Kids Diversity Reading List

Books for Kids About Race & Diversity Books are one of the best tools to engage with children on important issues. Check out this list of reads broken down by age to help encourage conversations about race and diversity with your kids and family. Please note this post contains Amazon affiliate links. Ivy Life & Style […]

Self-Directed Play

THE IMPORTANCE OF RAISING A CHILD WHO CAN ENTERTAIN HERSELF As parents, it is important that we give our children the tools to successfully entertain themselves. It’s also important for kids to know that entertaining themselves can be uncomfortable and that a little boredom is not the end of the world. Being self-sufficient is a […]

Newcomers Guide to Charlottesville

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 small city sophistication. Families here enjoy drives alongside the beautiful rolling meadows of horse country where every hill promises a stunning view. In the city, we benefit from the University […]

Feng Shui & The Teenager

LEARNING HOW TO FIND HARMONY AT HOME I’ve been reading about feng shui for the family — a Chinese system for bringing harmony into a building — and it has shed new light on the ups and downs of my 55-year-long life. (I’m 56 if you figure age in the Chinese way, by including a […]

Active Family Fun

7 WAYS TO GET THE FAMILY UP & MOVING Everyone needs some physical activity in their lives, and incorporating it into daily and weekly routines will help your family lead a healthier and happier life! Exercise helps babies develop motor skills, and it supports kids’ hearts, lungs and muscles as they continue to grow and […]