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One local organization is working to support deployed troops this holiday season and I wanted to let you know how your family can get involved. Kids can help too!

We all need support at some point in our parenting journey – take advantage of this FREE Positive Parenting class.

Coming up as a part of the FREE CHKD Parents Academy Workshops, a 4 Part Series – Parenting Your Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

For those of you with children, or who work with children that have special needs around mobility – this event is a great place to check out available technology and equipment options!

If you are a Hampton Roads Grandparent raising a Grandchild, make sure to check out this great local support program.

There are several locations where breastfeeding mamas (and those who support them) can come participate in the BIG Latch On Event this Saturday in Hampton Roads!

Parenting on the Same Page is offered as a free workshop through CHKD.

For those of you who love to Roller Skate, here is another local roller rink option, just for summer! An outdoor roller rink at MacArthur Center!

Does your child love science? Don’t miss this FREE opportunity open to students in 6th-8th grades from the Virginia Aquarium!

A FREE Class for Parents who have Children with Mental Health Needs offering information and local supports.

A great summer opportunity for Newport News and Hampton youth between the ages of 14-18! Deadline to apply is May 26!

Parents, we have all been there. Diapers are expensive. Let’s help ease the burden for Hampton Roads Families in need by supporting the No Child Wet Behind initiative this month!

A fantastic way to give back to the local Hampton Roads Community. Give Local 757 is a one-day event on May 9, 2017.

CHKD Sports Medicine and Old Dominion University Human Movement Sciences faculty will provide coaches of competitive sports clubs, high school, middle school, and recreation programs an opportunity to learn how to train their athletes to excel in sports.

If you are a breastfeeding mama or support those who make the choice to breastfeed the Consortium for Infant and Child Health is looking for local advocates!

For those of you who work with, or volunteer with children and youth, a FREE training is coming up on Trauma Informed Care.

Learn the importance of creating a culture of kindness in our homes, schools, and communities. Children develop positive relationships and build their own competencies when kindness and compassion are modeled and expected.

The Peninsula Jaycees are sponsoring eight camp scholarships for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for summer 2017.

Do you know a female high school student planning to pursue a career in a STEM related field?

Brought to you by Suffolk Parks & Recreation: Monday Fun Day – A Free Event for Children & Families with Special Needs and Disabilities.

This day is celebrated each year with activities and events to help promote healthy lifestyles for children living in Virginia.

I am a huge fan of giving kids tools they can use in all different situations. If your child struggles with social skills this may be a good fit!

Link up your small Hampton Roads business in this post!

Please contribute to our list of Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday volunteer opportunities this season.

No matter how we work to protect them, children can still be exposed to trauma. If you are interested in learning how you can support the children in your life who have been through traumatic experiences, make sure to check out this FREE Webinar.