Scott Klusendorf gives a rundown of what’s happened with pro-life legislation in America since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Listen to the Full Program Ultrasound scans make a difference! More than half a million precious lives have been saved since the beginning of the Option Ultrasound Program in 2004. If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Jodie Berndt suggests parents relinquish fear and anger for prayer and trust. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children and an audio download of "Trusting God With Your Adult Child" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Marriage expert Ryan Frederick tells how to use familiarity to your advantage in marriage. Listen to the Full Program Receive the book How a Husband Speaks and an audio download of "Loving Your Wife With Your Words" for your donation of any amount! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

This podcast, "Lazy Parenting," focuses on providing parents with practical, easy-to-implement strategies to help their children build self-esteem and develop a positive self-image. Hosted by an engaging and knowledgeable presenter, each episode dives into essential parenting topics with a relaxed and approachable style.This episode emphasizes:Positive Reinforcement: Teaching parents how to recognize and praise their children's efforts specifically.Modeling Positive Behavior:

His superman cape flies out behind him majestically, and he lifts his arms. “One, two, three!” Your five year old jumps off the swing set. A short time later, as you drive him to the emergency room with a broken arm, you wonder, “Why in the world did he do that?” As parents, we remind our kids to be careful, but the truth is that boys don’t just want risk… they need it. Risky play helps your son learn to deal with nervous feelings, adapt to new situations, and improve his gross motor skills. ...

This creepy thriller from M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter, Ishana, finds Dakota Fanning unwisely wandering into a deadly forest … with predictably violent and supernaturally tinged results. Read the Plugged In Review If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

“Take out the trash. This is the fourth time I’ve told you,” you tell your son. Your son says “What? I didn’t hear you.” Here’s a fact that may not surprise you: boys are biologically wired to be bad listeners. Studies have found that, when a boy and girl hear the same sound, the boy will hear it 10 times quieter than the girl will. This is especially true if it’s a high frequency sound, like a woman’s voice. Since 78% of teachers are female, it’s no wonder that boys are falling b...

Hoop It Up is coming back to Henrico County in August. The popular 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which returned to the county last year as part of the Henrico Schools' kick-off event at Fairfield Middle School, will be back Aug. 9 – this time indoors at the Henrico Sports and Events Center at Virginia Center. The Henrico Hoop it Up Back to School event is free for students, with competition in a variety of age divisions scheduled to run from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Individual divisions are availa...

Marilyn Gallmeyer was called home by the Lord on May 31, 2024, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter J. Cavedo and Mattie Lienhart, her sisters Jean Gary, Linda O’Berry, and Wilma Fleming, her son Louis Gallmeyer II, and granddaughter Jessica Gallmeyer. Marilyn was a dental assistant in Highland Springs for nearly fifty years. She dedicated her life as the original Matriarch of Gallmeyer Farms, and her spirit will live on through the business founded with her ...

Roberta Linden Wiener passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard Wiener and her three children, Jennifer (Steve Green), Jason (Sara Wiener) and Janna (Jose Murillo) and 6 grandchildren, Hannah, Madeline, Natalie, Noah, Ava and Zoe. Roberta was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on August 12, 1945 and attended Granby High School. She moved to Richmond to attend Richmond Professional Institute (RPI, now known as VCU) to major in education. She started her...

Lynn Robertson Bailey of Varina passed away peacefully Saturday June 1, 2024 at her home in Varina. Lynn was the wife of Ryland Y. Bailey, Jr.. Lynn was born in Richmond, May 15,1956, a daughter of the late William E. Robertson and Charlotte W. Robertson of Highland Springs. She is preceded in death by her sister Gayle Walcher of Littleton, CO. She is survived by her two "noodles" niece Erika Walcher of Littleton, CO; nephew Stefan Walcher(Ashley), great nephew Cruz, great niece Ruby of Steam...

Robin Ellen Ball, 69, of Highland Springs, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chief Master Sergeant Robert V. and Ellen S. Ball; aunt, Patricia Ball Watkins; and uncles, William Ball and James Ball. She is survived by her brother, Robert V. Ball, Jr. and family of Providence Forge; and aunt, Nancy Barret; and numerous cousins. Robin was an LPN and spent her nursing career at Memorial Regional Medical Center and Henrico Health and Rehabilitation Center. She...

Rex Allen Carder, 70, of Highland Springs, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father, George J. Carder and is survived by his wife of 51 years, Peggy Diane Carder; two sons, John Carder (Heather) and Jason Carder; two grandchildren, Taylor and Cayden Carder; mother, Julia Marie Walker; sister, Carolyn Folk; brother, Francis Carder; four-legged son, Chico; as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family. Rex spent over 40 years in the printing industry, retirin...

The Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services Board will posthumously honor Alexis Piero as its 2024 Mary Ann Bergeron Hall of Fame honoree for her service, commitment and significant contributions to her field. Piero, who died in November at 65, helped people suffering from substance use disorders for four years. While working at MHDS, Piero trained community members how to administer naloxone in order to reverse opioid overdoses, among many other responsibilities. She was one ...

Andrew Wilhelm, an Airport Operations employee at Richmond International Airport, has been named the airport's 2023 Living the Values Employee of the Year. Wilhelm also received the Richmond Region Tourism 2024 Customer Service Award. Wilhelm was honored for his commitment to going above and beyond, as well as his assistance to coworkers and navigating difficult situations, such as flights being diverted due to poor weather. The Living the Values program recognizes employees who demonstrate i...

Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting the busiest season in 25 years, with 17 to 25 named storms, including eight with winds of 74 mph or higher and four to seven of those becoming major hurricanes (with winds of 11 mph or higher). Forecasters attribute the predictions to warmer-than-average ocean temperatures and the La Niña effect (a tropical weather pattern that occurs when the wind shear in the tropics...

Henrico County will celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 15 with a day of family fun and entertainment at Dorey Park in Varina. The event will include performances on two stages, an expanded vendor fair, historical and educational exhibits, a kids’ zone and fireworks. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Day of Freedom, is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers delivered word to enslaved people in Galveston, Te...

For the second time, the American Association of School Librarians has selected the University of Richmond's New American History resource as one of the top digital resources available to educators to support American history education. The resource, developed by UR, includes primary sources, podcasts, videos, and more. It can be tailored to reading level, teaching style, and grade level, and features interactive maps and resources from the University of Richmond's Digital Scholarship Lab. Th...

The World Heritage International Student Exchange Programs is seeking host families to take in exchange students for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The exchange students are 15 to 18 years old and come from countries like France, Italy, Ukraine, Denmark, and others. They will come with their own insurance and spending money and will be ready to learn about America through their host family and the local community. For details about the exchange program or about how you can become a host,...

Police pursuits are one of the most dangerous activities officers can engage in due to the safety risks they pose to officers themselves, the fleeing suspect, and civilians on the road. The balance of risk versus reward puts police departments in a challenging position of determining when officers should and should not give chase. Here's a look at some pursuit data in Central Virginia. In Henrico County, police pursuits are on the rise. There's been a 78% increase in chases over the past five...