Amie Canter, founder of Advanced Concepts for a Better Future, is paving the way for a positive change in education.Through school and community partnerships with The Merit Schools, she is…
June 2019
D.C.-area resort gives you all the feel of a distant vacation without the hassle Nestled on the banks of the Potomac River within eyeshot of Washington, D.C. towers the Gaylord National Resort…
According to Neuroscience That Doesn't Make Me a Pushover
by Pam Moore“I hate that vest! I’m not wearing it!”
“I hate going to the grocery store!”
“I hate you!”My kids, especially my…
A photography safari, or photo scavenger hunt, is a creative, interactive way to usher your kids away from screens and out into nature this summer. Getting kids outside is more important than…
by Chris JonesI’m a natural nurturer. This means as a father, I lean toward being more affectionate while choosing to see every situation my children encounter—positive or negative—as a teachable…
DEBRA CAFFREYA few months ago, my husband announced he was going vegetarian. As the main meal planner, grocery shopper and cook of the house, I got nervous! Even though we’ve never been huge…
by Emily FreehlingOpioid abuse has been declared a public health emergency in Virginia, and the annual number of drug overdose deaths continues to grow in the state and nationwide. While most of…
by Christa Melnyk HinesPeruse the greeting card section around Father's Day and you'll find the shelves bursting with stereotypes about dads. While we may love to poke fun at his expense, we have…
Village Fathers is a fatherhood education program and support group sponsored by Healthy Families Rappahannock. Its goal is to help fathers improve their parenting skills by promoting healthy and…