Author and internationally-recognized etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore shares her top 7 ways to ensure children learn the importance of good manners. 1. Lead by example. Before they’re taught proper manners,…
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If you have struggled calming your fearful dog, you are not alone – especially in Central Virginia, where intense thunderstorms are typical. Fear in dogs seems to be a very…
When I moved from New Jersey to Virginia ten years ago, Baltimore immediately became my family’s annual getaway. Once a year, my daughters and I would drive up to meet…
Snakes. Do you react to this single word with fascination or phobia? Perhaps more than any other pet, a snake can evoke this range of responses. Snakes are not evil,…
Your next family vacation – or the vacation of a lifetime! Either way, Puerto Rico has it all for families.
This June marked two years. But a loss so profound can feel like just yesterday sometimes for Kelly Jackson, who found her husband on a summer Tuesday morning, lying on…
Fighting the entitlement mentality is an increasingly common battle for twenty-first century parents. Consequently, what used to be the typical outcome of parenting – independent kids – is rapidly becoming…
by Phoebe Hall. Esq., and Julie Cillo. Esq. When a couple marries, they start a new life with high hopes of building a good and enduring future. They come together…
Camping played a big part in our vacation planning over the years, until Mom had a run-in with a very hungry ostrich.
I almost always enjoy writing, but there are times when I really appreciate being a journalist. Case in point: the dedication of Walt Disney World Resort’s newest roller coaster, the…
Cats and dogs are naturally curious creatures. This curiosity, however, can sometimes get them into trouble. According to the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center, nearly 180,000 cases of possible poison…
Richmonder Michael Robinson’s journey to the pinnacle of professional football began when he was five. From then on, he found himself on a team striving for excellence. The standout student…