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Past Articles

Here are some of the past few months' articles.
Be sure to pick up a copy of this month's issue.
You can find us at these locations.

 

Fredericksburg Parent's Blog

 

Family and Children:

Parenting

Bouncing Back - Teens and Stress (April 08)
Daddy's Home! - Stay at Home Dads (June 07)
Do Adoptive Families Get the Blues? (Dec 06)
Kids are Waiting: Adoption Awareness (May 08)
Mother's Day Mysteries Solved! (May 08)
Networking for Stay-at-Home-Dads (February 08)
No Custody? No Problem - (June 07)
Parenting for Postive Self-Esteem (May 08)
Positive Parenting: Do Something for Your Child by Doing Something for Yourself (Nov 06)
Scouting for your Future (April 08)
Thank You Daddy! (June 08)
What Every Family Needs (a post partum doula!) Nov 07
What Parents are Saying about Smart Discipline
Larry Koenig, founder of Smart Discipline

 

Relationships

Adventures in Making (and Losing) Friends: One Mom's Story (October 06)
Host a Recipe Swap Party (October 06)
Kids and the Death of a Pet (Oct. 07)
Neighborly love (August 07)

Education

College Preparation - visits, essays, hints and more! (April 08)
Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Gives Scholarships (February 08)
Conference Time (November 06)
Homeschooling: Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask
Special Education Alphabet Soup (Oct. 07)
VA Academics Offers Academic Coaching (February 08)

Autism

Autism - Helpful facts, early intervention and more (April 08)
Special Kids, Special Diet (April 08)
Living Gluten Free (April 08)
Autism Support and Resource List (April 08)

 

Going Back to Work (January 08)

Flexible Work Arrangements - What you need to know
Home-Based Business Opportunities
Heigh Ho Heigh Ho, It's Off to Work I Go! (Mother's Musings)
Is a Home-Based Party Business Right For You?
Taking the Plunge: Returning to Work Outside the Home
Returning to Work...At Home

 

Things to See and Do/ Shopping Smart

Adopt-a-tree activity (in your own yard!) (July 07)
Arcadia Children's Clothing Swap (July 06)
Book Nook (May 06)
Christmas tree farms around the area (Dec 07)
Countdown to Christmas booklet highlights (Dec 07)
Day Trips - How to keep the kiddies busy all summer long! (June 08)
Family Time - Activities for kids ages 0-6 (current as of 7/07) Requires Adobe Acrobat reader.
Fred Area Museum and Cultural Center Summer Workshops for Kids (June 08)
Handing down your environmental values to your kids (July 07)
Live Secure in the 'Burg (June 06)
Make this a summer of great memories (smoke-free!) (July 07)
My Trip to Disney with Grandpa and Grandma (July 06)
New Year Non-Resolutions (January 07)
No cost outdoor activities (July 07)
Season's Traditions around the 'Burg (Dec 07)
Smart Shopper - pdf chart of prices (as of May 06) for baby items like formula, baby cereal, baby food, diapers, wipes, medicines, shampoo and more!
Requires Adobe Acrobat reader.
Webkinz: Good or Bad? (Nov 07)

Other articles of interest

Best Companies for Working Families (vote for your company!) (Dec 07)
Boys to Men Seminar (November 06)
Going Green at Home (April 08)
Houseguests? Yikes! (Nov 07)
In Search of a Simpler, and More Joyous, Holiday Season (November 06)
Thanksgiving with a Twist (Nov 07)

Book Reviews

Mommy Millionaire (March 07)
I Wished for You: An Adoption Story (June 08)
The Complete Organic Pregnancy (June 08)

 

Health

Doctor on Call/Area Physicians Guide

Doctor On Call: Allergies (October 06)
Doctor On Call: Allergy Vaccines? (November 06)
Doctor on Call: Celiac Disorders (February 07)
Doctor On Call: Food Allergies (December 06)
Doctor on Call: Sleep Apnea (June 07)
Doctor on Call: Smoking (April 07)
Doctor on Call: Trans Fatty Acids (March 07)
The Doctors Are In: Fredericksburg Area Pediatricians and Pediatric Dentists (Nov. 07)
Doctor on Call: Staph Scare! (Jan 08)
Doctor on Call: Peanut Allergy (Part One) (February 08)
Doctor on Call: Peanut Allergy Part Two (March 08)
Doctor on Call: Peanut Allergies Part III (April 08)
Doctor on Call: Food Allergy and Asthma Management in Schools (May 08)

Healthy Eating/Getting Active

Cabin Fever? Try Indoor Sports!
Cal Ripken Baseball Program
Extra-Curricular Sports List - updated Sept. 07
Fighting Childhood Obesity (October 06)
Is My Child Obese or Is She Just Big Boned? (December 06)
Sports Physicals (May 06)
Get Your Child Moving: His Body Will Thank You (December 06)
Majik Motions (May 07)
Picky Eater or Problem Eater? (March 08)
The Little Gym: Now Open with New Owners (Jan 08)
Toddlin' Time Playgym (March 07)
Toddlin' Time Playgym - parents' testimonials (June 07)

Smoking Cessation/Dangers of Smoking

Be Your Child's Hero: Stop Smoking! (April 07)
Clear the Air for Children (February 08)
Effects of Second-hand Smoke (March 07)
Enjoy a smoke-free summer (August 07)
The Great American Smokeout
Look what happens when you quit smoking!
New Year's Resolution: Stop Smoking! (Jan 08)
Reduce Stress Without Smoking (Oct. 07)
Smoke Free Legislation (Dec 07)
Smoke Free Restaurant Guide (March 07)
Smoking During Pregnancy (April 07)
What's in a Cigarette? Surprise, Surprise! (April 07)

