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RVA Parents Forum Series Addresses Bullying Solutions October 14th October is National Bullying Prevention Month, an important time to bring awareness to the impact on kids and their families. Every day, approximately 160,000 teens skip school because of bullying and 1 in 10 drops out of school due to repeated bullying, according to recent statistics […]
Raising Kids in Today’s “Mindfield” of Challenges – Is There an App for That?
RVA Parents Forum Series Boldly Tackles the Tough Issues Parenting has always been difficult and according to the recent report “Culture of American Families” (2012), a whopping 83% of parents find parenting to be more challenging today than in previous generations. Where can parents turn for effective strategies and tested tools to guide them through the […]
7 Steps to Stress-Free School Mornings
Do many of your mornings feel chaotic as you wrangle your kids through the morning routine while scrambling around for gym clothes and searching for missing text books? Do you often have to make school runs to drop off forgotten homework or items for after-school activities? If your mornings are stressful, you all get a bad start to […]
The Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House To Open
Richmond Welcomes the Evelyn D. Reinhart Guest House Thanks to the generosity of the Evelyn D. Reinhart family, St. Mary’s Hospital has a new guest house for families from out of town who need help when seeking healthcare services. Ms. Reinhart was a former nurse and volunteer at St. Mary’s Hospital where she dedicated much […]
May is National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month, is a month set aside to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections. National Foster Care Month is a time to recognize the role each of […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to share child abuse and neglect prevention […]
March is National Nutrition Month: 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables Building a healthy plate is easy when […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. According to the ADA: When a baby […]
A special giveaway to help everyone keep their cool during the holidays and beyond!
During the hectic holiday season, it’s easy for all of us (including our children!) to get wound up and sometimes feel like we’re losing it! Here’s something that can help. Enter to win a Calm Down Package with practical materials to help your children learn to calm down and for you to stay calm yourself. This package is […]
Win 2 Cars!
Win 2 Cars! Win a new 2013 Toyota RAV4 LE AND a new 2013 Volkswagen Passat S! One lucky person will win a new 2013 Toyota RAV4 LE AND a new 2013 Volkswagen Passat S The winning raffle ticket will be drawn at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s New Year’s Eve Bash on Tuesday, December 31st at […]
