When I was a kid, back-to-school shopping was a big deal because my mom would outfit us for the whole year. I remember parading around the dressing room in outfits…
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Frank and Bettina Hinckle’s son Ethan was doing well in public schools, but his parents knew how tough the middle school years can be for some kids. So they took…
As a financial advisor, one of my goals is to help clients align their money with their deepest held values – and keep it there. This typically involves a learning…
Have you ever met a parent who has an undecided stance on vaccines? Me neither. It’s a parenting decision that elicits emotional responses, a hot-button topic. But since firearms safety,…
Many of us remember where we were when the World Trade Center buildings were attacked in 2001. How can we share that sense of tragedy and loss with our kids?
Q. We’re getting ready to have a baby and our 5-year-old is not very happy about this new family addition. Did we wait too long? Do you have any ideas…
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,…
by Phoebe Hall. Esq., and Julie Cillo. Esq. © When faced with separation or divorce, can you: Be realistic about what is best for your children Make it your divorce…
Ever take one of those “How Virginia?” or “How Richmond Are You” tests on Facebook? I know, not the headiest things in the world, but they can be amusing. And,…
Five-year-old Jerhmontey struggled with anger management and had difficulty with authority figures. In kindergarten, he was suspended for his behavior. After spending time at an afterschool and summer program for…
Do you think money grows on trees? How many times did you hear that one as a child? During my teen years, when fashion trends were dictated by Izod and…
It was my 6-year-old who set me straight on twenty-first century bullying.“Mommy, please don’t pack raisins in my lunch anymore,” she said flatly. “Nobody likes raisins and I shouldn’t eat…
