As the first major storm of the season strengthens and approaches the East Coast, Save the Children urges parents and caregivers to talk to their children about hurricanes and take immediate steps to keep kids safe. Save the Children is…
Interested in a private school education for your children? Open house events let you tour facilities, talk to faculty, and take a closer look at schools in the area. This schedule of upcoming open houses is presented in conjunction with…
There are so many ways for families to get fit and give back in #RVA this fall! RFM is proud to sponsor these upcoming events. Whether you’re walking, running, or cheering on the participants and enjoying time together as a family,…
Every month on the RFM Bookshelf, RFM team members share a book they’ve enjoyed. Maybe you will, too! Authentic. Funny. Poignant. Fascinating. Everything you want in a book – and a friend. For a while, I put off including Gabrielle Union’s…
If you saw my piece on Nashville on page 36 in RFM, you’ve probably figured out my travel mom map-clock trick to work your way around Nashville. I also use Google Maps to drill down on a destination to see…
by Sally Coleman, pet safety advocate The 4th of July is here. This is the day that the most dogs are lost. Dogs (and other animals) don't like loud noises, they don't know what firecrackers are, and they do…
Are you concerned about your teen’s weight? Is it time to take a proactive step to help your child feel more confident now? TEENS is a 4-month family-based lifestyle intervention at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU for overweight teens ages…
By Nidhi Sharma The Sacred Heart Center, a pillar of the Latino community in Richmond, sits directly across the street from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A ramshackle playground is situated beyond the old brick building, and behind the bright…
While drowning is 100 percent preventable, nearly 300 children under the age of five drown in pools and spas every year. According to Eric Lupton, Ppresident of Life Saver Pool Fence,the number one way to prevent drownings is through proactive parent supervision, but most drownings occur…
by Paige Peak The beloved American folk story of Johnny Appleseed would not have been possible without the European colonists who brought apple seeds on their early voyages to America. Like those early settlers with apple seeds, immigrants and refugees…
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