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RACSB: Cannabis is a Danger to Growing Brains

Jun 12, 2023 06:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

RACSB provides important guidance for parents  As cannabis laws in Virginia and other states have been relaxed, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that...

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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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5 Keys to Unlocking the Magic of Early Childhood

Jan 26, 2023 05:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

 Provided by Parent Education-Infant Development, a program of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board  During the first three years of a child’s life, the brain grows to 80% of its adult...

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Ask the Expert: Mary Washington Weight Loss Center

Dec 12, 2022 05:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

Medical approach to weight loss builds habits for a healthy life  Obesity affects more than 40%  of the American population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That...

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Ask the Expert: Fredericksburg Academy

Nov 01, 2022 05:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

“It really just takes an idea.” 30 years after parents launched the region’s only independent school, Fredericksburg Academy’s student-focused approach continues to innovate  Fredericksburg...

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A Mother’s Perspective Doula Services

Oct 20, 2022 08:49AM ● By Emily Freehling

Personalized support can be the key to successful breastfeeding Breastfeeding offers a wide array of benefits to both babies and mothers, There are numerous health advantages associated with...

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Ask the Expert: Mary Washington Healthcare

Oct 19, 2022 05:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

Midwives make a difference  Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM’s) are highly qualified and educated health professionals who aim to honor a woman’s birth wishes. According to the American College of...

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Ask the Expert: Fredericksburg Orthodontics

Aug 25, 2022 06:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

Making it easier to afford the perfect smileAs families face higher costs for food, gas and other necessities, paying for orthodontics can be stressful. As a mother of four who has practiced in...

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Ask the Expert: Mary Washington Urgent Care

Jul 31, 2022 10:59AM ● By Emily Freehling

Summer is synonymous with fun for many kids. A break from school means more time for swimming, sports and other activities. Unfortunately, summer is also a time of heightened injuries among...

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Ask the Expert: Allergy Partners of Fredericksburg

Mar 28, 2022 06:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

Food allergies affect 1 in 13 U.S. children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But while some parents may remember being told to delay the introduction of hyper...

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