Archives: raising richmond

Raising Richmond: Bye-bye baby stuff

As we contemplate moving our son to a new bedroom, I get all weepy over his nursery and some of the treasures that make it special. (Yes, I said “treasures.” Because they so are…Don’t you dare judge me.)

Raising Richmond: Not all trolls and crazies

14 examples of how the Interwebs aren’t always a horrible place for parents.

Raising Richmond: Keep on ticking

How a sweet memory from my first day of school will help my son get through his.

Raising Richmond: On raising a Richmonder

Raising a child in the same neighborhood where I grew up has made me think about how much of my childhood in Richmond I want to replicate and what things I’d gladly skip.

Raising Richmond: Favorite alphabet books

Nine books to help your kids know (and really understand) their ABCs.

Raising Richmond: When you give a kid a camera

Our almost-five-year-old loves to take pictures. Here he shares some of his favorite shots and tells us a bit about them.

Raising Richmond: Favorite boy names

11 names I’d consider giving to my hypothetical/imaginary/currently non-existent second son.

Raising Richmond: Home blech home

Reentry is a bitch. Check out a few tips to help your family fight the post-vacation blues.

Raising Richmond: The ill-fitting nanny

There are lots of shudder-inducing stories out there about Nightmare Nannies who do unspeakable things to your house or your children. This is not one of those stories. Our nanny experience was more about learning the hard way that the only acceptable child care is exceptional child care.

Raising Richmond: A very Etsy baby

12 adorable and unique baby gifts, all crafted right here in the good ol’ RVA.

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