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A family of four. The brother and sister are hugging while standing in front of mom and dad, who are in the background. Mom and daughter wear long pink dresses while dad and son are in jeans and off-white sweaters. The children are the right age to attend Montessori school in Virginia Beach.

Montessori education sets students up for a lifetime of learning through a curriculum based on fostering independence, teaching good character, and adjusting learning to meet each student’s unique needs and goals. As a family photographer, I recommend these Montessori schools in Virginia Beach to families that value academic programs rooted in Montessori philosophy.  Find The […]

5 Montessori Schools in Virginia Beach With Excellent Education

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A mother and daughter snuggle close while sitting in front of a floral hoop. The mother wears a pink dress and the girl is in white.

Life isn’t always smooth sailing, and it is sometimes necessary to enlist the help of a child counselor to help your little ones reach their fullest potential. As a Virginia family photographer, I know how important it is for my clients to find trustworthy, reliable, experienced child therapists, especially when their kids need some extra […]

Helping Children Thrive With 4 Child Counselors in Virginia Beach

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A young girl in a pink dress twirls in a field of wisteria. She is a student at a private school in Virginia Beach.

As a Virginia Beach family photographer, I know how important it is for families to provide their children with high-quality educational opportunities, which is why many families choose to enroll their kids in private schools. If you’re looking for amazing private schools in Virginia Beach, be sure to tour these fantastic private schools.  5 Fantastic […]

5 Private Schools in Virginia Beach With Excellent Education!

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A family of four with a toddler girl and school age son. They are walking on a forest path. The parents use Coastal Childcare to find Virginia Beach babysitters.

Finding the perfect babysitter or nanny can be tricky! Thankfully, many agencies take the guesswork out of the equation for busy parents. As a Virginia Beach family photographer, I know how important it is for families to find high-quality caregivers for their children. I have an ongoing relationship with Coastal Child Care, a great service […]

Trust Coastal Child Care For Great Babysitters in Virginia Beach

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Two brothers, wearing blue shirts, sit on a giant blue Adirondack chair. They are resting their chins on their hands. The boys are both old enough to participate in Virginia Beach youth soccer.

I’m an avid soccer fan! I grew up playing and watching my brother play. When my hometown finally got a team I loved going to games and cheering them on. So it’s no wonder that I am on the hunt for a place to sign my own children up for the sport! In this blog, […]

Top 3 Clubs for Virginia Beach Youth Soccer

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A family of 4 sits in the sand. They are all wearing neutral outfits. Since the boys are young, they would benefit from swimming lessons in Virginia Beach.

As parents, we all know that one of the most important skills we can teach our children is how to swim. This is especially true in places like Virginia Beach, where there is lots of access to different bodies of water. Chances are, your child will be in and around water a lot here! The […]

5 Best Places for Swimming Lessons in Virginia Beach

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A family of three featuring dad in a light tan top, mom in a white dress, and baby girl in a brown floral romper. The baby would enjoy the swings at one of the Virginia Beach playgrounds.

<a href=”https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/21578237/?claim=wqctv3v3v4f”>Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a> As parents we are constantly on the lookout for fun activities for our little ones. And, of course, the tried and true answer is a playground. We all have our favorite ones, the ones we usually take our kids to. But sometimes, we want to change it up a […]

6 Best Virginia Beach Playgrounds

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A young boy with curly red hair smiles while playing with the button on his gray sweater. He attends elementary at one of the many Norfolk private schools.

As a former teacher, I know how important quality education is. I also know how overwhelming all the options can be! Do you send your kids to public school? Is private a better fit? What kind of private-religious or non-religious? Is homeschooling the better option? While looking at schools it’s important to keep your family […]

Top 3 Non-Religious Norfolk Private Schools

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A family of 4 poses for a picture. Dad and son are wearing jeans and off-white sweaters. Mom is in and orange dress and daughter in a pink dress. After the session they went to eat at a family friendly restaurant in Virginia Beach.

Dining out with kids can be stressful. They don’t have the attention span adults do. They have a difficult time waiting for food. And when they’re done eating they expect to be able to just move onto the next thing. Most restaurants will say they are “family friendly,” but it was shocking to me on […]

5 Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Virginia Beach

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A mother and daughter sit in front of a floral hoop in a forest. Mom is in a pink dress and daughter has on a white dress. The daughter attends classes at one of the Virginia Beach dance schools.

There’s no doubt about it, dance is one of the most important aspects of cultures around the world. Dance classes are an excellent activity option for both boys and girls of all ages. When it comes to a dance school for your child, you will want to know they are going somewhere with teachers they […]

Music in Motion: One of Best Virginia Beach Dance Schools

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