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February 2023

More Stuff my Kids Say

Feb 22, 2023 07:31PM ● By Matthew Jones

In a previous post, I wrote about all the funny stuff my 5-year-old son Benny has said over the years. I was able to remember all that stuff because I wrote it down, and suggested you do the same....

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Set the Stage for a Positive Dental Visit for Your Child 

Feb 22, 2023 05:00AM ● By Kimberly Blaker

Most often, children's visits to the dentist are a positive experience for parents and kids alike. Despite this, between 9 and 15% of American adults fear dental visits, according to Cleveland...

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Ask the Expert: The Marshall School  

Feb 20, 2023 05:00AM ● By Chris Jones

The Marshall School has grown out of a quest to help students with diverse learning styles  Every child can learn. That belief motivated Christina Carson to take a leap of faith in 2002 and open...

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Pampering Your Spouse: Tips for Busy Parents 

Feb 17, 2023 05:00AM ● By Sarah Lyons

When you become a parent, it seems like life can become very busy, very quickly. Lack of sleep, work, school, activities, and taking care of little ones often takes center stage in the home....

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Magnificent Magic Bars 

Feb 15, 2023 05:00AM ● By Debra Caffrey

Whenever I am inevitably asked to bring a dish to contribute to an office party for my husband, or for an event my son is attending, or just for those times you need an “emergency” snack or...

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10 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Fredericksburg

Feb 14, 2023 08:00AM ● By Leigh Anne Van Doren

  SPONSORED BY Here are ways to help your family celebrate Black History Month. 1.Tuesday, February 7th at 6 pm. Lecture at Fredericksburg Food Co-op:SINGULAR PEOPLE, SINGULAR STORIES: BLACK...

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Date Night In 

Feb 13, 2023 05:00AM ● By Nikki Ducas

With tween and teen boys, my house is loud. I really do love the fact that my boys want to share everything they are interested in from the latest comic they are writing to what they are doing on...

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Malawi’s Pizza 

Feb 06, 2023 05:00AM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

Ordering a meal at Malawi’s Pizza will do more than whet the appetite. For every meal bought, the restaurant donates a nutritious meal to a child in Malawi, Africa. The restaurant calls it “The...

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Tips For Adding a Rescue Dog to the Family 

Feb 03, 2023 05:00AM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

You’ve made the big decision to welcome a rescue dog into your family. Congratulations! You’re not alone. According to the ASPCA, 2 million rescued dogs are adopted each year.  Whether you’ve...

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The Role of Pets

Feb 01, 2023 05:00AM ● By Chris Jones

Pets hold a special place in our hearts and home. When I was growing up, I had a mixed breed named Astro after the iconic animated pet of George Jetson. Astro and I would have amazing adventures....

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