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Fredericksburg Parent & Family

December 2022

Can You Have a Stress-Free Holiday?

Dec 23, 2022 05:00AM ● By Stephanie Sabin

December holidays are filled with decorating, parties, presents and often extra stress. The holiday period can add so much more to an already busy calendar, and it can become difficult to juggle...

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Dr. Diana Almy, Fredericksburg Orthodontics

Dec 21, 2022 05:00AM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

Dr. Diana Almy, a board-certified orthodontist who has served patients—children and adults—for more than 17 years, is Fredericksburg Parent & Family magazine’s 2022 Family Favorites Winner for...

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Dr. Maurice Smith: “I am Noah the Great!” and “Uncle Charles and Me”

Dec 19, 2022 05:00AM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

Dr. Maurice Smith, author and educator, is a champion for children and young adults, dedicating his life’s work to them. “Inspiring the youth to go after their dreams” is the first phrase readers...

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Outwit the Grocery Store!

Dec 14, 2022 05:00AM ● By Debra Caffrey

Recently, my regular supermarket decided to rearrange the aisles and locations of items yet again, changing up literally everything in a massive overhaul. No one was happy. Customers were thrown...

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Ask the Expert: Mary Washington Weight Loss Center

Dec 12, 2022 05:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

Medical approach to weight loss builds habits for a healthy life  Obesity affects more than 40%  of the American population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That...

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Saving for What Really Matters

Dec 09, 2022 05:00AM ● By Nikki Ducas

When my husband and I were DINKs (dual income, no kids), we were carefree with our money and didn’t really budget for costs related to Christmas. With the security of dual income and no kids...

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Telling My Teens about Christmas in the '80s

Dec 07, 2022 05:00AM ● By Katy Clark

“Feeeeed the woooooorld. Let them know it’s Christmas time!” I sing a song from Christmas in the ‘80s in the car.Out of the corner of my eye, I see my 13-year-old daughter look at me. She is...

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Top 10 Elf on the Shelf Pranks Kids Will Love

Dec 06, 2022 05:00AM ● By Stephanie Sabin

SPONSORED BY Elf on the Shelf has become a fun, family holiday tradition in many households. Need inspiration for some new pranks? Try some of these magical ideas!Stuck in the Blinds. Try this...

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15 Fun Christmas Traditions to Start with Your Family

Dec 05, 2022 05:00AM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

The holiday season is truly a magical time of year, and part of what makes it so memorable and joyous are the traditions we share with our loved ones, many of which have been passed down from one...

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Collaborative Christmas

Dec 01, 2022 05:00AM ● By Chris Jones

If you’re like many Americans, you’ve probably had your fair share of challenges navigating this less-than-ideal economic time. Grocery prices continue to climb, gas prices are still high, and...

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