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Fredericksburg Parent & Family

February 2020

Fredericksburg Food Co-op

Feb 01, 2020 01:53PM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

By Lenora Kruk-MullanaphyCooperatively-owned grocery stores are located across the country. While some consist of thousands of members and have been in existence since the 1970s, others have...

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Leap Year

Feb 01, 2020 10:31AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Chris JonesMy Aunt Verna was a leapling and a twin—talk about rarities. Leaplings are the name given to children born on February 29. If you’re staring down a February 28 or March 1 due date...

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Could a Midwife be the RIGHT CAREGIVER for Your BIRTHING EXPERIENCE?

Feb 01, 2020 10:28AM ● By Emily Freehling

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Ask the Expert: The Marshall School

Feb 01, 2020 09:58AM ● By Emily Freehling

Interviewed by Emily Freehling The Marshall School was founded in 2006 by Christina Carson, an educator who saw a need for a school where students could escape the anxiety she was seeing them...

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6 Ways to Reduce Taxable Income and Boost Your Tax Refund

Feb 01, 2020 09:42AM ● By Nikki Ducas

Written by Nikki DucasIt’s said the easiest way to get a bigger tax refund next year is to increase this year’s withholding from your paychecks. Now before you rush into your employer’s human...

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10 Best Ways To Reuse Diaper Wipes Boxes

Feb 01, 2020 09:39AM ● By Christina Katz

 By Christina KatzI have not used diaper wipes boxes for their originally intended purpose in many years, but I still go through plenty. Maybe because the natural, unscented types of wipes are...

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Family Favorites: Stafford House of Yoga

Feb 01, 2020 09:34AM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

By Lenora Kruk-MullanaphyAn ancient practice to bring the mind and body together, the word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word “yuji,” meaning union. According to the American Osteopathic...

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How to Choose the Right Day Care for Your Children

Feb 01, 2020 09:32AM ● By Brandy Centolanza

By Brandy CentolanzaWhen it comes to leaving children with a day care provider, parents want to be assured that their little ones are in the best of hands. So, what should moms and dads keep in...

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Let it Go: Seven Things to Stop Worrying About

Feb 01, 2020 09:23AM ● By Sarah Lyons

By Sarah LyonsWorrying, it’s something all parents do. I am guilty of it, especially when I lie awake at 3 am with the silence of the house ringing in my ears. I worry about what I forgot to do,...

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Fashion Advice From Social Media—Do; Oral Health Advice—Don’t!

Feb 01, 2020 09:19AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Dr. Lillie PitmanHave you ever been thinking about wanting whiter teeth when suddenly your Facebook feed has a whitening ad or a lead on how charcoal toothpaste can brighten your smile? As a...

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