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Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:40 AM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
A Quinton boy set out to race across seven continents in seven days with his mom.
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Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:13 PM EDT
|By Sarah Bloom
Divorce is emotionally, physically, and financially taxing. For kids, it’s a rough ride as well.
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Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 1:45 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
A local mom and author says that it’s a great chance to have fun with the family and open the conversation to some important lessons.
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Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 5:39 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
You may have heard about a “Mascara trend” on TiKtok, but it has nothing to do with makeup.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 2:39 PM EST
|By NBC12 Newsroom
Members of the community are asked to purchase new, unopened packages of diapers to donate to families in need.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 11:25 AM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
There are several ways to make celebrating Black History Month a family affair in Central Virginia.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 9:26 AM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
While free meals are a win, so is a night away from cooking and cleaning up.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:51 AM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
Hannah and Brandon Setzer want to build a playground where kids, parents, and anyone else with disabilities who wants to play has a place to do it.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:53 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
They're hoping to run seven half marathons in seven continents in seven days.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:52 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
Over the past year, parents have navigated through some changing times when it comes to health concerns.
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Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 3:26 PM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
If you’re looking for things to do with your children for winter break, we’re On Your Side and teaming up with the West End Mom for ideas.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 9:41 AM EST
|By Sarah Bloom
With a picky eater, you have to find ways to get protein and nutrients into their diet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.