Other Health Issues

Adjusting to Allergies (March 08)
Dental Care for Kids (Oct. 07)
Food Allergies (May 06)
Flu Season: Are You Ready? (Nov 07)
Health Notes: Children's Health Issues (July 06)
The Body Shop: Women's Health (July 06)
Keeping Your Kids Drug-Free (December 06)
My Child's New Friend: Autism Awareness (March 07)
The Secret Societ (head lice!) (Oct 07)
Head to Head: Lice part II (Nov 07)
The Secret Society (Oct. 07)
Post Partum Depression vs. Baby Blues (May 08)
Should You Bank Your Baby's Cord Blood? (June 06)
Surviving a Child's Long-term Illness (August 06)
Testicular Torsion - an emergency situation (April 08)
Walk to Cure Diabetes (April 07)

Area Activities:

Area Fall Fun (October 06)
Area Swimming Pools
Buggin' Out (February 07)
Extra Curricular Sports (September 06)
First Night Fredericksburg (December 06)
F'burg City Nature Camps (March 08)
Holiday Festivities Around the 'Burg (December 06)
Lead the First Night Parade! (October 06)
Local Art Teacher Helps Young Artists Create (Jan 08)
Microsoft DigiGirlz Camp (March 08)
Nurturing the Artist Within - Trip to Belmont (November 06)
Ricky's Candy, Cones, and Chaos (Jan 08)
School's Out (fun family activities in the area) (June 06)
Wanted: A Few Good Soccer Moms! (December 06)
What to Do With Kids Under Two

 

 

Community:

The 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (May 07)
Audition for the VA Renaissance Faire (January 07)
Autumn's Gate Farm Riding School (March 08)
AYUSA Gears Up for Summer (May 08)
Cal Ripken Silent Auction Raises $
Christian Youth Theater (February 08)
Circle of Parents program adds a Spanish group (July 07)
DARE to Be You (August 07)
DARE to Be You Hosts Graduation
Downtown Greens (April 07)
Earth Day (April 07)
Family Friendly Businesses Awards results! (February 08)
Frederick's Restaurant opens its doors for young performers! (Dec 07)
Fredericksburg Area's "Museums on the Move" (March 08)
Freecycle Program
Girl Scout World Thinking Day (March 07)
Fredericksburg Country Club - fun for the whole family (July 07)
Grace Center for the Arts (Dec 07)
Kids on the Block (September 06)
Man a lemonade stand for kids' cancer research (July 07)
The New Decision Makers: Youth In Philanthropy provides area teens the power to build the community (October 06)
Nuturing a Generation that Cares (May 07)
Philanthropic Family Time: Learning to Fly (April 07)
PONSHOP Art Studio (May 07)
Rappahannock United Way Month of Youth Service (April 07)
Rappahannock United Way Volunteer Opportunities (Jan 08)
Reflections on the Civil Rights Movement in Virginia panel discussion (October 06)
Scrapbooking Weekend Planned (February 08)
Take a Hike! (November 06)
United Way Wraps up 2007 with Grant (February 08)
Virginia's Star Quality Initiative: Rating Daycare Centers and Schools
YMCA Open Doors Program (February 07)
Youth in Philanthropy: Applying for a Grant (December 06)
Youth in Philanthrophy Gives $8000 in Grants (February 08)

Car buying and maintenance:

Best Buys in Family Cars (December 06)
Could Your Next Car Be a Compact Car? (September 06)
Keeping Your Car Out of the Shop (October 06)
Make Your New Car a Used Car (October 06)
9 Road Tips for Teens (November 06)
Minivan or SUV? (November 06)

 

Resource Lists: (See all current lists)

Area Daycare Centers (February 08)
Area Private School Listing (February 08)
Area Preschool list (February 08)
Autism Support and Resource List (April 08)
Doctors and Dentists (Nov 07)
Fine Arts - updated Sept. 07

Pools, pools, and more pools! (May 08)

Summer Camp List - overnight and day camps (March 08)

Regular Columns

Mother's Musings

November 06 - Counting My Blessings
December 06 - With Bells On
February 07 - Loving Unconditionally
March 07 - Lucky Me!

April 07- A-Hunting We Will Go!

May 07 - Mothers Unite!
June 07 - Missing Daddy
August 07 - The Good Ol' Summertime!
September 07 - School Days!
March 08 - Tennis, Anyone?

 

Family Values

Stages of Motherhood (May 06)
Soaring Imaginations/Life Preparation (June 06)
A Walk in the Park (July 06)
Confronting Change (August 06)
Classroom Civility (September 06)
Caution: "The Joneses" (October 06)
Holiday Pep Talk (November 06)
Holiday Half Time Huddle (December 06)
Post Holiday Wrap Up (January 07)
Do You Twirl? (March 07)
Family Values: I'm Sorry? (April 07)
Mother: The Heart of the Home (May 07)
Tattling or Telling? (June 07)
Fostering Independence (August 07)
Tell Me a Story (September 07)
In a Word (October 07)
Parental Gratitude (November 07)
Ring the Bells (Dec 07)
Ties that Bind (February 08)
Shoot for the Moon (March 08)
Diamond in the Rough (April 08)
Ready or Not (May 08)
There's No Place Like Home - Battling homesickness (June 08)

 

Kids in the Kitchen

May 06
July 06
August 06
September 06
December 06
February 07

 

The Natural Nurturer

Farmer's Markets, Organic Foods (June 08)

 

Editor's Notes:

Publisher's Notes:

Copyright 2008 Fredericksburg Parent Magazine P.O. Box 7884,
Fredericksburg, VA 22404.
Phone: 540-374-1495. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of any content requires permission of the publishers.

 

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