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We’re so glad you’re here and hope you love all the new features! Be sure to check back often as new content is added daily. We started this award-winning online and print magazine in 1998 and couldn’t be prouder to see how families continue to count on us more than 20 years later to help “Make Parenting Easier & Growing Up Fun!” We want you to have more time for the important stuff – like finger painting and nature walks. Please send us a note with ideas you may have and watch for a printed magazine in your mailbox this Spring. Happy 2021!

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HEALTH

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Boosting Immunity

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

You & Your Little Yogi

GETTING CONNECTED WITH YOUR MIND & BODY, AND YOUR FAMILY There are few absolute truths [...]

Teething Do’s & Don’ts

BEAT THE TEETHING STAGE WITH SOME SIMPLE FIXES Starting at around 6 months old, your [...]

Active Family Fun

7 WAYS TO GET THE FAMILY UP & MOVING No matter whether your kids are [...]

EDUCATION

How to Ensure Your Toddler Understands No Means No

Dear Bob: No Means No My toddler seems to have a hard time expressing [...]

Easy At-Home Math & Science Games

6 GAMES TO REINFORCE MATH AND SCIENCE SKILLS Lazy days at home give kids plenty [...]

Balancing Act

HOW A LOCAL CHILDREN’S AUTHOR IS BALANCING WORK & AT-HOME SCHOOLING Virginia children’s book author [...]

Educators & Heroes

HOW CHARLOTTESVILLE TEACHERS ARE GOING ABOVE & BEYOND If we could have a regular Halloween [...]

Kids Diversity Reading List

Books for Kids About Race & Diversity Books are one of the best tools to engage [...]

Feng Shui & The Teenager

LEARNING HOW TO FIND HARMONY AT HOME I’ve been reading about feng shui for the [...]

KIDS REC/FAMILY FUN

Detectives, Spies & Sleuths

BRAIN-BUILDING FUN As an aged, Nancy Drew wanna-be, I understood all too well when my [...]

You & Your Little Yogi

GETTING CONNECTED WITH YOUR MIND & BODY, AND YOUR FAMILY There are few absolute truths [...]

Cotton Ball Garland

GET CRAFTY WITH THIS FUN DECORATION IDEA Your house may look a little bare this [...]

Snow Tubing Fun

7 PLACES FOR LOCAL WINTER FUN While winter certainly can make going outside less enjoyable, [...]

For the Win!

13 STEPS TO BEING A WINNING PARENT If you want your child to come out [...]

Self-Directed Play

THE IMPORTANCE OF RAISING A CHILD WHO CAN ENTERTAIN HERSELF As parents, it is important [...]

Free Printable Coloring Pages for Kids

Color with Bumble! Our favorite bumblebee now has a selection of coloring/activity sheets for kids [...]

FOOD & HOME

Three Hearty Soup Recipes

3 HEARTY SOUPS TO HELP YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THE WINTER Busy families need plenty of [...]

Mindful Meals

6 THINGS FOR MOTHERS-TO-BE TO CONSIDER Pickles and ice cream. Say these words, and most [...]

Mudroom Magic

TIPS ON CREATING & MAINTAINING STORAGE SPACE NEAR THE DOOR With the winter season comes [...]

Newcomers Guide to Charlottesville

Welcome to charlottesville Albemarle County, Virginia! Nestled in the foothills of the legendary Blue Ridge [...]

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.