Here in Richmond there is NO shortage of unique restaurants, boutiques, destinations, and experiences. When it comes to Mother's Day, every mom has their own preference of gift type. But what all moms can assure you is that we DO...
I was only 17 when I suffered my first miscarriage. I remember in the moment it was happening feeling sad, confused, in pain, and guilt for the tiniest tinge of relief that creeped inside me. It was the summer after...
Between birthing babies, raising children, and enduring cancer treatment, a lot of my last 6 years have been spent in medical facilities. I have been fortunate to be under the care of brilliant, compassionate doctors. However, the real care...
Teacher pay is getting a lot of national attention right now. And it should. The salaries we pay our teachers are unacceptable. At a recent teacher retention summit by the Virginia Department of Education, teachers on the panel shared they will...
More than six years ago, I dropped my son off in his infant classroom for his very first day.  As a first-time mom and an employee of his school, I was adamant on not being that mom. You know, one of...
Can we be honest with each other? I'm a little over all the blog posts, magazine articles, and even podcasts telling me that this stage of life with young(ish) children is hard. I know it's hard already. I'm livin'...
Ok girls, let’s be honest here! Outside of your annual with your gynecologist, how much thought do you put into your vaginal health? The vagina, called yoni in Sanskrit, loosely translated to mean “sacred space”. If you think about...
This holiday season, I have no doubt that many children will be asking for puppies and kittens under their trees or as gifts. It's not always the best idea to give into these pleas, so ask yourself a few questions...
Montessori enrollments are on the rise and it is no wonder.  Often described as magic in the classroom, Montessori taps into the way children learn best. Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, educator and innovator, created a...
Christmas is my favorite time of year.  I love the carols, the lights, the decorations, the cheerfulness, the nostalgia, the traditions.  Last year, we were still getting used to having a child and I knew better than to have...
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