Love: when it began, it was simple. Dinners, movies, days spent finding endless things to do with each other and for each other. The first Valentine's Day together was the most incredible! He surprised me with dinner at a...
I love cinnamon-scented pinecones, mums, changing leaves, hayrides, and little fun-size chocolates. My middle child sings the best rendition of “Five Little Pumpkins” ever. My family loves fall. But behind the crisp morning air, football, and pumpkin spice lattes,...
“Parker, it's library time.”
With arms raised high, my boy gave a “Yesss!” because he knew exactly what that meant: We were headed to Libbie Mill. Rather than spend hours trying to entertain my first grader, I gleefully set our...
We all need playtime.
Whether a “mental health day” or making time for our passions, playtime is important for refueling our tanks. For our kids, play enables them to learn, explore, and connect to others.
Raising three boys with autism, we...
Last year I trained for my first half-marathon. It was a long, 6-month process for me and a huge accomplishment when I crossed that finish line. My two children ran beside me, on the sidewalk, for the last block...
When I became a new mom in 2008, I had only lived in my new house in a new town for about four months. I worked and had colleagues and mentors in my social circles, but none of them...
RVA Women in Full Bloom ::
Richmond's First Annual Event for New & Expecting Mothers
Last Saturday, the Richmond Moms Blog team, along with many community leaders, local businesses, and passionate medical professionals filled the beautiful new lobby of the Women's...
Three and a half years ago, I moved to the Richmond area with my husband and almost three-year-old son. We knew no one under the age of 90 and I was six months pregnant with our daughter. The thought of finding...
The team of local Richmond Mom Blog writers is as diverse and beautiful as the stories and children they have to share. We hope you will get to know each writer and engage with them via comments, questions and...
We are thrilled to support ART 180 as they announce their BIGGEST event of the year...
Join Us for The Really BIG Show!
"A fun, free art festival for all! Come celebrate the spectacular creative talent of young people from the...
In + Around Richmond
Being a Millennial Mom in 2019: What it’s Actually Like
“I wouldn’t want to raise a kid today.”
That’s what you’ll hear from most adults over the age of 50. As a 33-year-old “Millennial Mom”...
