As a father of three under nine (eight, seven, and three for the record) you could say there are few, if any, dull moments in our household. I work fulltime…
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Camping played a big part in our vacation planning over the years, until Mom had a run-in with a very hungry ostrich.
A few weeks ago my father entrusted me with some old computer hard drives that had been damaged in a power surge. They contained his collection of family photos and…
Parenting through play dates and how to manage your talkative kids’ tendencies.
We rode our bikes to the library that spring morning and a dad with his son took notice. “Wow! How long have you been riding, little lady?” he asked. The…
We’ll fly above the clouds and across the starry sky once we’re snug inside our pint-sized pirate ship. But before we get to take our ride on Peter Pan’s Flight,…
Whether you have a tiny warrior or a little princess, potty training can be a challenge to a new mom. My experience was chaotic, to say the least. When we…
Each spring brings a rite of passage for a new crop of mothers as they register their little ones for kindergarten. I can still remember what it felt like to…
Q. My son, age 5, asked a ton of questions about the missing plane in the news for the last month. I think he is feeling anxious and I am…
RICHMOND, Va. – While planning financially for your student’s collegiate future may seem difficult or even unattainable, a local financial professional says with proper preparation and fiscal management, sending your…
by Mandee Heller Adler Public high school students can get into the college of their dreams. All it takes is gumption, advanced planning, and guidance. Students frequently want to know…
Our younger son Sam just gave me The Look. Sam is a newly-minted 13-year-old, so The Look has arrived right on schedule. The Look is a teenager’s primary response to…