Wife, mother, grandmother, and Richmond legend – Desirée Roots has been singing, acting, dancing, and lighting up stages in the region for fifty years!
Ewwww – what’s that nasty smell? All the reasons your beloved pooch might be a stinker and how you can help him clean up his act.
Here are eight simple steps you can take to create an oasis for our pollinator friends and help transform your tiny piece of the planet!
Sam Davies is in the DadZone with lessons on fatherhood from Bluey. You’ve heard the talk, and Sam agrees: “If you don’t cry at Bluey, you’re not a real man.”
Plan a day trip to Williamsburg with these tips.
Visiting farms for fruit picking is one of my children’s favorite warm weather outings. To…
Use creek play to connect with your children and nature. Find local creeks listed here!
Five indoor places to visit on inclement weather days, or any day!
So your kids are a little older and you’re considering the vacation of a lifetime? Travel writer Wendy Irvine has the 4-1-1 on cruise lines for families.
Brittany Mullins with Eating Bird Food has the perfect way to cook hard boiled eggs, and three ways to get in on the hard boiled egg goodness.
How much milk is too much for kids, and are substitute milk-like beverages a good fit? Here’s how to navigate the dairy aisle!
Savory, sweet, in the fridge, or on the stove – oatmeal is a big winner with families. Brittany from Eating Bird Food has four great recipes!
Arts & Entertainment
View MoreRFM team members share books they have enjoyed – maybe you will, too! “The Light Pirate” by Lily Brooks-Dalton is haunting and beautiful science-based fiction.
Health & Wellness
View MoreAre your kids vaccinated against HPV? Dr. Garrett Wren explains how families can protect kids from a variety of cancers with one vaccine.
Two VCU researchers have launched a study to examine the physical precursors for dementia and Alzheimer’s among older adults. Still enrolling participants!
Raena Gradford with Safe Harbor has tips for helping young people recognize warning signs that they might be in an unhealthy or abusive relationship.
Dr. Liz Pinkerton, an OB/GYN at Virginia Physicians for Women, shares insights on sexual assault and the steps survivors can take to get closer to healing.
KidMed co-founder, Dr. Mark Flanzenbaum, on the health of relationships with area providers and how that affects the quality of care you receive at KidMed.
KidMed was founded in 2009 for families who need pediatric services – now serving you with four locations in Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Short Pump, and Stafford.
When Marie heard about a friend who was fostering a child, she was surprised to hear that there were more than 5,000 children in foster…
RVA-based personal stylist Jammie Baker shares why it’s important for women to feel comfortable in their skin and in their clothes – especially moms!
Quality early care and education have a major and lasting impact on a child’s overall development and increase their chances of success.
Turning a creative hobby into a business and the fuel that powers Chelsea Hooper of Red Poppy Pickin’ in Mechanicsville.
RFM Parenting
View MoreRVA Real Mom Christen McKey wants kids and families to know that snail mail is always right on time! She has great tips for helping kids get into writing.
When Marie heard about a friend who was fostering a child, she was surprised to hear that there were more than 5,000 children…
Lucy Block Rimington of SCAN answers three parenting questions and explores identity, grief, and race.
Karen reminisces about toilet training her kids and speculates about why some younger toddlers might be more excited about potty training than others.
Sam Davies is in the DadZone with lessons on fatherhood from Bluey. You’ve heard the talk, and Sam agrees: “If you don’t cry at Bluey, you’re not a real man.”
The REAL ID is an upgraded version of your driver’s license or ID card that has a star in the right corner. Get up to date on the detail here!
Our new Real Mom article has the low-down on choosing summer camps and some advice for rookies: Don’t worry! You can always check the RFM Camp Finder.
The health savings account turns twenty-one this year and RFM’s finance guy Mark Hipes wants you to know why it’s a good idea to save and invest with one.
How philanthropy and volunteering can help build compassion and resilience in your kids from United Way’s Barbara Couto Sipe.
Sometimes, looking in a closet can change your life! When materialism hits you over the head so hard that you create a hashtag: #nonewclothesforkaren
John Morgan is back in the DadZone with a heartwarming look at growing up, summer camps, and sons.
Looking for ways to inspire your children to get active and develop healthy habits? Check out our list of local organizations to help you!
Sam Davies shares his perspective on time and parenting (hours pass slowly and years fly by!) and how marking milestones gets lost in everyday life.
The power and responsibility parents have to influence their children are immense. Kids are always watching everything we say and do. Be an influencer for good!
Part of our job as parents is to build a more vibrant world for our families. Find out how policy advocacy at the General Assembly can make a difference.
Looking for strategies to help your family enhance its veggie game? Real Mom Acacia McKenna has great ideas to help your kids eat healthier in the new year.
Learning & Enrichment
View MoreRVA Real Mom Christen McKey wants kids and families to know that snail mail is always right on time! She has great tips for helping kids get into writing.
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Answer the RFM Reader Poll for your chance to win a Marco’s Pizza Meal Pack, good at any Richmond area location! What is your favorite rite of spring?
Enter to win a three-month membership to The Style Society – shoppable style guides, resources, coaching, and more, from Jammie Baker ($117 value).
One of the most beautiful ways your family can spend time together outside! Enter to win a family membership to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (valued at $150).
Enter to win a family membership to VMFA and enjoy Samurai Armor, plus a variety of member benefits ($105 value).
We declared 2024 the Year of the Museum Gift Shop to showcase some amazing gift options. Enter to win a $100 gift card – good at Science Museum of Virginia!