Fredericksburg Families
Amy Umble writes about family issues and kid-friendly events.
Keep your grill from flaring up this summer
Grilling this weekend? For Memorial day–and throughout the summer–grilling is a great family activity. Here are some tips from the National Fire Protection Association on how to grill safely: Gas …more
May 23rd, 2013
Stay safe on the river
The unofficial start of the summer is coming up–and for many families, that will mean a trip to the river. If you’re planning some fun along the Rappahannock River, Stafford …more
May 23rd, 2013
Alpacas to get their hair done this weekend
Looking for something a little different to do over Memorial day weekend? You can watch alpacas get their annual haircut. Here are the details: Annual Alpaca Shearing Event, at Maranatha …more
May 22nd, 2013
Tips for picking berries with your kids
Katie Thisdell reports on where to pick your own strawberries in the area. It’s a perfect springtime activity to do with kids. And if you’re bringing your kids along, here …more
May 22nd, 2013
Summertime toys you can make yourself
When I was pregnant with my third child, I swore we were going to be minimalist parents this time around. If you were to drop by my house, you’d laugh …more
May 16th, 2013
Sounds of Summer to feature kids activities
Sounds of Summer at Market Square will take place Friday night at 1001 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. The event will feature music by the Blue Tips Rhythm Revue and activities …more
May 13th, 2013
Computer camp for youth
Here’s another summer camp option. It’s not local, but the organizer tells me that quite a few youths from our area attend the camps. iD Tech Camps held at the …more
May 13th, 2013
Brain-boosting breakfast for test days
SOLs are coming up. So parents will be getting letters reminding them to make sure their child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a good breakfast. My sons have …more
April 30th, 2013
Addressing my parenting Kryptonite
Last week in the Healthy Life Virginia newsletter, I was intrigued by a link to a Slate article on timeouts. (What? You don’t get the Healthy Life newsletter? Click here …more
April 29th, 2013
Camp Happyland accepting applications
Camp Happyland, the Salvation Army’s free summer camp, will be July 1-6 and July 8-13. Campers ages 6 through 12 can attend the camp, which offers archery, Bible study, swimming …more
