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Keeping Our Heads in the Clouds

Feb 01, 2019 11:08AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Chris JonesI dreamed of working for NASA as a kid. I watched PBS religiously when they aired programs about the vastness of outer space or profiles of the planets—Pluto was my favorite. I read...

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Reclaiming the Christmas Spirit

Dec 02, 2018 07:13PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Chris JonesAs a child, I loved decorating for Christmas. The day after Thanksgiving, I would beg my parents to go up into the attic to pull down the Christmas decorations. I’d then ask my dad...

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Exercise with Mommy and Me

Dec 02, 2018 06:56PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

A new baby brings a lot of joy and changes to a household. Active mothers often feel like their schedule and priorities revolve around their new child which makes it difficult to get to the gym....

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November is National Literacy Month

Oct 31, 2018 07:19AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

MEAGAN RUFFING One of the best things about being a mom is sitting next to my children, reading with them, and having that moment of rest to soak it all in. The days can be long but as we all...

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Letter to the Readers: Pieces of Me

Oct 31, 2018 06:57AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Chris JonesAs a child, everyone realized I was my grandmother’s favorite. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for me. Didn’t matter what I asked of her, she made sure I had whatever I needed...

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Yes, Therapy Is That Important—Here’s Why

Oct 31, 2018 06:49AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

KATHERINE J. IGOEHaving your child see a therapist is forward-thinking and beneficial As a child, my classmates bullied me. “Bullied” is too kind a word: my experience was that the other children...

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Change of Season, Change of Focus

Sep 01, 2018 12:50PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Chris JonesI’ve always loved fall for the reason I love Sundays—its beauty, stillness, and tranquility. During the fall, I love hearing the breeze whip through the treetops when I’m on a walk...

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The Benefits of Free-Range Parenting

Sep 01, 2018 12:48PM ● By Brandy Centolanza

How this classic parenting style teaches kids responsibility through independence BRANDY CENTOLANZA Helicopter parenting versus free-range parenting. No matter what side of the spectrum moms and...

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Tips to Consider When Negotiating Custody Agreements

Sep 01, 2018 12:45PM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

LENORA KRUK-MULLANAPHY When the wedding vows are spoken, and the rings exchanged, the last thing on the newlyweds’ minds is divorce. But, according to the government’s National Survey of Family...

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Joy Journaling: A Heart-centered Way To Stay Connected To Your Kids

Jul 02, 2018 11:32PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Joy journaling might become your new favorite thing to do with your tween or teen.When I want my fifteen-year-old to hang out with me, all I have to do is spread my supplies out on the kitchen...

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