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Stacy Mayer is a hard-working, fun-loving, straight-shooting, aerobics-teaching mom to two great kids, one of whom happens to have Autism. Join her as she navigates the winding road of autism spectrum ...

... I'll be sharing my culinary adventures with you with a side serving of raising my two kids! For pictures and information about my confections, please visit my site at www.ameetabakes.com ...

Sue Birdseye is the proud mama of 5 kids from ages 16 down to 3 - one in every stage of development! She is walking the unexpected road of single mom with a lot of love, a touch of humor and ...

Let's face it, teaching our kids to pay it forward can sometimes get lost in the business of our everyday lives. To help, we've gathered some terrific opportunities to get involved and teach a little ...

Shannon Enos used to spend late nights drinking microbrews and listening to bands. Now she spends late nights rescuing pacifiers and googling stroller reviews. Shannon jumped into motherhood with both ...

Nimali Fernando, MD is a local pediatrician and mom who is passionate about teaching families about feeding kids nutritious foods. Follow her blog to find out about local healthy food finds for kids, ...

... assignment has truly brought us "home." But our kids - Ryan, 6, and Anna, 4 - are doing their best to transition from life in a small, military town in South Carolina to living in the shadows of the nation's ...

"The Only Thing More Fleeting than Childhood is Summer...." We all know it's true: kids grow up way too fast. Living here in Virginia most of our kids have abundant chances to enjoy the outdoors during ...

... I almost immediately started looking for items to make our house a welcoming second home. There is no way to express how wonderful it makes a grandparent feel to have a home that makes your grandkids want ...

... something they value and why it is important to them. 3. Try Relaxation Exercises If they are stressing the night before the test, kids can do a simple relaxation exercise by lying down, closing their ...

... (besides it's already been done). I told her I would have to think about it. While I was thinking about this last week, I thought of how fun it was to run with my kids in the back yard (even if they ...

... by spouting off all the kids names in a second. Kate has already decided she loves "The Full House", and when she was younger she was enamored by "The Lawrence Welk Show" (yeah, I know, not exactly 70s ...

... ... but surely that would be many years off. Fast forward to four years ago – my daughter announced that she was expecting .... "WHAT?! I'M STILL YOUNG ENOUGH TO HAVE KIDS OF MY OWN (if I were crazy)!" ...

The Home Educators Association of Virginia convention, that is. The HEAV convention is happening June 6-8. There are incredible keynote speakers, programs for the kids, cartooning camp, a graduation ceremony, ...

... how much sugar our kids are taking in. That being said, we really need to reevealuate the idea that juice is a "healthy" beverage for kids. With few nutrients, NO fiber, and a HUGE bomb of fructose that ...

... of the local community cheering them on. There will be food, activities, and much more! Come out and be a part of the fun! Kids Fishing Derby When: Saturday, June 8th Where: Motts Run Reservoir Time: ...

... mother. You may think it sounds ridiculous but my reality was quite lovely and my envisioned future with a growing family even more so. A couple of years into wedded bliss and I was ready for kids. Then ...

... to add to my list, May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. This year, I decided to have my family (including me!) partake in a few physical fitness and sports activities this month. My kids ...

... think I can reach the BMI calculator's goal of 136 lbs, there just isn't that much of me left. However, I do want to run that 5K Turkey Trot with my kids. I went and bought some running shoes and downloaded ...

... company right?? If your spectrum kids haven't hit puberty yet I hope that it isn't as bad for them as it has been for my daughter... And as to the title question "what begins with laughter and ends with ...

... out to me as an adult is not all the loot from Christmas – to be sure, that all goes to the kids – but the differing standards, expectations and behavior patterns of the various groups. Some are more dialed ...

I am reading Ron Clark's most recent book, The End of Molasses Classes. If you are not an educator you may be wondering, who is Ron Clark? Ron Clark is a former public school teacher who was named Disney's ...

... but now, 12 years later, our kids still look forward to falling asleep to the sounds of crashing waves and cicadas, the intoxicating sun, sand and cool shade of the maritime forest and of course our family's ...

Looking forward to having the kiddos home for the summer? Perhaps you have a fun summer vacation planned or have the kids enrolled in a week of summer camp. But what about the other dog days of summer? ...

... my girl Tori is mother to four kids and has worked as an author, blogger, reality-TV star and children's clothing designer, to name a few. Surprisingly enough, she is an amusing author who doesn't take ...

