... and emotional disturbance. After obtaining her license, Nina earned a Master's Degree in Education for School Counseling in grades Pre K-12 from Virginia Commonwealth University. Nina taught in the public ...
"The Only Thing More Fleeting than Childhood is Summer...."
We all know it's true: kids grow up way too fast. Living here in Virginia most of our kids have abundant chances to enjoy the outdoors during ...
(A Little on The Loud Side: Homeschooling my boisterous bunch)
The Home Educators Association of Virginia convention, that is. The HEAV convention is happening June 6-8. There are incredible keynote speakers, programs for the kids, cartooning camp, a graduation ceremony, ...
Virginia is one of seventeen states with constitutionally protected rights of hunting and fishing. The amendment passed the voters in 2000 and became law ...
... - 11am. Virginia residents will officially commemorate this national holiday to honor and remember our valiant men and women who gave their lives in service to America at this outdoor ceremony. This event ...
... road in Springfield, VA. I just relocated back about a year and a half ago after spending a few years living in Virginia Beach. I've been in the events, marketing and PR field for about eight years now. ...
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It's that time of year again: PCS season.
For starters, PCS means Permanent Change of Station ... well, as much as anything in the military is "permanent." Generally, there are four seasons of moves: ...
... cracks of other, larger reemployment programs. Many programs in our area, including those offered by the Virginia Workforce Connection and Germanna Community College, have excellent, well-constructed systems ...
... to bring DMV services to Virginians at convenient locations. Handicapped-accessible* full service office-on-wheels is equipped to process all DMV transactions. YOU MUST HAVE A COPY OF YOUR DD214 to get ...
... vigils take place in locations we used to wander through, and felt suddenly so very far away from Boston. I know my husband in particular was quite frustrated being here in Virginia while watching the ...
Virginia — 9/11. Virginia Tech. Newtown. Boston. The list of horrific, violent events could go on. For adults it is hard enough to process emotions stemmed from these events, but for children it can ...
... relationship. According to the Virginia Department of Health, 1 in 4 teens experience this type of violence every year . Teens who experience dating violence do not have a certain “look” Anyone can be ...
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April is the Month of the Military Child.
Some days it's easy to forget that we're a military family. All of our boxes are unpacked. We've finally committed to buying outdoor furniture. And the kids ...
... the way, the program has earned the prestigious Public Awareness of Trees award from the Arbor Day Foundation and also received an award from the Virginia Association of Science Teachers.
In January, ...
Local Resources for Preventing Child Abuse
In Virginia, a child is abused or neglected every 75 minutes, and every 14 days a child dies from such mistreatment. However, despite this alarming statistic, ...
... best St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Virginia! This is a 21 and above event. We will have over 10 different Irish & Scottish Ales on tap and at least ten more in the bottle along with a new Irish ...
... The winner will be notified on March 18. The giveaway is open to legal residents of Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Washington DC and Delaware. ...
Cheers, Not Jeers, for State Champs
Volunteer to Cheer at Special Olympics Virginia Basketball Championships, March 15-16
Did you know that 6 out of 10 people with intellectual disabilities will be ...
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... I grew up in. I want that for the State."
FP: What's your home life like now that you're running for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia?
SBS: With a statewide campaign, it's busy. I make sure the kids ...
... Edition of Virginia Bride, an honor given to only one bakery in the entire state. The Icing also snagged best wedding cakes by The Knot's Best of Weddings and Bride's choice from Wedding Wire. The awards ...
... my 2012 Women and Girls Report and saw that more teens die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, stroke, pneumonia and influenza, and chronic lung disease combined. In Virginia kids as young ...
... competitive schools such as University of Virginia, VirginiaTech, and William & Mary have far more highly qualified applicants than they need to fill their freshman classes with top students. The students ...
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Last month, I was nominated for Military Spouse Magazine’s Military Spouse of the Year award (My bio is here: http://msoy.militaryspouse.com/profile/866). At first, I was embarrassed. I don’t know why. ...
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... Virginia to be with me the minute I escaped the hospital. And they didn’t leave. Not even when I thought I wanted them to.
Don’t struggle to be strong all the time. Friends and family are looking for ...
... the newsletter at www.LEGOkidsfest.com to be in the know. Next (and closest) 2013 tour stop is Louisville, Kentucky April 5 - 7.
LEGO® KIDSFEST Virginia: February 15 – 17
Three Acres of Hands-On Educational ...
... you in the discipline of your children, but focuses on publicly trying to build rapport with the kids.
Keisha M. Green is the mother of two sons and lives in Spotsylvania, Virginia. ...
... as a great place to raise children.
Richardson is the winner of the 2013 Strong Men & Women in Virginia History Award, presented by Dominion Power and the Library of Virginia for his work with young ...
