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Fredericksburg Parent & Family

August 2021

Take a Bite Out of Cyberbullying

Aug 30, 2021 06:00AM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

Local author Gail Morin aims to create awareness and keep kids safe online with her new book on cyberbullying   “Super Alert Dog: Adventures on Bullying” by Gail Morin is a children’s picture...

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FXBG Dads on Facebook

Aug 27, 2021 06:00AM ● By Mira Dover

Facebook is a great place for people with similar interests to come together and share achievements and advice in safe and supportive groups. While there are many Facebook Groups for moms to...

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Enjoy the Ultimate National Harbor Family Staycation

Aug 23, 2021 06:00AM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

Gaylord National Resort offers your family a world of possibility for a summer vacation at a waterfront destination where you can have it all—and more–in a premier location only a short drive...

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My Child is Anxious About Going to Kindergarten

Aug 20, 2021 06:00AM ● By Lydia Smith

Dear Ms. Lydia, My son turned 5 in June and is starting kindergarten in the fall. He has always been an anxious and shy child, but this seems to be excessive anxiety. He has attended preschool...

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All-Star Answers to Parents’ Sports Questions

Aug 18, 2021 06:00AM ● By Lissa Carlson

The benefits of sports abound in a child’s development: motor skills, teamwork, physical activity and even improved vision.We asked experts at the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) as well...

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Don’t Judge People by How They Spend Money

Aug 16, 2021 06:00AM ● By Nikki Ducas

Do you buy generic because you want to or because you have to? This got me thinking. While checking out at Aldi last week, I spent $98.61 and made the comment that my husband is going to wonder...

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Hazelwild Country Day Preschool

Aug 13, 2021 06:00AM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

Choosing a preschool with an environment that promotes learning and fun—and feels safe for the child and parents—is an important endeavor. Hazelwild Farm Country Day Preschool in Fredericksburg...

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Slayin' It with Latrice Clayborne

Aug 11, 2021 06:00AM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

In 2016, Latrice Claiborne was at home on maternity leave, taking care of a newborn and a toddler. She dreaded going back to the daily grind—the commute, getting her kids to daycare by 7 am, etc....

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Editor's Note: School's Back Already?

Aug 09, 2021 06:00AM ● By Chris Jones

OK, parents … by show of hands, how many of you felt like this year’s summer vacation was restful for the first time? Yes, our children were home with us running through every room imaginable,...

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How to Keep Kids Calm During Their Covid Vaccine

Aug 04, 2021 06:00AM ● By Sandi Schwartz

The time is finally coming when kids can get vaccinated for COVID-19. Like the annual flu shot trip to the doctor, this will also cause some anxiety for our kids. My experiences with my kids...

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