... is something we call the "One Minute Mommy." That was the name we used for our bedtime ritual. I would put the kids to bed, tickle their backs and faces and talk about the day. It was supposed to last ...

In honor of National Poetry Month, some pseudo-haiku for you. Snooze..... Sweet quiet babies peacefully slumbering are nothing but a myth. Sneeze. Delicate blossoms waver ...

April 13, 2013 Contact: Kathryn Willis This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 540-903-3186 From Whimsy to Wonder to Wow: Arts for Kids Abound this Summer Dance, Music, Painting, Drawing, Theatre, Crafts—no ...

... up and I have kids I want to treat them how she treats me- respectfully. 2) She's caring, selfless, and truly works hard for her family. 3) She says "you're my everything and without you there is no ...

... more often than others. The current statistic is that 1 in 50 kids is on the autism spectrum with the likelihood of it becoming more prevalent year by year. We don't have the support system in place to ...

... will be in her prom dress! Only 14 more years for that, right? The famous parents' curse is "I hope you have kids just like you!" Surely the heartache our children cause us is justified by the same trepidation ...

April is the Month of the Military Child. Some days it's easy to forget that we're a military family. All of our boxes are unpacked. We've finally committed to buying outdoor furniture. And the kids ...

... to go. I even arranged for my kids to be at camp, thus allowing me to take my time being sized and shopping. The sales clerk did an excellent job and was very helpful, but I was shocked when she told me ...

By Dr. Yum The American Heart Association recommends no more than four teaspoons of added sugar per day for kids 1 to 3 years of age, three teaspoons for 4- to 8-years-old and 5 to 8 teaspoons for 9- ...

... often forget about the most fundamental element: storage. "A lot of parents think only about the décor and the color, but forget about storage. Kids need a lot of storage and it needs to be assessable. ...

It's April, one of my favorite times of year. The days are long enough for the kids to play outside after dinner and there are puddles a-plenty for them to splash in. Best of all, my spring garden is tender ...

... History, National Museum of American History. Richmond has Maymont Park, the Canal Path or the Hollywood Cemetery for your "big" kids. Camp out. Set up a tent in your backyard and allow your big kids ...

For many parents, it has been quite a long road to get a proper diagnosis for their child. Some worry that next month that road may just get longer. On May 5th, 2013 when the new version of the Diagnostic ...

... to her... and much to the dismay of her brother and kids playing nearby she gives lots of hugs and kisses... it is quite a funny thing to explain to some random teenager at the park that she likes him ...

... other pool in Stafford County!!!! -Stacey H. The Y water park is where we spend our summers every year and we wouldn't have it any other way. The park is clean and the staff is friendly and my kids ...

I recently had my own Project Runway moment -- well, more of a Toddlers and Tiaras moment -- and it was ugly. La Principessa had the chance to audition for a fashion show at a fancy schmancy event for ...

by Kim Tso Camps are as unique as kids, so finding the right one for your child can feel a bit like matchmaking. Here are some key considerations to creating the perfect pairing: Learning or leisure? ...

by Heidi Smith Luedtke, Ph.D. If your kids are going to overnight camp this summer, you may be wrestling with worries and what-ifs. • What if he wets the bed? • What if the other kids are cliquish ...

... her and if she sees something she wants she goes after it… most of you probably experienced this with your kids when they were 2 to 4 years old, but Julia never grew out of it and she’s 10 now and nearly ...

New research conducted by Carol Dwek of Columbia University found that praising kids for being “smart” does not prevent them from underperforming; in fact it may actually cause it. Dweck spent ten ...

... Irish food”, and drank some adult beverages. Parents of young kids don’t really get to party like we might have before them, and I live vicariously through some friends who post pictures of their wild ...

Laughter Keeps the Shrink Away: Coping with Kids 301 This doesn’t fit in with the expected blog format but I find humorous and entertaining distractions to be great coping mechanisms for dealing with ...

... My daughter came down with an ear infection over the weekend as well. (Can you say, “Enough already!”) On Tuesday, the kids' school was celebrating Dr. Seuss and I was supposed to sell pizza for the PTA ...

How much praise is too much? Can overpraising kids actually harm them? Is it possible for kids to have too much self-esteem? These are just some of the questions being raised by ...

... brought to you by the FBC Irish dancers. Location: Spotsy Towne Centre, Center Court. www.fredericksburgballet.com Easter Egg Craft Fun Day. March 16. 12pm - 6pm. Let your kids create their very ...

