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What’s My Favorite Color?

Jun 29, 2017 11:58AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Chris JonesLast summer after one of our radio shows, I was having an off the cuff conversation in the studio with my co-host, D’Shawn. We were talking about summer plans and things we like to...

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Small Changes, Big Differences

Apr 30, 2017 07:56PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Written by Chris Jones I’m always trying to improve my life. Recently, I quit drinking coffee. I felt that between the added daily anxiety that 540 milligrams of caffeine was giving me (that’s...

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Teaching Toddlers, Teens and All Between How to Manage Time

Mar 31, 2017 06:06PM ● By Brandy Centolanza

by Brandy CentolanzaBalancing schedules and finding time to fit it all in during the day can be challenging, but parents can aid in the development of time management skills in their children to...

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When Toddlers Say "No!"

Feb 28, 2017 11:12AM ● By Christa Hines

CHRISTA MELNYK HINES5 Ways to Manage the Madness The moment your child utters her first word, you’ll probably want to announce it to the world, while quickly marking the occasion in her baby book....

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More than Baby Blues? Find Postpartum Support Near You

Dec 26, 2016 11:53AM ● By Christa Hines

When Alma Higgason and her husband were expecting their first child, they were “over the moon.” But when Higgason’s daughter arrived, confusing feelings of fear and unhappiness quickly stamped out...

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Manners, Respect & Gratitude

Nov 30, 2016 12:46PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Elaine StoneMom: “Say ‘Thank you.’” 2-year-old: “NO!”Dad: “Shake his hand.” 4-year-old (protrudes his tongue at nice gentleman)Mom: “Share your toy with Allie.” 6-year-old: (hides the toy,...

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Caring for the Caretaker: How To Support Parents of Special Needs Children

Oct 31, 2016 05:54AM ● By Christa Hines

When Tracy Glock’s 13-month-old daughter Kira was hospitalized with acute myeloid leukemia, she was touched by the outpouring of support she and her husband received. During those eight difficult...

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Do Away with Diaper Rash

Sep 02, 2016 03:10PM ● By Sarah Lyons

Common Culprits of Diaper Rash Culprit # 1: Infrequent Diaper Changes We have the best intentions when it comes to changing our babies, but sometimes things happen and that wet diaper stays on a...

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Fun Ways to Connect with Children at Any Age

Sep 02, 2016 02:52PM ● By Brandy Centolanza

by Brandy CentolanzaBusy schedules can make it difficult to find time to carve out for family fun. But spending quality time together is beneficial for everyone, and there are plenty of ways to...

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That Time I Nursed...

Jul 25, 2016 05:32PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Area moms recall their breastfeeding experiences “I love experienced moms,” the Mary Washington Hospital lactation consultant said to me. “They know exactly what to do.” I nodded smugly as my...

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