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Adventure Us: Roanoke area day trips, Part I
By Cristy Carr |
Virginia’s Native Allspice
By Tim Carr |
Roaming Roanoke: Little Green Hive
By Angela Evans |
The 5-Minute Answer: What is Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)?
By Marissa Siegel |
How the New Normal Brought Back Family Dinners
By Kristy Wyatt |
Each year, thousands flock to Elmwood Park in Downtown Roanoke for the annual Strawberry Festival. According to Pattie Stratton, however, few know about the driving force behind the event. Stratton, the Director of Marketing and Development for Community School, hopes to change that. The small school located on Williamson Road across from Hollins University is…
Education is changing before our very eyes. Some days it’s inspiring, yet others it’s plain scary and even frustrating. I just read an article about things that are obsolete in education. Upon seeing the title, I feared that it was going to cite things such as teachers and textbooks. Instead, it went way beyond these…
Camping can be a fun activity that leaves your family with lasting memories. But if you are unsure whether your kids (or you) can survive the great outdoors, you may want to pitch a tent in the backyard — or even the family room — first. “Do whatever is easiest,” said Sam Dean, a freelance…
As a lactation consultant I speak with many new mothers. I have consistently heard one of their biggest concerns. That concern is “worry about adequate milk supply”. This, (as well as concern about returning to work) can be a stumbling block to a successful breastfeeding relationship. So how do new mothers become more confident…
Canoeing, hiking, swimming, postcards from home, and don’t forget the bug spray! Ah, summer camp. It’s a great way for kids to develop new friendships, learn new skills, and have fun in a safe, structured environment, and it’s also nice for parents to get a break sometimes. The benefits of a summer camp program…
Looking for a place to jump into the art world with your children? Look no further than Art Venture at the Taubman Museum of Art in downtown Roanoke. This interactive exploratory gallery has thirteen stations integrating the arts with imagination for all. Station activities range from drawing to sculpture to theater and much more. Everyone…
Since beginning his culinary career in grade school, when he sold pretzels from his “Awesome Pretzel” cart, Guy Fieri has gained widespread popularity as a restaurant owner, Food Network personality, and author. He has said that “cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.” …
It’s no secret that during the first few months of the year many Americans wrestle with the ever-popular New Year’s Resolution: to get healthy and lose weight. With 2014 in full swing it can be easy to lose some of that motivation, especially for a busy family on-the-go. Dieticians at the Academy of Nutrition and…
Can we really make things float on air at home? Let’s test gravity and air pressure along with your hand-eye coordination in this fun experiment. What you’ll need: package of ping pong balls A hair dryer Instructions: Plug in the hair dryer and turn it on. Put it on the highest setting and point it…
With an estimated one in 88 children diagnosed with autism, it is not surprising that so many families are struggling with decisions and next steps for their children who were recently diagnosed. For the parents who are devastated to first hear the word “autism” from a developmental pediatrician or other professional, there is hope! In…
