Family Stories

Becoming a Family: Adoption Through Foster Care

Is foster care adoption the right choice for your family? Read on to hear all about Marcy Bursac and her family inspiring story.

Amelia Peck

foster care adoption story. Marcy Bursac and family

Family Recipes

|Family Stories,Food & Recipes02 September 2020

Baba's Tostones (Fried Plantains)

My Puerto Rican Grandmother's tostones, or fried plantains, always signaled the start of a celebration. They also reminded me that everyone was welcome.

Nina Simone

Green Living

|Children & Parents,Family Stories,Summer06 June 2020

Simple, Pandemic-Proof Living with the Yellis Family

Prior to the pandemic, the Yellis family embraced simple living. They’ve discovered simplicity prepared them to weather the storm with minimal disruptions.

Josie Ortega

simple pandemic proof living with the Yellis family

FamilyApp

|Activities & Travel,Family Stories25 September 2020 (updated)

The Born Explorers: The Adventurous Klukowski Family

The Born Explorers have been to more than 50 countries and make traveling a part of their lifestyle. Read all about these adventurous travel bloggers!

Jayne Schultheis

Grandparenting

|Children & Parents,Family Stories25 September 2020 (updated)

Remembering Babby: 13 Lessons from a Life Well-Lived

Remembering your loved ones, and cherishing those special memories with the people you love, can go a long way to bring healing.

Laura Kraus

Relationships

|Children & Parents,Family Stories19 October 2020 (updated)

A Love Story for the Ages: Babby and David Nelson

From a romantic blind date to over sixty years of marriage, the love story of Barbara and David Nelson (aka Babby and Papa) is one for the ages.

Laura Kraus

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Relationships

|Family Stories,Must Read,Tech & Social04 November 2020 (updated)

Family Politics: Stay Above the Fray on Election Day

Election Day can often bring our deepest political divisions to the surface, but it doesn't have to be this way! Here are some tips on how to stay cordial with friends and family, long after the election has passed.

Laura Kraus

VB Basics

|Family Stories,Summer17 October 2020 (updated)

Summer Fun: 9 Virginia Beach Summer Activities For Families

I will look back at this Virginia Beach summer very fondly. We had the right amount of travel, structure, fun, and relaxation for a truly amazing summer.