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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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A family wearing blue and khaki stands near the dunes on a beach. They are staying at a kid friendly hotel in Virginia Beach.

Whether you are coming to Virginia Beach for a family vacation, or just looking to have a fun “stay-cation,” finding the right hotel is going to be pivotal to your enjoyment. Traveling with kids is not easy and you will want to know that you are staying at one of the kid friendly hotels in […]

Top 4 Kid Friendly Hotels in Virginia Beach

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A baby wearing tan pants and an off-white shirt sits on his parents laps. They are in khaki and white. The baby would be in the infant program at Primrose in Chesapeake.

Our children’s education is important to us. We want to make sure they are learning and growing to their fullest potential. It’s surprising how important early childhood education can be! As a former first grade teacher, I can attest to the difference in skill level between students who did not have early childhood education, and […]

Nurturing Little Learners at Primrose in Chesapeake

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A close up of a toddler holding his dad's hand. They are wearing neutral outfits. Getting photos is a great kids activity in Virginia Beach.

Every summer, Virginia Beach attracts tourists and area locals alike. And, with the heap of activities available, it’s no wonder. For parents looking to get out there are a plethora of kids activities in Virginia Beach. Whether you’re just looking for a fun playground, or up for an adventure, there is sure to be something […]

Top 10 Kids Activities in Virginia Beach

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A young family, consisting of a mother and father and their baby son, sits in a wildflower field. They are wearing neutral outfits. Their son would benefit from a list of things to do with kids in Norfolk.

As parents, we’re always on the hunt for fun things to do with our kids. Because, as much as we wish they would just be happy playing all day with their million and one toys, sometimes they do get bored. Luckily, there are plenty of fun activities in the area to do with kids. This […]

Top 5 Things to do in Norfolk with Kids

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A young girl with shoulder length brown hair and bangs wears a long pink dress. She is standing in front of some wisteria. She is the right age for school age classes at the Little Gym in Chesapeake.

As parents, we are always on the lookout for fun activities for our kids. However, sports can often be a huge time commitment and are just too competitive for some children. A great option for those high energy kiddos can be tumbling or non-competition gymnastics classes. You can find just that at The Little Gym […]

Tiny Tumblers and Mighty Muscles: The Little Gym of Chesapeake

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A toddler girl, wearing a white dress stands in a sunflower field at Moyock Farm Market.

Whether you’re passing through as a tourist, or live in the area. Moyock Farm Market is a must-see in the community. Located conveniently off of 168, Moyock Farm Market makes a convenient pit stop on the way to the Outer Banks. Stop by and discover the local produce, stock up on treats, get an ice […]

Moyock Farm Market: The Heart of Local Community

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A family of four snuggle close. The oldest girl, wearing a pink dress, is giving her parents a big hug. The toddler, also in a pink dress, reaches for daddy. Mom is in a floral dress and smiling wide. Mom gets her hair cut at Muse Salon in Chesapeake.

Those of us who have curly hair know the struggle of finding a good salon. Our hair isn’t like that of our straight haired friends. It doesn’t like to be cut wet, it goes every which way, it turns into a triangle with the wrong kind of layers, so on and so forth. Sometimes I’m […]

Pamper Your Curls at Muse Hair Salon in Chesapeake

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