In response to one Richmond mom’s question about childhood obesity and healthy eating tips, we got some great feedback. Even if your children aren’t overweight, it’s important to teach them healthy eating habits early. Here are some great tips from some of our great Richmondmoms and grandmoms: I only allow my children to have a [...]
Let me get this right. While Maria Shriver, one of the country’s most influential, sophisticated, intelligent, wealthy, and privileged American women, was carrying Arnold Schwarzenegger’s baby, her housekeeper was carrying his child too! Maria’s second son with Arnold was born on September 27, 1997 and Mildred Baena, the housekeeper, also gave birth to Arnold’s son [...]
May is healthy vision month and what better time for Virginia Eye Institute to break ground for a new location! The Short Pump area welcomes a new location for the Virginia Eye Institute, making it even more convenient than ever to take better care of your sight. The Towne Center West Ground Breaking Ceremony was [...]
Get ready for fun and entertainment with 2011 Operation Cow Drop sponsored by Chick-fil-A on Saturday, May 7, 2011. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Hanover County Airport at 11152 Airpark Road, Ashland, VA 23005. The fun starts with musical performances, a Silly Bus live concert, parachuters and the [...]
Easter is that fun, colorful time of year when everyone celebrates the rebirth of nature, the coming of Spring, and getting closer to summer vacation! Most schools are on Spring break the week before or after Easter, and that makes it an especially busy time for Richmondmoms and Grandmoms. What does Easter really mean to [...]
As if Japan has not suffered enough already, another 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit today with warnings of a possible tsunami. This earthquake is centered around the same general area as the first earthquake that has killed more than 25,000 people and devastated a country. Officials do not believe that this latest earthquake has caused further [...]
Children with diabetes face many more challenges than other children when it comes to daily living. Nutrition, medication and activity are often impacted when diabetes is involved. The Children’s Hospital of Richmond is presenting a seminar series featuring physicians who talk about current topics in health. On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. until [...]
Kids can win money just by playing sports! The High School XTRA Fan Shot of the Week contest is open through May 26, 2011 to everyone in the Richmond area. You can enter your photos weekly by posting them to the Richmond Times Dispatch website. They must be photos taken by the contest entrant (no [...]
Go Nutz! Here’s a great way to enjoy time with your children and give them some fun activities and gifts too. The Squirrel Tails is the Richmond Flying Squirrels FREE Kids Club and it’s open for kids 14 years and under. Kids have lots of benefits in the club including: FREE tickets to Kids Club [...]
