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Fredericksburg Parent & Family

August 2019

House Rules: Linda Clevenger

Aug 01, 2019 07:38PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

A look into the lives and leisure of local parents Name: Linda Clevenger Married: 36 years! Residency (City or County): Spotsylvania Kids (Ages): 35, 31, 30, 10Self-Described Parenting StyleI...

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Overwhelmed? Buy Fewer Clothes

Aug 01, 2019 07:30PM ● By Nikki Ducas

by Nikki DucasAs a little girl, I favored my Austin Abner boy Cabbage Patch doll over my girl dolls. I think it was in large part because his clothing was simple compared to the myriad of dresses,...

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Lighthouse Academy of Fredericksburg

Aug 01, 2019 07:08PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

by Madelaine FormicaHidden on a beautifully landscaped plot of land along Tidewater Trail is one of Fredericksburg’s best kept secrets: Lighthouse Academy, the only Montessori, Christian High...

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Scratching Your Child’s Creative Itch

Aug 01, 2019 06:22PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

The Benefits of After-School Arts Programs for Kids Ever since Cindy Gilhousen’s daughter was a little girl, she was interested in art.“Jadyn would spend hours upon hours drawing, painting,...

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The Salvation Army Music Program: The Story of Julie and Jerilyn Flores

Aug 01, 2019 06:09PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

by Scott Lyons, Corps Director of DevelopmentSisters Julie and Jerilyn Flores plan to study music in college. Julie is considering Shenandoah and Radford because of their music therapy programs....

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From Summer to Fall: Transitioning with Natural Fibers

Aug 01, 2019 03:59PM ● By Lorraine Serbinski

Have you ever approached a change in season and haven’t wanted to pack away or stop using a favorite item in your closet? I know I have. What if I told you that you didn’t have to stop using it;...

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Theater Offers Children a Variety of Benefits

Aug 01, 2019 03:27PM ● By Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy

by Lenora Kruk-MullanaphyWith so many extracurricular activities to choose from, children may be overwhelmed when making a decision that’s right for them. For those who express an interest in...

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Helping ADHD Kids Organize for a Successful School Year

Aug 01, 2019 03:16PM ● By Kerrie McLoughlin

by Kerrie McLoughlinIf you have a child with ADHD, you witness their normal daily struggles. School poses even more challenges when a child juggles personal organization, getting homework done,...

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Family Favorites: Dr. Pamela Mancini at PL Pediatrics

Aug 01, 2019 02:42PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

For a child, little is more important than health. Young children are at special risk of injury and illness, and their health often sets the stage for their adult life. By providing your child...

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Ask the Expert: Fredericksburg Orthodontics

Aug 01, 2019 02:34PM ● By Emily Freehling

by Emily FreehlingA beautiful smile and straight teeth can help children start a school year right. Therefore, we’re excited to have Dr. Diana Almy of Fredericksburg Orthodontics and Invisalign...

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