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Dry Needling: A New Technique For Eliminating Pain
January 13, 2015 By
Dry Needling. It’s among the newest physical therapy trends helping eliminate pain for patients. Because it’s so new, and thanks to the needle in the name, it’s also a treatment that comes with a lot of questions. No, it’s not acupuncture (dry needling is strictly based on Western medicine), but the needles are the same. […]
Rebuilding Core Strength After Pregnancy
December 30, 2014 By
BACK PAIN: DURING AND AFTER PREGNACY It’s estimated that 50-70 percent of women will suffer back or pelvic pain during pregnancy. Loosening of the ligaments due to hormonal changes, additional weight, and stretching of the abdominal muscles increases stress to the lumbar spine. If you’re lucky enough to sail through pregnancy without back pain, you’re […]
A School Where the Joy of Learning is Contagious
December 23, 2014 By
Written by Vanessa Del Fabbro My daughter Annabel will soon be joining her sisters at Sabot at Stony Point, a progressive school for preschool through 8th grade, situated next to beautiful Larus Park, just off Huguenot Road. Like a number of her preschool friends, Annabel cannot wait to start kindergarten. Avery, whose big brother Max […]
Give your Child the Gift of Language: CommuniKids Brings its Innovative Language Immersion Programs for Children to Richmond!
December 12, 2014 By
CommuniKids Preschool and Children’s Language Center, with centers in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, is now open at 3111 Lauderdale Drive in Short Pump. CommuniKids offers several programs designed especially for young children in Spanish, French, and Mandarin Chinese, including full and half-day preschool, weekly classes, summer camps, and after-school care. The benefits to starting […]
Educational Benefits of Tablets for Toddlers
December 6, 2014 By
Children are dynamic, rapidly changing and full of curiosity. Some hit developmental milestones early while others may see milestones as vague suggestions, getting to them in their own time. Especially now, in the age of technology, parents have the opportunity to use new tools to help their children learn, grow and hit each milestone successfully. […]
Overscheduled
December 3, 2014 By
PRISCILLA WRIGHT,M.Ed,LPC,NCC Children require structure and routine to feel safe, build character, and promote responsible behavior. Although the benefits of structure cannot be denied, is there such a thing as too much structure? Should there be a limit on the number of extracurricular activities a child should participate in? Children should be encouraged to try […]
CEO & MOM: Thanksgiving Tips for the Busy Mother
November 21, 2014 By
Psychologist and author Dr. Susan Newman makes the case that there are times when you need to treat your kids like employees. Sometimes, home life needs to look like business life. The holiday season, especially Thanksgiving, is one of those times. Being a busy, career-oriented mother means that you need to approach Thanksgiving like you […]
Nation’s #1 Educational Preschool Opens in Glen Allen
November 11, 2014 By
With more than 65 locations in 12 states, Children of America is bringing its time-tested programs and developmental strategies to the families of Henrico County and nearby Richmond. Infants, toddlers, Pre-K, Kindergartners and school-age children are all welcome. “What makes Children of America different from other childcare centers is our commitment to each child’s educational […]
UMFS Works With Richmond Schools to Supply Therapeutic Treatment Services to Children in Need
October 28, 2014 By
Six months may seem like a short period of time, but it’s enough to turn a child’s life around and set them on a path to success. That’s according to the folks at UMFS who run the Therapeutic Treatment Services (TTS) program in Richmond Public Schools. “It’s very intense since we only get six months […]
