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August 2020

Virtual School and Homeschool Resources

Aug 08, 2020 12:37PM ● By Lauren Malloy

By: Lauren Malloy We like you have been trying to prepare ourselves for the pending school year as best as we can. The startling and abrupt end to school in the spring left many parents feeling...

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Five Kid Friendliest Places to Visit in Downtown Fredericksburg

Aug 06, 2020 09:58PM ● By Lauren Malloy

By: Lauren Malloy If you are anything like me, you are trying your best to keep your kids from all the uncertain and sometimes scary things happening. As a mom of  two daughters ages 6 and 4 I...

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How to Parent Children with Emotional Disabilities

Aug 04, 2020 03:48PM ● By Amy Taylor

By Amy Taylor   Parenting is tough. Parenting a child with an emotional disability brings its own set of challenges. In learning about your child’s emotional disability and how to best support...

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Ask The Expert: Fredericksburg Orthodontics and Invisalign Center

Aug 04, 2020 03:46PM ● By Emily Freehling

Innovating During COVID-19 By Emily FreehlingAs much of life was put on pause to slow the spread of COVID-19 this spring children’s growth and adults’ orthodontic needs kept on going. The team at...

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Mary Washington OB/GYN: Supporting Women's Health

Aug 04, 2020 03:41PM ● By Emily Freehling

We're  here for women’s healthcare needs—through pregnancy and beyond By Emily FreehlingFor Dr. Nikola Alex Letham, practicing obstetrics and gynecology is about empowering women to make informed...

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Virtual Learning Tips

Aug 04, 2020 03:33PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

With COVID-19 still looming, it’s wise to make sure area families are prepared in case schools implement a virtual model during the school year. Below are tips to help you transition your child...

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Trying to Raise a Resilient Child? Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes!

Aug 04, 2020 03:10PM ● By Kerrie McLoughlin

By Kerrie McLoughlin   Resilience is an important skill to have throughout life, but what does resilience mean? It’s coming back from challenges with a positive attitude instead of a defeatist...

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The Knowledge Exchange

Aug 04, 2020 03:05PM ● By Amy Taylor

Closing the COVID-19 Learning Gap Facing School-Aged Kids By Amy TaylorEDITOR’S NOTE: Summer learning loss happens when children in grades 3 through 8 experience academic declines over...

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Let's Talk Breastfeeding

Aug 04, 2020 02:53PM ● By Rhiannon Ellis

Two area lactation consultants share insights during National Breastfeeding Month By Rhiannon Ellis   August is National Breastfeeding Month, kicked off by World Breastfeeding Week from August...

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The Importance of Traditional Play in a Digital World

Aug 04, 2020 02:22PM ● By Sarah Lyons

By Sarah LyonsPlay comes naturally to kids. They use it to express their feelings and learn new things. In the age of electronics, video games and television can take over a child’s free...

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