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Standing in your way of summer vacation, however, is the fourth quarter.” Michelle Blanchard Ardillo 9 TIPS FOR HEALTHY SPRING CLEANING P. 28-29 “It’s time for spring cleaning, but instead of just sprucing up your home, why not make it a healthy living space that can help reduce the symptoms of the upcoming pollen-filled months?” Congressional School in Falls Church, Virginia FAMILY Blog Classiﬁ eds P. 6 P. 46 RESOURCES: Birthday / Parties P. 19 Montessori P. 30 Robin Wilson GUIDES: QUICK READS 4 April 2018 Co-Sleeping P.24 Local Hiking Trails P.32 Community Learning P.34 Spring Desserts P.36 washingtonFAMILY.com Party P. 18 Summer Camps P. 38 13 30 + Average Class Size After School Activities and Extended Care Preschool - Grade 8 Independent School Falls Church, VA SCHEDULE A TOUR TODAY Two Exceptional Programs. One Great Campus. Congressional Camp CAMPERS AGES 4-14 WEEKLY PROGRAMS AVAILABLE JUNE 18 TH TO AUGUST 31 ST 40 ACRE CAMPUS FALLS CHURCH, VA LUNCH AND SNACKS PROVIDED A DIVISION OF www.congocamp.org FAMILY blog O It’s Time to Get Outside ur region didn’t get blasted with a string of snowstorms this winter, but we deﬁ nitely had our share of piercing cold temperatures. And I, for one, couldn’t be more ecstatic to ﬁ nally pack away my winter coat, say goodbye to bleak skies, and say a big hello to bursts of color and warm afternoons. It’s time to relish the new season. Growing up in Houston, Texas, I never knew that spring could be so special. If you’re unfamiliar with Houston’s climate, just imagine that “winters” usually consist of humid, 60-degree weather, and spring gets skipped over by summer pretty fast. There’s no lovely seasonal transition. It just goes from 60 to 80 degrees, and you don’t have time to stop and smell the blooming roses (literally), because you’re too busy wiping the constant sheen of sweat off of your forehead. So needless to say, when I eventually moved to the D.C. area, springtime took on a whole new meaning for me. As DMV residents, we are very fortunate to be able to experience a few nice months of quintessential spring weather. So let’s not take it for granted! Now is the moment to get your family outside and stay outside — without the need for AC breaks in between. This issue, we offer a lot of inspiration for getting outdoors. We have an essential list of the area’s best hiking trails on pg. 32. From waterfalls to caves, these trails will get you and the kids pumped to be out in nature. On pg. 34, Amanda Socci talked to the Arlington County Ofﬁ ce about their unique after-school educational programs that are geared towards getting kids in touch with nature. Ideal for spring, these programs focus on youth gardening, scavenger hunts, bird watching and other types of nature explorations for children to enjoy. With rising temperatures here to stay, it’s the perfect time to move family dinners outside on the patio, or host an outdoor dinner party! Soak in the good vibes of the new season with family and friends while you enjoy some of our warm weather- 6 April 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com inspired desserts on pg. 36. Delicious, yet easy to make, even your little ones can help out in the kitchen baking these sweet treats. Speaking of the kitchen, we also have some DIY natural cleaning recipes on pg. 28 that you can whip-up with items you most likely have in your pantry. These natural ingredients will keep your family (and the environment) feeling healthy. In the spirit of spring cleaning — why not get your child organized and prepped for the ﬁ nal days of school? Discover some helpful advice from local teachers on how to end the school year strong on pg. 14. And if you’re still trying to decide whether or not to send your kids to camp this summer, be sure to read Ana Homayoun’s eye-opening article, “Girls and Camp: Fostering Community, Causes and Conﬁ dence.” It highlights the necessary value of camp, particularly for female tweens and teens. It might give you and your child a new perspective on the summer camp experience. But, that’s not all. We have a lot more great resources for you to enjoy, so keep on reading! I hope this issue inspires you to get outside with your family and revel in the start of a new, beautiful season in the DMV … you all deserve it. Britni Petersen Editor Washington FAMILY Magazine bpetersen@midatlanticmedia.com FAMILY FUN FOR EVERYONE Enjoy thrills for all ages and make memories at Busch Gardens & Water Country USA. Celebrate a fi rst roller coaster ride and laugh as dad gets drenched on a water slide. 