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Fredericksburg Parent & Family

March 2019

It Pays to Play: The Health Benefits of Play

Mar 01, 2019 06:35AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Sponsored content Staying healthy is a concern that we all share, and when it comes to parents, it’s a concern that extends to the entire family. Finding new, engaging and effective strategies for...

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Spring Flare

Feb 26, 2019 07:10PM ● By Lorraine Serbinski

These head-turning denim favorites are back. Let’s dress ‘em up and wear ‘em out. Can it be that skinny jeans have competition now? Yes! Flare leg jeans are back! But don’t worry, skinny jean...

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5 Ways Meal Planning Can Help Busy Families Eat Healthier

Feb 26, 2019 06:59PM ● By Nikki Ducas

Does your family calendar look like a perplexing escape room puzzle? Do you feel the minutes ticking away each day as you race to feed your family between activities? If so, you’re not alone. With...

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Family Favorites: Growing Gardeners

Feb 26, 2019 06:55PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Brenda SapanghilaOne of our all-time favorite spring activities to do with kids is gardening! Don’t let it intimidate you. This is definitely not something you need to over-think or over-plan....

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7 Fun Ways to Encourage Creative Play in Your Toddler

Feb 26, 2019 06:50PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

When it comes getting creative with a toddler, know it will be equal parts fun and messy.Chrissy Gibbs, who owns Wiggle Worms, an hourly child care center located in Spotsylvania Towne Centre,...

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Healthy Snack Ideas for Busy Moms

Feb 26, 2019 06:44PM ● By Debra Caffrey

DEBRA CAFFREYAs frugal a grocery shopper as I like to be, I admit I still suffer from “my kid doesn’t have enough snacks!” anxiety despite knowing he has plenty. I’m sure I’m not the only one that...

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Ask the Expert - Allergy Partners

Feb 26, 2019 06:37PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

We’re thrilled Dr. Posthumus from Allergy Partners of Fredericksburg is back as our March expert. With spring and pollen are in the air, the timing couldn’t be better. Let’s get right down to it...

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Using Nature to Nurture

Feb 26, 2019 06:07PM ● By Brandy Centolanza

The benefits of getting kids active and outdoors by Brandy CentolanzaIn an age where most kids would rather play video games or text on their cell phones, how can parents help instill a love of...

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Parenting Generation Z

Feb 26, 2019 06:00PM ● By Kerrie McLoughlin

A primer on today’s kids and what you can expect from them KERRIE MCLOUGHLIN Parenting Generation Z can be a challenge. Why? Well, it was easy for my parents to set limits on landline telephone...

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Engineering For Kids

Feb 26, 2019 05:53PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

“I believe that all children are natural engineers. They are curious, creative and kinetic. Engineering For Kids wants to help nurture and develop those minds, to help children better understand...

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