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... schools in North Carolina and Virginia for 7 years. Nina currently owns, Parrish Learning Zone, a K-12 local tutoring service with her husband Jay, who is also a teacher. They live in Spotsylvania with ...

... that her younger sister has been fighting for over five years. Keep up with her husband Clay on his blog http://claysride.com/ ...

Home is where the Air Force sends us. For the next two years (more, if we're lucky), that's Gainesville, Va. My husband and I met and married in Washington, DC, almost eight years ago, so this ...

... show a tenfold increase in autism in the past 40 years, and prevalence rates are increasing 10%-17% each year. With autism on the rise, many schools struggle to meet the needs of autistic students. Often, ...

... to figure out how to do this divorce thing gracefully, but lately I haven't been doing as well as I'd like. It's been years...you'd think I'd be better at it by now...in fact, I think at times I'm getting ...

... for a parent to discern. One of our Blue Star Mothers experienced this first hand. Her son joined the Army as soon as he graduated high school. He is now 19 years old and just left for his first tour in ...

... ... 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)!" ...

... what grade each of your children is in (or however you rank what your child has accomplished in previous years) their preferred learning style and your homeschool style. I will eventually write about homeschooling ...

... I am sick or in pain. I wish the same could have been said of my husband at that moment. Years of selective hearing on his part, a man of few words under normal circumstances; NOW he wants to talk! A ...

Even though Julia can't speak she's managed to tell me over the years that she prefers me to say things in a different/funny voice by repeatedly using a picture card or iPad button that says "say again" ...

... the range. It is a pretty big range. My oldest son, Seamus, will turn eight years old next month. At their current ages, the four years ...

Sugar is everywhere! The modern American child gets more sugar than ever. Consider that the American Heart Association recommends that children age 4-8 years get no more than three "added" teaspoons of ...

... road in Springfield, VA. I just relocated back about a year and a half ago after spending a few years living in Virginia Beach. I've been in the events, marketing and PR field for about eight years now. ...

... 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 ...

... conversation starter. Ok, so the boring stuff in a condensed version. I have over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry. I studied fashion design while at Indiana University, before graduating ...

... I am wearing between a size 6 and an 8. (To be honest, I've checked around and apparently universal sizing has increased over the years, so I'm sure the size 6 from 1994 would not fit me today. But I'm ...

... doors. A year ago when this all started at 9.5 years old she went from being a happy easy going kid to miserable & angry... everything changed. I won't go into detail because unless you are living ...

... 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 ...

... in a few years. Sometimes it goes unnoticed, but I always like to step back observe and see how much we've all grown. One of the more interesting things is having two boys who are eerily similar to me—which ...

... an online account in their own name, applying for college financial aid or getting that first job," states the Javelin study. Children may have to overcome years of negative credit, delaying college or ...

by Elaine Stone Some dread it, some countdown the days. For some, it's a highlight of thirteen years, some another social gathering that's awkward at best. Some will go only if they have a date, others ...

... is seeing his joyful little face happy to see mama when I come home! Mercie DiGangi As I was listening to my son pack his room to leave for boot camp, I remember him being 4 years old, taking him for ...

... that the explosions were the result of bombs, and my stomach sunk. I lived in Boston for five and a half years. My husband was born and raised there and almost everyone he knows is still there. Wherever ...

... presenter who shared parenting advice and tips on how children view love. Karen's husband, Lt. Col. Sean Charney who is a student at the Marine Corps War College aboard Quantico, has served nearly 25 years ...

... was like looking through some special window at my oldest son, 20 or 30 years from now. It was like being run over by a freight train. I was washed by a wave of clarity and my eyes and heart were now ...

... remembering the last time he did something naughty. Seamus, being the oldest, mostly figured out how to stay out of trouble years ago. He is also a conscientious little boy, as well as being thoughtful ...

Thirteen years working in the Middle East, I had kissed numerous frogs and had intimate relationships with a few of them. It took be by surprise when I inadvertently stumbled across my Prince: A humorous, ...