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Follow our Senior Medical Advisor Dr. Christina Johns. dear PMP481_WashingtonFamily_DrChristina_Ad_7x4.72_4C.indd 1 Greenbelt | Rockville PMPEDIATRICS.COM washingtonFAMILY.com April 2018 9 2/12/18 3:58 PM Girls AND CAMP PeopleImages/DigitalVision/Getty Images Fostering Community, Causes and Conﬁ dence BY ANA HOMAYOUN I spent the ﬁ rst 12 years of my life in a sleepy, rural town in the northeast corner of Connecticut. With both of my parents working full-time, my summer mornings began near dawn as I ﬁ lled up my backpack and headed to the bus stop a few houses down the road. I would wait patiently with a sense of giddiness at what the day’s activities at camp would bring. Holiday Hill Day Camp was my escape, my pure fun without requirements or judgments, and the freedom to choos e whether I played Four Square after lunch or made gimp bracelets in arts and crafts. Famed Stanford researcher Carol Dweck notes the trouble that can happen when children are praised for skill instead of eﬀ ort; kids can cease taking risks for fear of appearing foolish. That, in a nutshell, was me at 7 years old. In school, I sometimes felt isolated and bored. I was academically 10 April 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com advanced and often felt that I didn’t ﬁ t in. I was good at reading, so I read a lot. Math came easy to me, so I did problems in my spare time. I was physically taller than most of my peers, and reached my full height of 5-foot-3 (and back-row class -photo status) by the ﬁ fth grade. I tried to blend into the background and didn’t take many risks. Until I went to camp, I didn’t realize how to have fun — unadulterated, no-points-in-the-grade-book, eﬀ ortless fun. At my ﬁ rst session at camp, I spent four days anxiously trying to determine whether or not I should stand in line to play Four Square. I had never played before, so I watched on the sidelines and tried to pick up strategies and tips. I didn’t want to appear foolish by being quickly eliminated, so I put oﬀ even trying. When I worked up the courage to play (and experience a rapid-ﬁ re elimination), I realized that the once overpowering sense of failure wasn’t actually so bad. Nobody was cackling at me. In reality, no one really cared. I got back in line, and within days, I owned that court. What I remember most about those summers, other than the swimming and the juice boxes, were the massive camp-wide games that involved some version of capture the ﬂ ag. It was a colossal team eﬀ ort, one that built a sense of community for me in a way that hadn’t before existed in my life. Running around over that massive acreage, and helping out teammates I barely knew who were both older and younger in age, gave me a sense of belonging that had previously been missing. I say all this with a sense of weary wistfulness. In the nearly three decades since I was a day camper at One fall afternoon not too long ago, a seventh-grade girl came up to me as I was walking through her school’s hallway. She gently inquired if I had given the school presentation the previous week. I nodded my head and asked if the presentation, which discussed organization, time- management, social media and overall wellness in school and life, was helpful to her. Her glowing aﬃ rmation surprised me in its depth and authenticity. The girl went on to explain how she had spent the entire previous year on Ask.fm, an anonymous online proﬁ ling board where users set up proﬁ les and others can comment and ask questions. (Generally, anonymous online proﬁ les are a terrible idea, especially for middle school girls. Ask.fm has been linked to at least nine suicides, as young people are often unprepared for the vicious onslaught of meanness that anonymity can foster.) Following my talk, the girl determined that the hours she spent on Ask.fm were draining her, and she decided to delete her account. Within days, she explained, it felt as though a huge weight had been lifted oﬀ of her shoulders. Throughout that past year, no adult — not her parents nor her teachers — knew about the meanness she encountered online. Her parents thought she was doing her homework in her room, and her teachers and school administrators were barely aware that Ask.fm existed, much less that their students had an active online presence. CAMP IS GOOD FOR GIRLS Encourages digital detox: Today’s girls are online more than ever, and camp releases them from the seeming obligation of being constantly connected, allowing them to breathe — literally and ﬁ guratively. Promotes healthy risk-taking: The culture of perfectionism creates an underlying sense of fear around appearing less than ideal in any way, and a great camp experience allows girls to try new things in a safe, inclusive, positive environment. Fosters resiliency: Everyone can experience disappointments from time to time, and it’s the bounce back that can matter most. Camp is full of different experiences with a variety of outcomes, and girls can grow from learning how to move past the disappointments to ﬁ nd everyday grace. Builds community clusters: A positive, pro-social camp experience develops a sense of community for every girl and