Parents’ First Choice For 24 Years!
June 2015 • Priceless
Caston Studio
Portraits With Distinction Class of 2014 70 proofs or more 5 changes of clothes outdoor studio, many extras NO sitting fees!
Address: 9000 Quioccasin Rd Richmond, VA 23229 Phone: (804) 754-2800 E-mail: info@castonstudio.com Web: www.castonstudio.com
Get Seen More
Get Seen More
Print & Web Advertisement
Print & Web Advertisement
A Link to Your Website
A Link to Your Website
Boost Internet Traffic to Your Website
Boost Internet Traffic to Your Website
Click on advertiser logo and link directly to their website at
www.richmondparents.com
Now is your chance to train the traditional way in the Ving Tsun system. This is the 300 year old Shaolin Martial Art made famous by Bruce Lee. Bully Proof Your Child - Learn Self Defense Improve Fitness & Get in Shape 8904 W. Broad St. (Gold’s Gym Plaza) Call now and mention this ad to receive a free intro class. 346-3478 - VAkungfu.com
Click on advertiser logo and link directly to their website at
www.richmondparents.com
(804) 441-4882
Fridays 2820 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221 (Cartwheels and Coffee) Saturdays 3100 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221 ENB Languages 4 Kidz programs are specifically designed to introduce 3 to 6 year olds to languages through theme-based lessons. We also offer French-Spanish-Italian for 7-13 year olds. Our unique approach to teaching language aims for children to acquire language naturally as well as foster their innate curiosities for learning about the multicultural World in which they live.
Adina Silvestri, EdD, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor
Phone: (804)536-9143
• Substance Abuse Counselor Fax: Phone: (804)536-9143 (804)288-0067 • Child & Family Counselor Fax: (804)288-0067 Adina@AdinaSilvestri.com https://www.facebook.com/lifecyclesc
http://www.adinasilvestri.com
2000 Bremo Bremo Rd. 106 2000 Rd. Suite Suite 203 Richmond VA 23226 Richmond VA 23226
LUTHER MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Heartwood Grove School French Immersion | Arts Focused Now enrolling pre-k — elementary
www.HCAVirginia.com • 804-320 DOCS
2u
HeartwoodGrove.com
To Advertise here and on www.richmondparents.com call Mark Fetter 804.673.5215 WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015
www.HCAVirginia.com • 804-320 DOCS
804-321-6420 WWW.LUTHERMEMORIAL.COM
To Advertise here and on www.richmondparents.com call Mark Fetter 804.673.5215 RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 3 WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
Caston Studio
Portraits With Distinction Class of 2014 70 proofs or more 5 changes of clothes outdoor studio, many extras NO sitting fees!
Address: 9000 Quioccasin Rd Richmond, VA 23229 Phone: (804) 754-2800 E-mail: info@castonstudio.com Web: www.castonstudio.com
Get Seen More
Get Seen More
Print & Web Advertisement
Print & Web Advertisement
A Link to Your Website
A Link to Your Website
Boost Internet Traffic to Your Website
Boost Internet Traffic to Your Website
Click on advertiser logo and link directly to their website at
www.richmondparents.com
Now is your chance to train the traditional way in the Ving Tsun system. This is the 300 year old Shaolin Martial Art made famous by Bruce Lee. Bully Proof Your Child - Learn Self Defense Improve Fitness & Get in Shape 8904 W. Broad St. (Gold’s Gym Plaza) Call now and mention this ad to receive a free intro class. 346-3478 - VAkungfu.com
Click on advertiser logo and link directly to their website at
www.richmondparents.com
(804) 441-4882
Fridays 2820 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221 (Cartwheels and Coffee) Saturdays 3100 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23221 ENB Languages 4 Kidz programs are specifically designed to introduce 3 to 6 year olds to languages through theme-based lessons. We also offer French-Spanish-Italian for 7-13 year olds. Our unique approach to teaching language aims for children to acquire language naturally as well as foster their innate curiosities for learning about the multicultural World in which they live.
Adina Silvestri, EdD, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor
Phone: (804)536-9143
• Substance Abuse Counselor Fax: Phone: (804)536-9143 (804)288-0067 • Child & Family Counselor Fax: (804)288-0067 Adina@AdinaSilvestri.com https://www.facebook.com/lifecyclesc
http://www.adinasilvestri.com
2000 Bremo Bremo Rd. 106 2000 Rd. Suite Suite 203 Richmond VA 23226 Richmond VA 23226
LUTHER MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Heartwood Grove School French Immersion | Arts Focused Now enrolling pre-k — elementary
www.HCAVirginia.com • 804-320 DOCS
2u
HeartwoodGrove.com
To Advertise here and on www.richmondparents.com call Mark Fetter 804.673.5215 WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015
www.HCAVirginia.com • 804-320 DOCS
804-321-6420 WWW.LUTHERMEMORIAL.COM
To Advertise here and on www.richmondparents.com call Mark Fetter 804.673.5215 RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 3 WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
contents
features 6 Great Kids
There’s a Gates Millenium Scholar in Richmond. He’s Lamar Greene, a senior at Richmond Com munity High School who has earned a 3.96 grade point average.
6 Education
Two great parks, one amazing summer From the thrilling rides, captivating shows and animal encounters of Busch Gardens®, to the drenching rides and water slides of nearby Water Country USA®, there’s no better place to enjoy summer.
BEST OFFERS ONLINE
Restrictions apply, visit website for details. Sesame Street® and associated characters, trademarks and design elements are owned and licensed by Sesame Workshop. ©2015 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. ©2015 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Some local school systems have honored their top educators. See who heads the class.
10 Growing Up Online
It’s hard for girls to feel good about themselves, especially when they’re dealing each day with peer pressure online and off. Carolyn Jabs has some tips on how you can help the girls in your life maintain a positive self image.
12 Go Green It’s time to have that talk with your children about On the cover: The Children’s Museum of Richmond is moving its Short Pump location, and one of the new attractions will be an EyePlay floor, an interactive video game that will keep kids moving. Page 15. Photo courtesy of EyeClick.
the birds, the bees, and the bats. Say what?
17 Let’s Go!
School’s out, dad has his day, and there is a pleth ora of ways to celebrate out and about the Rich mond area in June.
Editorial Mission: Richmond Parents Monthly is dedicated to providing parents and professionals with the best information and resources available to enhance all aspects of parenting and family life. It is also an avenue to facilitate a shared sense of community among parents by providing useful information, support and a forum for dialogue on issues that are important to all parents and families. Volume 25, No. 6, JUNE 2015
Publisher: Mark E. Fetter Editor: Tharon Giddens Art Director: Jennifer G. Sutton Contributing Writers: Chris Miller, Lela Martin, Carolyn Jabs
buschgardens.com/va
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
Richmond Parents Monthly 8010 Ridge Road · Suite F · Henrico, VA 23229 804-673-5203 • Fax: 673-5308 E-Mail: mail@richmondpublishing.com • www.richmondparents.com Richmond Parents Monthly is published 12 times a year and distributed free of charge. The advertising deadline is the 10th of each month for the upcoming issue. Richmond Parents Monthly welcomes reader comments and submissions; however, the publication is not responsible for unsolicited materials. All materials received become the property of the publisher and will not be returned. We reserve the right to edit any material used for publication. The entire content of Richmond Parents Monthly is ©2014. No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of the publisher. The views and opinions expressed by writers and columnists do not necessarily represent those of Richmond Parents Monthly or its staff.
Talk to us! Send your comments, opinions or feedback to
Richmond Parents Monthly, 8010 Ridge Rd, Suite F, Henrico, VA 23229 or e-mail to: rpmeditor@richmondpublishing.com. Please include your full name and address. Comments selected for publication may be edited for clarity and length.
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 5
contents
features 6 Great Kids
There’s a Gates Millenium Scholar in Richmond. He’s Lamar Greene, a senior at Richmond Com munity High School who has earned a 3.96 grade point average.
6 Education
Two great parks, one amazing summer From the thrilling rides, captivating shows and animal encounters of Busch Gardens®, to the drenching rides and water slides of nearby Water Country USA®, there’s no better place to enjoy summer.
