This Was Us (and Me!)
When millions of people tuned in to watch the final episodes of This Is Us, I was right there with them. Well, sort of. During its six-year run, I recorded each show and watched later, by myself, so I could…
They’re Baaaaack!
Oh, joy. They’re home. For the summer. Don’t get me wrong. Their mother and I have been aching for months to have them back in our newly empty nest. Lucy is a rising senior in college. Will has just finished…
Our Families, Our Streets, Our Safety
Driving is riskier than ever, but why? Exploring what’s happening on the roadways, and what’s being done to improve safety for drivers, cyclists, & pedestrians.
What Is Intuitive Eating – and Is It Right for Families?
What intuitive eating is and is not and how to know if it’s right for your family.
Richmond’s Fab Five Hikes
I can proudly say I’ve been a Virginian for, let’s just say, a very long time. Yet, it wasn’t until the pandemic began that I started to explore much more of the Commonwealth. Of course, I’d been to Richmond before…
Parenting Strategies for Navigating Life with Disabilities
Our 4-year-old son is in a wheelchair and has several disabilities. His older siblings (eight and ten) carry a lot of stress and anxiety related to our situation, whether they admit it or not. We are often out as a…
Choosing a Guardian is Important
Many young families delay their estate planning. Common refrains include: We don’t have a lot of assets. It’s too expensive. We don’t know where to start. As the last two years have taught us, even otherwise healthy young adults are…
Going to the Dogs
It was love at first sight for me. The confident energy. The sleek build. The way his hind legs looked like he was wearing furry chaps – yes, the cowboy pants – when you caught a glimpse of him from…
Some Unremarkable Parenting
It was the summer of 2020, the pandemic was in full swing, and once again I found myself in our downstairs bathroom, plunger in hand. While thankfully the quarantine had spared my family from getting sick, our 70-year-old plumbing just…
Make the Most of Family Counseling
Everybody loves a good deal! Hop over to the local mall and you’ll see signs boasting fantastic sales. Turn on the TV and you’ll find yourself swimming in the gooey cheeses of a thousand Papa John’s commercials. Whether you’re negotiating…