... 2011. That's nearly $2,500 over five years, or a down payment on a new car! We priced popular, name brand cleaners. A bottle of name brand all-purpose cleaner: $2.79. Bath, Sink & Tile Cleaner: ...

... have started to plant some roots – Ryan's been in the same school for two and a half years. But this weekend, we'll venture down to Prince William Forest Park to join about 300 military families as we ...

... to an all-time high 42HH. And I'm sad to see them go. My bust has played a significant part in my wardrobe selection for years. Surgery enhancements are not something I'm willing to consider at this ...

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- ...

... way. "Seven years ago I was bored and I couldn't sleep and I was on Craigslist and there was an ad for a designer with TV experience and it was for Get It Sold. Isn't that crazy?" she giggles. "No one ...

... or storms the end results were the same and there was no sweet corn to be had on my street in 2012. I've had bad luck in earlier years, too. In the past, I've watched as birds stripped my blueberry bushes ...

According to autismspeaks.org, autism spectrum disorders are 10 times more prevalent now than they were 40 years ago. In part, this increase is because of greater knowledge and awareness. However, as ...

... pair in the "Bellydance 3" class right now, and they'll be performing with my group (the PRISM Dancers) at the UMW Multicultural Fair this year. A couple of years ago we had three mom/daughter pairs in ...

... in partnership with Theatre IV (now the Virginia Repertory Theatre) and the Virginia Department of Social Services. Developed 35 years ago to teach elementary school children how to keep safe from, and ...

... between 2 and 3 years old. Autism can be diagnosed earlier than 2 however (usually around 18 months), and is often diagnosed later than 3. It is important to be aware of the signs of autism so the diagnosis ...

... nearly fifteen years ago. It was a four-bedroom Cape Cod with a fenced backyard we knew our dogs would love. I found the dormer windows with the little closets on either side appealing. A couple had begun ...

... I wrote this speech 3 years ago ... "It is hard for most of us to understand people who are different. Unless you have day to day experience with those afflicted with autism you probably don't know what ...

... information during those two long years of healing and know that everything that happened was directed by the Universe. I never would have imagined raising another child at this point in my ...

... has been enjoying the YMCA Waterpark since it opened 7 years ago! We joined the Marlins Swim Team the first year and have been blessed to have met the most wonderful families! The Waterpark is like no ...

... perfect balance of summer activities. Kim Tso is a freelance writer who has sent her children to more than a dozen different camps in the last seven years. ...

... 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 ...

... years doing a series of experiments with 400 fifth grade students in the New York Public School System. The researchers would individually give the students a non-verbal IQ test that was designed ...

... & crazy adventures to Facebook. Small bit of jealousy creeps in but I’m glad they had fun! After party, night on the town, and vacation pics always remind me of a quote I stumbled across a few years ...

Well my little one, Mr. Ejay will turn three years old in two months. It seems like yesterday that we brought him home from the hospital; this little, helpless bundle of love that changed my ...

... back over my own 7 years of homeschooling and can't remember too many years that went as they were supposed to. Babies were born, loved ones fell ill, complications arose and we didn't accomplish as much ...

... Ale House locations. The Fredericksburg location will offer entertainment by Wayne Jordan Noon-11:30pm and Eagle Pipes & Drums. Over the years this event has grown to become one of the biggest and ...

... No, what Kate said next was far more touching. "Mom, I'm embarrassed". Her simple statement pulled at my heartstrings with one big tug. Embarrassed? How does she even know that word? She is six years ...

... first time ever, Facebook fans will choose one lucky winner to have their yard landscaped by the same team responsible for Busch Gardens' award-winning beauty. For the past 22 years Busch Gardens has won ...

... the first of three on DIY products, we’ll show you how to make laundry detergent. I have been using homemade soap for close to two years and estimate that I have saved hundreds of dollars. The process ...

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” ...

... For the past couple years, we've been enjoying this pleasant situation and I am trying to cherish it while it lasts. No longer do any of us wake up multiple times at night, whining, crying or even screaming ...

... trip exploring these fascinating remains of a bygone era. A FOR classic! Minimum age 8 years. 10am-4pm. Backup: August 8. $30 ind./$75 family www.riverfriends.org Friends of the Rappahannock ...