BEST OFFERS ONLINE
Restrictions apply, visit website for details. Sesame Street® and associated characters, trademarks and design elements are owned and licensed by Sesame Workshop. ©2015 Sesame Workshop. All Rights Reserved. ©2015 SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Some local school systems have honored their top educators. See who heads the class.
10 Growing Up Online
It’s hard for girls to feel good about themselves, especially when they’re dealing each day with peer pressure online and off. Carolyn Jabs has some tips on how you can help the girls in your life maintain a positive self image.
12 Go Green It’s time to have that talk with your children about On the cover: The Children’s Museum of Richmond is moving its Short Pump location, and one of the new attractions will be an EyePlay floor, an interactive video game that will keep kids moving. Page 15. Photo courtesy of EyeClick.
the birds, the bees, and the bats. Say what?
17 Let’s Go!
School’s out, dad has his day, and there is a pleth ora of ways to celebrate out and about the Rich mond area in June.
Editorial Mission: Richmond Parents Monthly is dedicated to providing parents and professionals with the best information and resources available to enhance all aspects of parenting and family life. It is also an avenue to facilitate a shared sense of community among parents by providing useful information, support and a forum for dialogue on issues that are important to all parents and families. Volume 25, No. 6, JUNE 2015
Publisher: Mark E. Fetter Editor: Tharon Giddens Art Director: Jennifer G. Sutton Contributing Writers: Chris Miller, Lela Martin, Carolyn Jabs
buschgardens.com/va
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
Richmond Parents Monthly 8010 Ridge Road · Suite F · Henrico, VA 23229 804-673-5203 • Fax: 673-5308 E-Mail: mail@richmondpublishing.com • www.richmondparents.com Richmond Parents Monthly is published 12 times a year and distributed free of charge. The advertising deadline is the 10th of each month for the upcoming issue. Richmond Parents Monthly welcomes reader comments and submissions; however, the publication is not responsible for unsolicited materials. All materials received become the property of the publisher and will not be returned. We reserve the right to edit any material used for publication. The entire content of Richmond Parents Monthly is ©2014. No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means without the express written consent of the publisher. The views and opinions expressed by writers and columnists do not necessarily represent those of Richmond Parents Monthly or its staff.
Talk to us! Send your comments, opinions or feedback to
Richmond Parents Monthly, 8010 Ridge Rd, Suite F, Henrico, VA 23229 or e-mail to: rpmeditor@richmondpublishing.com. Please include your full name and address. Comments selected for publication may be edited for clarity and length.
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 5
EDUCATION
GREAT KIDS
Top Teachers Named in Henrico, Chesterfield
Richmond Student Earns Gates Millennium Scholarship
T
L
amar Greene of Richmond Community High School has been honored as a Gates Millennium Scholar. Lamar, the 2015 valedictorian for his school, has a 4.91 grade point average. He’s also a member of the National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, the Honor Council, RCHS Ambassadors and the National Society of High School Scholars, according to a press release from Richmond Public Schools. Lamar also has served as a Congressional page. He was the 2014 Youth of the Year for the Richmond Boys and Girls Club, where he logged more than 150 hours of community service. Lamar is also a recipient of a National ACT Student College Readiness Award. He has been accepted to
Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Richmond, Emory University, Johns Hopkins University and William & Mary. He wants to major in a medical field. The Gates Millennium Scholar program is the nation’s largest minority scholarship program. It is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It was created in 1999 to provide outstanding AfricanAmerican, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic Americans with an opportunity to complete a college education. Gates scholars may also request funding for a graduate degree in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
6 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015
he end of the school year is a time for accolades, and not just for students. Henrico and Chesterfield public schools have recently named teachers of the year. For Henrico, Kecia Studevant Howell, a French teacher at Hermitage High School, was named Henrico County Public Schools’ 2015 Gilman Teacher of the Year, according to a news release from the school system. Chris Kresge, a fifth-grade teacher at Echo Lake Elementary School, was named the division’s 2015 First-Year Teacher of the Year. “I’m honored to have been selected as this year’s Gilman award recipient,” said Howell. “This is due in large part to the many great educators who have served as role models and inspired me. I’m grateful to Henrico Schools for providing us all with the support we need to excel with our students – both in and outside of the classroom.” Howell is a 1992 graduate of Hermitage High School and is an alumna of the University of Virginia and Middlebury College. She began teaching in Henrico County Public Schools in 1996 and has been at Hermitage since 2005. Howell works in the Hermitage languages department with her former French teacher, Gail Wood, who was also a divisionwide Gilman winner, in 2011. Kresge is a 1999 graduate of J.R. Tucker High School. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, he studied music in Boston, traveled in Asia and made banjos in Floyd County before earning a master’s degree from the University of Richmond and becoming a teacher. The school system also announced two winners of the Chris
Corallo Distinguished Leadership Award: Glen Allen High School history teacher Drew Baker; and Mac Beaton, the division’s director of career and technical education. The two were chosen from among 25 nominees for their vision, passion, innovation and student-centered focus. The award is named in honor of Corallo, a former assistant superintendent for instruction and organizational development, who died in 2013. For Chesterfield County Public Schools, Christopher Averill of Cosby High School is the 2016 Teacher of the Year. Robious Sherrill Kauffman is Chesterfield’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year, and Falling Creek’s Brianne Gunn is Chesterfield’s Middle School Teacher of the Year, according to a school system release. Averill began his career as a history teacher in 1989 at Clover Hill High; since 2006 he has taught history and served as the social studies department chair at Cosby High. Averill earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from James Madison University. Kauffman is the literacy specialist at Robious Elementary. She began her education career in 1991 and has taught in several central Virginia school systems. Kauffman joined Chesterfield County Public Schools in 2011 in her current position. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. Gunn teaches sixth-grade science at Falling Creek Middle. She joined Chesterfield County Public Schools in 2011 in her current position. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
International speaker, trainer, and research leader in Interventional Spine Care.
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 7
EDUCATION
GREAT KIDS
Top Teachers Named in Henrico, Chesterfield
Richmond Student Earns Gates Millennium Scholarship
T
L
amar Greene of Richmond Community High School has been honored as a Gates Millennium Scholar. Lamar, the 2015 valedictorian for his school, has a 4.91 grade point average. He’s also a member of the National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society, the Honor Council, RCHS Ambassadors and the National Society of High School Scholars, according to a press release from Richmond Public Schools. Lamar also has served as a Congressional page. He was the 2014 Youth of the Year for the Richmond Boys and Girls Club, where he logged more than 150 hours of community service. Lamar is also a recipient of a National ACT Student College Readiness Award. He has been accepted to
Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Richmond, Emory University, Johns Hopkins University and William & Mary. He wants to major in a medical field. The Gates Millennium Scholar program is the nation’s largest minority scholarship program. It is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It was created in 1999 to provide outstanding AfricanAmerican, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic Americans with an opportunity to complete a college education. Gates scholars may also request funding for a graduate degree in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
6 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015
he end of the school year is a time for accolades, and not just for students. Henrico and Chesterfield public schools have recently named teachers of the year. For Henrico, Kecia Studevant Howell, a French teacher at Hermitage High School, was named Henrico County Public Schools’ 2015 Gilman Teacher of the Year, according to a news release from the school system. Chris Kresge, a fifth-grade teacher at Echo Lake Elementary School, was named the division’s 2015 First-Year Teacher of the Year. “I’m honored to have been selected as this year’s Gilman award recipient,” said Howell. “This is due in large part to the many great educators who have served as role models and inspired me. I’m grateful to Henrico Schools for providing us all with the support we need to excel with our students – both in and outside of the classroom.” Howell is a 1992 graduate of Hermitage High School and is an alumna of the University of Virginia and Middlebury College. She began teaching in Henrico County Public Schools in 1996 and has been at Hermitage since 2005. Howell works in the Hermitage languages department with her former French teacher, Gail Wood, who was also a divisionwide Gilman winner, in 2011. Kresge is a 1999 graduate of J.R. Tucker High School. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, he studied music in Boston, traveled in Asia and made banjos in Floyd County before earning a master’s degree from the University of Richmond and becoming a teacher. The school system also announced two winners of the Chris
Corallo Distinguished Leadership Award: Glen Allen High School history teacher Drew Baker; and Mac Beaton, the division’s director of career and technical education. The two were chosen from among 25 nominees for their vision, passion, innovation and student-centered focus. The award is named in honor of Corallo, a former assistant superintendent for instruction and organizational development, who died in 2013. For Chesterfield County Public Schools, Christopher Averill of Cosby High School is the 2016 Teacher of the Year. Robious Sherrill Kauffman is Chesterfield’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year, and Falling Creek’s Brianne Gunn is Chesterfield’s Middle School Teacher of the Year, according to a school system release. Averill began his career as a history teacher in 1989 at Clover Hill High; since 2006 he has taught history and served as the social studies department chair at Cosby High. Averill earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from James Madison University. Kauffman is the literacy specialist at Robious Elementary. She began her education career in 1991 and has taught in several central Virginia school systems. Kauffman joined Chesterfield County Public Schools in 2011 in her current position. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. Gunn teaches sixth-grade science at Falling Creek Middle. She joined Chesterfield County Public Schools in 2011 in her current position. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University.
