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Anger Management: Helping Kids Cool Down

Sep 30, 2019 10:20PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Everyone has to deal with feelings of anger and frustration at times. While these feelings are normal, it is important to teach kids how to appropriately deal with them. Parents and kids can work...

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How My Kids Changed My Perspective on Solitude

Sep 30, 2019 09:37PM ● By Chris Jones

I’ve always loved fall for the reason I love Sundays—its beauty, crispness and tranquility. I love hearing the crunch of fallen leaves when I’m walking on a trail. I love feeling the cool evenings...

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Be a Lock and Talk family. Save lives.

Aug 31, 2019 03:07PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

September is National Suicide Prevention Month The Rappahannock Area Community Services Board offers a message of hope that we can save lives in our community. Be a Lock and Talk family. Save...

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Family Favorites: Paragon Autism Services

Aug 31, 2019 12:00PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Paragon Autism Services provides important services to children diagnosed with autism, developmental delays and intellectual disabilities. Its aim is to assist clients and their families with...

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Parenting Your Teen Through Depression: What I’ve Learned Along the Way

Aug 31, 2019 11:25AM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by LaQueshia JeffriesLast year, my son attempted suicide for the first time after a series of escalating events. Looking back, there were signs and warnings that he needed more emotional and...

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Om Training: The Benefits of Meditation & Yoga for Children

Aug 27, 2019 08:15PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

Depression and anxiety are on the rise in today’s children and teens. Demanding schedules and social pressures can lead to stress and other health issues. While stress, good or bad, can’t be...

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Your Mental Check Engine Light

Aug 26, 2019 10:45PM ● By Chris Jones

by Chris JonesWhen I’m ready to get into my car and go, there are fewer things more frustrating than seeing my dashboard warning lights still lit after the car has started.“I feel like I’m always...

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Scratching Your Child’s Creative Itch

Aug 01, 2019 06:22PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

The Benefits of After-School Arts Programs for Kids Ever since Cindy Gilhousen’s daughter was a little girl, she was interested in art.“Jadyn would spend hours upon hours drawing, painting,...

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Unleash Your Child’s Creative Spark

Jul 31, 2019 08:54PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

by Chris JonesWhere did summer go? Within the next couple of weeks, eager parents will happily shuffle their kids into the direction of their bus stop, close the front door and breathe a sigh of...

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Preparing Your Child for Their First Sleepover

Jun 28, 2019 04:51PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Sleeping away from mom and dad for the first time is a milestone for both parents and children alike. While a sleepover with a friend, family member or with a summer camp is exciting, it can also...

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