As president of Richmond Raceway, Lori Waran has big plans for the home of NASCAR in Virginia! For starters, she want to make more families feel welcome.
A Family-Focused Guide for Spring Cleaning and Decluttering with Goodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia
Consider these tips from Goodwill as you do your spring cleaning.
Bring your pooch to “0.9k for K-9s” at Virginia War Memorial to honor the contributions and sacrifices of military, law enforcement, and search and rescue dog.
Welcoming a rescue dog to the family? Learn about the importance of recall and when (or if!) to give your pooch a new name.
Find fun, family-friendly ways to celebrate spring in RVA!
Kids love simple, and I am embracing that fact, especially as we plan our family’s…
Recognize the accomplishments of women throughout history through various programs and venues in Richmond.
Bring history to life at historic St. John’s Church during the reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention.
Family travel writer Brandy has had so many adventures in Virginia that she had trouble fitting them in one article! Behold the Virginia adventure guide…
How much milk is too much for kids, and are substitute milk-like beverages a good fit? Here’s how to navigate the dairy aisle!
Savory, sweet, in the fridge, or on the stove – oatmeal is a big winner with families. Brittany from Eating Bird Food has four great recipes!
Looking for strategies to help your family enhance its veggie game? Real Mom Acacia McKenna has great ideas to help your kids eat healthier in the new year.
Arts & Entertainment
View MoreCelebrate Shakespeare’s birthday at Agecroft Hall and Gardens with a free outdoor party, including dances, games demonstrations, and more.
Health & Wellness
View MoreKidMed was founded in 2009 for families who need pediatric services – now serving you with four locations in Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Short Pump, and Stafford.
Lucy Block Rimington with SCAN has parenting advice about helping family members treat your kids with respect.
How much milk is too much for kids, and are substitute milk-like beverages a good fit? Here’s how to navigate the dairy aisle!
One in seven people experience a substance use disorder (SUD), and nearly half of Americans are related to or knows someone with SUD. Let’s take a closer look!
If it seems like your young kids are sick all the time, it might be because they are! Mark Grabill shares insight on infections, immunity, and more.
When perimenopause knocks you flat, VPFW’s Dr. Emily Stone has some bounce-back strategies. We’re talking to you, Gen Xers!
Join Full Circle Grief Circle at the 10th Annual Live Your Dash Luncheon.
Bring your pooch to “0.9k for K-9s” at Virginia War Memorial to honor the contributions and sacrifices of military, law enforcement, and search and rescue dog.
RFM’s publisher has spring greetings and a run-down of the editorial in this issue of Richmond’s trusted and free family lifestyle magazine!
Beyond Boundaries is committed to helping people of all abilities and backgrounds have access to outdoor adventures in Richmond!
RFM Parenting
View MoreThe REAL ID is an upgraded version of your driver’s license or ID card that has a star in the right corner. Get up to date on the detail here!
Our new Real Mom article has the low-down on choosing summer camps and some advice for rookies: Don’t worry! You can always check the RFM Camp Finder.
The health savings account turns twenty-one this year and RFM’s finance guy Mark Hipes wants you to know why it’s a good idea to save and invest with one.
How philanthropy and volunteering can help build compassion and resilience in your kids from United Way’s Barbara Couto Sipe.
Sometimes, looking in a closet can change your life! When materialism hits you over the head so hard that you create a hashtag: #nonewclothesforkaren
John Morgan is back in the DadZone with a heartwarming look at growing up, summer camps, and sons.
Looking for ways to inspire your children to get active and develop healthy habits? Check out our list of local organizations to help you!
Sam Davies shares his perspective on time and parenting (hours pass slowly and years fly by!) and how marking milestones gets lost in everyday life.
The power and responsibility parents have to influence their children are immense. Kids are always watching everything we say and do. Be an influencer for good!
Part of our job as parents is to build a more vibrant world for our families. Find out how policy advocacy at the General Assembly can make a difference.
Looking for strategies to help your family enhance its veggie game? Real Mom Acacia McKenna has great ideas to help your kids eat healthier in the new year.
John Morgan is in the DadZone sharing his perspective on passion and how discovering your energy source as a young person is a gift that lasts a lifetime.
It does a heart good to take stock, no matter how you do it. This holiday season, start your list of things you’re grateful for – the serious and the silly!
Some of the first treaties enacted in the territories that would become the United States were signed in Virginia and the indigenous tribes still honor them.
Why establishing family rules in your home is a good ideas – especially as the (sometimes!) stressful holiday season approaches!
The good news is that New York City with the kids isn’t nearly as daunting as you might imagine. Here’s what families should consider before you start packing.
Learning & Enrichment
View MoreThe Richmond Debate Institute brings community together through speech and debate.
Enter Giveaways
“If Not You, Then Who?” books inspire creativity and curiosity in young readers. Enter to win the seven-book series, a $75 value.
Answer the RFM Reader Poll for your chance to win a Marco’s Pizza Meal Pack, good at any Richmond area location! What is your favorite rite of spring?
We declared 2024 the Year of the Museum Gift Shop to showcase the amazing gift options for families at area museum stores. Enter to win a $100 gift card – good at VMHC Museum Store!
Maymont is famous for summer camps that help kids fall in love with nature! Enter to win a spot in one of forty Maymont summer camps, valued at $120 to $360.