(Illustration by Dongyun Lee) Thirteen-year-old Alexis is a talented singer who reads at an 11th grade level. She says she wants to go to college and then law school, so she can become a lawyer and “defend people who can’t defend themselves.” Her mother, Samantha, makes sure she frequently tells her daughter that she is [...]
Kids & Family
C-VILLE Kids! Cooking with your little one yields lessons for you both
Wash, rinse, repeat: Maisie and Megan prepare kale for a pot of minestrone. (Photo by Cramer Photo) Not only does my 4-year-old know the difference between bolognese and besciamella, she knows how to make them too. Since her birth, Maisie’s kept me company in the kitchen. It’s where I spend the majority of my [...]
C-VILLE Kids! Book ‘em: Five favorite for 2- to 5-year-olds
The two toddlers I used to read to have grown into a middle- and a high-schooler. They read quite well now, and frequently, but on their own—and often from a screen. So when they recently noticed me studying the shelves that hold their childhood books, I was thrilled they agreed to assist in my search [...]
The Duchess of Malfi
05/26/2013 2:00 pm The Duchess of Malfi Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton VA
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C-VILLE Kids! Sow fun: Gardening with your little one
Few things are more wholesome than children in the garden. Growing plants with your kid has it all: fresh air, science, and life lessons on everything from patience to self-reliance. (Plus, eating dirt is said to boost the immune system.) But how do you actually get your kids gardening? Grow [...]
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C-VILLE Kids! Save the date night: Getting out is good for your kids
It’s true what they say: Those who play together stay together. A recent report from The National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia reveals that couples who carve out time for each other (no kids allowed!) at least once a week are less likely to experience disappointment with their [...]
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C-VILLE Kids! On the mom front: Take a lesson
Kids may say the darndest things, but you could learn a lesson or two from your tot. When it comes to eating, exercising, and even beauty, they’ve got the right idea. Quick! Get a pen! Make your pointe Mark our words: Ballet will be the next big thing in fitness. Its health benefits—the [...]