... kids. I gave her a hug, and quickly had to decide - do I encourage her to "get back on the horse", or do I agree to call it a day and try again some other time? I told her how great she was for getting ...

... a parachute! Of course, the kids always forget that I have known their mother longer than any of them have, and of course I know that we have different standards, different rules and different values. ...

... all avenues I was subconsciously limiting myself. A couple of my fellow stay at home friends, ladies that also have kids with issues, have recently taken on the challenge of acquiring a degree and reentering ...

Get kids to try new foods by making it fun. Make a food passport for kids to record the new foods they try from different countries. Use our "Yum Score" to get kids to try food and describe what tastes ...

... the birth of a child, the death of a parent, moving to a new area, having a spouse be deployed. I often tell my kids it is how we meet the challenge that makes the difference. If you are positive and surround ...

The Beverage Battles are one of my ongoing parenting challenges. We started many years ago by watering down the juice, carefully monitoring when to switch from whole to 2% milk, and entirely banning “punch” ...

Egg hunt at Potomac Mills! Location: Grand Court - Neighborhood 2 - Potomac Mills Open to kids and parents of all ages! • Search high and low in the Neighborhood 1 Fashion District for goody-filled eggs ...

Eggciting Easter Crafts for Kids Rowser Community Center. Ages 3-5 from 5 pm-5:45 pm and Ages 6-10 from 6 pm-6:45 pm. Cost is $8/Stafford Resident and $10 for non-resident. Register with Stafford County ...

Easter Egg Hunt at Cornerstone Baptist Church 56 McWhirt Loop For kids 5th grade and under: come and find over 6000 eggs! Parents can register for great door prizes. FREE! Egg hunt will start at 1 ...

UMW COAR's Annual Spring Forward Festival for Kids Featuring crafts, games, food and an egg hunt; children encouraged to bring baskets; sponsored by Community Outreach and Resources; UMW president's residence ...

Finally Friday A celebration of the weekend in Old Town Fredericksburg with live music, dancing, food and more. Raindate: None Admission: Adults $4, Teens (13-20yrs) $3, Kids (6-12yrs) $1, Under 6 FREE ...

... garage. This year’s series will feature exciting new activities for kids including a moon bounce and art activities. Also don’t forget Touch-a-Truck! A great hands-on activity to keep children of ...

... is conveniently located only two blocks away from the downtown parking garage. This year's series will feature exciting new activities for kids including a moon bounce and art activities. Also don't ...

... 5K Run/Walk 9:00 a.m. Dolley's Dash 1K (kids ages 5 to 10) 9:30 a.m. Dogathon 1K http://montpelier.org/run/ ...

DC4K - DivorceCare for Kids DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) is a special group to help your children heal from the pain caused by a separation or divorce. DC4K provides your children with a safe and neutral ...

A Valentine Fabulous Friday! HQ Branch Library. For Elementary School Kids Grades K-6. Fun with hearts. Grades K-6. Sign-up begins January 1. www.librarypoint.org ...

... out and enjoy a quiet evening with your spouse or bring the whole family! Kids are welcomed! For more detail on the formal dinner visit our website at: www.quanticobhmcommittee.com or contact me, the ...

... treats, all the while browsing the gallery's gorgeous gift boutique items and fantastic art (not to mention that the kids will adore the cupcakes!) The Backdoor Gallery's current featured artist, Kristi ...

... and delicious food. Sit in the courtyard and relax (or dance) while listening to live music and sipping wine. Hayrides and more for the kids! Includes tour, tasting, Ingleside wine glass, live music. Food ...

Lighthouse Academy of Fredericksburg Open House http://www.kidslaf.com/ 10713 Tidewater Trail, F'burg ...

... "Because I Said So", along with the books illustrator, Bill Harris, from 12pm - 2pm. Also for sale will be copies of his new children's album "Kids" This is a great opportunity to pick up some Christmas ...

... also have cookies and drinks and treats for the kids, and we'll be happy to take your child's and/or family's picture with Santa (who has a real white beard!). Please call if you have any questions. ...

Santa Train VRE's Annual Operation Lifesaver Santa Trains Every year just before Christmas, kids and their parents are given the opportunity to ride a train and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, who are on ...