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
International speaker, trainer, and research leader in Interventional Spine Care.
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 7
WESTCHESTER
CONCERT
SERIES
3-5:30pm on the Village Green
JUNE 14TH
Rain date
June 21
Featuring “Salted Dawg Blues” with“School of Rock” Celebrate Flag Day with music, food, fun and special surprises! Sponsored by Conner Brothers Collision Centers
The HEAT Is On! KIDS' STUFF WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE™
Smokin’ hot deals is what we‘re about. We pay $$$ on the spot for gently used kids’ clothing, toys, furniture and equipment. No appointment needed. Walk in with goods, walk out with cash.
BRING IN THIS AD TO RECEIVE $5.00 ANY PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE
OFF
Offer not valid with any other offer or discount. Limit 1 coupon per customer/per visit. Offer expires June 30, 2015
JULY 19TH
Rain date
Aug 2
Featuring “Flat Elvis” Join the Chesterfield Police Department as we kick-off National Night Out! State Police helicopters, Crime solvers, EMS, Fire, Rescue, Sheriff’s department and McGruff the Crime Dog!
2 RICHMOND AREA LOCATIONS! SOUTHSIDE 9770 Midlothian Tpk., Steinmart Shopping Center 804-272-2229 WEST END 9127 W. Broad St., T.J. Maxx Shopping Center 804-346-5552
Visit us at: www.onceuponachildrichmond.com
Route 288 and Midlothian Turnpike
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 9
WESTCHESTER
CONCERT
SERIES
3-5:30pm on the Village Green
JUNE 14TH
Rain date
June 21
Featuring “Salted Dawg Blues” with“School of Rock” Celebrate Flag Day with music, food, fun and special surprises! Sponsored by Conner Brothers Collision Centers
The HEAT Is On! KIDS' STUFF WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE™
Smokin’ hot deals is what we‘re about. We pay $$$ on the spot for gently used kids’ clothing, toys, furniture and equipment. No appointment needed. Walk in with goods, walk out with cash.
BRING IN THIS AD TO RECEIVE $5.00 ANY PURCHASE OF $25 OR MORE
OFF
Offer not valid with any other offer or discount. Limit 1 coupon per customer/per visit. Offer expires June 30, 2015
JULY 19TH
Rain date
Aug 2
Featuring “Flat Elvis” Join the Chesterfield Police Department as we kick-off National Night Out! State Police helicopters, Crime solvers, EMS, Fire, Rescue, Sheriff’s department and McGruff the Crime Dog!
2 RICHMOND AREA LOCATIONS! SOUTHSIDE 9770 Midlothian Tpk., Steinmart Shopping Center 804-272-2229 WEST END 9127 W. Broad St., T.J. Maxx Shopping Center 804-346-5552
Visit us at: www.onceuponachildrichmond.com
Route 288 and Midlothian Turnpike
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 9
GROWING UP ONLINE
The 17th Annual
2015
BY CAROLYN JABS
How Social Media Can Shape a Girl’s Body Image
PHOTO CREDIT: (C) www.theguardian.com
Theatre Under the stars at Agecroft Hall!
F
or years, parents have worried about the unrealistic way women are depicted in media, advertising, pop culture and video games. Many try to counter this influence by pointing out to their daughters that commercial images of women are often manipulated by people hoping to make a profit.(Excellent information about the connection between traditional media and body image is widely available online. Check out the research at geenadavisinstitute.org, the infographics at representationproject. org, and the interactive game at mypopstudio.com. ) Social media poses different challenges, largely because girls are creating and commenting on their own images. On platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter, appearance can become a competitive sport as girls vie for emoji, likes, and followers. Selfies in particular push girls to compare themselves with peers at their prettiest, and it doesn’t take long to figure out that the fastest way to get more likes is to be thin, skilled with make-up, dressed in revealing clothing or positioned in provocative pose. A recent survey by Common Sense Media found
(pro-ana) and thinspiration (thinspo) websites that encourage girls to starve t h e m selves a n d praise t h e m w h e n they post emaciated photos. Yes, girls post “Am I p re t t y ? ” videos on YouTube that, among teens who post online, and, per35 percent are worried about be- haps unsurprisingly, attract the ating tagged in unattractive photos, tention of trolls. Yes, there are apps 27 percent feel anxious about their like Hot or Not that exist simply to appearance in posted photos, and a rate the physical attractiveness of usquarter take it personally when their ers. Although many girls are turned photos are ignored. off by these sites, others are suscep Parents may not be able to tible to their appeal. dominate the conversations about Point out possibiliappearance that are going on in so- ties. Social media gives girls more cial media, but they can and should opportunities to find allies who will comment. Girls need to hear from encourage them to be themselves, mothers who have come to terms without conforming to other peowith their own body issues and fa- ple’s ideas about how they should thers who appreciate women for look. Some girls, for example, post more than their faces and figures. what they call “uglyselfies”, unHere are some things to keep in adorned photos of them which mind. mock conventional ideas about Don’t dismiss. Parents beauty. Others post photos that emcannot change the prevailing cul- phasize accomplishments or insights ture, but you can help your daughter instead of appearance. Girls can also think clearly about two things. First, follow female celebrities like Lorde how much will she allow herself to and Emma Watson who have been be influenced by what others think outspoken about the way representaabout her looks? Encourage her not tions of women are manipulated and to give power to those who don’t de- exploited. serve it. Second, how will she evalu- Critique photos. A photo ate others? Help her understand that can capture a “real” moment or it other, less visible qualities—integri- can be a performance. Talk to your ty, intelligence, sense of humor, com- daughter about how she chooses passion—are more important than the photos she decides to post onappearance. line. What is she trying to express Be aware of the aw- about herself? What kinds of editful. Yes, there really are pro anorexia ing techniques does she use and
10 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015
why? What kind of feedback does she hope to get? You can ask similar questions about the photos her friends post online. Do specific photos capture what she likes about her friend or their relationship? Do other photos make her uncomfortable? Filter feedback. Teens long for positive feedback from peers. Negative comments can be crushing, so parents need to help children develop defenses. Rather than accepting hostile or cruel comments as objectively “true”, teach kids to understand them as a reflection of the other person’s state of mind. Encourage your child to be constructive in her own comments, supporting and encouraging other girls instead of tearing them down. Get real. Be sure your daughter knows plenty of real life women who are comfortable with themselves. Surround her with female role models—grandmas and aunts, teachers and coaches, your own colleagues and friends. Talk about the accomplishments of these women and the qualities you admire in them. Although it may not seem that way in adolescence, appearance is only a fraction of a girl’s identity. You can mitigate the impact of social media by talking often about all the other things you value about your daughter. Help her find activities she enjoys and people who appreciate her for who she is. Model a lifestyle that includes a balanced approach to eating and exercise. Most of all, create a family environment in which every member is respected for who they are and what they can do rather than how they happen to look on any given day.
Much Ado About Nothing By WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Directed By FOSTER SOLOMON
JUNE 4 – 28, 2015 AGECROFT HALL 4305 SULGRAVE ROAD RICHMOND, VA 23221
TICKETS
HenleyStreetTheatre.org (804) 340-0115
Arrive early with your family picnic dinner! 2014-2015 Sponsors: The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, Moses D. Nunnally Jr. Trust, Dill Family Foundation, and New Richmond Ventures
When your child is finding it hard to cope, we are here to help.