helps her feel as though she belongs. This sense of belonging comes at a crucial time developmentally, and can make all the difference when a girl experiences stress at home or school. Support wellness: A rewarding camp experience encourages girls to be kind to themselves and to others — all while being silly, crazy and fun! The kindness and compassion fostered in the warm summer days can easily have an impact all year round. When I ﬁ rst started working with teens in 2001, there was no Facebook, Twitt er, Tumblr, Instagram or Snapchat. The plethora of social media apps and online tools, many of which focus on anonymous, ephemeral interactions, create a challenging vortex where many girls are secretly growing up too fast and being exposed to too much without the adequate social and emotional resources to navigate their dual — online and “in real life” (IRL) — worlds. Many pre-teen and teenage girls show up at camp today having spent nine months during the school year managing more rigorous academic, extracurricular and social pressures. At the same time, they receive a never- ending ﬂ ow of information on how they should act, feel and be. Teen girls send and receive approximately 4,000 text messages per month — that’s over a hundred messages per day, according to Newswire. Reality shows and a “cele-bratt y” culture where celebrities glamorize toxic behavior and relationships create a new and complex dimension from which teen girls often inadvertently model their choices. It can be overwhelming for most adults to navigate this constant inﬂ ux of information. For many teen girls, it can easily become fear- inducing, fun-preventing and anxiety- provoking. In many ways, the current culture of perfectionism enveloping many teen girls’ lives begins with the oversaturation of information. The need for digital detox and to be oﬄ ine has never been greater, nor more challenging to accomplish. What often results is that many girls and young women struggle to identify what they really like, often fear trying new things, and crave a sense of belonging and community because many of their regular, on-screen washingtonFAMILY.com April 2018 11 ojoel/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images PeopleImages/DigitalVision/Getty Images TODAY’S GIRL WORLD Five Ways kirin_photo/E+/Getty Images Holiday Hill, and in the 15 years since I started working with and writing about teens, so much in the lives of girls has changed — and yet so much remains the same. Understanding this sameness, along with the opportunity that camp gives girls to create a sense of community, develop their own sense of healthy risk-taking, and belong to something greater than themselves is something worth turning to time and time again. kali9/Vetta/Getty Images to nonstop assessment. In the relative quiet of camp (and by “quiet,” I am referring to the absence of input from parents, teachers and media sources), girls often have a chance to ﬁ nd their own cause and reﬂ ect on what brings them happiness and personal fulﬁ llment. Finding a sense of purpose enables girls to develop their own framework for success, rather than looking at what others are doing as a source of comparison and competition. social interactions act as a barrier to genuine kindness and connection. Teen girls are twice as likely to be aﬀ ected by depression and anxiety in comparison to their male peers. And more and more female campers come to camp with a heightened sense of anxiety and nervousness, which can be at especially high levels as they experience that initial detox from their devices and from the constant chatt er of the outside world. THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF CAMP For many girls, the role of camp certainly adapts to the world’s changes in some ways, but at its core remains unchanged from my simpler days riding the school bus to day camp in rural Connecticut. Campers (and counselors) are coming to camp with a new and diﬀ erent set of experiences based on the way they are forced to try and seamlessly juggle online and in-person experiences. Yet some of the crucial takeaways from camp still boil down to the three Cs: community, cause and conﬁ dence. 