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IMAGE A commitment to constant improvement characterizes Virginia Quality care providers
Roza Sharifi has always loved children. As a certified midwife in her home country of Iran, she delivered more than 1,000 babies over the course of... Read More...
IMAGE Ask the Expert – Fredericksburg Academy
With big-name tech companies like Apple, Microsoft and Google investing heavily in educational technology, it’s a given that tech will transform... Read More...
IMAGE Letter to the Readers: Celebrating National Adoption Awareness Month
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. I’m a product of family adoption. My grandparents added me into their fold when I was close to 4... Read More...
IMAGE Choosing the Best Pet for Your Family
Before surprising your children with a new pet as a holiday gift this year, consider your family's lifestyle, finances and personality to decide what... Read More...
IMAGE In Light of National Prematurity Awareness Month, Reflecting on the Strides We’re Making
Pregnancy is nine months of preparation, planning and anticipation. But in about one in 10 pregnancies, the baby comes early. Called preterm or... Read More...
IMAGE How to Create an Emergency Fund for Life’s Curveballs
Simply put, an emergency fund is money set aside for life’s unexpected events. And yes, you can have an emergency fund even with debt. Personal... Read More...
IMAGE Why I Adopted: Local Families Share Their Stories
Sarah Bratt always felt that when it came to starting a family, she would choose adoption. She and her husband, Mike, are now the parents of three... Read More...
IMAGE The Benefits of Volunteering with Your Child
Volunteering is an ideal way for children and teens to be part of their community. It gives them a chance to explore their talents, and it also... Read More...
IMAGE 11 Ways Families Can Salute a Veteran
During this month of Thanksgiving, don't forget our military service members. Many organizations and veterans’ groups offer ways to help support... Read More...
IMAGE Family Favorites: Dupee Plumbing
When you turn on your faucet, you don’t always think about how it works. Plumbing is an integral, yet often forgotten part of our community; it... Read More...
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IMAGE Hope House
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness estimates that one-third of homeless people are families with children. Of this number, 59 percent are... Read More...
IMAGE Smart Tips for Grocery Shopping with Little Kids
When our son was a new toddler, a trip to the grocery store was always an adventure he looked forward to. In fact, it was often an actual destination... Read More...

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