EXTERIOR PAINTING PREPARATION

Back-to-School Tips for Students with Asthma

Tips for Negotiating Successfully, Part 1

Your attitude, expectations, and behavior all affect whether you can negotiate well. Here are some basic tips.

Are You Ready for Back to School? Check Alexandria Library's Prep Guide

Mediation, Arbitration, Neutral Evaluation, or Litigation - Which?

A variety of procedures are available for resolving issues. Who has the decision-making power varies. Mediation leaves the power with the parties involved. No stranger imposes any ruling.

Richard Byrd: Antarctic Explorer

Shop Tax Free This Weekend Using Alexandria Library's Amazon Link!

Discover Alexandria's African American Legends: "Beacons of Light" Book Signing @ Special Collections Library

Children's Book Sale at Beatley Central Library on Wednesday

A Family Law Judge Comments on Divorce

A family law judge addresses adultery, custody, alimony, visitation, child support, counseling, property distribution and spying on your ex's email.

Family Mediation FAQs

Alexandria, Amazon’s “Most Well-Read City” Can Now Support Alexandria Library

Independence Day

Stay-At-Home Parents -- Moms and Dads

NEW at Alexandria Library: Digital Magazines Added to Collections!

A big thanks to Mayor Euille for supporting cleaner cars!

Camp May Have Something to Do with Raising Happy Campers

Celebrate National Summer Learning Day Today with Alexandria Library!

Park After Dark

Alexandria Library Launches SummerQuest Reading Program For Children 0-17 Featuring Science, Music, Magic and More!

The Giving Circle of Alexandria Sponsors Car Seat Safety Workshop

The Giving Circle of Alexandria sponsored a car seat safety workshop on June 8 for low-income families that participate in playgroups.

RSVP, America's Largest Volunteer Network for people 55 and older, has now come to Northern Virginia!

Lead with a lifetime of experience. RSVP volunteers bring 55+ years of skills and experience, and many of them want to explore new talents!

Should I Ask for a Prenuptial Agreement?

Discussing money before your wedding will help build a strong foundation for a respectful, caring marriage.

Friends of Richard Byrd Library Mystery

The Friends of Richard Byrd Library in Springfield is getting ready for their big summer sale on May 30th – June 1st.

Grieving During and After Divorce With Children

During and after divorce, both parents and children grieve for what they have lost. Grieving and healing take time and compassion.

Teacher Rewards Makes it Easy with More Ways to Save on Supplies at West End Alexandria Staples

New Teachers Rewards Program for West End Alexandria Educators Launches May 15

Summer fun at the library

Throughout Fairfax County, your local libraries are gearing up to offer you an amazing time through special events and summer reading programs.

NoVa Divorce and Co-Parenting Support Group

Divorce and co-parenting can be very difficult. Getting support from peers and an experienced family mediator can help a lot.

Fund Schools for Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, the massive cuts to Head Start and other school programs are costing so many Mother's the opportunity for the perfect balance that my mother struck.

Dad's Visitation Rights: A Surprise from a Judge

Many judges now share the opinion that a child's time with a non-custodial parent is very important.

Bees and Wine

If you find that you have mason bees nesting in your yard. don't reach for the insecticide! Instead, reach for a glass of wine, sit back, and enjoy watching these beneficial pollinators.

How To Make Love Last

How do people build and maintain marriages full of love, respect, and constructive communication? Scientific research has produced some answers.

Family Mediation Makes Creative and Detailed Solutions Possible

When parents separate, life gets complicated. With help from a family mediator, parents can make a more creative, detailed, and individualized plan than they would get from a court’s decision.

The Children’s Bill of Rights in Divorce

What rights should children have when their parents are separating or are divorced? How well do parents do respecting these rights?

Who Let the Bees Out? .......Me!

Now is the perfect time to observe Orchard Mason Bees! I placed my bee cocoons outside on Friday; by Monday some had already emerged.

Discipline in Stepfamilies

If you want your separation to be temporary, consider asking a professional such as a family mediator to help you write a Healing Separation Agreement.

It's Time to Hang Up Your Bee House!

The local bee-girl shares some information about McLean's "Our Native Bees," gives tips on buying the best bee house and where to hang it.

Divorce and Co-Parenting Support Groups

NoVa has a number of support groups for people coping with divorce and for single parents who have trouble with their children's other parents. Many offer educational programs as well as friendship.

Native Plants: Coming Soon to a Garden Near You!

Native plants aren't invasive or weedy- and you should definitely include some in your garden if you haven't already! Here's why, and some sources of where to find them (not in the wild!).

Is Your Child's Other Parent Difficult? Do Conflicts Keep Arising?

Does your child's other parent have a high-conflict personality? Avoid “bad-mouthing” him or her. Instead, teach your child life skills for resilience.