12 April 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com For many girls, establishing multiple clusters of community can be key to their social and emotional wellness. I coined the term “community clusters” in my book “The Myth of the Perfect Girl“ to signify the emotional importance of having diﬀ erent groups of friends — perhaps some friends or colleagues from work; others from school, church or synagogue; and some from an exercise group or activity — that make up each person’s own greater community. One of the greatest gifts that camp oﬀ ers is helping young girls create and maintain multiple community clusters. Even if things are not going well with friends from school or on a sports team, girls realize they always have a community of supporters at camp. This inherent sense of belonging acts as a booster and a relaxant that allows girls to focus on ﬁ nding their own cause and building their long-term conﬁ dence. Much of girls’ anxiety stems from the culture of comparison, where everything (online and IRL) is subject Camp works to build the personal conﬁ dence of girls who may be facing increasing stress over not measuring up to some external semblance of perfection. Camp allows them to take healthy risks, be supported in an inclusive environment, redeﬁ ne failure and build oﬀ success. Girls who are able to be silly, rumble and tumble, capture the ﬂ ag and sing at the top of their lungs — those are the ones who can forget the stressors beyond the camp walls, or at least put them aside temporarily. And hopefully, with a bit more att ention to community, causes and conﬁ dence, this next generation of girls will use their camp experiences to create their own personal pathways to success. Even though camp only lasts a few weeks or months of the year, the ripple eﬀ ects are endless. Ana Homayoun is a teen and millennial expert who draws on her camp experiences, among others, to help individuals, schools and corporations with organization, personal productivity and overall wellness. She can be reached through her website at anahomayoun.com. Reprinted by permission of the American Camp Association. ©2018, American Camping Association, Inc. The American Camp Association® ACA is a national organization with more than 11,000 individual members and nearly 3,000 member camps. ACA is committ ed to collaborating with those who believe in quality camp and outdoor experiences for children, youth and adults. For more information, visit ACAcamps.org. Your Needs. Our Strategy. MANY of the most respected names in town rely on us to produce creative, results-driven content solutions for their brands. Whether you’re looking to design a custom publication, refresh yourwebsite or find other innovative and affordable ways to engage your audience, make us your go-to marketing gurus. 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Now is the time to take a few moments to reboot, restock and refresh so that your student can finish the year strong. Here are some tips to end the year on a high note. DO SOME SPRING CLEANING • Dump out that backpack. Organize all graded classwork, tests and quizzes, along with artwork and school flyers. If your student has final exams at the end of the year, find out if it is a year- long cumulative exam or just for second semester. File the papers accordingly. Return only current work to the binder and backpack. • Stephanie Hammel, a resource teacher at St. Jude Regional Catholic School in Rockville, Maryland, suggests “weekly cleanouts of binders, folders and lockers. This way papers from over the school year do not pile up and get lost in the mess.” monkeybusinessimages/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images • Take inventory of school supplies. “Students often need fresh school supplies in the spring, glue sticks and especially pencils” in the lower grades, says St. Jude Regional Catholic School teacher Tiffany Brown. Middle school students may need new notebooks or a refill of loose-leaf paper. Highlighters and markers are probably dried up or lost. Spending a few dollars on school supplies may just be the push to re-excite your student about school. (Moms, just think about what a new lipstick or nail polish can do for your spirits!) 14 April 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com SHOW INTEREST IN YOUR STUDENT’S SCHOOLWORK • “The more interest parents show in the material the students are learning, the more eager the student will be to share. If the parent can contribute some experience they have had that relates to the topic of study, that helps the student see application of their studies to the real world,” says Carol Hampe, a local middle school science teacher. • Don’t just ask, “How was your day?” Nine times out of 10 the answer will be “Fine.” Instead, ask about a specific subject. “What did you do in science today?” Hampe suggests “ supplies: pencils, markers, scissors, tape, stapler, ruler, calculator, etc. Make a computer and printer available for research and typing papers. • Some children work best on homework and studying after a snack and a short break, whereas others need to get it over with while they are still in “school mode.” Help your student prioritize the evening’s work; begin with the most challenging before your student runs out of steam. Don’t forget to take breaks and stretch between assignments. • Use any technology and online resources your school makes available, such as Edline or the school’s website. Trotta adds, “Set a schedule for reader, the better reader they will become.” • Keep a chapter book in your bag for times when you and your student are waiting