Author: Lindsay Garrison

“What about the parents who don’t have as much energy as you?” My dear friend posed this question to me a few weeks ago. She’d been reading my column and…

Several years ago fall season was upon us, and I found myself with a toddler and a baby, working full-time, and I was feeling the pressure (mainly self-induced) to make…

To recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually, September 15 – October 15. Around RVA, there are plenty of family-friendly ways to…

A guide to family-friendly activities and events around RVA this fall.

I’ve read a few parenting books lately that have explicitly instructed parents to give their children opportunities to take healthy risks. There are many benefits to healthy risk taking, including…

For the last couple of years, I’ve shared tons of family-friendly outings with tips and helpful information, trying to empower caregivers with knowledge to take kids out with confidence. Only…

For some families fall is synonymous with pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, or hay rides. For my family, fall means finding the best hikes for us to take in the vibrant autumnal…

I started sharing my family’s adventures during the pandemic. I didn’t have to plan our outings around sports practices, dance rehearsals, or really school, since the virtual school day was…

Immerse yourself in the magic of “Peter and the Starcatcher,” playing at Firehouse Theatre now through September 1.

Read the story of Sylvia Townsend, and then help others fulfill their dreams through a simple service project.

From camping at nearby Pocahontas State Park to a night at the glitzy Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, my family has enjoyed some unique lodging experiences. While each family…

Plan a day trip to a nearby family-friendly beach with these simple tips.