by Nina Parrish | Jun 11, 2020 | Children, Community, COVID-19, Education, Fredericksburg, Homeschool, Parenting, School, Stay At Home
Many parents have been wondering what school will look like in the fall. Yesterday Governor Northam released a three phase plan for reopening schools with Phase I effective immediately. Here is the detailed plan: Phase I During phase one remote online learning...
by Nina Parrish | Apr 24, 2020 | Children, Community, COVID-19, Education, Family, Parenting, Students
As a special education teacher and during my training as a school counselor, I worked with many children who were struggling with emotional and behavioral challenges. I know that during this unusual time, all of the needs of these children are falling to their...
by Nina Parrish | Oct 16, 2017 | Children, Community, Education, Huffington Post, Parenting, Students, volunteer
Volunteering: It’s good for way more than your student’s college application. “I am so glad I am here,” the teenage girl next to me says as she heaves clunky binders and packs of notebook paper into marked boxes. We are in the back of a box truck on a warm summer day...
by Nina Parrish | Aug 3, 2017 | Children, Community, Family, Fredericksburg, Parenting, School Supply Drive, Summer Activities
Ten Tips for Tax Free Weekend Back to School Shopping in Virginia The Virginia Sales Tax Holiday or Tax Free Weekend is coming up this Friday, August 4th through Sunday, August 6th. During this time period, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear,...