Saturdays with the Grinch-CMoR

Join the Grinch for a special reading of How the Grinch Stole Christmas on the following dates at CMoR Central, Chesterfield, and Fredericksburg!

Tea with Santa

Tea with Santa Another long-standing tradition, Tea with Santa offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a variety of seasonal beverages and light snacks while singing along with Santa and the Singing Elf in an intimate setting. Sit back, relax and let Santa’s helper’s serve you during this magical holiday experience. Plus, share a special storytime […]

Sunrise With Santa

Sunrise with Santa Get a jump on the day (and the line) by joining us for Sunrise with Santa. This special ticketed program allows a limited number of families the opportunity to experience all the magic of Legendary Santa, including watching Santa come down the chimney and picture opportunity, without waiting in a long line. […]

Alcohol, Drugs & Teens: A Dangerous Mix

(For Parents/Caregivers of All Ages) Join us for an informative seminar with local psychologist, Tony Vitiello, Ph D. This session will cover: 1) The teen-aged brain and neurological development; 2) The detrimental effect of substances on memory, cognition, and emotion 3) Identifying signs of teens who are using substances and 4) Parenting techniques to help […]

Hispanic Heritage Day

Featuring: 11am: Performance by the Latin Ballet of VA 1pm: Performance by Ballet Folklorico Sagrado Corazon Food demonstrations provided by Cha Cha’s Cantina And so much more!

When Time Out Doesn’t Work

Learn the tricks and the science of teaching your children to manage their own behavior. Move from working against your child to working with your child for everyone’s happiness.

Words that Work with Teens

Commonwealth Parenting, celebrating its 30th Anniversary and new partnership with The Children’s Museum of Richmond, presents a 6-part RVA Parents Forum Series on the toughest issues confronting parents today. Each evening in the series features local experts, Commonwealth Parenting Family Educators, complementary dinner and babysitting. Here are the details for this session:Words That Work With Teens Communication involves […]

School Anxiety Solutions

Are you or your child worried about their upcoming SOL tests? Create a home environment to minimize anxiety and equip children with skills to help them cope with fears and anxiety. Find out when you should seek help and what resources are available in our community.

Baby Care for Adoptive Parents: Session 2

(For families about to be formed through adoption – Part 1 of 2) Along with healthy baby care, this two-session class will focus on the special needs and issues specific to adoption, such as the importance of choosing an adoption-friendly pediatrician, infant/child nutrition,  ways to promote bonding/attachment, and coping with comments/questions from others. Parents should […]

Baby Care for Adoptive Parents: Session 1

(For families about to be formed through adoption – Part 1 of 2) Along with healthy baby care, this two-session class will focus on the special needs and issues specific to adoption, such as the importance of choosing an adoption-friendly pediatrician, infant/child nutrition,  ways to promote bonding/attachment, and coping with comments/questions from others. Parents should […]