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 […]
C-VILLE Family: On stands now!
Welcome to C-VILLE Family (formerly C-VILLE Kids). Things might look a little different around here (we’ve made a few visual changes), but we’re still doing what we do best: introducing […]
Adventure time! Family-friendly ways to heat up your summer fun
What are you and your kids up to this summer? Registration for camps and other programs have been open since the beginning of the year, but if you haven’t committed […]
Life lessons: Road warrior Lulu Wood gets behind the wheel
Teens these days don’t have it easy—at least when it comes to getting a driver’s license. Kids under the age of 19 are required to complete a 30-hour driving course, […]