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I love DC during inaugural season. Shops are stocked with glittery gowns. Shoe departments display their highest heels. And everyone wonders if they’ll get an invite.
We got an invite this year. ...
... Broadcasting's WFVA-AM 1230 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, returns to the News/Talk format on Monday, January 28th at midnight. The new weekday lineup will include talk radio giants like Don Imus, Glenn ...
... - were able to take part in the festivities at their Virginia home. Ruth, her husband Mark and their two daughters, Maria and Melanie have been hosting Yareli through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host ...
... Hurry! They are going fast!
Central Virginia - Bike MS: Ride Virginia 2013
I've registered for the Central Virginia - Bike MS: Ride Virginia 2013 because I want to do something for people who have ...
(A Little on The Loud Side: Homeschooling my boisterous bunch)
... Get connected! If you have looked around your church (synagogue, temple, gym, golf course, whatever) and have not found any other homeschoolers, fear not! Home Educators Association of Virginia has a list ...
... tricks and others are thanks to our wonderful Fredericksburg Parent bloggers!
Lake Anna State Park (even when it is cold you can see cool things). http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/lak.shtml ...
... tell the school system? How do the results affect the educational course of the child?
SRA: Virginia requires that all IEPs contain a present level of academic achievement and functional performance, ...
... Here is a breakdown of some features of these types of facilities:
MUST Adhere to Virginia Licensing Requirements. Traditional daycare centers have to follow the guidelines laid out on the Department ...
... Virginia * Sensory integration experience, or desire to learn • 1-2 years experience working pediatrics, can include Fieldwork • Able to manage an OT program • Responsible for evaluating, planning and ...
... trains kids to become critical media users, and produces the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival.
By Helen Foster James, Ed.D., and Virginia Loh-Hagan, Ed.D.
INFANTS: BIRTH TO 18 MONTHS
All ...
... from Saint Nicholas" with that classic ode to the Christmas spirit, "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus."
If this is the final year, I vow to do my utmost to enjoy it. I'll help Joe write his best ...
... 43 percent of driving fatalities on Christmas Day are alcohol-related.
There are over 11,000 drunk-driving related fatalities each year in the United States and Virginia ranks #23 on states with the ...
... mothers maintain the house.
Learn more!
• Visit the Virginia Room at the Headquarters library and read the memoirs, especially Francis Bernard Goolrick's account of fleeing downtown during the First ...
Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area (SBRA) is excited to be participating in the Virginia Early Childhood Needs Assessment through James Madison University. The purpose of this study is to understand ...
Smart Beginnings Rappahannock Area has been selected to participate in Virginia's Early Childhood Needs Assessment, which is being conducted through James Madison University. Dr. Teresa Harris, Professor ...
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“Military spouses stay mum on the subject of infidelity.” That’s the headline in our local section of the Washington Post today.
What?!?!?
Why would I have a comment on someone else’s marriage? Because ...
... Virginia, SwimKids Swim Schools offers swim lessons for babies from 2 months old with their parents through competitive swim team. SwimKids' unique blend of small child-focused classes, immediate advancement ...
... 18th Century entertainment. Free! 1304 Caroline St, 22401. www.preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/rising-sun-tavern
Santa Visits The Museum Store. Dec 7. 6pm - 8pm. Bring the whole ...
... were not allowed travel into China. So, we moved back to Virginia and travelled a year later to go pick up our sweet little Hui Li Ying, who is now Rebeka Li Ying.
I will never forget how we waited two ...
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AN EXTRAORDINARY APPROACH TO EDUCATION! Where children direct their own learning
Come to our informational meeting Oct 27 at 2pm, Porter Library, 2001 Parkway Boulevard, Stafford, Virginia ...
... and then heading to Virginia Commonwealth University where he can make this goal a reality.
"I want to contribute to the world and challenge myself," said the 34-year-old. "I want to see if we can figure ...
Every child deserves a loving home.
In the Virginia foster care system approximately 1,300 children are available for adoption. They're victims of abuse, neglect and circumstances with no home to return ...
(Events Calendar/Garden Open House at the Mary Washington House)
... Street gate. FREE (Tour of house not included.) For more information call 540-373-1569 or email mwhouse@preservationvirginia.org FREE 1200 Charles Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...
(Events Calendar/Colonial Games at the Mary Washington House)
... don't hear much about today and others we know by different names. For more information call 540-373-1569 or email mwhouse@preservationvirginia.org $ 1200 Charles Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 ...
39th American Civil War Show The Northern Virginia Relic Hunters Assoc. presents it's 39th Annual American Civil War Show. Hours are: Friday, April 8th, 2011 2pm-7pm. Saturday April 9th, 2011 9 am-4 pm. ...