If your child is showing signs of extreme distress, come to us. Our team of behavioral healthcare specialists provides acute care when your child is feeling overwhelmed. With our newly renovated facility and programs that meet the needs of adolescents, we’re here to give young people and their families the tools needed to get through the tough times. We provide free assessments 24/7, at the region’s only freestanding psychiatric facility. And, our evidence-based program is tailored to treat patients dealing with a wide range of emotional issues.
Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. Visit www.growingup-online.com to read other columns.
At Poplar Springs Hospital no emergency room visit, or referral, is needed. For more information visit poplarsprings.com, or call 804-733-6874 or 866-546-2229.
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 11
GROWING UP ONLINE
The 17th Annual
2015
BY CAROLYN JABS
How Social Media Can Shape a Girl’s Body Image
PHOTO CREDIT: (C) www.theguardian.com
Theatre Under the stars at Agecroft Hall!
F
or years, parents have worried about the unrealistic way women are depicted in media, advertising, pop culture and video games. Many try to counter this influence by pointing out to their daughters that commercial images of women are often manipulated by people hoping to make a profit.(Excellent information about the connection between traditional media and body image is widely available online. Check out the research at geenadavisinstitute.org, the infographics at representationproject. org, and the interactive game at mypopstudio.com. ) Social media poses different challenges, largely because girls are creating and commenting on their own images. On platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter, appearance can become a competitive sport as girls vie for emoji, likes, and followers. Selfies in particular push girls to compare themselves with peers at their prettiest, and it doesn’t take long to figure out that the fastest way to get more likes is to be thin, skilled with make-up, dressed in revealing clothing or positioned in provocative pose. A recent survey by Common Sense Media found
(pro-ana) and thinspiration (thinspo) websites that encourage girls to starve t h e m selves a n d praise t h e m w h e n they post emaciated photos. Yes, girls post “Am I p re t t y ? ” videos on YouTube that, among teens who post online, and, per35 percent are worried about be- haps unsurprisingly, attract the ating tagged in unattractive photos, tention of trolls. Yes, there are apps 27 percent feel anxious about their like Hot or Not that exist simply to appearance in posted photos, and a rate the physical attractiveness of usquarter take it personally when their ers. Although many girls are turned photos are ignored. off by these sites, others are suscep Parents may not be able to tible to their appeal. dominate the conversations about Point out possibiliappearance that are going on in so- ties. Social media gives girls more cial media, but they can and should opportunities to find allies who will comment. Girls need to hear from encourage them to be themselves, mothers who have come to terms without conforming to other peowith their own body issues and fa- ple’s ideas about how they should thers who appreciate women for look. Some girls, for example, post more than their faces and figures. what they call “uglyselfies”, unHere are some things to keep in adorned photos of them which mind. mock conventional ideas about Don’t dismiss. Parents beauty. Others post photos that emcannot change the prevailing cul- phasize accomplishments or insights ture, but you can help your daughter instead of appearance. Girls can also think clearly about two things. First, follow female celebrities like Lorde how much will she allow herself to and Emma Watson who have been be influenced by what others think outspoken about the way representaabout her looks? Encourage her not tions of women are manipulated and to give power to those who don’t de- exploited. serve it. Second, how will she evalu- Critique photos. A photo ate others? Help her understand that can capture a “real” moment or it other, less visible qualities—integri- can be a performance. Talk to your ty, intelligence, sense of humor, com- daughter about how she chooses passion—are more important than the photos she decides to post onappearance. line. What is she trying to express Be aware of the aw- about herself? What kinds of editful. Yes, there really are pro anorexia ing techniques does she use and
10 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015
why? What kind of feedback does she hope to get? You can ask similar questions about the photos her friends post online. Do specific photos capture what she likes about her friend or their relationship? Do other photos make her uncomfortable? Filter feedback. Teens long for positive feedback from peers. Negative comments can be crushing, so parents need to help children develop defenses. Rather than accepting hostile or cruel comments as objectively “true”, teach kids to understand them as a reflection of the other person’s state of mind. Encourage your child to be constructive in her own comments, supporting and encouraging other girls instead of tearing them down. Get real. Be sure your daughter knows plenty of real life women who are comfortable with themselves. Surround her with female role models—grandmas and aunts, teachers and coaches, your own colleagues and friends. Talk about the accomplishments of these women and the qualities you admire in them. Although it may not seem that way in adolescence, appearance is only a fraction of a girl’s identity. You can mitigate the impact of social media by talking often about all the other things you value about your daughter. Help her find activities she enjoys and people who appreciate her for who she is. Model a lifestyle that includes a balanced approach to eating and exercise. Most of all, create a family environment in which every member is respected for who they are and what they can do rather than how they happen to look on any given day.
Much Ado About Nothing By WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Directed By FOSTER SOLOMON
JUNE 4 – 28, 2015 AGECROFT HALL 4305 SULGRAVE ROAD RICHMOND, VA 23221
TICKETS
HenleyStreetTheatre.org (804) 340-0115
Arrive early with your family picnic dinner! 2014-2015 Sponsors: The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, Moses D. Nunnally Jr. Trust, Dill Family Foundation, and New Richmond Ventures
When your child is finding it hard to cope, we are here to help.
If your child is showing signs of extreme distress, come to us. Our team of behavioral healthcare specialists provides acute care when your child is feeling overwhelmed. With our newly renovated facility and programs that meet the needs of adolescents, we’re here to give young people and their families the tools needed to get through the tough times. We provide free assessments 24/7, at the region’s only freestanding psychiatric facility. And, our evidence-based program is tailored to treat patients dealing with a wide range of emotional issues.
Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. Visit www.growingup-online.com to read other columns.
At Poplar Springs Hospital no emergency room visit, or referral, is needed. For more information visit poplarsprings.com, or call 804-733-6874 or 866-546-2229.
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 11
lion today. Exotic parasites, disease, pesticide use and misuse, and decreasing habitat may all be playing a role in pollinator decline. You and your children can make a difference! Attend the Bumblebee Jam-
GARDENING By LELA MARTIN
Talking About Birds and Bees
T
here’s one talk about birds and bees that you need to have with your children that’s easy; it’s the one about how birds and bees play a crucial role in nature as pollinators. Let’s give you some talking points: There are more than 100,000 species of pollinators. Most people know bees are pollinators, but wasps, butterflies, moths, ants, beetles, flies, midges, mosquitoes, and even some slugs do their part as well. About 1,000 are birds, bats, and other mammals that carry pollen, which they
pick up inadvertently while feeding on the nectar of plants. About 75 percent of flowering plant species need the help of insects or animals to move their heavy pollen grains from plant to plant (or within a flower) for fertilization. Pollination results when the pollen from the male part of the flower (stamen) is moved to the female part (stigma) of the same or another flower and fertilizes it, resulting in the production of fruits and seeds. Pollinators are typically looking for nectar. Specific pollinators look for flowers that have adapt-
12 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015
ed to that one specific pollinator or a small group of pollinators by their structure, color, scent/odor, and nectar guides. This is called pollination syndrome. For example, honeybees and native wild bees are attracted to flowers with bright, lively colors (especially blues and yellows).They can’t see the color red, so won’t visit blossoms that are red. Bumblebees and many other native bees perform buzz pollination, in which the bee grabs onto a flower’s anthers (part of the stamen) and vibrates its flight muscles, releasing a burst of pollen from pores
in the anther. This is how tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, and blueberries are pollinated, for example. Hummingbirds are attracted to flowers with red, pink, or orange throats that are narrow so that only the hummingbird’s thin bill can enter to extract the nectar. Hummingbirds don’t need a landing platform, because they usually hover while they drink nectar. Blossoms built for butterflies have lively colors, especially pinks, blues, and yellows. They are often grouped together in small masses. The floral tube is often narrowly con-
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
stricted to allow just the butterfly’s proboscis (i.e., tongue) into the opening. These flowers have very pleasant floral scents and abundant nectar. Pollination takes place when plants are in bloom. In Virginia, for most plants that’s in the spring and summer. And it takes place when the flowers are open. Moths are active pollinators in the evening or at night. They are attracted to white, sweet-scented flowers. Pollinators are responsible for a third of what we eat. Most fruit and vegetable crops, nuts, seeds, fiber crops (such as cotton), and hay to feed livestock rely on insects for pollination. The estimated value of animal-pollinated commodities that are directly or indirectly used by humans is in the billions of dollars in the United States alone. Pollinators are in trouble. More than 50 native bees are in decline, with nine in peril. An iconic North American pollinator, the monarch butterfly, is in severe decline, down from a billion monarchs 20 years ago to 35 mil-
boree on Saturday, June 13, at Maymont Park to learn more about pollinators. This free family event is sponsored by the Chesterfield County office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension: www.offices.ext.vt.edu/ chesterfield/programs/anr/Pollinators/pollinators_index.html.
