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Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 2:03 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
If you’re sitting down with children this Thanksgiving, it’s a great chance to teach lessons in thankfulness.
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Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 2:56 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
The study looked at 9 and 10-year-olds who reported their activity on screens and games.
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Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:30 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Talking to your high school children and their applications is a big discussion.
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Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 2:18 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
CATS - or Children’s Assistive Technology Services - is an organization that makes getting mobility aids easier for kids across the state.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 3:59 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
From homecoming parades to trunk-or-treat events to picking apples, this region is packed full of things to do this fall!
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 10:27 AM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
With Halloween quickly approaching, it’s time to pick pumpkins.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 10:01 AM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Some health experts have voiced concern that flu immunity may have waned since cases were so low during the COVID pandemic.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 12:16 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
A team of researchers at VCU is studying the longer-term impact of the virus on kids.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 1:56 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
The staff at the Virginia Home for Boys and Girls is trained in trauma care and mental health.
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 3:35 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Parents can help children learn some life skills this summer that will also keep their brains sharp.
7-Day Forecast
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 12:52 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
It doesn’t matter how old your kids are - talking about back to school still helps them.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:05 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Start the day by showing some motivation and speaking encouraging words to help children feel confident and build their self-esteem.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 7:15 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
While thinking about what to buy for dorms and making moving plans, it’s also important to think about insurance.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Summer break still has a few weeks left, but it’s the time of year when it’s easy to slide into summer boredom.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 11:06 AM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
There are all sorts of free splash parks around Richmond, and we’re teaming up with the West End Mom for a list of the best ones.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 4:34 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Check out this list of 30 items that you and your families can do this summer.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 10:46 AM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
A doctor at Chippenham Hospital says their child psychiatry unit is always busy.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2022 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Both vaccines are said to be safe and effective, but there are differences in the guidelines for each.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 10:14 AM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Start water safety with your children when they're young.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 6:13 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
There’s a new guide out for parents with some helpful guidelines, depending on your child’s age.
Updated: May. 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
A young man who overcame homelessness, foster care, abuse, and even the juvenile system will soon be an Ivy League student.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 11:40 AM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
There’s a clinical trial underway right now for children 12-17 with migraines.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 1:08 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Several students at Carter G. Woodson Middle School had a science lesson that included a phone call to the International Space Station.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 3:07 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Moderna officially announced Thursday that it is seeking emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration to give its vaccine to children from 6 months old to 5 years.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 4:17 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
This year, Chesterfield Fire has seen a 41% increase in fires - 65 house fires compared to last year.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Many major school systems are about to begin Spring Break, and you don’t have to book a big vacation to have a great time.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 3:48 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
After years of pandemic coping, many families feel stressed, overwhelmed, weary and unsure.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 7:34 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
A new study casts doubt on the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine for kids 5-11. Just as this age group nears the five-month window where a booster is typically recommended for other age groups.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2022 at 2:47 PM EST
|By Samantha McGranahan
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is bringing attention to a phone scam targeting the parents of high schoolers preparing for the SAT.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 6:52 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
Snapchat says it’s making changes to make it harder for kids to buy drugs on its platform, and it has to do with how “friends” are recommended on the app.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2022 at 6:41 PM EST
|By John Hood
While raising a child can be difficult for some, this recall just adds another layer of challenges parents are facing when it comes to picking up baby formula off the shelf.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 2:20 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
A Richmond area mother and daughter fighting cancer are encouraging others to donate blood amid a nationwide shortage.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 12:29 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
When a parent or caregiver goes to jail, children pay the consequences, too. Loss of connection with that parent, often loss of income and opportunity. It’s why some experts call children the silent victims. Now, a local organization is working to ease that burden.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 5:14 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom and NBC12 Newsroom
To help navigate the confusion, we’ve created some interactive maps for parents.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 10:04 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
Kids have returned to the classroom, hospital admissions are the highest they’ve ever been, and we’ve got some new guidance when it comes to kids, vaccines, masks, and generally how to handle COVID.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 7:16 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin has promised to rescind the mask mandate on his first day in office.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 6:50 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
If you’re shopping for kids and you still need some ideas, here are some tips for gifting experiences instead of a traditional present.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2021 at 3:06 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
Students may be back to “seeing” their classmates in person this year, but they may not be “seeing” clearly. One local nonprofit is working to help kids all over RVA get the glasses they need.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2021 at 3:05 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
The holiday season goes fast, and there are so many fun ways to make memories in our area.
Updated: Nov. 11, 2021 at 6:04 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
Vaccines for kids 5-11 are widely available now, but if you have a kid who is 11 and about to turn 12, what should you do? Get the smaller dose sooner, or wait for a birthday and get the bigger dose?
Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 at 7:08 PM EDT
|By Riley Wyant
Children ages 5 to 11 can finally get vaccinated against COVID-19 in Central Virginia as soon as Thursday
Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 at 5:45 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
We’re days away from the start of the Hallowheels Halloween costume contest.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2021 at 11:15 AM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Pack your plaid, grab your pumpkin spice or apple cider, and check out our “Must-Dos” for fall.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2021 at 4:16 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
New information has been released regarding how to find out if your children as young as six months qualify for a clinical trial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 9:22 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Parents across Richmond voiced concerns about COVID-19 vaccinations and their children. NBC12′s Sarah Bloom raised those questions to the Virginia Department of Health.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2021 at 8:51 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
When it comes to getting vaccinated, kids ages 5-11 could receive shots early as October. This comes as COVID cases amongst children in the US have jumped 240 percent since July.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2021 at 5:57 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
The early stages of parenting can be exhausting, but how you interact with your kids in those first three years can shape their entire future.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 6:41 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
New information came from the American Academy of Pediatrics this week, including how COVID-19 may impact when your kids should get a flu shot.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 10:27 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
We all look forward to a vacation, but when you’re managing a family, relaxing probably isn’t the word that comes to mind.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 at 2:55 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
The summer felt short, but doesn’t it every year? School days are coming! This also means it’s already time to transition to steady routines and a good night’s sleep ahead of school.