Free How-to-Begin-Homeschooling Workshops Are you curious about home education? Learn more at four FREE workshops sponsored by the Home Educators Association of Virginia. Greater Richmond Convention Center ...
(Events Calendar/Volunteer to Cheer! Special Olympics Virginia Basketball Championships)
Volunteer to Cheer! Special Olympics Virginia Basketball Championships We need you to Volunteer to Cheer at this year's Special Olympics Virginia Basketball Championships, March 18 and 19 in Stafford. ...
(Events Calendar/Connections Family Resource Fair/Special Needs)
... and financial consultations; arts and crafts. Special accommodations available including sign language and Spanish interpreters.
Children's Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad ST Central Virginia Care ...
(Events Calendar/James Madison's Montpelier to Host Special Christmas Celebration)
... War reenactors from the Third Regiment of the Army of Northern Virginia will tell period stories and play music beside a burning Yule log near their weekend-long campsite beside the mansion. General Samuel ...
(Events Calendar/Fall Fiber Festival and Sheep Dog Trials - Montpelier)
Fall Fiber Festival and Sheep Dog Trials - Montpelier October 1-2 (Sat.-Sun.):View fiber arts displays, demonstrations, and workshops by the Fall Fiber Festival of Virginia, Inc. For more information, ...
(Events Calendar/James Madison's 260th Birthday Celebration at Montpelier)
... grave
Remarks by House of Delegates Majority Leader and Virginia Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Commission Chairman M. Kirkland Cox
The wreath of the President of the United States presented by the ...
Foster Parenting Info Session Thousands of at-risk youth and teens in Virginia need homes. UMFS will hold a free, no obligation information session for people interested in foster parenting. UMFS staff ...
(Events Calendar/Walk the Road to Freedom at James Madison's Montpelier)
... restored "freedman" cabin in Virginia. The Gilmore Cabin is profiled in "The Heritage and Culture of African Americans in Virginia," a guide to black history sites.
A short distance from the farm, Third ...
... Virginia. From 10:00 am until 4:00 pm participants can visit with exhibitors who provide services to special needs individuals and their families. A majority of the vendors are non-profit organizations ...
(Events Calendar/President's Day at the Rising Sun Tavern)
... in 1792. No longer serving food & drink, the "tavern wenches" and male "indentured servants" entertain visitors with a lively interpretation of 18th-century tavern life. Email: rst@preservationvirginia ...
(Events Calendar/President's Day at the Mary Washington House)
President's Day at the Mary Washington House Visit the home of George Washington's mother, Mary. Enjoy a guided tour with a costumed hostess, and visit the gardens Mary enjoyed so much. Email: mwhouse@preservationvirginia ...
(Events Calendar/Black History Month - 11th Annual Virginia Black History Month Formal Dinner)
Black History Month - 11th Annual Virginia Black History Month Formal Dinner Tickets are now on sale for The 11th Annual Virginia Black History Month Formal Dinner! This year's Keynote Speaker is the talented ...
... encouraging everyone to bring a toy to the Santa Trains so that someone less fortunate in the Virginia area can share in the joys of the holidays.
Ticket Information:
* Tickets for the Santa Trains ...
... therefore, encouraging everyone to bring a toy to the Santa Trains so that someone less fortunate in the Virginia area can share in the joys of the holidays.
Ticket Information:
* Tickets for the Santa ...
Christmas at Ellwood 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Experience a Victorian Christmas as it may have been celebrated at Ellwood Manor in post-Civil War Virginia. Children's activities and a visit from Victorian ...
Virginia Holiday Lightfest Situated in beautiful Patriot Park in Spotsylvania County, the Virginia Holiday Lightfest is the area's most radiant holiday light show with millions of sparkling, flickering ...
(Events Calendar/Fredericksburg Area Military Appreciation Day)
Fredericksburg Area Military Appreciation Day
The Virginia Wounded Warrior Program for Health Planning Region I is hosting the first annual Fredericksburg Area Military Appreciation Day on Saturday, ...
... of the program will be led by Melissa Csikari, Brownie-level Girl Scout volunteer with Troop 263. Csikari is a certified secondary science teacher in the state of Virginia. She is currently employed ...
... of the program will be led by Melissa Csikari, Brownie-level Girl Scout volunteer with Troop 263. Csikari is a certified secondary science teacher in the state of Virginia. She is currently employed ...
... of the program will be led by Melissa Csikari, Brownie-level Girl Scout volunteer with Troop 263. Csikari is a certified secondary science teacher in the state of Virginia. She is currently employed ...
... furniture. It was built by James Mercer, the first judge of the General Court in Fredericksburg. 1-4 pm. Email: $ 1300 Charles Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 mwhouse@preservationvirginia ...
