Roanoke Summer Camps: The Ultimate Guide by Local Experts
Finding the right summer camp for your Roanoke Valley child just got easier. This guide brings together day camps, specialty…
Billie Bryerton
Recent Articles by Billie Bryerton
Date Nights During the Little Years
Finding time for date nights can feel impossible when you’re deep in the trenches of raising young kids. Sleepless nights,…
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Roanoke Valley
Explore the Roanoke Valley Christmas tree farms for a fun family adventure and pick the perfect tree for your holiday.
Family-Friendly Roanoke Valley Events in November 2026
Free and family-friendly November 2026 events in Roanoke, Salem and Grandin, from the Railway Expo and StrongFest to Illuminights.
4 Things Every NICU Parent in Roanoke Should Know
4 Things Every NICU Parent in Roanoke Should Know By Sophie Davis One NICU Mom's Advice and Local Resources for…
Halloween and Trick-or-Treating Events in the Roanoke Valley
Zoo Boo, Main Street Salem trick-or-treating, the Boones Mill Coffin Race and more. Our 2026 guide to Halloween events across…
Moving to Roanoke, VA: A Family Guide to Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, Vinton and Botetourt
Moving to Roanoke, VA: A Family Guide to Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, Vinton and Botetourt By Cathy Garland |…
Urgent Care, Pediatric ER, or Call the Doctor? A Roanoke Parent’s Guide to Where to Go When Your Kid Is Sick
Sick kid in Roanoke? When to call the pediatrician, when urgent care works, and when to head to the pediatric…
Roanoke Playgrounds and Parks: Where Valley Parents Take the Kids in 2026
Roanoke playgrounds and parks local parents love, from Elmwood Park and Wasena to Longwood in Salem and Addy Grace in…
How Can I Reduce My Stress as a Parent? A Virginia Child Psychologist on What Actually Helps Roanoke Valley Families
Charlottesville child psychologist Dr. Cara Goodwin shares eight research-backed ways Roanoke Valley parents can ease everyday stress.
Top Family-Friendly Roanoke Valley Events in October 2026
GO Outside Festival, family fun runs, movie nights and kids events across Roanoke, Salem and Botetourt. Our October 2026 family…
The Ultimate Pumpkin Patch Guide for the Roanoke Valley & Beyond
Family events, activities and early fall fun happening around the Roanoke Valley this September.
