May 2010 Publisher’s Page
It’s still hard for me to grasp the notion that Mother’s Day applies to me now. Having spent most of my life in the “I’m Never Having Kids Club,” I haven’t decided yet if it’s an advantage or a disadvantage…
Then There Was the Time
Before I had kids, the most exciting thing I could say about my own childhood was that it was over. Don’t get me wrong. It wasn’t a bad childhood, just boring. At least, that’s how it seemed while I was…
Kids & Colds
The clock is blinking 2:00 a.m. as you drag yourself out of bed. Baby has a cold, and if baby doesn’t sleep, nobody sleeps. As you stumble to the crib, you have that sense of parental helplessness, wondering if there is…
The Coach Kids Need
Shortly after leaving coaching football at the college level 15 years ago, I took an active role in coaching my two daughters’ sports teams. I started out filling in for their regular coaches from time to time. That quickly…
Earth Day, Every Day
As editor of a widely read and highly regarded family lifestyle magazine, I am privy to important information to which most parents do not have regular access. I’ll bet you were not informed via email, for example, that April has been…
Metamorphosis
What you need: Green tempera paint Cardboard egg carton Construction paper Tissue paper Pipe cleaners Googly eyes Scissors, markers, glue and/or tape What you do: Caterpillar: 1. Cut cardboard egg carton in two rows and then into smaller segments. 2. Paint…
Wouldn’t You Like to Know?
Every once in a while, we’ll find a local Richmonder we’d all like to know a bit more about. Same questions each time, and the answers are just for you. This month, we talked to Richmond Kickers’ veteran goalkeeper Ronnie…
Dad and Mom, On a Date Night
Come on. Admit it. You’ve said it. “It’s date night,” you say. “Just you and me, babe.” Could be dinner and maybe a movie. Better yet, a quick stop for hot tapas at that trendy joint on your way to the show…
Lucky Hats
No need to buy accessories for St. Patrick’s Day when kids can have tons of fun making them at home. Send your little ones on a treasure hunt for that pot o’ gold wearing a designer hat. What you need: Brown paper grocery bag Green…
Still Smoking?
According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control, the adverse health effects of smoking account for an estimated 443,000 deaths, or nearly one of every five deaths annually in the United States. The report went on to…
