Ask Mom & Dad

THE PROBLEM: Our dog, Noodle, died about six months ago, and my youngest boy (7 yo) is still struggling. I appreciate that grief takes its own time, but still, I wish I could do something to help him feel better. He talks about Noodle all the time …

THE PROBLEM: I can’t get my kid to go outside. She’s 11 years old, and all she wants to do is watch TV, scroll her feeds, or chat with friends on the computer…

This Father’s Day, take some time with your family and some time for yourself. Here are some ideas for ways to spend your day around Fredericksburg!

THE PROBLEM: I worry about my 9 yo son who always has to have the ‘biggest’ and the ‘best.’ This goes for actual ‘big’ things, like cars, but he also wants…

The Virginia Renaissance Faire is (in my experience) fun for adults, kids, and teens. There are lots of fun outfits to see, and plenty of shows, shops, food, and games to keep the whole family occupied!

THE PROBLEM: I’ve always been shy. I mean really shy; it’s even hard for me to order something at a fast-food restaurant. I thought it didn’t bother me until I had kids…

THE PROBLEM: My 6-year old keeps asking me for things, and when I say ‘no,’ it always turns into a battle. The checkout lane at the grocery store is the worst. She starts begging for candy as soon as we get in line, then pouts and whines the whole time I’m checking out.

It’s hard to find places to take the kids on a rainy day. We recently tried our Urban Air, and are definitely going to add it to the rotation.

THE PROBLEM: My 16 yo daughter has a bad habit of holding grudges. When she perceives someone has wronged her, she’ll tell everyone about it, even if the ‘offender’ apologizes…

THE PROBLEM: I love my kids SO much, but for some reason, I have trouble being WITH them. I always finding my mind wandering, and I keep wanting to check my phone…