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
If you’re inside on rainy day, check out pollinators on the internet. There are videos, podcasts, and many child-friendly activities at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website: www.fws.gov/pollinators. Order a Protect Pollinators license plate through DMV: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov. Reduce chemical misuse using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods for managing pest problems in the landscape and around buildings. IPM focuses on pest prevention and using the least toxic chemicals, if any, to control pest issues. Choose safer products or eliminate pesticides altogether. For example, intersperse marigolds with your tomato plants to keep pests at bay. Remove standing water rather than spraying for mosquitoes (which kills beneficial insects as well). The Virginia Cooperative Extension has thorough guides about IPM: pubs. ext.vt.edu/456/456-018/456-018. html. Reduce your grass lawn.
Replace it with a pollinator garden. Choose plants native to Virginia. Native plants have been proven to be four times more attractive than nonnatives to pollinators. Choose flowers with a variety of shapes and colors. Include host plants for the larval stages (caterpillars of butterflies and moths) such as milkweed for monarch butterflies. Plant in drifts. Provide a succession of blooms throughout the season. Research and plant with your child. Lela Martin is a Master Gardener with the Virginia Cooperative Extension in Chesterfield County. Photograph credits Photos of the 2014 Bumblebee Jamboree were taken by Carolyn Pegram and are used with permission. Photos of bees and moths were taken by Lela Martin and are used with permission.
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 13
lion today. Exotic parasites, disease, pesticide use and misuse, and decreasing habitat may all be playing a role in pollinator decline. You and your children can make a difference! Attend the Bumblebee Jam-
GARDENING By LELA MARTIN
Talking About Birds and Bees
T
here’s one talk about birds and bees that you need to have with your children that’s easy; it’s the one about how birds and bees play a crucial role in nature as pollinators. Let’s give you some talking points: There are more than 100,000 species of pollinators. Most people know bees are pollinators, but wasps, butterflies, moths, ants, beetles, flies, midges, mosquitoes, and even some slugs do their part as well. About 1,000 are birds, bats, and other mammals that carry pollen, which they
pick up inadvertently while feeding on the nectar of plants. About 75 percent of flowering plant species need the help of insects or animals to move their heavy pollen grains from plant to plant (or within a flower) for fertilization. Pollination results when the pollen from the male part of the flower (stamen) is moved to the female part (stigma) of the same or another flower and fertilizes it, resulting in the production of fruits and seeds. Pollinators are typically looking for nectar. Specific pollinators look for flowers that have adapt-
12 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015
ed to that one specific pollinator or a small group of pollinators by their structure, color, scent/odor, and nectar guides. This is called pollination syndrome. For example, honeybees and native wild bees are attracted to flowers with bright, lively colors (especially blues and yellows).They can’t see the color red, so won’t visit blossoms that are red. Bumblebees and many other native bees perform buzz pollination, in which the bee grabs onto a flower’s anthers (part of the stamen) and vibrates its flight muscles, releasing a burst of pollen from pores
in the anther. This is how tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, and blueberries are pollinated, for example. Hummingbirds are attracted to flowers with red, pink, or orange throats that are narrow so that only the hummingbird’s thin bill can enter to extract the nectar. Hummingbirds don’t need a landing platform, because they usually hover while they drink nectar. Blossoms built for butterflies have lively colors, especially pinks, blues, and yellows. They are often grouped together in small masses. The floral tube is often narrowly con-
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
stricted to allow just the butterfly’s proboscis (i.e., tongue) into the opening. These flowers have very pleasant floral scents and abundant nectar. Pollination takes place when plants are in bloom. In Virginia, for most plants that’s in the spring and summer. And it takes place when the flowers are open. Moths are active pollinators in the evening or at night. They are attracted to white, sweet-scented flowers. Pollinators are responsible for a third of what we eat. Most fruit and vegetable crops, nuts, seeds, fiber crops (such as cotton), and hay to feed livestock rely on insects for pollination. The estimated value of animal-pollinated commodities that are directly or indirectly used by humans is in the billions of dollars in the United States alone. Pollinators are in trouble. More than 50 native bees are in decline, with nine in peril. An iconic North American pollinator, the monarch butterfly, is in severe decline, down from a billion monarchs 20 years ago to 35 mil-
boree on Saturday, June 13, at Maymont Park to learn more about pollinators. This free family event is sponsored by the Chesterfield County office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension: www.offices.ext.vt.edu/ chesterfield/programs/anr/Pollinators/pollinators_index.html.
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
If you’re inside on rainy day, check out pollinators on the internet. There are videos, podcasts, and many child-friendly activities at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website: www.fws.gov/pollinators. Order a Protect Pollinators license plate through DMV: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov. Reduce chemical misuse using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods for managing pest problems in the landscape and around buildings. IPM focuses on pest prevention and using the least toxic chemicals, if any, to control pest issues. Choose safer products or eliminate pesticides altogether. For example, intersperse marigolds with your tomato plants to keep pests at bay. Remove standing water rather than spraying for mosquitoes (which kills beneficial insects as well). The Virginia Cooperative Extension has thorough guides about IPM: pubs. ext.vt.edu/456/456-018/456-018. html. Reduce your grass lawn.
Replace it with a pollinator garden. Choose plants native to Virginia. Native plants have been proven to be four times more attractive than nonnatives to pollinators. Choose flowers with a variety of shapes and colors. Include host plants for the larval stages (caterpillars of butterflies and moths) such as milkweed for monarch butterflies. Plant in drifts. Provide a succession of blooms throughout the season. Research and plant with your child. Lela Martin is a Master Gardener with the Virginia Cooperative Extension in Chesterfield County. Photograph credits Photos of the 2014 Bumblebee Jamboree were taken by Carolyn Pegram and are used with permission. Photos of bees and moths were taken by Lela Martin and are used with permission.
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 13
GET ACTIVE YOUR COLLISION REPAIRS EXPERTS
By THARON GIDDENS
M-F | 5-9 AM
-Community minded company
Kick start your day
Children’s Museum on the Move in Short Pump its West Broad Village locale, which had opened in 2010. The facility had more than 500,000 visitors at West Broad Village. There is 8,500 square feet in the Town Center museum. The Short Pump Town Center facility will be open 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission will be $9. See www.c-mor. org.
Hosts Rene Montagne and Steve Inskeep
For over three decades, NPR’s Morning Edition has taken listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse.
SUMMER FUN WHAT: The Children’s Museum of Richmond new Short Pump location WHERE: Short Pump Town Center, 11800 W. Broad St. WHEN: Opening early to mid-July HOURS: 9:30 a.m. to 7 pm. daily COST: $9 OTHER LOCATIONS: Central museum, 2626 W. Broad St.; Chesterfield, 6629 Lake Harbour Drive, Midlothian; Fredericksburg, 1275 Jefferson Davis Highway LEARN MORE: www.c-mor.org.
-50 donated cars 125 vehicles to the program
F
RVC Summer Volleyball Camps
When school is out, the fun just beginning! RVCisSummer Volleyball Camps When school is out, the fun is just beginning!
Multi-day camps for boys & girls ages 5-18 No experience required
LOG ONTO NBC12.COM/TRANSFORM
Full- or half-day camps Beginner to advanced camps Early registration deadline: May 29 First camp: June 15 Last camp: August 10 Free t-shirt for early registration! For more information and to register, visit www.rvc.net/juniors.htm Richmond Volleyball Club •• 804-358-3000 • www.RVC.net Multi-day camps for boys & girls ages 8-18
PHOTOS SAXMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
NNoo -Anndult disi-T stretraeatntioio CRRheeilgg sses FCFeelaeess!!
