About RFM
Welcome to Richmond Family Magazine Where We’ve Been Inspiring Healthy Virginia Families Since 2009!
Richmond’s Favorite Family Magazine
RFM is produced by a team of parents who live here in Richmond to inspire, enlighten, inform, and entertain. We make it our mission to include articles in each issue that appeal to readers with children and grandchildren of all ages – and lots of readers who don’t have kids. We’re Richmond Virginia’s trusted family-lifestyle magazine, and we’re so very happy you’re here!
Wide Reaching Distribution Across Central VA
100,000+ RVA families spend time with every issue of Richmond Family Magazine. RFM is free on the racks at any area Whole Foods, Food Lion, WaWa, Wegmans, and Publix – and many other locations across Greater Richmond – from Ashland to Petersburg. You’ll find RFM at more than 850 locations all over the Central Virginia region.
Are you interested in exploring collaboration opportunities for positive community impact? Check out our Business Distribution Partner and Neighborhood Ambassador programs.
Magazine Content
Health & Wellness
Explore valuable family health resources for pregnancy, children, moms, dads, and seniors. From clinical health to nutrition and well-being.
Family Life
RVA Family Fun, food & recipes, home & garden ideas, travel, exploring nature, and must-have content for our favorite pets.
Our Community
Local news, Just Joan, non-profit spotlight, RVA history, and more. Check out featured profiles for those making waves in our vibrant community.
Parenting
RVA's go-to for the best parenting, finance, and safety tips. Don't miss DadZone and learn about civics and policy developments affecting families.
Learning & Enrichment
From arts & crafts to science & technology, school tips, and more. Check out great ideas for local activities that are both fun and educational.
Arts & Entertainment
RVA's source for the latest performing arts reviews, featured profiles, and latest exhibits. Love to read? Check out our books and authors reviews.
Special Features
RFM eNews
On the go? Receive convenient alerts for new issues hitting the shelves and our exclusive online content updates.
Local Events Calendar
RFM helps keep your family informed with an inside scoop on upcoming events from RVA's best community calendar!
Monthly Giveaways
RFM connects with community businesses to offer our readers exciting opportunities to enter monthly contests and giveaways.
Business Directories
Looking for a local family-friendly service provider? Explore our online summer camp, preschool, private school, and party finders.
Meet Our Team
Margaret Thompson
Margaret Thompson never thought she’d be a business owner (or a mom for that matter!), but after realizing a need for a high quality, content-focused magazine for Richmond area families, she dove in! With many years of marketing and project management under her belt, she pulls all of the pieces together to get RFM out to our eager readers. Mom of two teen boys, Margaret and her husband Chris live in Hanover County.
Karen Schwartzkopf
Karen Schwartzkopf is the managing editor of RFM. She is passionate about word-smithing, sharing local stories, parenting compassionate kids, and cheering on the Miami Heat. She lives with her husband in the trendy West End where they raised three adult kids and one childish dog.
Marcia Berger
Marcia feels grateful to have a rewarding job as RFM’s calendar editor that’s the perfect fit to help her keep up with her busy family. She loves procuring family events, date night ideas, workshops and seminars, and much more for Richmond area families. Marcia and her husband live in Henrico County. They are navigating parenting five children in very different stages of life – adult children, college-aged children, and a middle schooler.
Kim Tschantre
After a successful career in marketing, including ten years with The Martin Agency, Kim shifted her primary focus to her deepest passion – family. Managing the day to day for RFM has been the perfect fit, not only providing her a job she loves, but also giving her a great resource throughout the different stages of her family life. Kim stays busy, alongside her husband, John, raising 2 very active young men!
Anne Taylor
Lindsay Garrison
Lindsay Garrison loves using her passion for helping others, in combination with her love of family, to curate the “RVA Family Fun” column of RFM’s website. As Digital Content Specialist, she uses her extensive knowledge of Richmond and its surrounding areas to showcase family-friendly adventures. She lives in Midlothian with her two children, Eloise and Gus, and husband David.
