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UVA Children's has joined Autism Speaks' Autism Care Network, a leading autism research and advocacy group. UVA Health is one of 20 care centers to join, with the goal to better serve patients and ... See more

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UVA Children's has joined Autism Speaks' Autism Care Network, a leading autism research and advocacy group. UVA Health is one of 20 care centers to join, with the goal to better serve patients and their families more quickly. 👏👏 . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily #UVA #universityofvirginia
UVA Children's has joined Autism Speaks' Autism Care Network, a leading autism research and advocacy group. UVA Health is one of 20 care centers to join, with the goal to better serve patients and their families more quickly. 👏👏 . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily #UVA #universityofvirginia
Having a baby is a magical experience, but it can be stressful, especially with complications due to Covid. Luckily, we’re here to help with our guide for new and expecting parents. We cover everything from doctor visits during pregnancy, baby’s first year, and signing up for daycare while factoring in the necessary adjustments for a post-covid world. . Find our article You & Baby’s First Year Post Covid on page 45 (or via link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/current-issue/ . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily
Having a baby is a magical experience, but it can be stressful, especially with complications due to Covid. Luckily, we’re here to help with our guide for new and expecting parents. We cover everything from doctor visits during pregnancy, baby’s first year, and signing up for daycare while factoring in the necessary adjustments for a post-covid world. . Find our article You & Baby’s First Year Post Covid on page 45 (or via link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/current-issue/ . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily
🐝 Have you answered this month's Buzz Poll? Do you let your baby cry himself to sleep? Yes or No? Vote now on our website and be entered for a chance to win a prize! Link below and in bio: http://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/buzz-poll/ . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips
🐝 Have you answered this month's Buzz Poll? Do you let your baby cry himself to sleep? Yes or No? Vote now on our website and be entered for a chance to win a prize! Link below and in bio: http://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/buzz-poll/ . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips
📚 Looking for a new addition to your child’s bookshelf? This sweet story is full of colorful illustrations that your kids will love to look at, and teaches kids that sharing with others is more fulfilling than holding onto material items. Order from our shop to get a copy signed by the author, Virginia local @marcgboston! . Call the shop to schedule a private shopping appointment: 434-984-4713 . https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/kids/products/the-girl-who-carried-too-much-stuff . #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #lifestylemagazine #springdecor #parents #parenting #easyparenting #family #kids #children #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #picturebooks #kidsbooks #picturebook
📚 Looking for a new addition to your child’s bookshelf? This sweet story is full of colorful illustrations that your kids will love to look at, and teaches kids that sharing with others is more fulfilling than holding onto material items. Order from our shop to get a copy signed by the author, Virginia local @marcgboston! . Call the shop to schedule a private shopping appointment: 434-984-4713 . https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/kids/products/the-girl-who-carried-too-much-stuff . #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #lifestylemagazine #springdecor #parents #parenting #easyparenting #family #kids #children #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #picturebooks #kidsbooks #picturebook
Pools, beaches, and waterparks are hallmarks of Summer, but have you thought about water usage inside your own home? Our friends @Cvillegreencity/ @CVilleWaterConservation have. The Charlottesville Water Conservation Program is focused around the Charlottesville community to provide them with resources and materials to save water to help keep the city’s water supply sustainable and make Charlottesville a green city.
Pools, beaches, and waterparks are hallmarks of Summer, but have you thought about water usage inside your own home? Our friends @Cvillegreencity/ @CVilleWaterConservation have. The Charlottesville Water Conservation Program is focused around the Charlottesville community to provide them with resources and materials to save water to help keep the city’s water supply sustainable and make Charlottesville a green city.
