Rookie Dads Workshop Rookie Dads is a parenting workshop for new and expectant fathers. Participants learn skills that are essential for new parents – all in a dad-friendly environment with other expectant fathers! This free class shows dads how to take care of their baby’s needs, how to interact with their new baby, and givesContinue Reading
Parenting Seminar: A Grown-ups Guide to Kids’ Wiring at King of Glory – Nov 5, 2022 from 9 am to noon. Free Event
FREE Parenting Seminar at King of Glory, November 5, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Looking for some parenting ideas? Frustrated, or just wanting to learn more? On November 5, 2022 from 9 am to 12 pm, King of Glory MOPS is sponsoring a Parenting Seminar following the book A Grown-up’s Guide to Kids’ Wiring by Kathleen Edelman. Childcare is provided, and moms andContinue Reading
Playzone Indoor Playground at the WISC – New Hours! Non-member pricing – head on over!
Playzone Indoor Playground at the WISC – New Hours! Kids climbing off the walls at home? Take them to a place where they are supposed to climb the walls…the Playzone at the WISC. You don’t have to be a member – though membership has its privileges too! So grab your friends and get the kidsContinue Reading
VCE Family Focus Playgroups for ages up to 5 years – September
Family Focus is an organization that provides support and strengthens families and promotes the well being of children through community-based and culturally sensitive prevention services. Family Focus provides an array of services to families which includes parent education classes, support groups for parents and caregivers, home visits, teen parent support within the schools, preschool programsContinue Reading
Children ages 4-7 years needed for a research study at W&M – learn more:
William & Mary Child Development Lab is recruiting kids ages 4-7 for a research study Children ages 4-7 years and a parent (mom or dad) needed for a language acquisition study! The study is conducted via Zoom, and your child will watch short videos and hear them described with a new word. The study takesContinue Reading
Storytime at Barnes & Noble in New Town on Saturday Sept. 3, 2022
Storytime at Barnes & Noble in New Town with Pamela Cappetta SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2022 1:00 PM Author Event, Storytime Local author Pamela Cappetta will be conducting a storytime and signing copies of her book Mindful Moments with Maude. EVENT LOCATION: New Town Shops 5101 Main StreetWilliamsburg, VA 23188(757) 564-0687
Investing in Fatherhood Workshops: 24/7 Dads
24/7 Dads Info Sessions 24/7 Dads is a series of parenting workshops designed for dads and led by CDR’s Fatherhood Program. JOIN DADS LIKE YOU to expand your parenting toolkit and discover what works best for you and your family. We’ll discuss your goals when it comes to parenting, career, and finances! Session are heldContinue Reading
CDR’s Motherhood Program – Breastfeeding Support, Infant Massage, Mom & Baby Class – FREE & Registering
Child Development Resources (CDR) Motherhood Program If you are looking for Breastfeeding Support, Mother & Baby Class, and Infant Massage classes in Williamsburg, CDR is offering virtual programs so moms can connect during this time in their lives. Here is the current schedule: Mondays: Baby Weigh Station/Feeding Consult by appointment Fridays: 9:30 – 11:30 VirtualContinue Reading
Active Parenting Class – First Five Years
Class in Helping Parents Build a Strong Foundation for Children from Birth to Age 5 The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), FCS Family Focus Program will be offering a virtual “Active Parenting – First Five Years” parenting class. This is a 6 week research-based parenting class that is perfect for new parents and parents with childrenContinue Reading
High in Plain Sight: addressing community alcohol, drug and concealment trends
The Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition (HTDPC) in collaboration with SpiritWorks Foundation, will be hosting a free virtual and in-person Town Hall Meeting addressing current alcohol, drug and concealment trends within the Greater Williamsburg area. Retired Officer Jermaine Galloway, known as the “Tall Cop”, has more than 21 years’ experience in alcohol and drug education, enforcement andContinue Reading
Governor Northam Announces Public Health Order to Require Universal Masking in K-12 Schools
Governor Northam Announces Public Health Order to Require Universal Masking in K-12 Schools Order reinforces state law SB 1303 Governor Northam today announced a Public Health Emergency Order requiring universal masking in all indoor settings in Virginia’s K-12 schools. Information from www.governor.virginia.gov This order reinforces current state law, which requires Virginia schools adhere to mitigation strategiesContinue Reading
Low-Cost Physicals & Immunizations – Make Appointment Now
Back to School Physicals & Immunizations Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center is making appointments for physicals and immunizations for children in July & August 2021. Call to reserve your spot, 757-259-3258. Uninsured patients welcome. Following insurances accepted: Medicaid, Anthem, Optima, Magellan, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare. The mission at Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center isContinue Reading
Maritime Mondays is going Virtual – perfect for children 18 months to 8 years!
Maritime Mondays is going virtual! Mondays at 1 pm Hop online for a story time adventure every Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.! Fun for both children and caregivers, enjoy an interactive book reading with Lauren Furey, manager of visitor engagement at The Mariners’ Museum and Park. Designed for children from 18 months to 8 years,Continue Reading
Drive Through Screening Early Head Start Families – Oct 20, 2020
Drive-through Screening for EHS Families On Tuesday, October 20, Early Head Start (EHS) staff is planning a drive-thru event for EHS families. Held at the CDR Norge office parking lots, the event will allows families to receive hearing and vision screening, activity bags, oral health bags, and resources without leaving their car. All CDR staffContinue Reading
New Horizons Family Counseling Center at William and Mary — FREE Family Counseling
The New Horizons Center is grant funded, student and faculty run counseling clinic that offers these services free of charge to families in Williamsburg/James City County, Gloucester, Hampton, York County, Newport News, and Poquoson. These services are made possible by New Horizons Educational Regional Center and the Williamsburg Health Foundation. Self-Esteem Therapy Group for TeenContinue Reading
Fall 2020 Learning Pods at Virginia Living Museum
The Virginia Living Museum is offering a safe learning space in a small group setting for grades K-5 in week long learning pods from September 21 through November 20, 2020. Weeks will alternate between NNPS/YCSD and HCS/WJCC to accommodate virtual meet up days. Learners should arrive with the following supplies for the week which includes a fullyContinue Reading
Williamsburg Community Chapel MOPS – group for moms, expectant moms – meetings start Sept. 1
What is MOPS? Here at MOPS, we gather and support moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together, face to face. That’s why we rally women to come together in their own neighborhoods and help each other through this thing called motherhood, one gathering at aContinue Reading
What Is Bark and Should You Get It?
If you’re a parent of a preteen or teen then most likely you’ve thought about what they are doing on their phone and how to protect them online. We have friends that use Bark and recommended it to us so we decided to check it out. Here’s what we found. What is Bark Bark isContinue Reading
