Roadmap for Cycling Success
I’ll never forget the day I learned how to ride a two-wheeler. When I looked over my shoulder – just for a second until I felt my handlebars start to wobble – and saw the look of pride on my…
Daddy’s Boy
The little figure on the conference room table squirmed. His tiny nose snuffled at the stale office building air, or perhaps it was the burnt coffee wafting from the break room. Huge malted-milk-ball eyes darted about the room, wide open…
May 2011 Publisher's Page
Happy Mother's Day, RFM Moms! We strive to have something for you in every issue of Richmond Family Magazine, no matter what stage of the mom game you’re in. In this issue alone, we have feature stories on Gardasil for…
Farewell to the Fourthies
The call comes just as I am trying to pry open her stuck bedroom window. It’s almost time for dance class, and she’s forgotten her jazz pants. They’re in the bottom drawer of her dresser, she says. And can I…
Collaborative Divorce
You’ve explored all the options, even tried couples and family counseling, but despite your best efforts, you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage. How can you protect your children throughout this process? How is custody going to…
Mom’s Night Off
1. Asian Marinated Flank Steak Mix ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup sesame seed oil, 2 cloves of minced gar lic, 1 tsp sesame seeds, ¼ tsp dry mustard, ¼ tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar…
The Overhead Athlete
Waiting for my daughter’s lacrosse practice to finish, I observed a father and son pitching a baseball. As a physical therapist with a keen interest in human biomechanics, I was interested in the boy’s throwing technique. The young boy was…
Managing Meltdowns and Mandatory Naptime
Q: Can a 9-year-old have a meltdown? My son seems to have such a short fuse and gets very emotional when he is upset, often yelling and even crying. How can i help him to react more appropriately when he…
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity
Working as a housekeeping supervisor, Mary first heard about Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity (RMHFH) from a friend “She bought a Habitat house, and told me just to sign up,” says Mary. “One Saturday, I got up and went [to…
Why Shop the Local Farmer’s Markets?
If you grew up in these parts, chances are you come from farming roots. Many of us Richmonders can remember our grandparents (or even greatgrandparents) growing vegetables and serving them at family dinners Personally speaking, a shiny, ripe, red,…