somewhere, or utilize an e-reader app on your phone to have a book at the ready. NOW’S THE TIME FOR INDEPENDENCE • With the school year three quarters of the way over, Kennedy recommends, “Help your student to be just a little more independent. If you pack their lunch, have them pack it instead. Have your child pack up their own backpack. Give them a bit more responsibility than in the beginning of the year.” ” Springtime is a wonderful time of year to go outside with your preschooler and have conversations about the natural world, building your child’s vocabulary and wonder of science. asking students to “tell a story about what they are learning over dinner or in the car on the way to sports practice. “ • Make math practice fun — get some flashcards and practice subtraction and addition facts as a game. Brown says, “It is important for students to have math facts memorized as they move on to more challenging concepts.” • “Springtime is a wonderful time of year to go outside with your preschooler and have conversations about the natural world, building your child’s vocabulary and wonder of science,” notes Alexandra Lopez, a preschool teacher at St. Jude Regional Catholic School. MAINTAIN A CONSISTENT ROUTINE AT HOME • Danielle Trotta, a middle school science teacher at Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Kensington, Maryland, recommends, “Set up a dedicated area that is free of distractions,” but still visible for supervision. Stock a basket or bin with studying ahead for tests and preparing long-term projects.” If an online grade system is available, check your student’s grades and discuss them. Go over strengths as well as weaknesses, and make a plan for improvements. • Lopez says, “Preschoolers thrive on routine! Keeping mealtime and bedtime hours consistent, even with the time change, will make for a confident and happy child.” BE SURE TO SET ASIDE TIME FOR INDEPENDENT READING EACH DAY • Brown says, “It is important to remember as the weather gets nicer to still have your child read every night, even outside or in the car on the way to sports practice.” • Include reading as part of your child’s bedtime routine. Take turns reading aloud or have your student read along silently while listening to an audiobook. Sharon Kennedy, a fourth grade teacher in Kensington, Maryland, advises, “Read to your child. The more they hear a fluent • Lopez says, “Continue to include your child in everyday tasks such as pairing socks from the laundry pile or helping with the grocery list. These simple tasks help to build on math skills,” as well as promoting independence. • Trotta adds, “Helping them does not mean doing it for them. Children need to be taught independence, but sometimes, even in middle school, they still need some help. Help your children find what study strategy, organizational habits and time management skills work well for them. Don’t let them slack off. Help them stick to deadlines and remind them to continue to put forth their best effort,” even so late in the school year, so they can finish strong. Michelle Blanchard Ardillo is a middle school language arts teacher and freelance writer. 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Come on ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO an open air safari bus tour, experience animals up close and personal, or have your party with us. encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154 SHENANDOAH DISCOVERY MUSEUM Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA Celebrate your birthday with theatre! Our birthday package includes discoverymuseum.net; business@discoverymuseum.net a party room rental before the children’s theatre performance, and an 540-722-2020; 19 West Cork, Winchester, VA exclusive backstage tour (for ages 8 and up) or cast and crew Q&A session We offer a fun-filled approach to birthdays that allows you to have (for ages 7 and younger). Plus, your child’s birthday will be announced the party your way. We pride ourselves on providing the most stress- to the entire audience before the start of the show! free party experience in the area! Check out our Discovery Museum Sleepovers. Spend the night in your child’s favorite museum! 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The KIDS FIRST® Swim Schools are America’s largest provider of year round warm water swimming instruction, operating 24 locations across SPORT BOUNCE OF LOUDOUN five states, teaching over 100,000 students annually. sportbounce.com; party@sportbounce.com PLAY N’ LEARN’S PLAYGROUND SUPERSTORES 44710 Cape Court, Ste. 116, Ashburn, VA At Sport Bounce, kids will have tons of fun jumping, bouncing and playnlearn.com sliding on our giant inflatables in an open and inviting facility! 410-992-0992; 9033 Red Branch Rd., Columbia, MD 703-502-1864; 4102 Pepsi Place, Chantilly, VA TINY DANCERS Let us host your child’s next party at our Columbia and Chantilly indoor playgrounds featuring the finest swing sets, trampolines, basketball tinydancers.com; info@tinydancers.com; 703-385-5580 hoops, foosball and air hockey. 