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Building a Legacy of Love: Letter to Readers

Jan 28, 2014 09:15PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Chris Jones Love is the greatest thing we can teach our children and Valentine's Day is the right vehicle to do it. Their hearts are primed for it. And as a husband and father, I take it upon...

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Family New Year Resolutions

Jan 02, 2014 11:22AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Sara Kendall As the New Year rolls around, many take stock of where they are and where they want to be. This year, try making resolutions as a family. Doing so will give your kids an...

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10 Things a Father Should Teach His Son

Jan 02, 2014 10:39AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

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Decisions, Decisions: Six Tips to Nurture a Confident Decision Maker

Sep 30, 2013 11:08AM ● By Christa Hines

by Christa Melnyk HinesAs a parent, you've probably heard the mantra: To help your child feel a sense of control and better manage meltdowns, offer two choices you can both live with. But, what do...

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I'm Not Your Friend, I'm Your Mom (or Dad!)

Jul 01, 2013 12:24PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Keisha M. Green Do you ever feel pressured to give your kids what they what, even though you don't feel comfortable with what they're asking for? You just want to feel like you're a giving,...

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How Ray Milano Parents

May 30, 2013 02:35PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Written by Chris Jones Fatherhood changes you. In Genesis, Enoch lived 65 years before having his first son, Methuselah. Then he walked with God. It's irrelevant whether you believe the story to...

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The Single Dad's Guide to Parenting

May 29, 2013 09:31PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Mick Warshaw ● On Diapers. You never have enough diapers. Hide some in your car, hide some in your house and hide some wherever you normally take your kids. Do not use these hidden stashes...

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7 Activities for Just the Guys

May 29, 2013 09:11PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Nikki DucasBoys grow up emulating their fathers. From the earliest age, my 4-year-old-son has wanted to do what Dad is doing. It never matters what the activity is just as long as he's doing it...

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Autism and Online Learning: A Guide for Teachers

May 22, 2013 11:22AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Today, one in every 88 American children is on the autism spectrum. Autism affects more than 2 million people in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. But it hasn't always been this way....

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Talking to Children About Acts of Violence

Apr 17, 2013 09:12PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Virginia — 9/11. Virginia Tech. Newtown. Boston. The list of horrific, violent events could go on. For adults it is hard enough to process emotions stemmed from these events, but for children it...

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