Lynchburg, VA - Santa has a little helper popping up in homes before the big day -- Elf on a Shelf -- and the whole family is getting in on the fun. Maybe Mom and Dad are having too much fun...
Lynchburg, VA - Before you get too overwhelmed this holiday season, some advice in this week's Mommy Monday on downsizing Christmas and remembering the reason for the season.
Lynchburg, VA - Those first years of learning are so important for your child. One program at Amazement Square in Lynchburg is helping parents get a head start on early education.
Lynchburg, VA -Halloween is the kind of night that is really scary for dentists - worried about all that sugar on your child's teeth.
Campbell Co., VA - If you want to keep the flu out of your house this year, it's time to get a flu shot.
Lynchburg, VA - Your child's success in the classroom depends on a lot of things, and you are one of the biggest factors.
Lynchburg, VA - All across America, kids in classrooms will sit down October 4 and read the same book at the same time.
Lynchburg, VA - Children who use an inhaled steroid for asthma found to have stunted growth.
Lynchburg, VA - With the beginning of the school, your children may be a little anxious about going back to class. But if you are still dealing with that in your home, it could be a much bigger problem.
Lynchburg, VA - You've probably been really busy getting your children ready to go back to school, but their health checkups should include a lot more than just a trip to the family doctor.
Lynchburg, VA - Whether you have a very young athlete, or one on the varsity team, good sportsmanship is a big part of the game.
Lynchburg, VA - Nothing can prepare you for being a parent. But in the Lynchburg area there's a program available that helps you not only prepare for your child -- but get him through the first years of life on the right foot.
Lynchburg, VA - The battle at meal time with a picky eater can be frustrating but here's advice on getting your little one to try new foods.
Breast feeding is harder than some women imagine, and having support can get you through the tough times. Now the Lynchburg area has more support for new moms.
Lynchburg, VA - Bee stings are just a part of summer time. However, for the 2 million people in the US who are allergic - it can be not only painful, but deadly.
Lynchburg, VA - When you have a child your inner-germaphobe is realized. From a dog lick to the pacifier hitting the ground, we're finding out if you need to be worried about some of the most-feared germ situations.
Lynchburg, VA - Schools out for the summer and now it's time for you to pick up where your child's teacher left off.
Lynchburg, VA - You know the old saying, "The lazy days of summer?" That means nothing to a lot of parents because there is nothing lazy about this time of year.
Lynchburg, VA - Precocious puberty is when children have the appearance of pubic hair or breasts before the age of 8, or start their period before the age of 9. It impacts at least 1 in 5,000 children in the U.S., and that rate is on the rise.
Lynchburg, VA - The child safety seat in your car is the best line of defense in keeping your child alive in an accident, yet most of us are completely untrained when it comes to putting one in.
Lynchburg, VA - The weather is warming up and the playgrounds are filling up with kids. But so are the emergency rooms. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 200,000 children are treated for playground accidents and 15 children die from those injuries.
Forest, VA - Autism is very real thing every one in 110 parents is dealing with. The Zealand family knows that reality all too well because their son, Coleman, was diagnosed when he was two.
Reporter: Danner Evans l Videographer: Steven Smith Lynchburg, VA - Research shows there is no better food than breast milk for your infant's first year of life. The Women, Infant and Children program,
Lynchburg, VA - The Women, Infant and Children program, or WIC, is getting the word out that breastfeeding is healthy for you and your baby, it saves you money and has emotional benefits too.
Lynchburg, VA - While disposable diapers are convenient some parents think cloth diapers are the way to go and they have a whole list of reasons why.
Lynchburg, VA - In this week's Mommy Monday we're showing you a support group in the Lynchburg area that's bringing moms together for support and advice.
Lynchburg, VA - If you're looking for advice on safe places for your kids to surf, we have the answers in this Mommy Monday.
Lynchburg, VA - One study finds that for kids, divorce can be more psychologically disruptive than a parent's death, so we're finding out how you, as parents, can make the situation better.
Lynchburg, VA - SOL testing may not be until May, but experts say now is the time to help your child prepare. In this week's Mommy Monday, we have advice from experts on what you can do in your own home.
