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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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5 Fun, Non-Traditional Birthday Parties Your Kids & Their Friends Will Love

May 01, 2019 05:17PM ● By Brandy Centolanza

by Brandy CentolanzaWhen it comes to children and birthdays, celebrations these days seem to amount to more than just balloons and a slice of birthday cake. Whether your child is into arts and...

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What's Your Pregnancy IQ?

Mar 31, 2019 12:50PM ● By Christa Hines

Pregnancy comes with plenty of questions. Do you have all of the answers? Take our quiz to find out your pregnancy IQ. What is considered a full-term pregnancy? A. 37 weeks B. 39 weeks C. 40...

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Letter to Readers: Lessons from the Asphalt

Mar 30, 2019 04:42PM ● By Chris Jones

by Chris JonesI’ve loved running for as long as I can remember. It’s an activity that serves a dual purpose for me these days: fitness and maintaining mental equilibrium. A good run can boost my...

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Ask the Expert – Rappahannock Area Community Services Board

Mar 30, 2019 01:29PM ● By Emily Freehling

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Family Favorites: Growing Gardeners

Feb 26, 2019 06:55PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

by Brenda SapanghilaOne of our all-time favorite spring activities to do with kids is gardening! Don’t let it intimidate you. This is definitely not something you need to over-think or over-plan....

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