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We typically associate beach trips with sunbathing and surfing, but what if I told you our family’s favorite beach trips don’t involve lathering my kids in sunscreen or riding the…
It’s easy to get caught up in comparison when it comes to the holidays – the gifts, the decorations, the activities…it can be overwhelming. I’m here to tell you that…
Our family’s love for National Parks began on a beach trip. We happened to visit The Wright Brothers National Memorial as a break from the sand and surf, and found…
Traveling Bricks is at VMHC through January 5, 2025. Exhibitions are included with daily admission, so make a plan to visit VMHC today! Here’s the RFM review…
“What about the parents who don’t have as much energy as you?” My dear friend posed this question to me a few weeks ago. She’d been reading my column and…
I’ve read a few parenting books lately that have explicitly instructed parents to give their children opportunities to take healthy risks. There are many benefits to healthy risk taking, including…
For the last couple of years, I’ve shared tons of family-friendly outings with tips and helpful information, trying to empower caregivers with knowledge to take kids out with confidence. Only…
I started sharing my family’s adventures during the pandemic. I didn’t have to plan our outings around sports practices, dance rehearsals, or really school, since the virtual school day was…
Read the story of Sylvia Townsend, and then help others fulfill their dreams through a simple service project.
From camping at nearby Pocahontas State Park to a night at the glitzy Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, my family has enjoyed some unique lodging experiences. While each family…
Looking for places to work while kids are occupied? Check out this list!