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Fredericksburg Parent & Family

June 2019

United for CHANGE: How Three Schools Are Building A Brighter Future For Education Today

May 31, 2019 02:27PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

Amie Canter, founder of Advanced Concepts for a Better Future, is paving the way for a positive change in education.Through school and community partnerships with The Merit Schools, she is...

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Beach Chic for Less

May 31, 2019 02:14PM ● By Lorraine Serbinski

Sunny summer days are here again! Are you ready to soak up some rays? If you need inspiration for beach or pool-side gear, you’ve come to the right spot. I’ve scoped out the mothership (Target)...

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The Gaylord National: Summer Fun for the Whole Family

May 30, 2019 09:35PM ● By Fred Parent Contributor

D.C.-area resort gives you all the feel of a distant vacation without the hassle Nestled on the banks of the Potomac River within eyeshot of Washington, D.C. towers the Gaylord National Resort...

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Making Money: Entrepreneurial Kids

May 30, 2019 09:25PM ● By Nikki Ducas

Is it crazy to think your 10-year old could have an idea that could springboard into a money-making project? It is completely possible.“The world is your oyster,” quoted Shakespeare in Merry Wives...

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When My Kid Says "I Hate You," I Let Her

May 30, 2019 09:18PM ● By Pam Moore

According to Neuroscience That Doesn't Make Me a Pushover by Pam Moore“I hate that vest! I’m not wearing it!” “I hate going to the grocery store!” “I hate you!”My kids, especially my...

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How to Plan a Photography Safari

May 30, 2019 09:00PM ● By Christa Hines

A photography safari, or photo scavenger hunt, is a creative, interactive way to usher your kids away from screens and out into nature this summer. Getting kids outside is more important than...

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Fredericksburg Parent & Family
On Being Dad

May 30, 2019 08:43PM ● By Chris Jones

by Chris JonesI’m a natural nurturer. This means as a father, I lean toward being more affectionate while choosing to see every situation my children encounter—positive or negative—as a teachable...

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Family Favorites: Parrish Learning Zone

May 30, 2019 05:21PM ● By Fredericksburg Parent Staff

While you may not think of enrolling your child into a tutoring center during the summer, it may be a wise choice. A phenomenon researchers and educators call “The Summer Slide” happens when...

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The Split Table: How to Cook for Both the Vegetarians and Meat Eaters in Your Family

May 30, 2019 05:13PM ● By Debra Caffrey

DEBRA CAFFREYA few months ago, my husband announced he was going vegetarian. As the main meal planner, grocery shopper and cook of the house, I got nervous! Even though we’ve never been huge...

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Ask the Expert: RACSB Prevention Services

May 30, 2019 05:08PM ● By Emily Freehling

by Emily FreehlingOpioid abuse has been declared a public health emergency in Virginia, and the annual number of drug overdose deaths continues to grow in the state and nationwide. While most of...

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