Riding the Potty Train
There we sat – crisscross applesauce on a cold kitchen floor – surrounded by a sea of Duplo LEGO blocks. One of us didn’t have pants on. The look on her face was a combination of shock and delight. My…
Caving In!
I like those old Coleman magazine ads where the kids stand by the stream with fishing poles, reeling in trout; Mom kneels near the picnic basket, driving in tent stakes; and Dad tugs at the station wagon, loosening the canoe.…
The Truth About ADHD and Teens
It’s a familiar story I hear from parents. My teenager’s room is a wreck. There’s laundry everywhere, dishes under the bed, and she can never seem to find anything. She’s having trouble keeping track of assignments, always procrastinates, and can’t…
Richmond’s Secret Garden
In the 1920s, a prominent Richmond businessman, C.F. Sauer, Sr., started a Japanese garden on the 4300 block of Monument Avenue. The two-and-a-half acre parcel was a private garden, meant for use by residents of a new subdivision the prominent businessman had…
Mexican at Home
Mexican Wedding Cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely ground 1½ cups powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Using a stand mixer and…
The Truth About Bedwetting
Jake was tired of waking up in the middle of the night to a wet bed. When he was five, his parents assured him that his bedwetting was normal – something many children experience – but as he grew older,…
Why Grands are Great!
These days, with so many children in the care of one or more grandparents for a variety of reasons, some people wonder whether children in these circumstances are in any way disadvantaged. Assuming the grandparent or grandparents are reasonably healthy…
Stay Strong Virginia
When Stephanie Kirksey first heard her daughter’s eating disorder diagnosis, she remembers feeling discouraged, angry, scared, and unsure where to turn. Her primary care physician suggested she contact Beth Ayn Stansfield, founder of Stay Strong Virginia. “After that first phone…
Greetings, readers!
I miss saying hello during our double-issue months, so it’s nice to be back with this fresh, new issue to take us into spring! To get you up to speed, I will share my recent parenting fail that turned into…
Toxic Plants and Your Cat’s Health
As the days grow warmer and longer, many of us will be spending time kneeling over flowerbeds and tending gardens. Those of us who share our homes with pets, however, should be cautious before bringing any of those plants and…
