Teens & Tweens

Welcome to Part 2 of FredParent’s 90 Days of Fun series. As you saw in June, the intrepid Fredericksburg Parent staff is doing the hard work of summer fun research for our readers. Last month,…

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?…

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…

“Can I get a Twitch account?” my 14-year-old son asked. I stared at him blankly. I had just wrapped my head around Fortnite and Snapchat and now this Twitch thing? “What is it?” I asked. “You…

Whether in school, on a date, or on the job, teens and young adults may fall victim to sexual harassment. The national #MeToo movement has brought the issues of sexual harassment and abuse to…

Joy journaling might become your new favorite thing to do with your tween or teen.When I want my fifteen-year-old to hang out with me, all I have to do is spread my supplies out on the kitchen…

Your family has survived the testing, the essays, the applications and the waiting game. Now it’s time to teach your college-bound child some important skills before they head out of the house and…

by Lisette CarbajalI have a picture of my father in my office at work that I often glance at throughout the day. He’s sitting in between my mother and I smiling at the camera. His shoulders are…

With so many kids afflicted with anxiety these days, parents are wise to discuss how to manage nerves with teens before anxiousness becomes a problem. This means starting conversations in late…

by Kimberly Blaker
Volunteering is a great way for families to make a difference in their communities and offers lots of benefits to those who volunteer their time and skills. First and foremost,…