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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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When My Kid Says "I Hate You," I Let Her

May 30, 2019 09:18PM ● By Pam Moore

According to Neuroscience That Doesn't Make Me a Pushover by Pam Moore“I hate that vest! I’m not wearing it!” “I hate going to the grocery store!” “I hate you!”My kids, especially my...

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On Being Dad

May 30, 2019 08:43PM ● By Chris Jones

by Chris JonesI’m a natural nurturer. This means as a father, I lean toward being more affectionate while choosing to see every situation my children encounter—positive or negative—as a teachable...

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Dads Rock!

May 30, 2019 04:53PM ● By Christa Hines

by Christa Melnyk HinesPeruse the greeting card section around Father's Day and you'll find the shelves bursting with stereotypes about dads. While we may love to poke fun at his expense, we have...

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Simple but Significant: Striking the Right Tone for Teen Birthdays

May 01, 2019 09:23PM ● By Kathryn Streeter

by Kathryn StreeterMost parents would agree that birthdays are an easy win when the kids are young—not without great effort and frenzied busyness, for sure, but more straightforward. Star Wars?...

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Letter to the Readers: A Mile in Her Shoes

May 01, 2019 08:41PM ● By Chris Jones

by Chris JonesLast December, my wife and I discussed her re-entering the workforce after five years of being a stay-at-home mom and doing small, remote admin jobs and seasonal work during the...

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