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New Virginia Parent Survey Shows Kids Are Craving Outdoor, Screen-Free Summers
As families across Virginia begin planning for summer, new parent survey data reveals a clear shift in what children want most: time outdoors. According to a recent statewide parent survey conducted by VirginiaSummerCamp.com, nearly 60% of Virginia families report that their child is most excited by outdoor adventure or unstructured nature play, ranking it higher than sports, arts, or academic-focused summer programs. The findings reflect a growing movement among parents toward screen-free,
CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine Has Released Its Most Current Charlottesville Relocation Guide, a Free, Interactive Resource
With more families exploring a move to Charlottesville and Central Virginia, CharlottesvilleFamily magazine has released its most current Charlottesville Relocation Guide, a free, interactive resource designed to help newcomers discover what makes the region one of Virginia’s most desirable places to live and raise a family. The updated guide offers families insights into neighborhoods, schools, cost of living, and the area’s rich community life. It also highlights local experiences — from hiking the
Zinnia Communications Acquires Roanoke Valley Family Magazine
Zinnia Communications, publisher of CharlottesvilleFamily magazine, has acquired Roanoke Valley Family Magazine, extending its award-winning family media network across Central and Southwest Virginia. Founded and led by Jennifer Bryerton, M.A.Ed., Zinnia Communications publishes CharlottesvilleFamily—a long-running parenting and lifestyle magazine—and recently launched two new ventures: VirginiaSummerCamp.com, a statewide camp directory, and TheBiblioParent.com, an online bookstore and community for
VirginiaSummerCamp.com Launches as the State’s Most Comprehensive Directory for Parents
Parents across Virginia now have a one-stop resource to find the perfect camp experience for their children with the launch of VirginiaSummerCamp.com, a statewide directory created by the publishers of CharlottesvilleFamily magazine. The new online platform connects families to hundreds of day and overnight camps across the Commonwealth and the Mid-Atlantic, offering search options by location, age, and interest. Listings include outdoor adventure, sports, STEM, arts, and leadership programs. “Choosing
CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine Wins Seven National Awards from the Parenting Media Association
CharlottesvilleFamily magazine, Central Virginia’s trusted family publication for more than 25 years, has earned seven national awards at the2025 Parenting Media Association (PMA) Design and Editorial Awards. Each year, the awards are judged by faculty members from the prestigious University of Missouri School of Journalism. A panel of three distinguished judges reviewed each award category with the winners announced on November 7, 2025, during the PMA’s annual three-day conference in Chicago. The PMA
