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A Dad's Guide to Grocery Shopping

Mar 07, 2011 05:39PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Steve DavalaEvery dad has heard it. You thought the kids would sleep in this morning. It's Saturday, after all. But there they are, knocking on your bedroom door.You stumble out of bed, whip up...

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First Time at Sleepover Camp

Mar 02, 2011 06:57AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Jan UdlockGoing to a sleepover camp is a milestone for children. Kids will make fast friends and experience new ideas. They'll eat foods that they would have never tried at home and develop...

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A Parent's Perspective on Transition

Feb 03, 2011 01:15AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Kim Lett It's never easy to raise a child, especially one with disabilities, As a parent of a 23-year-old who graduated last year, I can attest that transition is as difficult for the parent as...

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IQ Scores Fail to Predict Academic Performance in Children with Autism

Feb 03, 2011 12:38AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

New data show that many children with autism-spectrum disorders have greater academic abilities than previously thought. In a study from the University of Washington, 90 percent of...

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DIVORCED...Dang it!

Dec 28, 2010 04:16PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Susan Birdseye RodenbergDivorced! Are you serious? Me? Never! Not possible! How could divorced be an adjective that describes me? Never thought my life would change so dramatically in such a short...

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Year Round Creativity: Parent Role in Art Education at Home

Oct 06, 2010 05:38AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

October 2010This past summer your child may have had the opportunity to participate in a camp that was full of art and music activities. While summer is a great time for enhancing your child's...

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How to Write a Letter of Intent to Protect Your Special Needs Child

Jun 29, 2010 04:53PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

A letter of intent or a letter of direction is your message to the future. The letter of intent is a document that you will share with trustees and future guardians. It is not legally binding, but...

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From Father to Son, Boy to Man

Jun 02, 2010 10:22PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Martha Wegner June 2010The unique relationship between father and son can brings a lot of joy, along with a lot of responsibility-My husband and 12-year-old son come tumbling in the door....

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Five Party Themes Kids Love

Apr 30, 2010 10:17AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

By Maria MayoWith a little imagination you can turn your child's next birthday into an unforgettable experience that won't break the bank. Each of these winning ideas is rated as expensive $$$,...

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Hosting a Joint Birthday Party for Your Child

Apr 30, 2010 10:11AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Jennifer Gregory If you are looking to simplify your child's birthday party and save money, consider having a joint birthday party. A joint birthday party is when two or more children whose...

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