... become partners with the natural world. Each Saturday will focus on a different aspect of nature—plants, birds, insects, and animals. Staff from The George Washington Foundation and The Virginia Department ...
... Gnomes, from Re-enactors to Robots, and the National Science Center Discovery Van - there are many things to do! Take a "Walk Through Time," grab a bite to eat, sample a Virginia wine, play one of the ...
... auction.
Don't want to miss this!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Leche-League-of-StaffordQuantico-Virginia/12628909413 Locust Shade Park (Quantico, VA), Pavilion Shelter Marigold (D) Sarah B 540.361.4749 ...
Foster parent info session Foster parents are needed for hundreds of children and teenagers in Virginia. Would you like to make a difference in a young person's life? UMFS (United Methodist Family Services) ...
... center. Hundreds of moms from D.C, Maryland, Delaware & Virginia will gather to discuss the importance of keeping their families healthy; and their marriages together. 2010 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference ...
(Events Calendar/Rebuilding Montpelier's Civil War Huts)
Rebuilding Montpelier's Civil War Huts Come and see Civil War reenactors from the 3rd Regiment of the Army of Northern Virginia rebuild the huts occupied by General Samuel McGowan's South Carolinians during ...
(Events Calendar/Rebuilding Montpelier's Civil War Huts)
Rebuilding Montpelier's Civil War Huts Come and see Civil War reenactors from the 3rd Regiment of the Army of Northern Virginia rebuild the huts occupied by General Samuel McGowan's South Carolinians during ...
Orange County Fair Join local farmers, craftsmen, cooks and gardeners for an annual celebration of rural life in the Virginia Piedmont. Sponsored by the Orange County Fair Board and the 4-H Club. (540) ...
Orange County Fair Join local farmers, craftsmen, cooks and gardeners for an annual celebration of rural life in the Virginia Piedmont. Sponsored by the Orange County Fair Board and the 4-H Club. (540) ...
Orange County Fair Join local farmers, craftsmen, cooks and gardeners for an annual celebration of rural life in the Virginia Piedmont. Sponsored by the Orange County Fair Board and the 4-H Club. (540) ...
(Events Calendar/The American Youth Harp Ensemble’s “World Music Showcase and Celebration Concert”)
... Virginia at 4:00 pm. Tickets for this family-friendly event are $10 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. The “World Music Showcase and Celebration Concert” will highlight new works composed ...
... as laundry and cooking. Visit with the local Potawomeck tribe and learn what a 1630s Virginia Indian village would have been like. Meet Revolutionary War General Bernardo Galvez and members of the Spanish ...
State Fair of Virginia Sept. 23 thru Oct. 3 2010 Sunday - Thursday 10 am - 10 pm Friday 10 am - 1 am Saturday 10 am - Midnight
I-95 exit 98 next to Kings Dominion Doswell, Virginia Caroline County ...
... high school will also conduct their Annual Celebration of Service Learning at AOC Day. AOC and technology will host computer stations with First in Math, Virginia Wizard, i-am-the-one.com, and Free Rice.Com ...
(Events Calendar/Big Woods Walk at James Madison's Montpelier)
... other attractions on the estate's 2,650 acres. Nestled in the rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Montpelier is located in the heart of Virginia's wine country on Route 20, four miles south ...
(Events Calendar/CRAFT FAIR TO BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR TEEN PARENTS )
CRAFT FAIR TO BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR TEEN PARENTS Fredericksburg, Virginia – YoungLives, a branch of the ministry of Young Life that mentors and supports teen moms in our community, is hosting a craft fair ...
(Events Calendar/RAPPAHANNOCK ADULT ACTIVITIES PLANT SALE )
RAPPAHANNOCK ADULT ACTIVITIES PLANT SALE Fredericksburg, Virginia – Rappahannock Adult Activities (RAAI) annual plant sale begins Saturday, April 23, 2011 at their 750 Kings Highway , Fredericksburg location ...
Virginia Renaissance Faire Discover the magic in the age of chivalry and romance as the Renaissance comes to life once again in Virginia. The Queen's Progress offers the rare opportunity to escape from ...
(Events Calendar/Ladysmith Day Street Festival including the Ladysmith Village Art & Wine Festival)
... – country, bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock Virginia Artists and wineries Free admission and Free parking all day
Where: Liberty Blvd. For more info: www.LadysmithVillage.com/LadysmithDay ...
(Events Calendar/EMS Week Open House - Colonial Beach)
... free food, CPR demo's, blood pressure screenings, and LOTS of FUN and Goodies for the kids! FREE! Where: 225 Dennison St., Colonial Beach 22443
For more info visit: http://www.colonial-beach-virginia-attractions.com/activities-for-kids.html ...