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A Guest Post Roundup of 4 FREE (Outside!) ideas for family fun in Hampton Roads!

Many parents in the Virginia Beach area call and are panicked at the thought that their family may have lice. But…how do you identify lice and their eggs (nits)?

What if there was a way to set up your child’s home learning space in a way that would reduce clutter, promote independence, and help with time-management?

It can be hard to fit 60 minutes of exercise into your child’s busy schedule. This list gives some fun and easy ways to get your kids moving throughout the day!

Virginia MOCA Guest Post Craft – New Waves Exhibit

The Crystal Gems are coming to Virginia Beach with the Beach City Con, a Steven Universe-themed convention set for October 12-14, 2018.

Sailing is more than just a hobby, it is a competitive Olympic sport that requires muscle strength, endurance/agility, cardiovascular fitness, mental wellness, relaxation, concentration and communication. Sailing can lead to getting your child into getting into college, sailing around the world and more!

If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a literacy problem in our community. So how do we make sure our kids are enjoying reading? Here are 6 ways to make reading and reading comprehension fun!

Summer break is almost over and school will be back in session in no time! Check out these tips for making those after school conversations count as the kids transition back to school.

What if your child has declared “no more sandwiches!” or you as a parent want to start introducing your child to a wider variety of foods to promote long term healthy habits. What do you pack?

What can you do about these buzzing pests to make sure your yard is a safe place? You can start by making sure mosquitoes don’t have places to breed. These tips will help you battle the bloodthirsty pests flying around your yard.

As parents, we naturally want what is best for our children. Every parent wants to be proactive in their child’s health and do whatever they can to protect and promote optimal health as that child grows.

Write this on your heart, on your mirror, or tuck it away for when you need it most….

The term “lazy eye” can carry some confusion. Some people use “lazy eye” to refer to the constant turning or wandering of one eye on its own. Within eye care, this is called a strabismus. However, “lazy eye” more accurately refers to an eye that is weak and doesn’t see well–even with glasses. The medical name for this is amblyopia.

An easy, fun, summer DIY activity or party idea for you and your children.

Providing children with a home environment that is adapted to their size and capabilities will help them in their innate search for independence.

Mommy’s Holiday Travel Survival Guide By Tamra Andress, Owner, Modern Maternity We are officially in the thick of the holiday season (Christmas and New Years are days away)! I’m sure other moms can relate when I explain…

Discover the magic in this review of Dickens’ Christmas Towne!

  Jess Horton lives in Virginia Beach where she is entrenched in the local fitness community. Her company The Fit Petite is an online resource for all things health and fitness related. She features reviews from the latest…

Written by Shanna HonanHead of School, Chesapeake Montessori School When parents begin looking for a Montessori School, there are several important things to look for and questions to ask. The name “Montessori” is not a…

Timorah Beales is a Certified Professional Photographer. She and her team of expert photographers are located in York County. To see their work, or to sign up for more in-depth photography classes, visit…

Catherine Verdier lives in Norfolk with her husband and daughter. She blogs about kid-friendly living in Hampton Roads at Where the Watermelons Grow.       A couple of weeks ago, just before Valentines Day, Anouk and I…

Ali Gilbert lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and daughter. You can find her blogging at Mom Explores Virginia Beach where she helps parents find family friendly events that are happening in the…

Natalie Conway is a Physical Therapist and Regional Director with Tidewater Physical Therapy in Gloucester, Va. She is a mother, coach, clinician and proponent of living active lives from childhood on to…

Catherine Verdier lives in Norfolk with her husband and daughter. She blogs about kid-friendly living in Hampton Roads at Where the Watermelons Grow. We’ve only been in the Hampton Roads area for a year,…