Tag: parenting

Seasons of Parenting

The Seasons of Parenting

Most days I love being a parent. I may not like the arguing, the whining, and the spilling of food and drink. But in general,...

You’re Invited to the Richmond Moms Blog Birthday Bash – Thursday...

Richmond Moms Blog is having a Birthday Bash and You're Invited! One year ago, we launched this community with a mission to inspire and encourage...

10 Things to Sanitize this Cold and Flu Season

Sick season in the RVA is no joke. From November until March, there always seems to be some sort of bug lurking and waiting to...
When You're an Entrepreneur

Being Fully Present with Your Kids When You’re An Entrepreneur

The beauty of the digital age is you can be whatever you choose to be. The resources and connectivity make for endless possibilities. Your dream...

3 Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference

    As public schools finish the first marking period, most of us face the same upcoming event on the calendar: Parent-Teacher Conference Day. I have a...
13 Reasons Why

Does 13 Reasons Why Affect Me?

  I attended Richmond Moms Blog's Responding to Hard Topics event focused on the series 13 Reasons Why. I went to the event not thinking...

Confession: I Hired a House Cleaner

  She's already in the master bedroom. I hear something heavy drag across the carpet, then thump to the floor. Hurried footsteps, a soft pufft,...
Trusting My Instincts

Trusting My Instincts and Learning to Ask for Help

  As an early childhood educator and preschool director for the last 10+ years, you can imagine I've seen it all.  I've seen kids of all...

The Hows and Whys of Keeping a Gratitude Journal

Last year was a roller-coaster ride. A new phase of life welcomed us as my son started kindergarten and my daughter started preschool. I found...

The 30-Minute Solution That Helped My Sanity

I have more things on my To Do List than I have time to complete them.  I'm notorious for thinking I can complete 15 minutes...