Give the heater a break—upgrade your insulation
They say the human body loses most of its heat through the head. So when it’s cold out, you put a hat on. Before winter approaches (or even autumn!), invest […]
Central Virginia’s Students Enjoy a Quality Education in Local Public Schools
Welcome to our public schools feature where we highlight the quality education available to students in Charlottesville city and surrounding counties. If you have a family and are considering a […]
C-VILLE Family, er, Village is on stands now!
Naming your kid is a pretty big deal. If, as they grow up, you look at them and think, “Well, you’re not a D’Artagnan at all,” it’s fairly difficult to […]
Screen time: Should your kid have a cell phone?
Whether you’ve allowed your kids to have their own mobile device or you’re still deciding if you should, they’ve probably already asked for one. At least that’s what Allyson Shames […]
In tune: Young musicians hit the right notes with YOCVA
Charlottesville Chamber Music Festival founders, Juilliard School graduates, members of Dave Matthews Band…scroll down the list of local musicians who have played in the Youth Orchestras of Central Virginia, and […]
Kids at heart: Local chefs sound off on cooking with children
Urban legend goes like this: Chefs cook so much on the job, they eat simple stuff when they’re cooking at home. But what about when they get their kids involved—their […]
A whole new world: Area author tells a multicultural children’s tale
By the time Priya Mahadevan’s youngest daughter was 5 years old, Mahadevan had completed drafts for six children’s books. But it wasn’t until earlier this year that she published the […]
To help or not to help: How much is too much when it comes to your kid’s homework?
It’s Thursday at 9:45pm, and your child is crying. They have a big project due, oh, tomorrow. They have no outline, they have no poster board; in short, they have […]
Rock on! A local drummer delivers the hits
Penny Shuster started playing the drums in fifth grade, with the snare in her school band. But she made the switch to a drum set last year, when she started […]
Charlottesville Area Private Schools Offer Impressive Options
Families looking for a private school education for their children will find an abundance of options in the Charlottesville area. Each school fills a particular niche and parents can find […]