Midwives make a difference
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM’s) are highly qualified and educated health professionals who aim to honor a woman’s birth wishes. According to the American College of…
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Sponsored by Rappahannock Area Community Service BoardSports betting became legal in Virginia at the start of 2021, and since then, Virginians have been exposed to an increased amount of…
One in 44 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, 1 in 6 children in the U.S….
Virtual open houses give parents a chance to explore this unique K-12 school
Learning is a human skill that looks a little bit different for every individual. When children have learning…
Mary Washington Healthcare urges parents to talk to children about the dangers of e-cigarette use
More than two million American high schoolers and middle schoolers report some degree of…
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Fredericksburg Academy
Unstructured outdoor play is becoming a rarity in American childhood, with a series of studies finding in recent years that today’s children spend less than…
One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is the second-most-common cancer in…
Knowledge can be a valuable antidote to the anxiety many women experience as they move through the physical and emotional changes brought on by pregnancy, and as they anticipate childbirth. But…
As children in the Fredericksburg region return to in-person school, area mental health counselors who work with children encourage parents to remember that for children to succeed academically,…
Mary Washington Healthcare announces the addition of new physical therapy clinics in the Fredericksburg region that will allow area residents to access this important medical service with shorter…