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Helen Mason (helen@helenmason.com) is a writer, educator, military spouse, and mother of two young children. Helen enjoys supporting families confronting various parenting challenges which she tries to approach with a sizable sense of humor.

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Get registered to make "Music Together" with your child

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 · 1 comment

If your little one (4 1/2 and under) enjoys music or you enjoy music and want to expose your child to it, Let's Make Music Together (LMMT) is a great...
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Cheap generosity: Giving with your heart, not your wallet

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

As families grow, basic economic theory follows that budgets become more strained. Add to that the fact that the national economy is struggling and...
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Liberate yourself; Try a little "free range" parenting

Sunday, November 29th, 2009 · 1 comment

How many times have you said that parenting is so much harder today than it was for our parents because the world is so much more dangerous? How much...
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Fantastically funky "Mr. Fox" playing now in Richmond, but parents beware

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Fantastic Mr. Fox is finally out in Richmond and it is fantastic, if you are a family who likes quirky movies; but it is not a typical family movie so...
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Drop the kids; Get out and shop

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The Playroom Southside offers another great deal for parents who want to get out and shop on Black Friday. For $29, parents can arrange to drop their...
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Tantrum mania: What to do when your toddler has a complete breakdown

Toddlers and preschoolers can be the most enchanting people. Their exuberance is engaging and can make even the least tenderhearted people smile....
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Preparing your child for a hospital stay

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The need for an overnight stay in the hospital can be a big worry for parents and children alike, but with the flu season upon us and H1N1 running...
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Taking action: Volunteering as a family for Thanksgiving

Children of all ages can learn immensely from charitable giving and Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to join together as a family, chose an...
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Parenting through trauma

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Few people live their lives without experiencing trauma at some point and emotional trauma is surprisingly common in children. But it isn't until...
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On the home front: Supporting parents of military familes during deployment

Virginia has many military bases with many military families. The greater Richmond area is home to the Army's Fort Lee and several other military...
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