Raising Richmond: Parenting confessions
Sometimes we forget that parents are also people, each with their own hang-ups, quirks, and big, stinking flaws. We’re sharing ours with you. Feel free to air your dirty laundry as well…
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Raising Richmond: Feeding our babies
Breast? Bottle? Both? Today we’ll talk about how we fed our wee ones and what it was like for us. We hope you’ll share your thoughts, too.
Giving the good
Instead of buying bacon floss as a stocking stuffer for your man, or giving fruitcake to the gal sitting in the cubicle next to you this holiday, give a gift that will go further than the junk drawer. Ok, I take it back, the bacon floss is pretty awesome, but still, here are a few alternatives sure to make this holiday merry and bright for both the person you love and beyond.
Raising Richmond: Is life over once you have kids?
After over 20 contributions made to this parenting column, we’ve finally gotten our acts together and given it a name. This week we’re tackling the complicated topic of a social life after procreation. Have a look…
The Blessing Boxes
The best holiday traditions start by accident or out of a moment of required imagination. Years ago we hosted Thanksgiving in our very first home, a little green house on the Southside. While obsessing over the turkey and trying to track down old family recipes from various out-of-town sisters, my two little boys were bored out of their skulls and desperately needed something to do. It was time for a project.
Childhood on display?
Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr make it easy for parents to share anything and everything about their sweet little babes. But should they? Do we? Do you? Come share your thoughts…
Halloween hotspots
It’s time for the people of Richmond to share their candy goodwill. If the houses or apartments in your area have one too many lights out sending the no trick-or-treaters signal, check out these to the trick-or-treat hot spots around town.
Tough call
Kids and cell phones: Should it happen? If so, when? Do the benefits outweigh the hassle, or vice versa? Come see where we stand and be sure to chime in.
Folky fun for the whole fam
It’s almost Richmond Folk Festival time, kids, and you are probably wondering what fun is to be had by the actual kids, not just you big folk-lovers. Take a look what the folks in charge have in store for you…
From the potty-mouths of babes
What do you think about swearing in front of your kids? Is it a big deal if your children let bad words slip out every now and then? Do you even give a sh*t?
