Reading to your child is so important. A lack of literary exposure in the early years of life can lead children to be less phonologically aware. Phonological awareness is the ability to hear certain sounds and...

Be aware of household dangers It’s no secret that children are curious by nature. There are many landmines in our homes that present dangers to children. Stairs, electrical outlets, stoves to name a few, but ...

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It’s 5 AM, and the alarm is buzzing. Rubbing my eyes and stretching, I roll out of bed and head straight for the coffeepot. The first sip hits my soul. I smile as I slip on my socks and lace up my shoes. I fi...

Maintaining a Healthy Weight Obesity is a serious health concern for the youth in the United States. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in children from ages 2-19 is 18.5 percent and affects around...

The Effects of Stress on Children Dave Gluhareff of Train with Dave Fitness Training says, “Some of the biggest problems plaguing children today are inactivity, poor nutrition, lack of rest, and stress.” Mo...

Choosing a Pediatrician During the early years of a child’s life there will be many doctor visits. Check-ups or “well visits” are needed to ensure the child is healthy. Just in a baby’s first year, at l...

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How is 2019 already coming to a close? Better yet, how is this decade coming to a close? I know it’s a cliche, but the years really go by quicker as I get older. This year has been an interesting one. I’...

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Silas Zeidler is an 11-year-old with a plan to help as many in need as he can. Zeidler...

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Robbie Woodall, a life-long resident of Danville and Pittsylvania County, began volunte...

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Sheriff Michael S. “Mike” Mondul was raised in a military family and born in Newpor...

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Danville Fire Department Fire Marshall, Shelby Irving, the youngest of 7 children, was...

The 2019 SHOWCASE MAGAZINE Community Strong People of the Year are sponsored by URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Jennifer Hoge-Williams moved to Danville in 1985 to start her higher education at Avere...

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