• No experience required • Full- or half-day camps • Beginner to advanced camps • Early registration deadline is 6/1 - First camp: June 18 - Last camp: July 31 • Free t-shirt for early registration
Beg TThruu AA innerr ddvvaanc edd Richmond Dance Center lLeevveel lsnce For more information and to register: s
Richmond Dance Center 30 YEARS
visit www.rvc.net/juniors.htm
Classes that nurture children while teaching FREE CLASSES FOR 3 YEAR OLDS FOR them theTHE joy FIRST of dance. Classes designed to PHOTOS SAXMAN PHOTOGRAPHY 10 THAT CALL! help kids from 3 years old & up meet with • Multi-day camps for boys & girls ages 8-18 Caring, experienced with dein their endeavorsteachers in this area. Caring, • No experience required success • Fullor half-day camps grees in dance. experienced teachers with degrees in dance. Richmond Volleyball Club • 2921 Byrdhill Road Henrico, VA 23228 • 804-358-3000 • www.RVC.net
• Beginner to advanced camps • Early registration deadline is www.richmonddancecenter.com 6/1 Pre-Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Pointe - First camp: June 18 - Last camp: 31 • Yoga Lyrical •July Modern • Free t-shirt for early registration 8906 BroadSt. St.|| 747-0533 747-0533 ||Pam Director 8906 W.W. Broad PamTurner, Turner, Director (Gold’s(Gold’s Gym Plaza West of Parham) Gym Plaza just just West of Parham)
14 u
For more information and to register: RICHMOND MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 visit PARENTS www.rvc.net/juniors.htm
Richmond Volleyball Club • 2921 Byrdhill Road Henrico, VA 23228 • 804-358-3000 • www.RVC.net
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
or the Children’s Museum of Richmond, less is more when it comes to its new location in Short Pump. The overall square footage will be less when it reopens next month in Short Pump Town Center, but it actually will include the same amount of space for exhibits and play, according to the museum. The museum eliminated unused classroom space and storage and office areas, according to its website, which allowed the nonprofit to cuts costs, but offer the same experience to its visitors. When it reopens in the mall in early to mid-July, some old favorites will be spiffed up and back in action, including the grocery store, stage, the CarMax Foundation Service Station garage, the Silver Diner, the toddler area and the art studio, according to an email from Meredith T. Woods, director of special events and exhibit design. The train will be retired. New attractions will debut, too, including a wall-sized version of a Lite Brite, and an EyePlay floor, a state-of-the-art interactive video game system. With EyePlay, the mu-
seum can offer a fully immersive experience for its young visitors, with games that require a full range of movement, according to EyePlay. The Children’s Museum also is adding a soybean farm area and a dig pit. A new display area has been developed in partnership with the MathScience Information Center. “When we were presented the opportunity to relocate the museum to the region’s top shopping destination, we jumped at the chance,” said Lisa Wingfield Hailey, interim president and CEO at the Children’s Museum of Richmond in a release. “We feel that this move offers better parking options and extended hours, along with the ability to create new learning environments for children age eight and under, all in a convenient location.” The new location will be under the food court, between the escalator and Soft Surroundings, according to a museum release. The museum is leaving
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 15
GET ACTIVE YOUR COLLISION REPAIRS EXPERTS
By THARON GIDDENS
M-F | 5-9 AM
-Community minded company
Kick start your day
Children’s Museum on the Move in Short Pump its West Broad Village locale, which had opened in 2010. The facility had more than 500,000 visitors at West Broad Village. There is 8,500 square feet in the Town Center museum. The Short Pump Town Center facility will be open 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission will be $9. See www.c-mor. org.
Hosts Rene Montagne and Steve Inskeep
For over three decades, NPR’s Morning Edition has taken listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse.
SUMMER FUN WHAT: The Children’s Museum of Richmond new Short Pump location WHERE: Short Pump Town Center, 11800 W. Broad St. WHEN: Opening early to mid-July HOURS: 9:30 a.m. to 7 pm. daily COST: $9 OTHER LOCATIONS: Central museum, 2626 W. Broad St.; Chesterfield, 6629 Lake Harbour Drive, Midlothian; Fredericksburg, 1275 Jefferson Davis Highway LEARN MORE: www.c-mor.org.
-50 donated cars 125 vehicles to the program
F
RVC Summer Volleyball Camps
When school is out, the fun just beginning! RVCisSummer Volleyball Camps When school is out, the fun is just beginning!
Multi-day camps for boys & girls ages 5-18 No experience required
LOG ONTO NBC12.COM/TRANSFORM
Full- or half-day camps Beginner to advanced camps Early registration deadline: May 29 First camp: June 15 Last camp: August 10 Free t-shirt for early registration! For more information and to register, visit www.rvc.net/juniors.htm Richmond Volleyball Club •• 804-358-3000 • www.RVC.net Multi-day camps for boys & girls ages 8-18
PHOTOS SAXMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
NNoo -Anndult disi-T stretraeatntioio CRRheeilgg sses FCFeelaeess!!
• No experience required • Full- or half-day camps • Beginner to advanced camps • Early registration deadline is 6/1 - First camp: June 18 - Last camp: July 31 • Free t-shirt for early registration
Beg TThruu AA innerr ddvvaanc edd Richmond Dance Center lLeevveel lsnce For more information and to register: s
Richmond Dance Center 30 YEARS
visit www.rvc.net/juniors.htm
Classes that nurture children while teaching FREE CLASSES FOR 3 YEAR OLDS FOR them theTHE joy FIRST of dance. Classes designed to PHOTOS SAXMAN PHOTOGRAPHY 10 THAT CALL! help kids from 3 years old & up meet with • Multi-day camps for boys & girls ages 8-18 Caring, experienced with dein their endeavorsteachers in this area. Caring, • No experience required success • Fullor half-day camps grees in dance. experienced teachers with degrees in dance. Richmond Volleyball Club • 2921 Byrdhill Road Henrico, VA 23228 • 804-358-3000 • www.RVC.net
• Beginner to advanced camps • Early registration deadline is www.richmonddancecenter.com 6/1 Pre-Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Pointe - First camp: June 18 - Last camp: 31 • Yoga Lyrical •July Modern • Free t-shirt for early registration 8906 BroadSt. St.|| 747-0533 747-0533 ||Pam Director 8906 W.W. Broad PamTurner, Turner, Director (Gold’s(Gold’s Gym Plaza West of Parham) Gym Plaza just just West of Parham)
14 u
For more information and to register: RICHMOND MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 visit PARENTS www.rvc.net/juniors.htm
Richmond Volleyball Club • 2921 Byrdhill Road Henrico, VA 23228 • 804-358-3000 • www.RVC.net
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
or the Children’s Museum of Richmond, less is more when it comes to its new location in Short Pump. The overall square footage will be less when it reopens next month in Short Pump Town Center, but it actually will include the same amount of space for exhibits and play, according to the museum. The museum eliminated unused classroom space and storage and office areas, according to its website, which allowed the nonprofit to cuts costs, but offer the same experience to its visitors. When it reopens in the mall in early to mid-July, some old favorites will be spiffed up and back in action, including the grocery store, stage, the CarMax Foundation Service Station garage, the Silver Diner, the toddler area and the art studio, according to an email from Meredith T. Woods, director of special events and exhibit design. The train will be retired. New attractions will debut, too, including a wall-sized version of a Lite Brite, and an EyePlay floor, a state-of-the-art interactive video game system. With EyePlay, the mu-
seum can offer a fully immersive experience for its young visitors, with games that require a full range of movement, according to EyePlay. The Children’s Museum also is adding a soybean farm area and a dig pit. A new display area has been developed in partnership with the MathScience Information Center. “When we were presented the opportunity to relocate the museum to the region’s top shopping destination, we jumped at the chance,” said Lisa Wingfield Hailey, interim president and CEO at the Children’s Museum of Richmond in a release. “We feel that this move offers better parking options and extended hours, along with the ability to create new learning environments for children age eight and under, all in a convenient location.” The new location will be under the food court, between the escalator and Soft Surroundings, according to a museum release. The museum is leaving
