The baseball hall of fame is full of failures. Consider Joe DiMaggio, one of the all-time top hitters. His batting average was .325. But even that great statistic means that Joe failed to hit the ball almost 70% of the time. Unfortunately, in our society, boys do not receive the same margin for error. Young men naturally develop slower than their female peers, in both academics and emotional intelligence. But that is often ignored by educators, and boys are quickly labeled “slow” when they si...

Welcome to Live, Laugh, Love, the laugh out loud smash hit podcast from the hilarious comedic husband and wife duo Mark & Roxanne Hoyle, AKA - LadBaby. Join the social media phenomenon and Christmas No1 hit record breakers for weekly episodes as they dish the dirt on real life, relationships dilemmas, celebrity encounters, date night diaries and so much more! Expect arguments, tantrums and even tears as they invite you into their home for a gossip, to answer your burning questions and even tackle

The player stands at the free-throw line, preparing for a critical shot. He takes a few seconds to adjust his arms and his feet. He knows that the only way he can make this shot is if his whole body is in perfect alignment. For your son, life is the same way. The only way he can succeed is if his beliefs about himself are aligned with the ultimate truth of God’s word. This can be tough, in a society of gender fluidity and cultural relativism. Regularly discuss with your son what God’s word ha...

Your son proudly shows you a new scrape on his knee, reporting that he had a bike wreck while riding down a hill. You grab a bandaid and shake your head. It’s your son’s fifth injury of the week! How can you keep him safe when he seems to crave and seek out risk? First, encourage him to focus on one or two skills, like skateboarding or snow skiing. Secondly, enroll him in classes so that he learns how to minimize injuries. Of course, don’t forget the helmet, elbow pads, and prayer of protecti...

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Getting your young son to sit still for a church service, car ride, or class in school can be a challenge. But one school in Texas doesn’t have this problem. Why? Well, they’ve tripled recess time. During the school day, the kindergartners and first graders at this school get four, 15 minute recess breaks outside each day. The teachers say the kids are more attentive than ever, and many have even decreased symptoms of ADHD. So if your son seems grumpy and uncooperative today, why don’t ...

The rebirth of Regency mall is entering its next phase. At the Henrico Board of Supervisors June 11 work session, Mark Slusher of Thalhimer Realty Partners Inc, which purchased the property with the Rebkee Company in 2015, told county officials that the developers aim to move into the second phase of apartments on the site, with 314 new units planned. “We’ve got approved building permits, it’s all designed,” Slusher said. “We’re working with Virginia Housing right now and financing, and just ...

CharacterWorks, a faith-based after-school theater program, will present “Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 14-15 and at 2 p.m. June 16 at the Lora M. Robins Theatre at Steward School, 11600 Gayton Road. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Disney film, the Broadway adaptation of “Mary Poppins” received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces the audience to England...

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Danika Cooley explains how to trust God with your kids, even when it feels challenging. Listen to the Full Program Get the book Help Your Kids Learn & Love the Bible and an audio download of "Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Meal planning expert Mary Beth Lagerborg shares how eating together as a family can be a wonderful gift. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Once-a-Month Cooking Family Favorites and an audio download of "Homemade Meals for Busy Families" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

An 86-unit supportive housing apartment complex has officially opened its doors in Eastern Henrico County. Officials from Virginia Supportive Housing, Henrico and the city of Richmond gathered June 11 to celebrate the opening of the Cool Lane Commons complex, located at 1900 Cool Lane adjacent to the county's border with Richmond. The complex is open to unhoused and low-income residents from the region. All units are at least 500 square feet and include private bathrooms and kitchens with ful...

HCA Virginia will host "The Jubilee: A Celebrational Fair to Promote Healthy Living" June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Retreat Doctors' Hospital in Richmond to focus on mental health and provide attendees with tips and resources on how to live a well-balanced life. The event will include a panel discussion with healthcare professionals, low-impact exercises, and activities for all ages. It is free and open to the public. In addition to HCA Virginia healthcare professionals, community leaders ...

For the third consecutive year, the University of Richmond culinary team won a silver medal at the American Culinary Federation Team Competition. The four-person team, composed of UR Dining Services staff members Richard Bollinger (catering chef), Dylan Moore (lead cook, Heilman Dining Center), Madeline Nathe (registered dietician) and Chris White (sous chef, Heilman Dining Center) competed in the event as part of the annual Chef Culinary Conference at the University of Massachusetts–Amherst....

The University of Richmond recently earned two silver awards from the National Association of College & University Food Services for its demonstration kitchen and its International Education Week programs. in the "Residential Special Event of the Year" category, the university was honored for its cuisine during the 2023 International Education Week program, which focused on sustainable and local food. A total of 2,000 people attended the dinner, which focused on sustainable, fresh local i...

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public input about two separate transportation studies involving potential safety improvements along two corridors in Henrico County. Both studies are part of the Project Pipeline program, which is led by Virginia’s Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment, with the goal of identifying cost-effective solutions to address multimodal transportation needs throughout Virginia. One study will involve Patterson Avenue (Virginia Route 6), from...

Earlier this month, U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman (R-1st District) helped commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion by visiting Normandy, France to honor veterans who died during the operation. Wittman, whose district includes Henrico's western half, was part of a bipartisan congressional delegation that took part in observance of the anniversary with veterans, active duty service members, and foreign dignitaries. He visited the gravesites of several Virginians who died during the...

The Library of Virginia has announced the 13 finalists for the People’s Choice Awards, which honors the most requested fiction and nonfiction titles published in Virginia, and a public vote through July will determine the winners. Winners will be announced at the 27th Annual Virginia Literary Awards Celebration Sept. 21; one winner in each category will receive a monetary prize of ,500. Public voting is open online through July 31. This year’s fiction category finalists include authors David ...