lizjbecker
How to Stay Sane with Kids in Winter: A Six-Step Plan
Since having children almost three years ago, my view of winter has drastically changed.
Instead of Lorelei Gilmore-levels of whimsy and delight, I now approach the coldest, darkest season of the year with Jon Snow-levels...
Parenting Trends That Need to Stay in 2018
There is something about the start of a New Year that always feels like a clean slate.
The calendar moves forward, and we feel like we have a chance to start over and jettison all...
Saying No to Diets and Cleanses for 2019
Ever since I was a preteen, I’ve greeted almost every New Year with that tortured resolution common to many women: some combination of diets or cleanses.
Some years, I called it a detox. Others, a...
I Was a Nurse Before I Was a Mom, How it Changed Me
For two years before I became a mother, I was a nurse on an inpatient pediatric unit.
Before I felt the weight of my daughter on my chest, I took care of hundreds of children....
Which RVA Splash Pad is Right for You?
During the dog days of summer, there are few activities that can beat RVA splash pads.
Kids can run, jump, and stay cool. Parents can sit back and relax. There’s none of the stress or...
10 All-Time Favorite Summer Reads
For me, memories of summer, both as a child and adult, have as much to do with books and stories as screened porches and fireflies.
Whether it was my assigned reading in school or juicy...
Moms Are Not Uptight, We’re Good at This
"You're being an uptight mom," the little voice says, insistent and derisive.
I attempt to ignore it as I spell out the evening’s schedule and routines for a babysitter. I swat it away as I...
What Moms Can Do About Family Border Separations
Our politics shift and change.
But they do not define who we are. Our basic compassion and decency, however, are a part of our identity. And as humans, and mothers, it’s almost impossible to not...
Richmond Summer Bucket List
There’s nothing better than a Richmond summer.
The James comes alive. Outdoor concerts are in full swing. Rooftop bars open, the Squirrels take over as our boys of summer, and fireflies light up the night...
Raising a Strong Southern Woman
I’m a proud Southern woman and proud feminist, and there are times where I struggle to reconcile the two traits.
My daughter is a silly, rosy-cheeked 2-year-old girl, and I want to raise her to...