Raising Richmond: Parenting and happiness

Earlier this month, New York Magazine published an article exploring the notion that people with children are less happy than their child-free counterparts. In response to that, today we answer the question: Are you happy (or happier) being a parent?

by Patience Salgado and Valerie Catrow

July 20, 2010

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Raising Richmond: Crying it out

Sleep training is one of the biggest hot button issues in the world of parenting, often bringing with it a much debated question: to cry it out or not? Today we hear about two very different experiences... and hope to learn about yours as well.

by Patience Salgado and Valerie Catrow

July 6, 2010

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Raising Richmond: Favorite children’s books

If summer isn't a big ol' invitation to read, we don't know what is. With more time on your family's hands (hopefully), what children's books are pleasing the masses in your household? Take a look at our kids' favorites (and some of our own as well).

by Patience Salgado and Valerie Catrow

June 22, 2010

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Raising Richmond: Special CMoR field trip edition

The Children's Museum of Richmond is officially opening the doors to its new branch out in Short Pump this Saturday, and the folks in charge asked yours truly (and a very cute associate) to come over and take a look.

by Valerie Catrow

June 4, 2010

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Raising Richmond: Milestone madness

As parents, it's our job to play an active role in our child's development. But are checklists, guides, and charts taking over? We're talking about milestones today, and we hope you'll share your thoughts.

by Patience Salgado and Valerie Catrow

May 25, 2010

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Raising Richmond: The Great School Debate

Public? Private? Homeschool? Where do you stand on The Great School Debate? Here we share our thoughts, and opinions, and a few worries (ok, lots of worries). We hope you'll share yours, too.

by Patience Salgado and Valerie Catrow

May 11, 2010

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Raising Richmond: Favorite RVA parenting blogs

Richmond has a fabulous community of blogging parents sharing their child-rearing joys, wisdom, and woes with the world. We thought it'd be nice to highlight our faves and give them a little linkage love. Some are funny, some are inspiring, and all are must-reads.

by Valerie Catrow and Patience Salgado

April 13, 2010

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Raising Richmond: Parent burnout

Kids can be quite demanding. Their needs combined with demands of daily life can make you feel like you're going to lose your damn mind. Find out how we deal with parenting burnout (and tell us how you fight the funk).

by Patience Salgado and Valerie Catrow

March 30, 2010

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Raising Richmond: Kids and video games

The dads weigh in again (*cough*finally*cough) on an issue quite specific to this generation of parents: Yes or no to video games?

by Jorge Salgado and Ross Catrow

March 2, 2010

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Raising Richmond: RVA faves

Last week we talked about favorite things about our kids, so why not do the same thing for our beloved city? Here we share our Richmond faves from pediatricians to hangouts to where we go to get away from the wee ones.

by Patience Salgado and Valerie Catrow

February 16, 2010

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