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 [...]
I will never forget the day we received the call. A very dear friend’s daughter called to let us know that her 18-year old brother had been in a very serious car accident in Chesapeake, Virginia. Although the news sounded bad, we had no idea how bad until the events unfolded over the next 48 [...]
Romp ‘N Roll is one of the best Richmond places for kids when it comes to fun, movement, and education. That’s especially true for parents who work outside the home and who need more opportunities for kids to attend classes and programs on the weekends and during the evenings. Now they have packed their schedule [...]
Back-To-School Eye Care Your child’s vision is essential to success in school. When vision suffers, chances are school work does, too. The American Optometric Association (AOA) states that one in four school-aged children has a vision problem, which if undiagnosed, may negatively affect the child’s school performance. Virginia Eye Institute (VEI) recognizes the important role [...]
Wiggle, sniggle, giggle and dance at the ‘diggityFEST!’ in Richmond on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Westchester Commons. The event is from noon until 5:00 p.m. and gates open at 11:30 a.m. Silly Bus, Hope Harris & The Cousins Jamboree, The Diggity Dudes, Dan Zanes & Friends and plenty of other entertainment will liven up [...]
Pinkalicious Cupcakes and Hello Kitty Cupcakes by Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods are a wonderful option for a little girl’s party. MARTIN’s Grocery has them all, including new custom themed cupcakes. Ordering online or in the store is quick and easy. For perfectly pink parties, plan to host a Hello Kitty collectible party and feature their pink/white [...]
Rock on Richmond! Some kids are already back in school, and others will be heading back soon. But summer is still in full-swing in the Richmond area and there are plenty of kid-friendly, family-friendly activities all weekend long. Check out Richmondmom’s picks for this weekend. And be sure to vote for Richmond’s Real Cute Kids [...]
As a grandparent of the 21st century, there are so many things I wish my grandchildren — and even my children — could experience, but they never will. Times have changed and with the changes, life affords our children and grandchildren so many wonderful opportunities and new challenges. Advanced technology, affordable transportation, and new lifestyles [...]
Kate Hall scares me. Okay, there – I’ve said it! I mean, she leaps over tall buildings, auctions off Richmond’s most handsome eligible bachelors, and catapults through water-slides at Great Wolf Lodge like a 10-year old. She runs miles in the sweltering heat for fun and actually enjoys it, and she Googles herself just to [...]
“Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Richmond – 2011 City-wide Bake Sale” is gearing up for a great sale in 2011. They are proud of their 2010 accomplishments and hope to exceed that fund-raising total this year. After raising more than $35,000 in just 20 days in 2010 to become the highest-grossing bake sale in the history [...]