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 15
HOB SIGMON REALTY
June 2015
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR LEASE JUNE 4
101 Cowardin Ave.
100 Arbor Oak Drive
1516 Willow Lawn Drive
FLOWERS AFTER 5: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., 5-6 p.m., family activities in the Children’s Garden; music with Emme St. James and her Jazz Gentlemen from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bloemendaal House, and beer, food and wine served at Bloemendaal House from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., included with regular garden admission; event each Thursday through August; lewisginter.org GEORGE CLINTON AND PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: 6 p.m., Innsbrook After Hours performance, 4901 Lakebrook Drive; $15 and up; gates open at 4 p.m.; myticketstobuy.com, innsbrookafterhours.com
Road; production of “Much Ado About Nothing through June 28, with opening night June 6; “Hamlet” to follow, July 9-Aug. 2; henleystreettheatre.org
JUNE 5 ARTe’LICIOUS5 ANNUAL ART AUCTION: Opening reception 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Anne’s Visual Art Studio Gallery, 208 W. Broad St.; art auction closes 6 p.m. June 7; fundraiser for gallery; www.facebook.com/ VisualArtStudio
JUNE 6 $294,950
8921 Three Chopt Road
8010 Ridge Road
1403 Pemberton Road 100 Arbor Oak Drive 101 Cowardin Ave 1403 Pemberton Road 1516 Willow Lawn Drive 2819 N. Parham Road 8010 Ridge Road 8921 Three Chopt Road
Washington Hwy
JUNE 4-28 RICHMOND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: Theatre Under the Stars, with performances at 7:30 p.m. ThursdaysSundays, Agecroft Hall, 4305 Sulgrave
DOWN ON THE FARM DAY: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Children’s Museum of Richmond Central Location; visit by mother cow and calf; milking contest at 11:30 a.m., farmthemed arts and crafts; childrensmusemofrichmond.org ASHLAND STRAWBERRY FAIRE: 10 a. to 5 p.m., streets of Randolph-Macon College, Ashland; strawberry
2819 N. Parham Road
pageant, pet pageant, kid zone, food, entertainment, up to 300 vendors; ashlandstrawberryfaire.com STONE SOUL MUSIC AND SOUL FESTIVAL: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Classic Amphitheater at Richmond International Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Ave; performers include Faith Evans, Biz Markie, Future, Jodeci, The Migos, James Fortune, Anthony Lewis and James Fortune; $35 and up, etix.com
THE AMERICAN YOUTH HARP ENSEMBLE AND VIRGINIA CHORISTERS PRESENT CLASSIC JAM: 2:30 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 4200 Dover Road, Richmond; more than 50 performers age 7 through 18; $20, $10 seniors and students; www.harpensemble.org for tickets
Call Mary Sigmon or Jessica Hall
804-346-9400
Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/hobsigmonrealty
Band, 7 p.m., The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road; $15 advance, $18 at door; family friendly, all-ages show; artsglenallen.com or (804) 261-ARTS
CELEBRATE VARINA: 4 pm. To 10 p.m., Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico; family activities including music and games and screening of film “Little Big League”; Henrico.us/rec/specialevents
300 - 2500 Sq.ft. 1,141 - 4,085 Sq.f.t 960 Sq.ft. 199 - 1,070 Sq.ft. 900-7,000 Sq.ft. 1,223 Sq.ft. 1,700-2,250 Sq.ft.
www.hobsigmonrealty.com
JUNE 5 AN EVENING OF BLUEGRASS: Randy Cook and Commonwealth Bluegrass
“Catskills Bed and Breakfast” by Richard Heinzer is up for silent auction in a fundraiser June 5-7 at Anne’s Visual Art Studio Gallery, 208 W. Broad St.
JUNE 7
ater, 6 N. Laurel St.; School for the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community production features students and guest artists including Jason Mraz, Sara Bareilles, Mandy Moore, Rene Marie, Chris Stills, Raining Jane, Robbie Schaefer, Susan Greenbaum, Robbin Thompson, Daniel Clarke, Jesse Harper, Josh Small, Drew Kullman and Samson Trinh and the Upper East Band perform while students engage in live art; $30 to $70 adult admission; altriatheater.com JAMES RIVER ART LEAGUE ANNUAL JUDGED EXHIBIT: Public reception with art, music, food and awards, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1000 Blanton Ave.; exhibit continues through June 27; jamesriverartleague.com
JUNE 10 AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL MCDONALD: 6 p.m., Innsbrook After Hours performance, 4901 Lakebrook Drive; $15 and up; gates open at 5 p.m.; myticketstobuy.com, innsbrookafterhours.com
LIVE ART: SOUL: 6 p.m., Altria The-
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 17
HOB SIGMON REALTY
June 2015
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR LEASE JUNE 4
101 Cowardin Ave.
100 Arbor Oak Drive
1516 Willow Lawn Drive
FLOWERS AFTER 5: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., 5-6 p.m., family activities in the Children’s Garden; music with Emme St. James and her Jazz Gentlemen from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bloemendaal House, and beer, food and wine served at Bloemendaal House from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., included with regular garden admission; event each Thursday through August; lewisginter.org GEORGE CLINTON AND PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC: 6 p.m., Innsbrook After Hours performance, 4901 Lakebrook Drive; $15 and up; gates open at 4 p.m.; myticketstobuy.com, innsbrookafterhours.com
Road; production of “Much Ado About Nothing through June 28, with opening night June 6; “Hamlet” to follow, July 9-Aug. 2; henleystreettheatre.org
JUNE 5 ARTe’LICIOUS5 ANNUAL ART AUCTION: Opening reception 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Anne’s Visual Art Studio Gallery, 208 W. Broad St.; art auction closes 6 p.m. June 7; fundraiser for gallery; www.facebook.com/ VisualArtStudio
JUNE 6 $294,950
8921 Three Chopt Road
8010 Ridge Road
1403 Pemberton Road 100 Arbor Oak Drive 101 Cowardin Ave 1403 Pemberton Road 1516 Willow Lawn Drive 2819 N. Parham Road 8010 Ridge Road 8921 Three Chopt Road
Washington Hwy
JUNE 4-28 RICHMOND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: Theatre Under the Stars, with performances at 7:30 p.m. ThursdaysSundays, Agecroft Hall, 4305 Sulgrave
DOWN ON THE FARM DAY: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Children’s Museum of Richmond Central Location; visit by mother cow and calf; milking contest at 11:30 a.m., farmthemed arts and crafts; childrensmusemofrichmond.org ASHLAND STRAWBERRY FAIRE: 10 a. to 5 p.m., streets of Randolph-Macon College, Ashland; strawberry
2819 N. Parham Road
pageant, pet pageant, kid zone, food, entertainment, up to 300 vendors; ashlandstrawberryfaire.com STONE SOUL MUSIC AND SOUL FESTIVAL: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Classic Amphitheater at Richmond International Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Ave; performers include Faith Evans, Biz Markie, Future, Jodeci, The Migos, James Fortune, Anthony Lewis and James Fortune; $35 and up, etix.com
THE AMERICAN YOUTH HARP ENSEMBLE AND VIRGINIA CHORISTERS PRESENT CLASSIC JAM: 2:30 p.m., Grace Baptist Church, 4200 Dover Road, Richmond; more than 50 performers age 7 through 18; $20, $10 seniors and students; www.harpensemble.org for tickets
Call Mary Sigmon or Jessica Hall
804-346-9400
Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/hobsigmonrealty
Band, 7 p.m., The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road; $15 advance, $18 at door; family friendly, all-ages show; artsglenallen.com or (804) 261-ARTS
CELEBRATE VARINA: 4 pm. To 10 p.m., Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico; family activities including music and games and screening of film “Little Big League”; Henrico.us/rec/specialevents
300 - 2500 Sq.ft. 1,141 - 4,085 Sq.f.t 960 Sq.ft. 199 - 1,070 Sq.ft. 900-7,000 Sq.ft. 1,223 Sq.ft. 1,700-2,250 Sq.ft.
www.hobsigmonrealty.com
JUNE 5 AN EVENING OF BLUEGRASS: Randy Cook and Commonwealth Bluegrass
“Catskills Bed and Breakfast” by Richard Heinzer is up for silent auction in a fundraiser June 5-7 at Anne’s Visual Art Studio Gallery, 208 W. Broad St.
