Press play: Piano site helps kids learn at their own pace
Three years ago, a friend of music educators Mike and Mary Anderson asked them for a few tips to get her 3-year-old interested in learning to play the piano. Mike, […]
Student teacher: AHS junior uses her passion for learning for the greater good
“Ayoade was always a very curious child,” Seki Balogun says. “She wanted to know answers to everything.” Balogun, a Nigerian-born physician at UVA whose ability to balance her career and […]
Material girl: Local book struts its stuff
As the father of three girls, local author Marc Boston has plenty of fodder for stories. In fact, it was his middle daughter, Delaney, who provided inspiration for his new […]
Catch it while you can: Test helps improve teen health
The current generation of adolescents is projected to have a shorter lifespan than their parents for the first time since the Civil War, so a University of Virginia pediatrician and […]
Twist of fate: How a chance encounter blew up Zak Robbins’ world
When Zak Robbins was in sixth grade, he spotted a long line of people one afternoon on the Downtown Mall. Upon closer inspection, he realized everyone was waiting their turn […]
Winter 2015 C-VILLE Kids: On stands now!
This season’s issue of C-VILLE Kids is packed with great advice for parents on everything from when your kid should be going to bed to how to encourage a love […]
Balancing act: Three Charlottesville families raising a family—and a business
Establishing and building a business is one of the most exciting, intense and stressful experiences life has to offer—and you can say the same about establishing and building a family. […]
Night and day: A few bedtime tricks can make all the difference
You’ve probably seen those articles—the ones that spell out exactly how many hours of sleep children should get at each developmental stage and thus terrify you into thinking you’re a […]
Stretched thin: Five Charlottesville fitness centers with childcare for busy moms
For a town that’s both fitness- and family-oriented, there don’t seem to be many local gyms that offer to take care of your little ones while you sweat it out. […]
Bookish behavior: The best way to teach children to love reading is by example
Reading with children before bedtime is a great way to connect with your kids and establish a routine. But creating a household in which reading is valued can benefit your […]