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July 7 Summer Fun: Family Getaway to Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

Jul 08, 2024 12:57PM ● By Leigh Anne Van Doren

90 Days of Summer Fun: Great Family Fun Trip to Richmond. Visit the famous Botanical Gardens

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Katherine Calvert, Model

Feb 29, 2020 08:22AM ● By Brandy Centolanza

Local teen and her mother talk modeling, stereotypes, and maintaining balance By Brandy CentolanzaMany teen girls would relish the opportunity to dress up in fancy outfits and accessories and...

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Communicating Effectively with our Tweens

Feb 24, 2020 08:18PM ● By Dianna Flett

by Dianna FlettIt is such a complicated time of the year. The holidays are over and there is a long sloshing road to make it to spring break. I’ve had parents ask for ways to talk to their...

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My New Year’s Resolutions for Parenting Teens

Nov 30, 2019 07:07PM ● By Cheryl Maguire

By Cheryl MaguireI’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions, but I thought I would embrace change this year. As I reflect back on last year, my first thought is, “I survived being a mom to twin...

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Ask the Expert: Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA

Nov 30, 2019 04:36PM ● By Emily Freehling

Children gain so much from participation in youth sports from teamwork and great memories to the life-long healthy habit of staying active. But one of the realities of youth sports is injury....

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How to Design a Family Digital Citizenship Contract

Nov 30, 2019 04:28PM ● By Christa Hines

by Christa Melnyk HinesWe raise our kids to be polite and respectful in person so why wouldn't we stress those same values in the online environment? A digital citizenship contract can help you...

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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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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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6 Great College Prep Apps

Aug 31, 2019 11:15AM ● By Tanni Haas

by Tanni Haas, Ph.D.There’s nothing easy about applying to and preparing for college. Thankfully, there are many smartphone and tablet apps to make the process easier. Below are six of the best...

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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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