I’ve received a fair amount of e-mails of bewilderment and judgment for my posts on local bars on this family-focused website.

I would just like to say that of course you shouldn’t drink and drive, drink while pregnant, drink if your personal beliefs or health or history make this a bad idea, or drink (heavily) while supervising children. Alcohol should be imbibed responsibly and it is a very personal choice. This website is about kids, but for parents.

That said, sometimes parenthood can drive you to drink.

I have received many more e-mails asking for recommendations of bars for thirsty parents. So, in addition to my Get A Sitter Going Out Guide in the left-hand sidebar, I’ve put together a Google Map of my fave drinking destinations. Yes, I’ve labeled it the Silver Spring Bar Crawl, but seriously, don’t try to do them all in one night…

Without me.