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RACSB Offers Tips for Parents as Families Emerge from the Pandemic

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Leaving a Legacy as Dads

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Dogtopia

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ASK MOM: My Son Can’t Control Himself

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Helping Hands

Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy - April 9, 2021 0

Helping Hands Inc. in Stafford has helped children develop the skills they need to get the most out of life for the past 15...

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Grass Roots Lawn and Landscaping

Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy - March 2, 2021 0

A family-owned business, Grass Roots Lawn and Landscaping serves residential and commercial properties in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Ladysmith. The company has received numerous...

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Pohanka Honda

Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy - February 13, 2021 0

One thing that changes when you have children is automobile choices. While sporty, two-door vehicles with just room enough for an overnight bag may...

Family Money

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What Triggers Your Impulse Buying?

Nikki Ducas - May 17, 2021 0

It’s been more than seven years since I’ve shopped at Target. I know this is shocking to read, but I had a shopping addiction....

Practical Pantry

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Pretty Panzanella Salad

Debra Caffrey - May 12, 2021 0

I have always loved all things salad, but one type I avoided for the longest time was a panzanella, which is a rustic Italian...

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Ages & Stages

Positive Peer Pressure: How Friends Can Boost Happiness

Sandi Schwartz - June 2, 2021 0

We often hear about the many negative aspects of peer pressure and worry that our children’s friends could push them down a path of...

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Getting Your Teens to Talk: Tips For Parents

Tanni Haas - May 21, 2021 0

Every parent of teens knows how difficult it is to get them to talk. If they’re not in the mood and asked how their...

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Home-grown Gardening Fun

Brandy Centolanza - April 9, 2021 0

Get down and dirty planing flowers or food as a family Heading outdoors, especially in the age of COVID-19, is the perfect way for families...

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Tips for Organizing the Playroom

Karissa Tunis - March 2, 2021 0

Over the years, I have tried dozens of organizing strategies for the playroom. Who doesn’t love clean lines, order and almost no clutter? But...

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Community Bank of the Chesapeake: Stepping Up for Small Businesses

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RACSB Early Intervention Empowers Parents To Be Their Child’s Best Coach

Emily Freehling - May 19, 2021

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YMCA: Get Ready to Return to School

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Paying for a Doula? What Options are Available?

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Fredericksburg Christian School: Educating Christian Leaders for Life

Articles Emily Freehling - May 24, 2021 0

Since it was founded in 1979, Fredericksburg Christian School has been a destination for families who want an educational experience for their children that...

Ask the Expert: Compass Counseling Services

Articles Emily Freehling - April 9, 2021 0

Board-Certified Behavior Analysts help children learn important communication and life skills. About 1 in 54 children in the U.S. have autism spectrum disorder, according to...

Ask the Expert: Allergy Partners

Articles Emily Freehling - March 2, 2021 0

Trusted Advice for All Kinds of Allergy Questions Irina Dawson, MD, joined the team at Allergy Partners of Fredericksburg in October 2020, after completing her...

Ask the Expert: Learning Enhancement Centers

Articles Emily Freehling - February 13, 2021 0

When a child is struggling in school, it can be hard for parents to know where to turn for solutions. But when parents have...

Ask the Expert: Mary Washington Sleep Medicine

Articles Emily Freehling - December 10, 2020 0

Good Sleep Keeps You Healthy from Head to Toe by Emily Freehling It’s hard to overestimate the importance of getting enough quality sleep. Good sleep keeps...

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ASK MOM: Afraid My Baby Will Grow Up Like Me

Mary Follin & Kristi Crosson - May 21, 2021 0

AFRAID MY BABY WILL GROW UP LIKE ME by Mary Follin and Kristi Crosson THE PROBLEM: My childhood was the kind you want to forget. (Abuse,...

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ASK MOM: Son Turning into Hypochondriac

Mary Follin & Kristi Crosson - May 7, 2021 0

Son Turning into Hypochondriac by Mary Follin and Kristi Crosson THE PROBLEM: Ever since the pandemic started, my 11-year old son ‘catches’ everything he reads about....

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ASK MOM: Am I Raising a Narcissist?

Mary Follin & Kristi Crosson - April 23, 2021 0

Am I Raising a Narcissist? by Mary Follin and Kristi Crosson THE PROBLEM: I have recently learned that one of my friends is a narcissist (as...

Love, Life & Little Ones

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How Can I Protect My Autistic Son from Bullying?

Lydia Smith - April 9, 2021 0

Dear Ms. Lydia, I am the father of three children, ages 5, 7 and 9. My 9-year-old son has been diagnosed with autism at a...

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Ms. Lydia, My Child has a Speech Delay

Lydia Smith - February 13, 2021 0

Dear Ms. Lydia, I am a first-time mom, and I am worried about my son’s speech development. He is 2 ½ years old and has...

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How Meal Planning Can Keep You Healthy

Debra Caffrey - June 18, 2021 0

You know by now that meal planning and cooking food at home is going to save you more time and money than if you...

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ASK MOM: Terrified of Kids Online

Mary Follin & Kristi Crosson - June 18, 2021 0

Terrified of Kids Online by Mary Follin and Kristi Crosson THE PROBLEM: There are some kids (boys and girls) who are picking on my daughter, mostly...

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