Vacations can be great places to relax and have fun, but why not relax a little closer to home? With some imagination and elbow grease, and our tips on creating the ultimate backyard, you can transform your old backyard into the perfect hangout space for you and your family! . Find our guide to the Ultimate Family Backyard on page 26 (or via link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/current-issue/ . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily #summerfun #backyarddesign #backyard #backyardgoals
Vacations can be great places to relax and have fun, but why not relax a little closer to home? With some imagination and elbow grease, and our tips on creating the ultimate backyard, you can transform your old backyard into the perfect hangout space for you and your family! . Find our guide to the Ultimate Family Backyard on page 26 (or via link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/current-issue/ . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily #summerfun #backyarddesign #backyard #backyardgoals
U.S. News and World Report has named UVA Health Children's the best children's hospital in the state! 👏 . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily #UVA #universityofvirginia
U.S. News and World Report has named UVA Health Children's the best children's hospital in the state! 👏 . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily #UVA #universityofvirginia
🌸 Are your kids budding collectors who insist on bringing home every interesting leaf or flower they come across? Turn your nature finds into works of art with the Brass Frame of Nature. Glass on both sides allows you to appreciate your kids’ treasures from all angles, and at 4” by 6” it sits perfectly on a shelf or side table. Read our article on “5 Projects to Do with Dried Flowers” to get some inspiration for your own displays here (or via link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/5-projects-to-do-with-dried-flowers/ . Stop by our shop in Ivy or shop online to buy your own! Call the shop to schedule a private shopping appointment: 434-984-4713 . Shop address: 4282 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/decor-home-accents/products/brass-frame-of-nature . #CharlottesvilleFamily #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #lifestylemagazine #parents #parenting #easyparenting #family #kids #children #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #naturelover #naturelovers #natureDIY #naturalinteriordesign #interiordesign
🌸 Are your kids budding collectors who insist on bringing home every interesting leaf or flower they come across? Turn your nature finds into works of art with the Brass Frame of Nature. Glass on both sides allows you to appreciate your kids’ treasures from all angles, and at 4” by 6” it sits perfectly on a shelf or side table. Read our article on “5 Projects to Do with Dried Flowers” to get some inspiration for your own displays here (or via link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/5-projects-to-do-with-dried-flowers/ . Stop by our shop in Ivy or shop online to buy your own! Call the shop to schedule a private shopping appointment: 434-984-4713 . Shop address: 4282 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903 https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/decor-home-accents/products/brass-frame-of-nature . #CharlottesvilleFamily #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #lifestylemagazine #parents #parenting #easyparenting #family #kids #children #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #naturelover #naturelovers #natureDIY #naturalinteriordesign #interiordesign
🐶What good is an adventure without your loyal companion by your side? The perfect accessory for your pup on the go, the waxed canvas travel dog bowl easily rolls up to fit into your bag for a vineyard outing or on a picnic. Strong seams and stitching allow the bag to stand upright on its own, and cleaning the bowl is a simple as wiping it with a damp cloth. Stop by our shop in Ivy or shop online to buy your own! . Shop: https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/pets/products/waxed-canvas-travel-dog-bowl . #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #lifestylemagazine #springdecor #parents #parenting #easyparenting #family #kids #children #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood
🐶What good is an adventure without your loyal companion by your side? The perfect accessory for your pup on the go, the waxed canvas travel dog bowl easily rolls up to fit into your bag for a vineyard outing or on a picnic. Strong seams and stitching allow the bag to stand upright on its own, and cleaning the bowl is a simple as wiping it with a damp cloth. Stop by our shop in Ivy or shop online to buy your own! . Shop: https://wineandcountryshop.com/collections/pets/products/waxed-canvas-travel-dog-bowl . #vawine #wineandcountry #wineandcountrylife #wineandcountryshop #shopwineandcountry #shoplocal #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #virginialiving #virginiagifts #lifestylemagazine #springdecor #parents #parenting #easyparenting #family #kids #children #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood
🌊Stay cool this summer with our swim and summer fun guide! Our list of pools, swimming holes, and spray grounds in the Charlottesville area are guaranteed to fill your days with Summer fun. . Find the Swim and Summer Fun Guide on page 34 (or via link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/current-issue/ . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily #summerfun #swimmingpool #swimmingpools
🌊Stay cool this summer with our swim and summer fun guide! Our list of pools, swimming holes, and spray grounds in the Charlottesville area are guaranteed to fill your days with Summer fun. . Find the Swim and Summer Fun Guide on page 34 (or via link in bio) https://www.charlottesvillefamily.com/current-issue/ . . . #parents #parenting #family #kids #love #children #baby #education #momlife #mom #parenthood #motherhood #school #dad #supportlocal #charlottesville #charlottesvilleva #cville #cvillelocal #virginia #parentingtips #charlottesvillefamily #summerfun #swimmingpool #swimmingpools