AlbemarleFamily - More Great Reading...

More Great Reading...

Welcome to the AlbemarleFamily Library!

Read on to find great feature articles and essays written especially for local families about education, family health, outings, and more!

* As this is a collection of archived articles, please be sure to confirm before using the information presented here as things may have changed since publication.

PARENTING HUMOR

Confessions of a Closet Packrat

Third Grade Valentines

A Peanut Hunt: A Dadís Amusing Diary of Preschool Parties

Kid Camp Nirvana

School Bus Cake, A Mom's Amusing Reflections on Birthday Baking

The Annual Fishing Derby: A Momís Humorous Fish Tale

The Pox of Chicken

Having Lucy, A local mom's essay on her surprise baby

Step in Puddles

Halloween- The Kick-Off of the Holiday Candy Season

The Kid Breakfast

Now That's Entertainment

Steppin' Out in Style

The Secret Language of Summer Camp

The Great 5th Grade Pickle Race

Prize Winning

The Recorder Incident

Why I like Green Haired Teenage Boys

Battle of the Bean

Birthday Gift Etiquette

Mission: Care Package Rescue

FAMILY HEALTH

Positive Parenting: How to Break Those Bad Discipline Habits

Show Me A Sign: One Mother's Journey into Baby Sign Language

Screen Time: Making the Most of Your Family's Media Exposure

The Art of Staying Connected: Balancing Parenthood with Yourself as an Individual

Transformations, Changing from Career Woman to At-Home-Mom

Hello, Aibek! The Story of a Local Family's Adoption

Romance for Parents: Tips to Keeping Your Marriage Strong

Rules of the Road: Teaching Your Child Bicycle Safety

And What About You? Self Care for the Caretaker

The United Front: Working Together as Parents

Early Intervention, Making A Difference for the Very Young

Dads and Daughters, 15 Wonderful Ways to Spend Time Together

Beat the Lunchbox Blues - 101 Tasty Tips!

Crafting Small Miracles and Gigantic Smiles, Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center

EDUCATION

Nurturing Young Novelists: Success with Stony Point Elementary School's Writing Program

Montessori, The Science Behind the Genius

Homework... Help!

Community Service: Service-Learning in the Schools and at Home

Sisters! Middle Schoolers Find Friendship and Support from UVA's Big Sisters

The Universal Language of Play: Lessons Learned While Traveling Abroad

Super Science Experiments for Kids

Raise A Can-Do Kid!

The Power of Two, Computers 4 Kids Mentoring

Changing the Face of American Education, The Core Knowledge Foundation

SOL Proofing Your Kids, Homework for Moms & Dads

"My Dog Ate My Homework" - Organization Tips

Music, A Lasting Gift

First Day Jitters

Math Appeal, Teacher Tips for Fun with Mathematics

Writing from the Heart, Local Children's Book Authors

Loving and Learning - The Homeschool Adventure

Private School Life, A Student Essay

The Parent Teacher Team

Boredom Busters - Cool Games & Crafts to Stretch the Imagination

Nurturing Intelligence, Understanding Your Child's Strengths and Weaknesses

FAMILY FUN

Gifts-in-a-Jar: Easy & Personal Presents Kids Can Make

Car Tracks: A Super Simple Project for Pint-Sized Motorists

Get Excited About Science! Awesome Science-Related Places to Go & Things to Do

Family Game Night: A Game-aholic Mother's Humorous Confession

A Century of Scouting, Something For Everyone

Party Piñatas! Making Your Own Festive Piñata

Cobbler, Crisp, Buckle, Crumble, Fool, Grunt, and Slump , A Grandmother Remembers the Berry Dasy of Summer

Playin' An Irish Tune

Rocks & Fossils: Make your own geological wondersÖin the kitchen

Reach for the Stars! Exploring the Night Skies with Kids

Make A Family Treasure Book

Stirring Up Fun, The Rewards of Cooking with Kids

Ice Cream Sunday

Gather Round, I've A Story To Tell! Meet Local Celebrity Storytellers

From Little League to Superstar - Making Dreams Come True

Top 10 Adventures for Grandparents and Grandchildren to Share

Tae-Kwon-Do: Family Kicks

The Baby Bottle Lamb Project, Behind the Scenes at the Albemarle County Fair

Time Traveling! An exciting trip back in time to explore Virginia's history

Ready, Set, Collect!

A Voyage of Discovery: Walking in the Footsteps of Meriwether Lewis

Family Camping, Adventures in Virginiaís State Parks

Gone Fishin', A summertime story of a girl, her dad, and the fishiní pole

Caring for Creatures Great and Small

Pajama Party Giggles, Parent-Tested Tips!

My First Pony

BRAVO! Celebrating the Good In Our Community

Tutor, Mentor, and High School Student: A Patient Helper Making a Difference

Dr. Peyton Weary: Health Care For All Our Children

"Delivery!" A Family Who Serves Meals on Wheels

The Greatest Gift

Making Dreams Come True

The Kids Lift Foundation

An Invaluable Mentor

Dedicated to Literacy

Outstanding Child Advocate

A Teen with A Fair Job

CLUBHOUSE ADVENTURES OF BUMBLE the BEE

The Great Blizzard of '04

Three Great Pumpkins

"The Best Way to Go To Sleep"

"Bumble Visits the Quarry"

"An Exciting Day at the County Fair"

"The Bee Balm Garden"

"Bumble's BIG Birthday Surprise!"

"The Apple Harvest Festival"

Annabelle's Perfect Winter Day

* As this is a collection of archived articles, please be sure to confirm before using the information presented here as things may have changed since publication.