FRIENDS Association celebrates 150 years of service to our community! First Lady of Virginia Pam Northam visited last week to enjoy time with the children!

Tom Copeland - When to say no to enrolling a child

Why it’s so difficult to recruit diverse teachers in early childhood

How to empower your kids to give back to their community during the holidays and all year long 

7 Happiness Tools we can give our children 

A Look at the Many Benefits of Laughter and How to Make Kids Laugh At Any Age  

When Do Babies Start Laughing?  

Why child’s play is serious business in early education 

VPM launches a new early childhood education website 

45 practical uses for wood ash around the home and garden 

Leave the rake in the shed - let leaves lie where they fall-it saves you work and is good for the soil

12 pro tips for starting seeds indoors in winter 

Places to take photos with Santa in the Richmond area 

30 best toys for 1-2 year olds  

15 winter activities for toddlers and preschoolers