Fredericksburg Families
Amy Umble writes about family issues and kid-friendly events.
Discovering science
RELATED: Spring break around Fredericksburg: Ideas for parents Spring Break is coming up, but that doesn’t mean your kids can’t still learn. Here are two fun ways to get some …more
March 27th, 2013
Day-tripping over Spring Break
RELATED: Spring break around Fredericksburg: Ideas for parents Spring Break is coming up for area students. Looking for ways to keep your kids occupied over the week-long break? Try a …more
March 27th, 2013
Fredericksburg area Easter egg hunts set for Saturday
There will be several Easter egg hunts this weekend. Here are the details: Easter Egg Hunt by Orange Downtown Alliance, at Taylor Park on Main St. in Orange, 10 a.m. …more
March 27th, 2013
Glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt
When my son was little, he LOVED hunting for Easter eggs. I would have to hide them about a dozen times on Easter, so that he could keep hunting all …more
March 22nd, 2013
Family-friendly event to be held Saturday morning
Stafford County’s Learn and Serve students will host the annual Agents of Change event on Saturday. The free, family-friendly event will feature a fun run, team challenges, mascot races, Zumba …more
March 21st, 2013
On the hunt for Easter eggs
Hoping to hunt for some eggs? If so, you’re in luck. There are many upcoming opportunities to look for those springtime treasures, including hunts geared toward older children and those …more
March 21st, 2013
Helping children appreciate the truth
Does your child tell lies? It’s probably one of the most frustrating experiences for a parent–you know your kid isn’t telling the truth, but how do you prove it? Psychology …more
March 20th, 2013
Welcome spring with some sunny-day crafts
It’s the first day of Spring, so I’m ignoring those rumors of snow around the corner. Here are some easy ideas your family can use to celebrate spring: Make an …more
March 19th, 2013
Lunch and learn to talk about sex
A reminder about tomorrow’s lunch and learn for parents: United Methodist Family Services will hold the first in a monthly series of parenting lunch and learn sessions on March 20 …more
March 18th, 2013
A movie and a meal (for others)
Planning to take your kids to see “The Croods?” When you check out the latest flick from DreamWorks Animation, you can also teach your kids about helping others. Marquee Cinemas …more
