May 2012 Rock Star: Katie Mardigian

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Richmondmom.com is proud to recognize Katie Mardigian as our May Rock Star of the month! As you all know, Katie recently worked tirelessly to bring the movie “Bully” to a Richmond location (this was no easy task), and her review of the Bully movie is here. She then embarked on a tireless campaign to create an […]

“Bully”: What a Truly “Must See” Movie Looks Like

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“They punch me in the jaw, strangle me, they knock things out of my hand, take things from me, sit on me.  They push me so far that I want to become the bully.” –Alex, 12 years old There’s still time to go see “Bully” at the Regal Westhampton on Grove Avenue, but time is […]

UPDATE to “Bully” Film Showings here in Richmond

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  UPDATE: Great news!  Regal Westhampton has decided to pick Bully up for another week, so Richmonders will have the opportunity to go see the film through next Thursday, April 26th.  Weekday showings are usually at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm, with more showings on weekend days.  Click here to buy tickets! Richmondmom.com and Commonwealth Parenting […]

Sex Ed in Schools: What Richmond Parents are Saying

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It was quite a surprise today to be asked by CBS Channel 6 in Richmond to share my views with Greg McQuade on sex ed in schools. To be viewed on television today. No pressure! After reading a recent report in the Washington post from a recently published National Sexuality Education Standards report that spurred the […]

Michael Thompson is in Richmond to Help with the Pressured Child

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Being a parent is fun – but it is also challenging at times. Commonwealth Parenting is an outstanding local resource for parents and grandparents. Helping children face the pressures of school and social activities can be difficult at times. Commonwealth Parenting  is bringing in the expert to help.  Michael Thompson will meet with parents to talk […]