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Mother's Day Mama

Aug 24, 2023 01:34PM ● By Mary Becelia

Enjoy these final, dreamy weeks of your pregnancy, Beth...and all you other soon-to-be Mother's Day Mamas out there...smiling and daydreaming your way through these warm spring days.

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Cloth Diapers: How We Did It

Aug 24, 2023 01:26PM ● By Richard Friesner

Just over three years ago when my wife and I had our first child, we wanted to try reusable diapers. We used them for the duration of our son's diapering period, with the exception of the potty training period.

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5 Things to Know About Parents of Children with Special Needs

Aug 24, 2023 01:23PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

My husband and I adopted our daughter when she was nine years old. She has a long list of mental health diagnoses. We quickly discovered that parenting a special needs child results in the whole family having a special set of needs.

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Are Pacifiers Doing More Harm Than Good?

Jun 01, 2022 07:18AM ● By Chelsea Smith

The use of pacifiers in children is a controversial topic. David and Victoria Beckham once drew heavy criticism regarding their parenting style when a photo of their 4-year-old daughter sucking a...

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Autism Resources 2022

Apr 07, 2022 10:12PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

SPONSORED BY  Autism Service Dogs of America autismservicedogsofamerica.comAutism Society of America 800-3AUTISM autism-society.orgAutism Society of Central Virginia 804-257-0192 ascv.orgAutism...

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What Type of School Is Right for Your Teen?

Dec 20, 2021 06:10AM ● By Cheryl Maguire

Next year my twins will be entering the ninth grade, their first year of high school. Their grades will soon “count” if they apply to colleges. The type of high school they attend will also be a...

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Sleeping on Fiberglass: The Danger Lurking Inside Your Child’s Mattress 

Nov 09, 2021 06:00AM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

For kids, scratchy clothing tags, an uncomfortable temperature in the room, or a damp diaper, are reasons for having trouble falling asleep. However, studies show that exposure to dangerous...

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How Doulas Support Parents, Before, During and After Childbirth

Sep 24, 2021 06:00AM ● By Amy Taylor

If you or your partner are expecting a baby, you may want to investigate if the support of a doula is right for your family. Jennifer Woodhead, founder of A Mother’s Perspective Doula Service,...

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All-Star Answers to Parents’ Sports Questions

Aug 18, 2021 06:00AM ● By Lissa Carlson

The benefits of sports abound in a child’s development: motor skills, teamwork, physical activity and even improved vision.We asked experts at the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) as well...

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Your Guide for Introducing a Pet to Your Family

Jun 15, 2021 06:00AM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

Adding a pet to your family is an exciting decision. Not only is a pet a great life companion and will certainly bring about a lot of love and fun, but they also can be a perfect way to teach...

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