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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 [...]
LIVE. LOVE. BUY LOCAL
We are proud to have the support of the best independently owned businesses throughout the area, from pediatricians and private schools to family restaurants and home builders. Live locally by supporting our local partners.
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❄️🎄 The winter issue of CharlottesvilleFamily Life & Home is out now! Read the digital issue today. Inside, you'll find information on holiday happenings, recipes,