It’s been quite a year, and if you want to find something unique or special for a dad, grandfather, stepdad, or father figure you love, here are a few ideas that might help you out this Father’s Day.
One of the state’s largest private foster care agencies has seen a major decline in parental inquiries — raising concerns over its ability to make new placements.
Single moms face some of the biggest challenges when it comes to furthering their education. One of them is the expense of child care. But United Way has a new plan to help some of those moms.
For almost a decade, the team at Richmond Family Magazine has put together a camp list and expo, to help families figure out which camps are the right fit and fun and in price.
An organization created to help local children is seeing an explosion of requests for help during the pandemic. Little Hands was founded to help serve babies in need with things such as diapers, clothing and gear.
As the vaccine rolls out in Virginia, there are older children eligible in Phase 1b, and there are trials underway right now, determining how to best vaccinate younger kids.
We’ve all explored and even depended on the world of Zoom and online chats in 2020. But long before a pandemic pushed everyone to screens to interact, many children with chronic illnesses found their way to each other the same way, and the result was life-changing.
Unintentional injuries like burns, drownings, falls, and poisoning are the leading causes of death for children in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Author Fern Schumer Chapman uses her story, ‘Happy Harper Thursdays’, to explain to young kids why we can’t be with the people we love during the pandemic.
This year’s Thanksgiving is already looking different for many families, making tough choices about whether to gather for the tradition. But when it comes to Thanksgiving, experts say you can still build a holiday with your kids that teach thankfulness.
In a time when many families have faced job loss and personal health is front and center, a local health care group is adjusting practices to meet the needs of families at an unprecedented time.
Teenagers are on screens and social media more than ever before - especially as many have had to social distance from their peers. It’s a way to stay in touch at an unusual time.
Flu shot season is underway amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While lots of kids are at home instead of classrooms, and many are carefully following social distancing guidelines, so here is what experts say you need to know.
In a timely twist of fate, a new business project has launched in RVA aimed at helping parents find flexible jobs. It was set to open before the pandemic, but the president of the program now says what they’re offering is all the more relevant.
The emergency child care program that could happen in five school buildings is apparently stalled after what appears to be some miscommunication on how to handle it.
Armed with work permits, many of today’s high school students have part-time jobs. And if they have income coming in, it’s the perfect time to talk to them about saving for college.
We’re taking a look inside the newly renovated Robins Nature Center at Maymont - plus a list of what’s reopened if you’re interested in a family outing.
This fourth of July won’t look like any other we’ve known. Several events have been canceled this year because of the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean your Fourth of July has to be canceled.
Birthdays in a pandemic have certainly changed, but long before parties were canceled, one little girl was already celebrating her June birthday a little differently.
Many of you are likely balancing working from home with parenting from home, and as tempted as you are to hire a babysitter, that doesn’t really follow best practices for social distancing.
Many families will celebrate Easter this weekend. If you’ve been disciplined about your social distancing, this weekend will be especially hard. As tempted as you are to get together with family or go to a religious service in person, don’t. This is a sacrifice we’re all going to have to keep up to
