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Discover the Best Fall Festivals to Experience in Virginia

Sep 10, 2024 06:10PM ● By Leigh Anne Van Doren

As the crisp autumn air arrives and the trees don vibrant colors, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the best fall festivals in Virginia. From Oktoberfest celebrations to harvest festivals, there are plenty of events for everyone to enjoy. Check out these top fall festivals happening across Virginia:

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12 Free or Low Cost Family Friendly Activities For September in Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania

Sep 01, 2024 06:16PM ● By Leigh Anne Van Doren

September has arrived, and even with the kids back in school, there’s still a wide variety of fun family activities and events to enjoy throughout Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania. You don’t need to spend a fortune to have a great time with the kids. We’ve rounded up many free and low-priced activities for September 2024. Just remember, some of these events may require advance registration, so be sure to check the details before you head out.

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Help Your Kids Develop A Positive Body Image: What Not To Say Or Do

May 29, 2023 11:58AM ● By Tanni Haas

Summer can be a difficult time for kids who have body image issues. With the nice weather comes lighter clothing which often exposes more of the body than in the cold winter months. There’s a lot...

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Make Plastic Eggs More Fun Than the Real Thing this Easter!

Apr 05, 2023 05:00AM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

If you think the cost of eggs has made your Sunday morning breakfast expensive, wait til you try filling an Easter basket this year! Before you take out a personal loan to cover the cost of an egg...

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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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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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How To Tell If Your Kid Might Be The Victim Of Cyberbullying

Oct 05, 2022 07:20AM ● By Tanni Haas

No matter how much and how well you try to protect your kids, there’s always the possibility that they’ll become the victims of cyberbullying. If that’s the case, how do you know if your kids are...

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Homework Help: 15 Ways to Support Your Child

Oct 03, 2022 06:00AM ● By Janeen Lewis

Let’s be honest – sometimes parents dread homework as much as their kids do. But homework connects parents to what their children are learning in school, and research shows that children are more...

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Keys to Raising Confident Children

Aug 23, 2022 06:00AM ● By Sandi Schwartz

How to Build Self-Esteem and Reduce Anxiety in Your Kids   Do you know how your children feel about themselves? Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a shocking moment in a family to realize that a...

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10 Great Summer Playdates for School Agers

Jul 04, 2022 09:22AM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

School’s out, summer is in! No more alarm clocks. No more homework. No more routine. For school-age children, summertime means freedom! For the grownups taking care of those kids … the...

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