Sunset Canoe Float Join guides Michelle Meyer and Bob Sargeant on this dusk float. Hopefully, we will see plenty of wildlife as the nocturnal river habitat awakens! Minimum age 6 years. 6:30-9:00 pm. ...

... Minimum age is 6 years. . 7:30–10:00 pm. Backup: July 19. $15 ind./$45 family Meet at Fredericksburg City Dock ...

Nighttime Canoe Float Nighttime is when the river comes alive! Join Bob Sargaent for an enjoyable float in the dark and hopefully spot some wildlife. Minimum age is 6 years. 7:30-10:00 pm. Backup: ...

... streamside buffer zones. We will canoe from Mott’s Run Landing, and then hike to England Run Falls. Bring a bag lunch. Minimum age 8 years. 9 am-2 pm. Rain or shine. $15 ind./$45 family www.riverfriends.org ...

... stay on your feet (no flip-flops). Minimum age is 8 years. 12:30-4:30 pm. Backup: June 20. $15 ind./$45 family www.riverfriends.org Friends of the Rappahannock ...

Earthmates Workshop If you're 8 to 11 years old, come join us at Ferry Farm for a fun morning (9 a.m. to Noon)! We'll explore the fields and woods at Ferry Farm where we can learn about the plants, birds, ...

... of UMW. She is the author of Shiver, Linger and Forever. Her book Shiver was on the New York Times Bestseller list for over 35 years. Come out for a fun evening, excelent sit down dinner and meet this ...

... a complex trail of evidence to find the Madisons' original furnishings that were dispersed more than 150 years ago when Dolley Madison sold Montpelier after her husband's death. Montpelier's curators have ...

... will guide us in crafting our impact strategies in these key areas over the next 10 years. 3 meetings to choose from: Thursday, October 07 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Rowser Building, Stafford Friday, October ...

George Washington's Birthday at Ferry Farm Celebrate George Washington's birthday at the place where he spent his boyhood years. George himself (portrayed by a 1st-person interpreter) will be on hand to ...

... practiced medicine for 15 years in Fredericksburg serving the citizens with medicines and treatments of the time. Take a walk in the herb garden. Leeches, lancets, snakeroot, and crab claws make up just ...

... Only $25 dollars for children under 12 years old! (new price for reserved table - only $600 dollars!!!) Reserved Table seats 9 people! Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center ...

The Salvation Army's 125th Anniversary Come celebrate 125 years in Fredericksburg with The Salvation Army. Beginning at noon at Hurkamp Park, there will be music by The National Capital Band, lots of children's ...

... interactive drum circle before Keller plays. Tickets available through kellerwilliams.net and at the venue Tickets $15 * Kids under 1 years old are admitted for free Doors: 12:00 PM Drum Circle: 12:30 ...

... with Stafford County Public Schools and teaches STAT Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and AP Biology. She has been nominated for teacher of the year for her school for the last four consecutive years. ...

... will guide us in crafting our impact strategies in these key areas over the next 10 years. 3 meetings to choose from: Thursday, October 07 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Rowser Building, Stafford Friday, October ...

... company, come out and explore a secret government facility that's been abandoned for over 30 years! Who knows what you'll find or what will happen! $12 ages 8 and up. Cash only. http://www.fredericksburghauntedhouse.com/ ...

... Dogs must be on a leash when not in the water A parent or guardian must attend the dog pool party with children under 13 years of age. Your dog must be able to get along with other dogs $ Loriella Pool ...

... your 'Tween girl through her Middle School years. Click the Science Saturday's link to register for these fun science classes or to volunteer as a mentor. James Monroe High School Auditorium 2300 Washington ...

... and fun for the whole family—is a way of giving back to the people in our communities who have supported FSCA for 30 years. FREE Riverfront Park Fredericksburg, VA ...

... Time has stood still in the Big Woods. It is a natural treasure that has not been disturbed by humans and takes visitors back to the way the Piedmont looked more than 200 years ago. The Big Woods Walk ...

