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Ask The Expert: Mary Washington Pediatric Therapy

Mar 18, 2022 06:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

One in 44 children in the U.S. has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, 1 in 6 children in the U.S....

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The Marshall School Gets to the Root of Students’ Learning Struggles

Feb 28, 2022 10:30PM ● By Emily Freehling

Virtual open houses give parents a chance to explore this unique K-12 school Learning is a human skill that looks a little bit different for every individual. When children have learning...

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Teen Vaping is a Public Health Crisis

Dec 08, 2021 06:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

Mary Washington Healthcare urges parents to talk to children about the dangers of e-cigarette use   More than two million American high schoolers and middle schoolers report some degree of...

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Outdoor Learning Benefits Students of All Ages

Nov 23, 2021 06:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

Ask the Expert Fredericksburg Academy Unstructured outdoor play is becoming a rarity in American childhood, with a series of studies finding in recent years that today’s children spend less than...

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Mary Washington Healthcare Provides Breast Cancer Care with a Focus on the Whole Patient

Oct 21, 2021 06:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Breast cancer is the second-most-common cancer in...

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Ask the Expert: A Mother’s Perspective Doula Services

Oct 19, 2021 01:05AM ● By Emily Freehling

Knowledge can be a valuable antidote to the anxiety many women experience as they move through the physical and emotional changes brought on by pregnancy, and as they anticipate childbirth. But...

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RACSB: As Schools Return, Parents Should Focus on Rebuilding Resilience

Sep 03, 2021 06:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

As children in the Fredericksburg region return to in-person school, area mental health counselors who work with children encourage parents to remember that for children to succeed academically,...

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Ask the Expert: Mary Washington Physical Therapy

Jul 21, 2021 01:00PM ● By Emily Freehling

Mary Washington Healthcare announces the addition of new physical therapy clinics in the Fredericksburg region that will allow area residents to access this important medical service with shorter...

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RACSB Offers Tips for Parents as Families Emerge from the Pandemic

Jun 09, 2021 10:05AM ● By Emily Freehling

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a traumatic event in the lives of many children, cutting them off from peers, schools and favorite activities. The pandemic unrolled amid a parallel public health...

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Fredericksburg Christian School: Educating Christian Leaders for Life

May 24, 2021 05:00AM ● By Emily Freehling

Since it was founded in 1979, Fredericksburg Christian School has been a destination for families who want an educational experience for their children that mirrors the faith and values they...

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