will be delicious: low 60s. 2. This is truly exciting news! Seven Dr. Seuss stories will be published in a new book, The Bippolo Seed, which will hit a bookstore near you Sept. 27, according to the Los Angeles Times. Originally published in a magazine five decades ago, the stories illustrate the author's use of rhythm and rhyme to enchant readers of all ages. 3. Plan …
Katie Griffith
11:23 am on Monday, September 24, 2012
That sounds adorable, Sarah! more ›