Category Archives: Parenting

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Legal Paperwork Virginia Parents Should Have

Keep your family safe with these important legal documents.

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Charlottesville Prenatal Support Classes

Finding Your Baby Village

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The Value of Letting Kids Do Hard Things

Why Letting Kids Do Hard Things Matters

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Parenting Playbook

Learn about parenting styles with local, Dr. Cara Goodwin

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100 Studies on Screen Time

Expert research on screen time translated into easy-to-understand points for busy parents

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Dressing Lessons for Preschoolers

Tips & tricks to make getting dressed easier for little ones

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Helping Kids Feel Safe When Scary Things Happen: A Parent’s Guide

Helping kids to process scary news

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The Hidden Work: Understanding the Invisible Labor of Motherhood

Managing the mental, emotional, and often unseen physical tasks of raising a family.

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Be the Change: Building a Better World for Our Children

Simple things you can do to build community and fight injustice

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A Dad’s Perspective on the Growth Paradox of Parenting

Growth, slow then quick, and what we can do as parents

Middle School Teaches Valuable Life Lessons

Parent-to-parent tips for navigating the tween years

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The Science Behind Potty Training

Toilet training (aka “potty training”) can make even the most confident parents question themselves. So, [...]