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A Different Type of Hands-On Parenting

Jan 30, 2018 11:56AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Chris JonesIn 2004 as I was having my annual New Year’s Day breakfast at IHOP with my friend, Chris, the topic of parenting entered into our discussion of annual goals for the year. I gleefully...

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Babysitting Exchanges – Your House or Mine?

Nov 30, 2017 09:27PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Sandi Haustein You and your spouse finally agree on a movie you want to see. You find a free weekend night on your calendar. You call up your qualified, reliable, affordable babysitter....

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Secrets of Creative Families: 10 Ways To Encourage Expressive Kids

Nov 30, 2017 09:18PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Think the arts are frivolous, impractical, and over-priced? Sometimes a parent's "the-arts-just-aren't-necessary" attitude can tragically squelch a young person's creative aspirations. Whereas a...

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Focusing on What Really Matters

Nov 30, 2017 08:06PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Debra Caffrey Cookies with Santa. Ornament-decorating events. Tree-lighting ceremonies. Holiday movie nights with hot chocolate. Holiday-themed horse and carriage rides. Santa shops and Christmas...

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Why Me? New children’s book opens conversation for adoptive families

Oct 31, 2017 09:57AM ● By Christa Hines

CHRISTA MELNYK HINES When Katie Cruice Smith was researching resources to help finance the adoption of her third child, she came across a grant that would be awarded to the winner of an essay...

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Family Volunteerism: Teaching Kids Civic Responsibility Offers Rewards for All 

Oct 31, 2017 09:30AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Kimberly Blaker Volunteering is a great way for families to make a difference in their communities and offers lots of benefits to those who volunteer their time and skills. First and foremost,...

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Letter to the Readers: Kids, Sports & Family

Aug 31, 2017 12:49PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Karen CharneySpencer Charney sailing with CNU As September rolls around each year, parents and kids all over the country are sitting down with their calendars, game schedules and practice...

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12 Creative Consequences for Kids

Aug 31, 2017 12:45PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Before becoming a parent, the idea of disciplining children seemed fairly straightforward. It follows logic that if you set limits, use consistency and respond firmly, but lovingly, children will...

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What Happened When I Quit Helicopter Parenting And Let My Kids Choose Their Own Path

Jul 31, 2017 09:57PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

I’m a safety mom. A safety person, in fact. In life, as on a ski slope, I continually find myself helplessly speeding downhill trying to keep up with my tweens, while silently screaming, “Watch...

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Fredericksburg Parent & Family
Kids Grow Up

Jul 31, 2017 09:13PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Chris JonesI posted on my Facebook page during the last week of June how Staples began sending me Back-to-School Sale emails one week after school ended. Some people loved it, some clicked the...

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