JUNE 7
ater, 6 N. Laurel St.; School for the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community production features students and guest artists including Jason Mraz, Sara Bareilles, Mandy Moore, Rene Marie, Chris Stills, Raining Jane, Robbie Schaefer, Susan Greenbaum, Robbin Thompson, Daniel Clarke, Jesse Harper, Josh Small, Drew Kullman and Samson Trinh and the Upper East Band perform while students engage in live art; $30 to $70 adult admission; altriatheater.com JAMES RIVER ART LEAGUE ANNUAL JUDGED EXHIBIT: Public reception with art, music, food and awards, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1000 Blanton Ave.; exhibit continues through June 27; jamesriverartleague.com
JUNE 10 AN EVENING WITH MICHAEL MCDONALD: 6 p.m., Innsbrook After Hours performance, 4901 Lakebrook Drive; $15 and up; gates open at 5 p.m.; myticketstobuy.com, innsbrookafterhours.com
LIVE ART: SOUL: 6 p.m., Altria The-
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 17
Let’s Go! June 2015 JUNE 13 JOHN MELLENCAMP: 7:30 p.m., Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St.; tickets $39.50 and up; doors open 6:30 p.m.; altriatheater. com
Jason Mraz is a featured performer for Live Art: Soul, a fundraiser for the School for the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community, June 7 at the Altria Theater. See altriatheater.com.
musicfest.com
JUNE 21
HIDDEN CREEK COMMUNITY DAY: Noon to 4 p.m., Hidden Creek Park and Community Center, 2417 Brockway Lane, Henrico; music, games, crafts, historical and special presentations, Henrico.us/ rec/specialevents JUNE 14
JUNE 11
RICHMOND BACON FESTIVAL: 11 a.m., 17th Street Farmers Market
WEIRD AL YANKOVIC: 7:30 p.m., Carpenter Theater, Richmond Centerstage; $45-$55; richmondcenterstage.com
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: 1 p.m., St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Drive, Richmond
JUNE 24
JUNE 18
ALL TOGETHER NOW! MUSIC FOR KIDS: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Henrico Theater, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs; with Chris Campbell, for reservations, call (804) 328-4491.
THE GRANDPARENT CONNECTION: Chesterfield County Senior Advocate support group for any grandparent or other relative raising a child meets 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center Parkway, Chesterfield; childcare available; chesterfield. gov/grandparents (804) 768-7878 CHRIS YOUNG, LOGAN MIZE AND DAVID FANNING: 6 p.m., Innsbrook After Hours performance, 4901 Lakebrook Drive; $20 and up; gates open at 5 p.m.; myticketstobuy.com, innsbrookafterhours.com
JUNE 11-21
JUNE 20
THE AMAZING ACRO-CATS: 8 p.m., Libby Gottwald Playhouse at Richmond Centerstage, $22; performances also offered 8 p.m. June 12, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 13, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. June 14, 8 p.m. June 18-19, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 20, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. June 21; richmondcenterstage.com
RICHMOND AREA DAYLILY SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE: 2-5 pm., Kelly Education Center at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave.; included with regular admission; lewisginter.org
JUNE 12 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION: Henrico County elementary schools, half day only
RICHMOND VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL: Noon to 6 p.m., azalea garden at Joseph Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Road; food, music, speakers, family events; free; veggiefest.org SONIC PRISM MUSIC FESTIVAL: Noon to 10 p.m.; showcase of local music talent, with 100 vendors and 20 bands, Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road; $15 adults, $10 ages 5-12, no charge to younger children; sonicprism-
18 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015
JUNE 25 PICNIC AND MUSIC IN THE PARK: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico; bring blanket or lawn chair, evening of food and music, with Henrico Community Band and local food truck vendors; Henrico.us/rec/ specialevents
JUNE 26 FAMILY NIGHT HIKE AT MAYMONT: Evening excursion to learn about nocturnal wildlife at Maymont Nature Center, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., for ages 4 and older, adult must accompany participants 15 and younger; $8, $6 for members; maymont.org
JUNE 28 RICHMOND POPS BAND: Free performance by community concert band, 6:30 p.m., Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St.; richmondpops.com
“Much Ado About Nothing” is the opening production for the Richmond Shakespeare Festival, which continues through Aug. 2 at Agecroft Hall. See henleystreettheatre.org.
Entries are subject to change; call to confirm dates and times. Entries for the July calendar are due June 9; send items to calendar@richmondpublishing.com.
SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
ONLY
$2500
per year
FOR YOUR HOME DELIVERY Send payment, Name & Address to: Richmond Parents Subscription
8010 Ridge Road, Suite F Henrico, VA 23229
For more information
call 673-5203
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 19
Let’s Go! June 2015 JUNE 13 JOHN MELLENCAMP: 7:30 p.m., Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St.; tickets $39.50 and up; doors open 6:30 p.m.; altriatheater. com
Jason Mraz is a featured performer for Live Art: Soul, a fundraiser for the School for the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community, June 7 at the Altria Theater. See altriatheater.com.
musicfest.com
JUNE 21
HIDDEN CREEK COMMUNITY DAY: Noon to 4 p.m., Hidden Creek Park and Community Center, 2417 Brockway Lane, Henrico; music, games, crafts, historical and special presentations, Henrico.us/ rec/specialevents JUNE 14
JUNE 11
RICHMOND BACON FESTIVAL: 11 a.m., 17th Street Farmers Market
WEIRD AL YANKOVIC: 7:30 p.m., Carpenter Theater, Richmond Centerstage; $45-$55; richmondcenterstage.com
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: 1 p.m., St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Drive, Richmond
JUNE 24
JUNE 18
ALL TOGETHER NOW! MUSIC FOR KIDS: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Henrico Theater, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs; with Chris Campbell, for reservations, call (804) 328-4491.
THE GRANDPARENT CONNECTION: Chesterfield County Senior Advocate support group for any grandparent or other relative raising a child meets 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Community Development Building, 9800 Government Center Parkway, Chesterfield; childcare available; chesterfield. gov/grandparents (804) 768-7878 CHRIS YOUNG, LOGAN MIZE AND DAVID FANNING: 6 p.m., Innsbrook After Hours performance, 4901 Lakebrook Drive; $20 and up; gates open at 5 p.m.; myticketstobuy.com, innsbrookafterhours.com
JUNE 11-21
JUNE 20
THE AMAZING ACRO-CATS: 8 p.m., Libby Gottwald Playhouse at Richmond Centerstage, $22; performances also offered 8 p.m. June 12, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 13, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. June 14, 8 p.m. June 18-19, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 20, and 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. June 21; richmondcenterstage.com
RICHMOND AREA DAYLILY SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE: 2-5 pm., Kelly Education Center at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave.; included with regular admission; lewisginter.org
JUNE 12 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION: Henrico County elementary schools, half day only
RICHMOND VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL: Noon to 6 p.m., azalea garden at Joseph Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Road; food, music, speakers, family events; free; veggiefest.org SONIC PRISM MUSIC FESTIVAL: Noon to 10 p.m.; showcase of local music talent, with 100 vendors and 20 bands, Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road; $15 adults, $10 ages 5-12, no charge to younger children; sonicprism-
18 u RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015
JUNE 25 PICNIC AND MUSIC IN THE PARK: 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico; bring blanket or lawn chair, evening of food and music, with Henrico Community Band and local food truck vendors; Henrico.us/rec/ specialevents
JUNE 26 FAMILY NIGHT HIKE AT MAYMONT: Evening excursion to learn about nocturnal wildlife at Maymont Nature Center, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., for ages 4 and older, adult must accompany participants 15 and younger; $8, $6 for members; maymont.org
JUNE 28 RICHMOND POPS BAND: Free performance by community concert band, 6:30 p.m., Altria Theater, 6 N. Laurel St.; richmondpops.com
“Much Ado About Nothing” is the opening production for the Richmond Shakespeare Festival, which continues through Aug. 2 at Agecroft Hall. See henleystreettheatre.org.
Entries are subject to change; call to confirm dates and times. Entries for the July calendar are due June 9; send items to calendar@richmondpublishing.com.
SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
ONLY
$2500
per year
FOR YOUR HOME DELIVERY Send payment, Name & Address to: Richmond Parents Subscription
8010 Ridge Road, Suite F Henrico, VA 23229
For more information
call 673-5203
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
WWW.RICHMONDPARENTS.COM
RICHMOND PARENTS MONTHLY u JUNE 2015 u 19