Santa Train Tickets on sale today!! VRE's Annual Operation Lifesaver Santa Trains Every year just before Christmas, kids and their parents are given the opportunity to ride a train and meet Santa and ...

Chatham Christmas Program Sip cider, listen to holiday music, take a scavenger hunt, and have your kids meet a Civil War-era Santa Claus all at this beautiful colonial plantation house. FREE http://www.nps.gov/frsp ...

Keller Williams Kids Show and interactive drum circle featuring Ken Crampton w/ Everybody Drum On Sale Date: Tue | 10-12-2010 Local Fredericksburg artist and drummer, Ken Crampton, will be doing an ...

... in the library or on the worldwide web, draw a diagram to show how it works). Modified from: http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistryforkids/Chemistry_for_Kids.htm http://www.lessonplanet.com/search?keywords=toxicology&media=lesson&page=4&rating=3 ...

... The fair will offer more than 40 exhibitors with free health screenings, demonstrations, activities for kids, and more. A physician, a pharmacist, dentist, and a nutritionist will be on-site for free consultations. ...

... food vendors, and kids' activities. Huge raffle prizes! Attendance is free - but donations are suggested. This is Stafford County's largest fund raiser supporting local charities and grants. Find details ...

Alpha and Omega Concert This free concert will feature funky, acoustic pop music for the soul. FUMC is a welcoming congregation and all are invited to attend. Childcare will be available, but kids are ...

Back 2 School Expo Tax free shopping weekend! Vendors, displays, demonstrations, fall fashion show, family fun activities, registration for kids' fall activities. PLUS Peter Facinelli from the Twilight ...

Keller Williams Plays For Kids National touring musician and Fredericksburg Native Keller Williams brings his new Family Matinee show to town to benefit the emerging Cobblestone Children's Museum. Doors ...

Belk Kids Fest Belk will host a family-friendly event offering activities and entertainment in the children's department. There will be a fashion show featuring local children modeling the latest fashions, ...

Civil War Kids Camp Kids ages 7-14 are invited to the 2011 Civil War Kids Camp, sponsored by Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation. Come and experience what life was like during the Civil War. Kids will ...

Spring Wrestling Camp HHP Wrestling Champ Coached hosting Spring Break Conditioning Camp Fundraiser for ALL skill levels ~ no experience necessary Open to 4th – 8th grade kids April 25 – 29 Two 3-hour ...

Fredericksburg Field House Fun N Fun Spring Break Camp Does your child just want to play hard and have a good time? Then our Run N' Fun camp is just for you. During this camp kids will play all the fun ...

... area. All three courses take you to downtown Historic Spotsylvania. All start/finish lines are at the Village Pavilion. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt open to all kids 10 yrs and under and will begin ...

Run Through the Wood Mile-King George Kids of all ages are invited to participate in the Run Through the Wood Mile at King George High School, sponsored by Race Timing Unlimited! All kids 10 yrs and under ...

Mother's Mart--Fredericksburg Pick up some "new" toys and clothes for your kids. Or clean out your closets and come sell your children's clothes, toys, and baby items. Mother's Mart is the place to be ...

Mother's Mart--Fredericksburg Pick up some "new" toys and clothes for your kids. Or clean out your closets and come sell your children's clothes, toys, and baby items. Mother's Mart is the place to ...

... of drawing using color pencils and charcoal. This class is for kids in grades 3-9. All supplies will be provided. Cost: $15/members; $20/nonmembers Where: Gari Melchers Home and Studio @ Belmont, ...

... environmental booths, food, and more! *Kids—bring a reusable water bottle to the Parks/Rec Booth and get a PRIZE! Overflow parking and FRED Shuttles available at James Monroe HS. For more info please ...

Stroller Strides of Fredericksburg For moms and their babies (or any "stroller age" child--kids need to be able to be in their stroller for about one hour). This is a total fitness program that moms can ...

Pirate Canoe Voyage-Fredericksburg Come to Motts Run Nature Center where kids ages 6-9 (and one paying adult) will find hidden treasures and more on this pirate adventure! Cost is $5. Registration ...

Spring Bird Walk--Fredericksburg Come to Motts Run Nature Center where kids ages 10 and up will check out the nesting boxes. Make sure to bring binoculars! Cost is $5. Registration is required at www.fredericksburgva.gov ...

Alice in Wonderland, Jr.-Fredericksburg Stage Door Productions and Kids on Stage present "Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr." Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she meets dozens of wonderfully ...