by jparrish30 | Jul 21, 2016 | Children, Community, Education, Fredericksburg, Parenting, School, Spotsylvania, Students, Test Strategies, Tutoring
If it’s rainy or exceptionally hot, then it’s a good day to stop by your local branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Browse for books or participate in one of the many programs or events offered over the summer. The library has a summer reading...
by jparrish30 | Jul 19, 2016 | Children, Community, Education, Fredericksburg, Parenting, School, Spotsylvania, Students, Test Strategies, Tutoring
Bowling is a great way to get kids out of the house to do something active, but did you know it can be a good way to practice math as well? Try to let your kids score their bowling game the old fashioned way and then check their math on the screen. Directions...
by jparrish30 | Jul 18, 2016 | Children, Community, Education, Fredericksburg, Parenting, School, Spotsylvania, Students, Test Strategies, Tutoring
In Fredericksburg the Canal Path/Heritage Trail is a great place to take the kids for some exercise. The Canal Path is 1.8 miles and the Heritage Trail is 1.6 miles. They connect together to make a 3.1 mile loop. The loop is paved and has a bike path. Not only is...
by jparrish30 | Jul 15, 2016 | Education, Huffington Post, Parenting
I was born in the 80’s, but most of my childhood memories are from the early 90’s. My husband and most all of my friends grew up during this time period too. Parenting was different in the early 90’s. It was the mid-point between the distant parenting of...
by jparrish30 | Jul 11, 2016 | Children, Community, Education, Fredericksburg, Parenting, School, Spotsylvania, Students, Test Strategies, Tutoring
Occasionally, we enjoy going to Wilderness Presidential Resort to play a round of mini golf. A value at only $2 per guest, it is an affordable excursion even for larger families and groups. A fun way to practice hand-eye coordination, patience, colors, and...
