First, let me start by saying I am not a potty training expert. I am simply a teacher-mom who refused to be is that mom. And when I first heard about the 3-day potty training method, I laughed. (Potty training in...
To my daughter on the night before her first day of Kindergarten,
I can’t believe this day is here. My youngest, about to start elementary school! It’s been some time since we said goodbye to bottles and diapers and onesies...
Before I had kids, I loved the Fourth of July - fireworks, sparklers, strawberry shortcakes, picnics with family, and parades. Now it's loud noises, cranky hot kids, food allergies, funky comments, and more loud noises. Two of my children...
We’ve been wearing masks for a long time and for many of us in Virginia the mandates have eased at a great time for smiling - Pride! I don’t know about you, but I know that my smile could...
Some of the most common inquiries we receive include recommendations for Preschool and Junior Kindergarten options in the Richmond area. The Richmond Mom Collective Team’s children are a diverse mix of public, private, and homeschool. We always suggest asking...
No matter who you are, the pressures of motherhood can sometimes be very overwhelming. From cleaning, cooking, doing laundry to raising families and being a chauffeur we expect so much of ourselves.
We have always been told we can have...
Richmond Mom Collective is thrilled to launch our 2021 in-depth guide to local summer camps for children of all ages in the Richmond metro-area.
Below you will find details on FEATURED summer camps happening around RVA. These are businesses Richmond...
A few years ago, I applied for and became a finalist for a local government appointment.
Within minutes of the announcement of the finalists, the internet suddenly had opinions about me.
Many of the “facts” informing the opinions were false, but...
Since our daughter is only 21 months old, I thought I'd have a few more years before having homework to complete with her. Nope. On Monday, her daycare folder included a request that, by Friday, we send in a...
This year many of us will be having our won Great Big Watch Party from the comfort of our own homes! While we won’t be congregating at bars or going to events at friend’s houses, we can make 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”...
