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Virtual School and Homeschool Resources

Aug 08, 2020 12:37PM ● By Lauren Malloy

By: Lauren Malloy We like you have been trying to prepare ourselves for the pending school year as best as we can. The startling and abrupt end to school in the spring left many parents feeling...

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20 Reasons to Just Do It: Push Past Fear

Aug 08, 2020 11:13AM ● By Lauren Malloy

By: Lauren Malloy Sometimes the desire we feel to accomplish our goals sub comes to the negative thoughts of defeat in our head. The fear of the unknown, of failing, of getting it wrong  can often...

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Still Shut In: Activities and Games to Play as a Family

Aug 08, 2020 09:02AM ● By Lauren Malloy

By Lauren Malloy Quality time is a good thing and we all need to make some time for it. Under the current condition and climate of the world it is hard to look at any of this as “a good thing” but...

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Five Kid Friendliest Places to Visit in Downtown Fredericksburg

Aug 06, 2020 09:58PM ● By Lauren Malloy

By: Lauren Malloy If you are anything like me, you are trying your best to keep your kids from all the uncertain and sometimes scary things happening. As a mom of  two daughters ages 6 and 4 I...

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How to Parent Children with Emotional Disabilities

Aug 04, 2020 03:48PM ● By Amy Taylor

By Amy Taylor   Parenting is tough. Parenting a child with an emotional disability brings its own set of challenges. In learning about your child’s emotional disability and how to best support...

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Virtual Learning Tips

Aug 04, 2020 03:33PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

With COVID-19 still looming, it’s wise to make sure area families are prepared in case schools implement a virtual model during the school year. Below are tips to help you transition your child...

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Trying to Raise a Resilient Child? Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes!

Aug 04, 2020 03:10PM ● By Kerrie McLoughlin

By Kerrie McLoughlin   Resilience is an important skill to have throughout life, but what does resilience mean? It’s coming back from challenges with a positive attitude instead of a defeatist...

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Let's Talk Breastfeeding

Aug 04, 2020 02:53PM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

Two area lactation consultants share insights during National Breastfeeding Month By Rhiannon Ellis   August is National Breastfeeding Month, kicked off by World Breastfeeding Week from August...

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14 Ways to Make Summertime Learning Fun

Jun 01, 2020 10:05AM ● By Christa Hines

by Christa Melnyk HinesWondering how to help your child retain reading, writing and math skills she gained over the school year this summer without making it feel like work? Weave learning into...

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How to Spot ADHD in Your Daughter (and Your Son, too)

May 01, 2020 04:30AM ● By Brandy Centolanza

While commonly diagnosed in boys, ADHD symptoms look different in girls By Brandy Centolanza Most kids are curious, fidgety, impulsive and have a brief attention span occasionally. Inattentiveness...

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