Upgrading Your Great Outdoor Space
With the nastiest heat of summer past us – fingers crossed! – it’s time to enjoy our outdoor spaces again. One of the great benefits of living in our region is that we are able to enjoy our backyards, patios,…
5 Facts About Saving for Education
Funding college expenses for children remains one of the biggest savings goals for many adults. In fact, according to recent research from studentloanhero.com, 92 percent of parents today have already paid or plan to assist with these costs when or…
What’s Next? Guidance for Today’s Students
On March 14, 2022, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres opened the sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women emphasizing that “women and girls must be front and center, leading the way if we are to effectively tackle…
Not All Bullies Hate Raisins
At the tender age of six, it was my youngest who first helped me understand what twenty-first century bullying looked like. “Mommy, please don’t put raisins in my lunch anymore,” she said flatly, while going through her backpack after school…
Just YouTube It
Writing at my desk the other morning, I heard the chop-chop-chop of a kitchen knife. It was Atticus, slicing bananas and strawberries. The cutting was followed by the shoveling of ice cubes, then a loud and sustained crunch as the…
Behavioral Health and Nutrition for Families
When your child has been prescribed stimulant medication, it can be challenging to navigate their meals and snacks. As a pediatric dietitian, I work with kids who are prescribed stimulant medications as part of their treatment plan for ADHD, or…
Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell
Darkly thrilling and suspenseful tale about people you might recognize. Cate and Roan Fours, their two teen-aged children, and their neighbor Owen Pick aren’t particularly likable. Despite this, author Lisa Jewell manages to weave a story around them that’s a…
5 Breastfeeding Questions Answered
After the birth of my first daughter, breastfeeding became such an important part of my postpartum experience and my relationship with her. I was surprised by how special it felt to be able to feed my baby from my own…
How and Where the Family Fun Started!
Richmond’s first organized fair occurred in 1854. The fairgrounds were built Monroe Park, the first city park, which was established just three years before. This first affair was mainly a livestock exhibition hosted by the Virginia State Agricultural Society. The social…
In Charge of Me! Teaching Consent
“You don’t have to kiss or hug anyone you do not want to.” I started sharing statements like this with each of my children when they were about four years old. Having been sexually abused at the age of eleven,…
