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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...