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Picture Imperfect

Jul 25, 2016 03:56PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

DEBRA CAFFREYAll too soon, it will be time for school. Our children’s fresh-smelling supplies will be laid out at the ready, backpacks fully stocked, love notes in lunchboxes inscribed with...

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The Future’s So Bright: Summer Sun Safety for Baby

May 29, 2016 03:10PM ● By Maila Jacobson

Beaches, parks and backyard play: Summer is about fun in the sun. But there’s nothing fun about a sunburned baby. Little ones are especially vulnerable to the sun’s burning rays. According to the...

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Letter to the Readers: On Fatherhood

May 29, 2016 01:43PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

I’m eager to see my children grow. My wife doesn’t share this sentiment. She didn’t want Hayden to walk. I got him going and excitedly texted her a video one night while she was enjoying a girl’s...

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Summertime Siblings: What’s It Going to Take to Stop the Bickering?

May 02, 2016 09:32PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

You’ve spent the better part of the school year taking deep, cleansing breaths as your kids nagged and picked at each other. You sipped (or guzzled) wine in a search for calm as they battled for...

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10 Survival Tips for Separated & Divorced Single Parents

May 02, 2016 07:39PM ● By Christa Hines

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Letter to the Readers: Wrapped

Apr 01, 2016 01:59PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Chris JonesHaving a family isn’t for the faint of heart. Once you’ve made the decision to start, there are no take-backs.Parenting children is an exciting concept when the child is still in...

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Service Dogs and Special Needs Children

Apr 01, 2016 01:52PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

What is a Service Dog? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a Service Dog as a dog that is trained to perform specific tasks for a person with a disability. The public often confuses...

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Raising Confident Children

Apr 01, 2016 12:40PM ● By Brandy Centolanza

BRANDY CENTOLANZA We all want to raise our children to be strong and confident. So what can we do as parents to ensure that our kids see the best in themselves?It starts with self-efficacy, which...

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Perfect Party Ideas for Any Age

Mar 01, 2016 01:56PM ● By Brandy Centolanza

BRANDY CENTOLANZA Planning your child’s next birthday party but unsure of what to do? Don’t know which theme to take or how to entertain party guests? First, take a hint from your child.“Find out...

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Things I’ve learned about Perinatal Loss From Personal and Work Experience

Jan 31, 2016 03:27PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Victoria McCollumThis one is a hard one, guys, because no one wants to think or talk about the tragedies.A loss is still a loss. 6 weeks or 6 months or 6 years, a mother often already has hopes...

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