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With the new FAFSA, more students will likely qualify for federal aid, including the Pell Grant
Differences in how much screen time kids are engaging in, how much physical activity they get, and what they're eating can lead to tantrums.
Emily Mullen of Lynchburg was one of five students awarded the $1,000 NSHSS scholarship.
Event will offer tools to support our youth and families, and help build resilience and equity in Roanoke.
Adoption specialist says the process runs smoother when there's a relationship between the birth mom and the adoptive parents.
Counselor Decca Knight says if your child has generalized anxiety, maybe they don't need as much information about volatile events in the world.
DIY and discount stores can help keep Halloween from becoming a trick for your wallet
Waller says she teaches kids with "what they're good at."
EARLY YEARS: 15th anniversary lunch set for awards recognizing those who work to prevent child abuse
Winners are acknowledged in several categories, including Health & Human Services, Law Enforcement and Legal/Judicial.
About 3,000 Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths occur in the US every year. Of those, more than one in three are from SIDS.
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The parents of a college quarterback have turned their heartbreak into a mission to help others.
"Community Conversations" coming back to Roanoke, helping educate families about the risks of substance use
Food is a crucial school supply
According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 10,000 children in the US under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer this year
Once the improvements are complete, all Roanoke County school playgrounds will be ADA-compliant
Malcolm Mitchell founded the Share the Magic Foundation, whose mission is to transform children's lives through literacy.
There are 10 students in the program now, but success coach JW Taylor would like to see 30 in there by the end of the year.
Experts say the preparation for college should start well before moving day
Internships are an opportunity to connect what teens are learning in the classroom with real-life experience.
School counselors can help alleviate students' worries about changing peer relationships, as well as academic concerns
As of early July, over half, 55% of back to school and college shoppers had already started shopping for the season.
For those family road trips, packing food can keep you from spending too much money at restaurants
Meredith Burrow says she needed to take care of her mental health, and needed someone to talk to.
Family therapist says dads these days are much more than breadwinners
Telling kids about needs in their community is one thing. Having them see it firsthand is another.
Participants enjoy college field trips, along with cooking and gardening classes, swimming and more.
Shelby Knox of ParentsTogether says it's crucial for parents to monitor who their child is following on social media
Studies show the children of incarcerated parents are five times more likely than their peers to commit crimes
Along with music, fun and cotton candy, graduating seniors from William Fleming and Patrick Henry High Schools will get to apply for jobs/
Samantha Leach says she thought of filling out scholarship applications as another class
Family Service of Roanoke Valley works to promote healthy minds through a variety of services, including youth development.
Psychologist Dr. Charmain Jackman says she asks her own kids for a highlight and a lowlight of their day
According to a national YMCA survey, only 19% of children get 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
Licensed Professional Counselor Gabriel Villarreal says once ADHD'ers get moving, feel better about themselves
According to Children's Trust, there were 2,937 cases of child abuse reported in Roanoke City in 2022
The Piedmont Autism Action Group is hosting a free conference on April 22
Shoppers can get great bargains, while sellers can turn closet clutter into cash
Studies show eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental health illnesses
Mental heath advocate suggests parents remember what it was like to be a teenager, and take their kid's concerns seriously
Roanoke County Parks and Rec is offering spring break camp the week of March 27
Roanoke City student Kimaya Webb says the program has given her a leg up on her goal of becoming an attorney
Experts stress that a child's brain is very small, and not ready yet for things on social media
Lahey stresses that teen's brains are still developing, and substances can cause a lot of damage during adolescence
After dealing with her baby's feeding issue, Myriam Sandler decided to share her journey with other moms
Roanoke Valley high school sophomores and juniors can learn more about CTE, and how they can get certified in some jobs before graduation
When it comes to education, it's not "one size fits all."
New funding is helping Huddle Up Moms improve cardiac health for mothers in our hometowns.
You can mix learning with fresh air by taking an art or history walk in your hometown.
Experts recommend talking to your kids about what is important to your family, and which causes you choose to support
WDBJ7 expanding podcasts to include our "Early Years" family segment