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Parenting

New study shows child care costs increase

Parenting

Sudden unexpected infant death syndrome on the rise in Virginia

According to the Virginia Department of Health, nearly 147 babies in Eastern Virginia died from sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) in 2022.
On Social

14 States sue TikTok over mental health concerns in children

At the heart of each lawsuit is the TikTok algorithm, which powers what users see on the platform by populating the app’s main “For You” feed.
Education

Final guidance on cell phone-free education in Virginia

The Virginia Department of Education's guidelines, which are months in the making, break down how cell phone use will be implemented, depending on a child's age.
Community

The three P's to a successful school year: Positive, Prepared and Productive

Preparing children to have a successful school year through positive feedback from parents, the correct school supplies and productive connections.
Parenting

Staggering numbers for affordable child care crisis revealed in Virginia Beach City Council work session

Roughly 29,000 children in the area live below 200% of the federal poverty level, and there are not nearly enough day slots to accommodate them all.
Virginia Beach

The childcare crisis: a breakdown of the financial burden

According to data unveiled at the Virginia Beach City Council on Tuesday, roughly 29,000 children in the area live below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Education

Virginia Department of Education issues classroom cell phone use guidance

In July, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 – implementing restrictions on student cell phone use. On Thursday, the VDOE released its draft guidance.
National

Republicans block expanding child tax credit in the Senate

A proposal to make childcare more affordable by expanding the child tax credit was blocked by Senate Republicans on Thursday.
Parenting

In-home childcare licensing requirements

A growing network of in-home childcare providers is offering training and resources to caregivers as more and more parents search for affordable childcare.
Virginia

Potential impacts of cell phone-free education in Virginia

Virginia state officials are working on guidance that aligns with Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order that enacts restrictions on students' cell phone use.
Education

Parents' and educators' hearing on children's school cell phone restrictions

On Monday afternoon, the Virginia Department of Education held a meeting in Virginia Beach for people to weigh in on students' classroom cell phone use restrictions.