Would you like to save $25 by opening a savings account for your child’s future education? How about getting free admission for one to the Science Museum of Virginia, or 1/2 price tickets to the theatre? Maybe you’d like to get 10% off new fashions for your home, or save $10 on a facial. We’ve [...]
By: Theresa Marie Green, Guest Writer Theresa is a mother who knows all-too-well how serious food allergies can be. Her son is allergic to peanuts and although she takes every precaution possible to protect him, she also knows that danger lurks around the corner. She spent the night in shock after hearing about the recent [...]
Courage to Succeed program helps ease the way through college for those who need a little extra help. For students with Asperger’s Syndrome the first day of college is filled with fear and anxiety. Charterhouse School, an affiliate of UMFS, and Commonwealth Autism Service have partnered on a program, Courage to Succeed, which will help [...]
“But if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn’t go to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things about Holland.”— Emily Pearl Kingsley “Celebrating Holland” is a playgroup designed especially for your special child, and any Richmond children, parents, and family are welcome. Are [...]
Play for ALL Initiative – Family Evenings The Children’s Museum of Richmond In efforts to bring the joy of play and discovery to every child The Children’s Museum of Richmond will hold an evening exclusively for children with special needs and their families. We invite your entire family for an after hours event featuring open [...]
The New Community School is Central Virginia’s only college preparatory school for grades six through twelve devoted solely to restructuring the language foundation of dyslexic students, New Community focuses every month on turning dyslexia around. The New Community Schooll believes that, even as late as high school, students with dyslexia can increase their proficiency in [...]
Great article and thoughtful insight by local publisher Annie Tobey of V Magazine for Women on the challenges she’s faced getting the care her twin sons needed while dealing with a rare form of arthritis. Annie is a champion for the upcoming Richmond Jingle Bell Run/Walk on November 21st. Has your child had a misdiagnosis? [...]
Richmond moms, great article about specially-tailored outings for families of children on the autism spectrum. Kate HallKate Hall is the Founder & CEO of RichmondMom.com and author of Richmond Rocks ,a history book for kids. She has three children and a cup that overfloweth. She is truly appreciative of the 100,000 + visitors who visit [...]
Early Thinkers. Future Leaders. The ThinkSmart Kids philosophy is based on the fact that the sky is the limit to what we can teach a young child. Children are naturally curious and crave to learn more. Sharmila’s curriculum is fun and interactive and works effectively for children between ages 12 months and 12 years. ThinkSmart’s [...]
LaTanya Edwards is a Richmond mom and a woman on a mission. She’s taken her outstanding background working with autistic children to the “streets” and is partnering with Richmond businesses to help reduce their costs while benefiting Richmond children with Toner for Autism. When I first met LaTanya, I thought, “This is someone that I [...]
