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As we parents watch our children develop friendships at each age and stage, we find ourselves wondering which kids will be “friends for a reason,” which will be “friends for a season,” and which will be the coveted “friends for all times.” Here are a few characteristics to share with your children that define healthy teen friendships. (Psst…these pretty much apply for adults, too).
Read moreBy Neil McNerney, Parenting With Purpose The field of psychotherapy has developed quite a bit in the past decade. Our understanding
Read moreBy Tosha Woodard, Minding My Bs&Qs Two recent conversations with an 8-year-old—who often doubles as her mother’s conscience—became my teachable moments,
Read moreIt’s that time of year when our children’s sports are in full swing. For most families, this is a busy and fun time when the kids can get out and burn off some energy. But these days, it seems that it can also introduce a number of stressors and difficulties.
Read moreBy Chris Croll Here in Northern Virginia, we’re all about pushing play: Work hard, party hard, parent hard, sport hard,
Read moreAn opportunity to shape the future is a rare one and when presented with that opportunity, bold leadership is required. We have arrived at such a time today in Loudoun. Will we rise to the occasion? Will we listen to our citizens, be mindful and innovative and seize the time to rethink and challenge?
Read moreBy Ben Lenhart Few recent political skirmishes better highlight how our Constitution acts like “guardrails” during a crisis—keeping each branch
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Are you looking for a great walk, “in your backyard”? Ball’s Bluff, a combination of history and a special natural landscape is there for you. To a history enthusiast, Ball’s Bluff is known as the site of a Civil War battle. To a wildflower enthusiast, it is known as one of the best places in Loudoun County to see a remarkable diversity of spring wildflowers. These two facets of the park contribute to make the whole greater than the parts.
Read moreBy Tosha Woodard Minding My Bs and Qs Navigating a child’s education is not a perfect science with nuanced paths
Read moreBy Chris Croll Doesn’t it seem the world has become a lot less courteous lately? Drivers, customers, pedestrians and others
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