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HEALTH
Expecting a Baby This Holiday Season?

TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR NEWBORN AGAINST RESPIRATORY ILLNESS Respiratory illnesses like the Flu, COVID-19 [...]

Does Your Child Need Braces?

TIPS ON TAKING CARE OF YOUR KID’S MOUTH As your little ones get older, their [...]

Sleep Apps for Kids

6 APPS TO HELP WITH BEDTIME ROUTINE & SLEEP With the start of the school [...]

10 Ways to Work With Picky Eaters

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Essential Oils That Repel Ticks

LOCAL EXPERT ADVICE AND EASY IDEAS TO HELP REPEL TICKS & MOSQUITOES Warmer weather is here, [...]

Creating a Family Fitness Plan

HOW TO CREATE A PLAN TO KEEP YOU FAMILY ACTIVE THIS YEAR Parents undoubtedly live [...]

Boosting Immunity

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP KIDS STAY STRONG & HEALTHY Feeling like your child is always [...]

Colic, Crying or Fussiness

HOW TO COPE WITH COLIC Come dusk, you don’t see many mothers of newborns out [...]

EDUCATION
Family-Friendly Volunteer Ideas

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8 Children’s Books to Read This Grandparents’ Day

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Educational Apps & Websites for Kids

THE BEST APPS & WEBSITES TO KEEP KIDS LEARNING With technology being such a big [...]

New Educational Opportunities for Families at Montpelier

NEW COLOR THROUGH A CHILD’S EYES EXHIBIT IS NOW OPEN History lessons don’t take a [...]

From Preschooler to Global Citizen

THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHARLOTTESVILLE My first foreign language exposure came through an extracurricular Saturday [...]

5 Ways to Engage Young Children with Music

WHY & HOW WE SHOULD INCORPORATE MUSIC INTO OUR HOME As parents, we all want [...]

Tips on Being A Great Homework Parent

CHARLOTTESVILLE TEACHER SHARES TIPS WITH PARENTS ON HOW TO HELP WITH HOMEWORK In the book, [...]

Black History Month Books for Kids

CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOR TEACHING ABOUT BLACK HISTORY MONTH Reading with your children is one of [...]

KIDS REC/FAMILY FUN
Top 8 Holiday Events in Charlottesville

FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRIPS TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, HOLIDAY PLAYS, CREATE CRAFTS & MORE Any time of [...]

Charlottesville-Area Tree Farms

FIND THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE WITH THIS LOCAL ROUND-UP This year, enjoy venturing out of [...]

Family-Friendly Volunteer Ideas

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Family Event Round-Up: October in Charlottesville

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Pumpkin Patch Guide for Charlottesville Families

Celebrate the beginning of the fall season with this local pumpkin patch guide for the [...]

Dog and Kid-Friendly Fall Hiking Trails Near Charlottesville

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A Guide to The Foxfield Races Family Day

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Charlottesville Area Apple Picking Guide

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FOOD & HOME
Easy Roast Turkey Recipe

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Harry Potter Recipes

HARRY POTTER INSPIRED RECIPES TO MAKE WITH KIDS More recently, cooking as a family may [...]

Apple Fritter Donut Recipe

AN EASY FALL APPLE RECIPE One of my absolute favorite annual traditions that I have [...]

5 Ways to Decorate Your Front Porch for Fall

This simple guide covers all the essential fall decorations to adorn your porch with. Find [...]

Organized Chaos: Ordering the Command Center of the Home

HOW TO CREATE A FAMILY COMMAND CENTER AND KEEP YOUR HOME ORGANIZED I once read [...]

Create Your Better Yard & Save Water

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Trends in Family Kitchen Remodels

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Gardening with Kids

HOW GARDENING WITH KIDS CAN BRING FULFILLMENT From increasing outdoor time together, adding exercise, incorporating [...]

THINGS TO DO

LEARNING FUN

ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS

ARTS & CRAFTS

ON STAGE & SCREEN

RESOURCES TO HELP YOU

Welcome to Charlottesville-Albemarle County, Virginia!

Nestled in the foothills of the legendary Blue Ridge Mountains, our community is known for year-round natural beauty and our small city sophistication.

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