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Welcome to Children R First

A childhood is the most basic human right of children. - Dr. David Elkind

On-Sight Educational Workshops for Teachers, Parents and Administrators

Our philosophy is to meet the educational needs of children on all levels by encouraging educators and parents to make learning fun! We do this by providing creative workshops designed to help teachers, parents and administrators engage children in the learning process. All this with the comfort and convenience of working on-site at your childcare facility!

Tutoring Services for Children

We prepare your child for a lifetime of learning by offering quality tutoring through our school readiness and enrichment programs.

Articles

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Puts Children and Families First

Our family enjoys Lewis Ginter so much we have an annual membership, and we even had our family portrait made there in the summer.…

10 Little Ways to Tell Your Child You Love Them

 Valentine’s Day is coming, and while the world is thinking about ways to celebrate love on that special day, I’ve collected 10 creative ways…

Non-Profit of the Month

Our featured Non-Profit organization of the month is...

Commonwealth Parenting

Each month, Children-R-First will highlight a non-profit or charity organization whose focus is to put…

Being a Nicer Mom in 2010

You think the title of this article is referring to being a nicer mom to your kids don’t you? Nope…read on.
I was talking…

Free Advertising

We appreciate the local non-profit and charity organizations that help build a better future for Richmond kids! As a sincere thank you, we'd like…

Family Fun During the Holiday Season

This is a magical time of year. Not because of the gifts, but the spirit of the season. The baking, the decorations, the smell…

An Attitude of Gratitude

We planned the camping trip for weeks. Our friends invited us to spend the weekend with them at a “buddy” campsite in Pocahontas State…

Not Your Average Back to School Article

It’s back to school time!…and I have a question for you…are any of you as tired as I am of (basically) the same “Back…

The Best GIFT for children…

My son is not lazy. OK, so maybe he would rather sit on the couch and watch 10 episodes of Curious George, than ride…

Does Healthy Eating Affect Children’s Behavior?

We all know that providing a healthy diet for children is essential to good physical development. But what about behavior? Can food choices affect…

Commonwealth Parenting

Workshops

Beyond ABC’s and 123’s; A FREE Kindergarten Readiness Workshop POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

FREE School Readiness workshop. If your child is going into kindergarten this fall, you don’t want to miss this workshop!

The Five Second Discipline Trick

Great workshop for teachers and parents. Teachers will receive 2 credit hours for continuing education!

Local Events

Raising Resilient Children in a Too Much Too Soon World

Location: Children's Museum of Richmond
Date: February 11th
Time: 6:00p.m.- 8:00pm

Commonwealth Parenting Distinguished Speaker's Series presents Dr. Robert Brooks, Ph.D., nationally…

Kids Expo and Babies Too!

Location: Richmond Raceway Complex
Date: February 27th
Time: 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Great products to see and buy, children's activities, prizes, family-friendly entertainment…

Testimonials

I have had the most incredible interactions with Kristi Stilson. Not only does she have incredible knowledge and experience with education, she is also a caring, kind and well-networked individual with an unparalleled drive and motivation. I’d recommend Kristi to any Richmond parent!

— K. Hall http://www.Richmondmom.com