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Fredericksburg Parent & Family

November 2019

A commitment to constant improvement characterizes Virginia Quality care providers

Oct 30, 2019 10:04PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

Roza Sharifi has always loved children. As a certified midwife in her home country of Iran, she delivered more than 1,000 babies over the course of her career.When she and her husband moved to the...

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Choosing the Best Pet for Your Family

Oct 30, 2019 09:56PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

Before surprising your children with a new pet as a holiday gift this year, consider your family's lifestyle, finances and personality to decide what pet is right for you.According to the American...

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How to Create an Emergency Fund for Life’s Curveballs

Oct 30, 2019 09:51PM ● By Nikki Ducas

by Nikki Ducas Simply put, an emergency fund is money set aside for life’s unexpected events. And yes, you can have an emergency fund even with debt. Personal money-management expert Dave Ramsey...

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Family Favorites: Dupee Plumbing

Oct 30, 2019 09:48PM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

When you turn on your faucet, you don’t always think about how it works. Plumbing is an integral, yet often forgotten part of our community; it provides safe drinking water, protects our health,...

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Ask the Expert – Fredericksburg Academy

Oct 30, 2019 06:17PM ● By Emily Freehling

by Emily FreehlingWith big-name tech companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google investing heavily in educational technology, it’s a given that tech will transform the classroom experience in the...

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11 Ways Families Can Salute a Veteran

Oct 30, 2019 05:46PM ● By Christa Hines

by Christa Melnyk HinesDuring this month of Thanksgiving, don't forget our military service members. Many organizations and veterans’ groups offer ways to help support and show gratitude to...

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Smart Tips for Grocery Shopping with Little Kids

Oct 30, 2019 05:38PM ● By Debra Caffrey

When our son was a new toddler, a trip to the grocery store was always an adventure he looked forward to. In fact, it was often an actual destination for us when we were desperate to get out with...

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The Benefits of Volunteering with Your Child

Oct 30, 2019 05:24PM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

by Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy)Volunteering is an ideal way for children and teens to be part of their community. It gives them a chance to explore their talents, and it also teaches morals and empathy...

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Why I Adopted: Local Families Share Their Stories

Oct 29, 2019 12:53AM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

Sarah Bratt always felt that when it came to starting a family, she would choose adoption. She and her husband, Mike, are now the parents of three children from Ethiopia. “My husband and I chose...

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Hope House

Oct 29, 2019 12:52AM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness estimates that one-third of homeless people are families with children. Of this number, 59 percent are children under the age of 18. Oftentimes, it is...

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