Parenting Advice

Parenting is tough! It's all too easy to put seemingly little things, life self care, on the back burner. While rain checks sometimes can't be avoided, there are a few things that you should try…

I don’t know if it’s just me, but the last weeks of summer in particular seem to drag out endlessly. At this point in the game, I feel completely out of ideas to keep my kid busy, just at the same…

Guys. It is SO HOT OUTSIDE. Yesterday, we saw the heat index top 105 degrees. If you’re anything like us, you’re looking for a few ways to keep the kids entertained AND cool. Here are a few ideas…

Are your kids like mine — always asking for money? Whether grabbing the change after a purchase or begging for a dollar here and there, what doesn’t seem like much does add up. Take it from me, my…

Area moms recall their breastfeeding experiences “I love experienced moms,” the Mary Washington Hospital lactation consultant said to me. “They know exactly what to do.” I nodded smugly as my…

by Petrina Chong HollingsworthMelissa Zentgraf knew early on her young son’s behaviors were not like those of his preschool friends.“He was more persistent in what he would do,” Ms. Zentgraf says….

Pokemon Go mania has taken over Fredericksburg. By now, you've probably seen groups of people wandering around, looking at their phones, and catching Pokemon. Moment of truth time over here……

Melanoma is the most common skin cancer in children. About 7 percent of cancers in 15 to 19 year olds are melanomas, according to St Jude’s Research Hospital for Children in Memphis, Tennessee.To…

We are still in the Summertime spirit over here at Fred Parent! That doesn't mean we're not a little worried about what the heck we're going to do with the kiddos all summer. To put our minds…

Beaches, parks and backyard play: Summer is about fun in the sun. But there’s nothing fun about a sunburned baby. Little ones are especially vulnerable to the sun’s burning rays. According to the…