RichmondMom with a Mission Archives

August 2015 RichmondMom with a Mission: Sarah Gross

Growing up, my husband and I both attended public schools. As parents and citizens, we strongly believe in public education.Our family lives in the...

July 2015 RichmondMom with a Mission: Ellen Costlow

Effort. Teamwork. Healthy competition. Good sportsmanship. Aspects of life every parent wants their children to experience, develop and value.For the athletes, for the volunteers, for those...

May 2015 RichmondMom with a Mission: Vanessa Diamond

As parents, we want---we need---to engender a sense of compassion and generosity in our children.Is there any better way to accomplish that goal than by role-modeling...

April 2015 RichmondMom with a Mission: Jeanine Harper

Few criminal acts ignite judgment and ire against the perpetrator---and compassion for the victim---quite as intensely as child abuse.The stories we see on the...

March 2015 RichmondMom with a Mission: Wendy McCaig

Everyday---every single day---we pass people in our city who are homeless. We drive by neighborhoods in decline. We worry about our community---particularly the children living in seemingly...

February 2015 RichmondMom with a Mission: Ellen Shepard

As moms, we've all felt the struggle...how do we get our kids excited to eat---and maybe even enjoy---healthy, naturally-grown foods? The First Lady has...

January 2015 RichmondMom with a Mission: Whitney Walters

We've all seen the heart-wrenching, Sarah McLachlan soundtracked spots for the ASPCA. We've all heard the horror stories of animal hoarders, inhumane puppy mills, and...