Family Fun Fest - meet Gibby Gibson! B101.5 & NewsTalk1230 WFVA, in conjunction with Fredericksburg Parent & Family Magazine, present the biggest family event to hit the Fredericksburg Region in years...Family ...

... craft fairs has been wonderful. We have many vendors returning and anticipate another high quality event." For a list of vendors, please visit www.racsb.state.va.us. For nearly 20 years, the Program ...

... McGirr who served in the position for the past 10 years. Mrs. Suder is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) with dual degrees in horticulture and education. ...

... Ages K-12 years Please call 540-658-5115 to register. Space is limited so sign up early! For more info: www.staffordparks.com ...

American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Children 11-15 years old will learn to be the best babysitter on the block at the Red Cross Babysitter's Training class! Pizza will be provided for lunch. Sponsored ...

... 8 years old. Cost is $10. Where: Curtis Lake 58 Jesse Curtis Lane Fredericksburg, VA 22406 How: Registration closes 6/10; Register at www.staffordparks.com For more info: (540) 658-5116 ...

... on the way back. Bring a bag lunch and wear appropriate shoes. Canoes, paddles and personal flotation devices provided. Minimum age 8 years. FREE! Where: 3219 Fall Hill Ave, Fredericksburg ...

... simple signs for favorite foods. Children will enjoy songs, games and crafts while exploring the topic of manners. Parent must attend class with child. For ages 18 mos - 5 years Where: Stafford Gymnastics ...

... appropriate shoes. Minimum age 8 years. Where: 3219 Fall Hill Ave Fredericksburg For more info and to register visit http://www.riverfriends.org/ ...

... festival, the National Mall will be transformed to create an amazing experience for the participants as well as the general public. The event is held every four years and includes crafts, workshops, performances, ...

... several sites to learn about significant Civil War events. This trip fills up fast, so register early! Bring a bag lunch. Minimum age is 8 years. Raindate is June 26. Cost: $30/indiv, $75/family ($24/$60 ...

Children's Art Expo - Fredericksburg Come out to the Dorothy Hart Community Center for a hands-on, completely messy way for children ages 3 to 10 years to explore the world of art! Wear OLD clothes and ...

... years, "History at Sunset" focuses on the human experience of war—the story of common people caught amidst uncommon events. DIRECTIONS: The entrance to Sherwood Forest is exactly one mile east of McDuff ...

... feet (no flip-flops). Minimum age is 8 years. Backup date: July 10. Admission: $15/indiv, $45/family ($12/$36 for members) (540) 373-3448 Friends of the Rappahannock - Office 3219 Fall Hill Avenue, ...

Full Moon Canoe Float Marvel at the beauty of the Rappahannock as you paddle through the reflections of the full moon in this nighttime canoe float. Minimum age is 6 years. Meet at Fredericksburg City ...

... to the eerie cries of great blue herons. Imagine the awe and wonder of Captain John Smith and crew as they sailed up the Patowomeck (river of Swan) 400 years ago. Hear tales of oysterman, merchant sailors, ...

... two hundred feet. Observe marine Miocene strata that date back millions of years. Imagine the awe and wonder of Captain John Smith and crew as they sailed up the Patowomeck,(river of Swan) 400 years ago, ...

... fun for the whole family—is a way of giving back to the people in our communities who have supported FSCA for 30 years. Riverfront Park on Sophia St. Fredericksburg, VA ...

... for our pet costume contest and parade. Everyone's a superstar on parade day show your originality and have the cutest pet costume on the block. *CRC MINI GOLF SPECIAL* ANY CHILD UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE ...

... Minimum age is 6 years. Meet at Fredericksburg City Dock. Backup: July 17. http://www.riverfriends.org ...

Junior Grappling Association Summer Classic - Fredericksburg Pat Tray, a combat veteran of six foreign wars with over 21 years of service in the U.S. Navy SEAL Team, is bringing the Junior Grappling Association's ...

... marine Miocene strata that date back millions of years. Imagine the awe and wonder of Captain John Smith and crew as they sailed up the Patowomeck,(river of Swan) 400 years ago, watching for the villages ...