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These Were the Most Popular Baby Names in Virginia in 2022
Data shows that parents in the commonwealth mostly stuck with the classics when choosing names for their newborns.
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‘Not Best for Them': Doctor Shares Downside of Calming Toddlers With Technology
Using technology to calm a fussy toddler works in the short term but may also impact future behavior. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke to a psychiatrist about what parents need to know.
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Parents Welcome Twins From Embryos Frozen 30 Years Ago
The couple, who have 6 children now, report that they’re feeling very blessed, and also tired.
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Cost-Cutting Hack: How Parents Use Facebook to Save on Kid Supplies
Some local parents are saving money on kid supplies by swapping and selling the things their children no longer need on Facebook. News4’s Susan Hogan reports on this cost-cutting hack.
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News4 Parents Offer Advice for Helping Kids Understand Inflation
News4 parents explain how they’re helping their children understand inflation.
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DC Health Opens 5 Vaccine Clinics for School-Age Kids
DC Health announced Monday that it will offer vaccination clinics for school-aged children at five locations around the District. The clinics are available until Nov. 18.
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Tips For Making Delicious School Lunches
Now that kids are back in school, packed lunches are a part of the daily routine. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke to a local mom about how to make delicious lunches.
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How to Make Healthy Snacks For Hungry Kids
Snacks help hungry kids get from school time to dinner time. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke to a local mom about her healthy snack ideas.
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Local Mom Shares Her Recipe for Dinner Meal Prep Success
The key to a stress-free dinner during the week is meal prepping on Sunday. News4’s Erika Gonzalez spoke to a local mom about her fall meal prep routine.
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New Campaign Discourages Kids From Vaping
The American Lung Association is launching a new campaign that urges parents to talk to kids about the dangers of vaping. News4’s Juliana Valencia spoke to doctors about how to start the conversation.
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Conversations to Have With College Freshmen
News 4’s Eun Yang spoke to a psychiatrist about the important conversations parents should have with their kids before they go to college. Suggested conversation topics include mental health, drugs, alcohol and more.
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Photos: Former Teachers Design Whimsical Playrooms
Two former teachers are now co-owners of grOH! Playrooms, a company that creates the playrooms of kids’ dreams.
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Tips for Using Parental Control Settings to Limit Kids' Screen Time
News4 Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains some ways parents can limit the content their kids can see, as well as the length of time they use the internet.
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Storm Team4's Lauryn Ricketts on Washington Parent Magazine Cover
NBC4’s own Lauryn Ricketts is on the May cover of Washington Parent magazine. “I was struggling last year to get pregnant, and now a year later, I’m on the cover of Washington Parent magazine and I see my baby boy,” she said.
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Are You Overparenting? A Child Psychologist Says These Are the Tell-Tale Signs
It’s easy to fall into the trap of “overparenting,” but one expert explains why this should be avoided and how to spot the tell-tale signs.
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Budgeting for a Baby: Here's What Financial Advisors Recommend for New Parents
Expecting a baby? It’s important to start thinking about both the short-term and long-term costs of raising a child, say financial advisors.
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How Parents Can Encourage Kids to Follow Their Interests Without Being Pushy
Tips for how parents can encourage their kids to pursue hobbies, without pressuring them to seek achievement.
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Some Mothers Are Poised to Get Up to $1,000 Per Month Through a New Guaranteed Income Program
The first 1,000 days of a child’s life can be their most vulnerable, research shows. A new program gives money to mothers to help break the cycle of poverty.
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‘People Are Feeling the Pain': Parents Struggle With School Reopenings, Closures as Covid Spikes
It’s been a chaotic week for parents as students headed back to school during the latest Covid surge and winter storms.
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Struggling to Keep the Kids Occupied Over the Holidays? Here Are Some Fun, Development-Boosting Activities
Experts say there are a number of simple holiday activities that are both fun and beneficial for children’s development.