So Long, Old Hoop
I remember when we got it, of course, back in that long-ago December when I decided that it was time for my boy to have a basketball hoop of his own standing tall in the driveway. He had already begun…
The Truth About Twins
Becoming pregnant with twins is a double blessing for sure, but carrying and giving birth to two babies at the same time comes with added challenges. Here are answers to some frequently asked twin questions and tips for moms and…
Let’s Go to the Beach!
The resort area of Virginia Beach became an incorporated town in 1906, but travelers had gravitated to the beach since electrification and rail service arrived in the late 1880s. In 1887, developers built the Princess Anne Hotel, an oceanfront property…
Perfect Family Pizza Night
Looking for a great way to bring the family together? Declare a pizza night! Pick a night when you will have some extra time. Next, find age-appropriate tasks – from helping with the dough to cutting the toppings to doing…
Allergies, Cold, or COVID-19?
Allergy season is upon us, and so is the transition time from the typical cold and flu season. Unfortunately, COVID-19 remains a public health crisis that we continue to battle more than a year after its original onset here in…
Air Quality and Community Science
Updated Tuesday, September 21 The Science Museum of Virginia will host two virtual town halls to discuss the results of the local air quality study. The events are scheduled for Wednesday, September 22 and Wednesday, September 29, from 6:30 to…
Rebranding the Twos
Parenting a two-year-old is not for the faint of heart. Two-year-olds are fiercely independent one moment and incredibly needy the next. The highs are higher and the lows are lower. Despite this, I find myself almost looking forward to my…
Greater Richmond Fit4Kids
When Jasmine Barber stepped into the role of parent advocate with Fit4Kids, she knew firsthand how excited and inspired kids were by the organization’s work. She had seen her own children get moving during a wellness class or try a…
Spring Greetings!
Pollen aside, there is so much to love about spring, and after our collective dreary winter, we finally have perfect temps and longer days to get outside and enjoy all that RVA has to offer (and that’s a lot!). We…
Summer Jobs and Dismantling Racism in Your Family
My 14-year-old son has been wanting to work a real job since he was in elementary school. He could apply for a special work permit and find a job this summer, but I think he should wait until next year.…
