New River Parent

06/14/2014

Happy Father's Day to my Dad and my fellow fathers out there. Being a dad is the most important job any of us men will ever have. So thanks to all of you who do it well. Our world is a better place because of you!

06/06/2014

Hard to believe that another school year is over (or almost over in some cases). Congratulations to all of our local high school graduates. Be proud of your achievements and embrace the endless opportunities that will help shape your future! If you haven't already, please be sure to like us on Faceb…

05/30/2014

Happy Friday! Enjoy our guide to family-friendly events happening this weekend in the New River Valley. Enjoy and share with your friends!

This weekend serves up yet another great variety of activities for you and your family to enjoy - all right here in the New River Valley! The weather is expected to be nice, so be sure to get out and make some memories. If you haven't already, please be sure to like us on Facebook and subscribe to o…

05/23/2014

The latest weekend guide from New River Parent! What are you planning to do with your family this weekend?

The weekend is here! And it's a long weekend for most of us. If you don't have plans to travel outside of the New River Valley, don't worry! There is a wide variety of activities going on right here in our backyard! While this weekend is a great opportunity to enjoy our families, be sure to also tak…

05/16/2014

Your weekend guide to family-friendly activities and events in the New River Valley. Share with your friends and please be sure to "like" our page! Help us reach 500!

Ready to take a trip back in time to the Middle Ages? Or maybe you have an aspiring architect who is itching to show off his/her skills as a LEGO builder! Young readers can meet a local teen author...there's a bluegrass festival...you get the idea. There's plenty of family-friendly events going on t…

05/11/2014

If someone has ever called you "Mom," "Mommy," or "Mother," thank you. Your love, nurturing, and guidance should be celebrated every day.

05/09/2014

Take a few minutes Saturday to participate in this great cause. Donations stay in our community. Help local families in need!

Since 1993, the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive has been the U.S.’s largest one-day dri

05/08/2014

This weekend's lineup of activities includes a canon firing and commemoration ceremony of the Battle of the New River Bridge in Radford, and an opportunity to learn about dairy science. There's also offerings of art, music...and a chocolate festival in downtown Blacksburg! Pretty sweet, huh? Have a…

05/03/2014

Looks like lots of fun...and for a wonderful cause!

05/02/2014

Follow the yellow brick road to Pulaski tonight to see "The Wizard of Oz" (the original classic film) on the big screen! There's a variety of family-oriented activities happening this weekend - and the weather is going to be fantastic - so get out there and enjoy!

04/28/2014

But the risk is low, and it's important to treat depression in pregnant women, experts say.

While the study found an association between prenatal use of SSRI antidepressants and autism risk in boys, it did not prove cause-and-effect.

04/25/2014

Lots of family-friendly activities happening this weekend in the NRV! Check out our weekend guide for all the details.

Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? You're in luck! There's actually a wide variety of events and activities happening right here in the New River Valley. If you're the parent of an infant or toddler, you could actually help set a new world record in Blacksburg on Saturday! There…