PRESS & WRITING SAMPLES

CNN: Are you in need of a digital detox?

 

Washington Post: Join ‘A Parent in Silver Spring’ blogger Jessica McFadden for the Going Out Guide’s weekly chat.


Forbes Woman/ Forbes.com: Listed as one of “the best message boards, blogs and networks for moms” and the only site featured in the Washington, D.C. area.

Montgomery County Media (local public television) profile of Jessica McFadden and her blog

 

On News4 Washington with Jim Handly & Wendy Rieger on free family weekend fun

Maryland Life magazine: It Takes a (Virtual) Village

Maryland Family: Quoted on being an anti-helicopter parent and parenting styles

Maryland Family: The best friend you’ve never met - blog featured in this great piece on mom blogs

Quoted on being a Western mother regarding the “Tiger Mother” Amy Chua controversy

Twitter Moms (now Social Moms) and ParentsConnect.com choose Jessica McFadden as Momfinitions Winner

Featured in Post Now on Washington Post.com as a “fun blog”

Featured in the Washington Post Express “Blogs in the ‘Hood” with fancy photo shoot

Washington Post Express Night Out article: Chowdown Rundown: Silver Spring Restaurant Week

The Washington Times: “Getting through summer requires cooperation”

Voted Washington, DC’s Best Local Blog by ParentsConnect.com in 2009 (the category for local winners was eliminated in 2010)

 

 

Must-See Maryland Websites

Montgomery County Public Schools Family Support Network Newsletter: “Don’t Let Another Week Go By Without Checking This Website!”

Famous DC: Jessica, We Can’t Quit You Either

Featured in The Cocktail Cafe: What’s a Mom to Do With Kids in the City?

Freelance Writing

  • The Washington Post: Camp’s Out: Kid-friendly activities and happy hours
  • The Washington Post: Earth Day in DC - Celebrate with the Kids All Week Long
  • The Washington Post: Indoor Fun for Kids During DC Winter
  • The Washington Post: Leonardo - More Than ‘Mona Lisa’
  • The Washington Post: Free Concerts at Strathmore
  • The Washington Post: Cultivating Kids Love of Fine Arts
  • The Washington Post: Story Time at the Museum
  • The Washington Post: Fire Station Open Houses Offer Family Fun
  • The Washington Post: Canoeing Around Washington
  • The Washington Post: Free Family Movie Nights Under the Stars
  • The Washington Post: Theaters Offer Free or Nearly Free Films
  • The Washington Post: Time to Spare This Summer? Try Bowling
  • The Washington Post: Future Kids Museum Is Put to the Test
  • The Washington Post: At DC Planetarium, See Stars in a New Light
  • The Washington Post: Life-Size Thomas Welcomes His Fans Aboard
  • The Washington Post: Presidents’ Day: Fun-Filled History Lessons
  • The Washington Post: An Out of This World Afternoon
  • The Washington Post: Slopes and Waterslides Are Just a Drive Away
  • The Washington Post: Museums, Galleries Let Kids Be the Artists
  • The Washington Post: Spend Some Time With Your Elders
  • The Washington Post: A Hot Time to Get Soaked
  • The Washington Post: Wish Upon A Star…if you can see one
  • The Washington Post: Rediscovering DC By Duck
  • The Washington Post: Yo-Ho, Yo-Ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me
  • The Washington Post: At Playtime, Explore the Great Indoors

TLC’s Parentables

  • 15 Brain Boosting Field Trips for Homeschoolers and Weekend Warriors
  • 11 Hot Jeans for Hot Moms
  • Are You Comfortable Breastfeeding in Public?
  • 10 Things Your Child’s Teacher Won’t Tell You
  • 8 Beauty Breakthrough Products That Make Life Easier
  • Gifts for New Parents
  • Gifts That Give Back
  • Postpartum Depression: It Can Happen Months After Birth
  • 12 Cool Suitcases, Carryalls and Duffels for Kids
  • Easy Fundraising for Schools Through Donation Programs
  • 12 Awesome School Playground Must-Haves
  • Postpartum Hair Loss: It’s Normal!
  • 10 Family Summer Vacation Horrors
  • Pottermore: Harry Potter Fans Rejoice
  • 10 Best Fourth of July Displays
  • Newborn Mommy Brain: It’s OK
  • Sing to Your Baby
  • 8 New Mom Style Essentials
  • The Pediatrician Visit: An Annual Family Adventure
  • 11 Newborn Baby Gear Essentials
  • How Not to Make Mom Friends
  • 6 Early Signs of Labor…Undocumented Until Now!
  • Pregnancy Calendar - Various Weeks

Wheaton Patch Column: “Mom of a Million Mistakes”

  • Find a Moms Group, Find Your Tribe
  • Giving Up Cursing for My Kids
  • Best Playgrounds in Montgomery County
  • Postpartum Depression: An Unwanted Visitor
  • Secrets to Preschool Survival
  • Hoping for a Bert
  • Confession: I’m a Basketball Mom
  • Weight, Please!
  • Kid Birthday Party Ground Rules
  • Give List Servs a Try (and a Break!)
  • Antique Store and Thrift Shop Fun with Kids
  • Winter’s Straitjacket Finally Loosened
  • Getting Clothes Organized for Spring
  • Five Favorite Things About Being a Mom
  • Parenting in Wheaton Means…
  • Teens Rock
  • Warning: We Are THAT Family On Your Airplane
  • Twitter, Facebook or Google+: Which Is Your Favorite?
  • Parent Volunteers: Which Type Are You?
  • Summer Packing List for Moms
  • Grandma: The Summer Savior
  • Easy Changes to Save Cash
  • The Transition for College Girl to Mom
  • Another Summer Without Enough Childcare
  • Back to School Means Back to Get Stuff Accomplished
  • Just Be Enough
  • 10 Beautiful Books for Children
  • Are You Interested in Blogging?
  • Baby Naps, Mommy Caffeinates

Wheaton Patch: My “Bites Nearby” Local Restaurant Reviews

Wheaton Patch: My “Great Escape” Nearby Getaway Articles

Wheaton Patch: My “Frugal Family” Couponing and Moneysaving Articles

Radio

Mix 107.3 with Tommy McFly - Thursday nights Summer 2009 - Winter 2010 I was a featured guest with weekend picks for the Washingtonian area.