When Anastasia rolled into town last night, it brought with it a powerhouse cast that captivated the audience of all ages during a magical return of live musical theatre to…
Author: Karen Schwartzkopf
Karen Schwartzkopf
Karen Schwartzkopf was the managing editor of RFM from its founding in 2009 until 2024. An award-winning writer and editor, she specializes in strategic communications and lives with her husband in Henrico where they raised three adult kids, a cool cat, and one very childish dog.
Secrets to a great Halloween and why we’re giving away full-size candy bars every year from now on.
This important book is about a family feeling its way through loving and living with a transgender child. Great way to open your mind to gender fluidity…
I don’t know what I expected out of Ella and Her Fella Frank beyond a few smiles, but I came away with aching cheeks and a full heart.In this concert…
The Pink Unicorn is the story of triumph, defeat, growth, tolerance, and parental support that, according to the child on the receiving end of it, “doesn’t suck – too much.” This…
It’s fitting that the instant you walk down the steps to the VMFA exhibition, The Dirty South: Contemporary Art, Material Culture, and the Sonic Impulse, you hear the haunting lyric…
It might be cliché, but the phrase “something for everyone” comes to mind after some time (and believe me, not nearly enough!) at Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family, the new exhibit…
As we were leaving Go Ape, the treetop adventure course in Williamsburg’s Freedom Park, I heard a ten-year old exclaim, “This is gonna be epic!” as he and his…
Breastfeeding can be beneficial for babies, it can be more affordable for families, and it can be a great fit for new parents. But it’s not always easy!
A thriller that should be destined for the big screen. When I first heard When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole mentioned in the same sentence as the 2017…
Why Earth Day was a really big deal and why it still matters for families today! Plus, seventeen tips for living an environment-friendly life at home.
Sharing your list of what you might consider shortcomings is a good thing. You should do it guilt-free to help younger parents realize they don’t have to keep up.
