Parenting Advice

For many children, fall signals the start of organized sports. From football and cheerleading to field hockey, baseball and soccer, sports can be a great way for kids to have fun, learn new skills…

by Nikki DucasA strong work ethic paired with being a good steward of money in my adolescence (putting money in savings and allowing bonds to fully mature) is how I was able to put $10,000 down as…

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…

I thought I was a fairly organized person before I had kids. I handled myself well at work, got to my community college classes, knew where my ever-traveling fiancé was in the world at any given…

Pregnancy is an exciting and busy time. Knowing that a strong safety net exists in the event of an emergency medical situation can go a long way toward easing stress and helping parents-to-be…

by Nikki DucasMark Cuban is worth $4.1 billion and is one of the 500 richest people in America, yet he keeps a frugal mentality by buying things in bulk, especially items he knows he’ll use like…

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.
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With her eyes and face immersed in a high-tech console, Dr. Zeenat Patel performs a series of precise gestures using tools that to some might look more at home in the world of gaming than the…

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…

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…