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.
Register today to participate in the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation 5k and Fun Run on May 18.
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.
Five indoor places to visit on inclement weather days, or any day!
Five tips for hiking with children
Pocahontas State Park offers a variety of fun ways for families to explore nature.
Find fun, family-friendly ways to celebrate spring in RVA!
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 MoreThis one-hour long show, playing at Virginia Rep Center through May 5, teaches children to be themselves through powerful lyrics and creative effects.
Health & Wellness
View MoreDr. Liz Pinkerton, an OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, shares insights on sexual assault and the steps survivors can take to get closer to healing.
KidMed co-founder, Dr. Mark Flanzenbaum, on the health of relationships with area providers and how that affects the quality of care you receive at KidMed.
KidMed 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!
Policy Pathways’ two-week Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Service Online (SAO) prepares participants to stand out in college and career pipelines in public policy and administration.
Register today to participate in the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation 5k and Fun Run on May 18.
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 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 MorePolicy Pathways’ two-week Summer Academy for Policy Leadership and Public Service Online (SAO) prepares participants to stand out in college and career pipelines in public policy and administration.
Enter Giveaways
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?
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.
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!