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One major difference was the amount of time that little caboose slept in our bed. It was a path of least resistance and sometimes a space necessity. Work travel often presented a kid-coveted bed vacancy. Admittedly, there was also comfort in clinging to that last baby. But it rarely made for an undisturbed night’s sleep. New research out of University of Maryland School of Medicine addressing this topic was recapped in the December 2017 issue of the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics in the article “Perceived Toddler Sleep Problems, Co-sleeping, and Maternal Sleep and Mental Health” by Lauren B. Covington, M.S., R.N., Bridget Armstrong, Ph.D. and Maureen M. Black, Ph.D. The connection between co-sleeping and diminished maternal sleep quality launched this research. The study involved 280 mothers with children between the ages of 12 and 32 months. Co-sleeping and lost Zs It is perfectly normal for toddlers to encounter sleep challenges, such as difficulty settling into sleep and routine night wakings. Most children will learn to self-soothe independently, but when parents are in the same room or same bed, mothers often find themselves taking personal responsibility for the toddler’s ability to sleep. A cycle of sleep problems may be created: Mom’s sleep is disturbed by the child’s awakenings, Peopleimages/E+/Getty Images Co-sleeping (parent and child sleeping on the same surface or in the same room) is a tricky topic. In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome recommended that parents sleep in the same room with their infant, but not have the infant in the same bed. Once those babies enter toddlerhood, however, there has been a lack of guidance for parents. In the United States, co-sleeping beyond infancy appears to be most common among lower-income families, where room sharing may be an economic necessity. 24 April 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com and other health concerns. The “mombie” phase many of us go through when tending to newborns is almost a rite of passage. But when sleep deprivation extends beyond the infancy stage, the resulting problems can potentially affect learning and behavior in children as well. baona/E+/Getty Images “When we don’t get enough sleep, we are at increased risk for symptoms of stress, anxiety or depression,” Black says. Additionally, “maternal mental health can affect parenting and ultimately the health and well-being of children. Maternal depressive symptoms have been associated with child health problems, low cognitive performance and psychopathology.” Mom’s own different sleep schedule or stirrings may wake the child, and so it goes. Perception is key The researchers found that co-sleeping mothers who perceived sleep problems in their children got less sleep themselves. According to the study, believing that a toddler has a sleep problem resulted in an average of 51 minutes less sleep when mothers reported co-sleeping. “Even if these behaviors are normal for children, if the mother thinks there is a problem and sleeps in the same bed or room with her child, then the mother is likely to wake up more at night and get less sleep,” Black says. Because extended co-sleeping is not as common in the U.S., the perception of criticism may add to a co-sleeping mother’s anxiety. If parents aren’t on the same page about co-sleeping, it can strain relationships. On the flip side, if a child sleep problem is not perceived, maternal sleep deficiencies during co-sleeping are not present. For some families, co-sleeping works great and everyone gets the rest they need. It is clearly not a one-size-fits-all situation. Sleep requirements don’t always mesh It’s no surprise that the amount of sleep needed by children and adults is notably different. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults Pediatricians are poised to help By screening for child sleep problems, pediatricians are presented with an opportunity to help struggling families. Intervention for sleep “Most children will learn to self-soothe independently, but when parents are in the same room or same bed, mothers often find themselves taking personal responsibility for the toddler’s ability to sleep.” should average about seven to nine hours, while children should get roughly 10 to 14 hours nightly. When a co-sleeping mom gets nearly an hour less than her needed sleep per night, and less restful sleep overall, the deficiencies add up to bigger problems such as impairments in cognitive functioning and mood. Sleep problems lead to other problems We’ve probably all seen (if not lived) how lack of sleep among mothers can lead to irritability, sadness, physical and mental exhaustion, weight gain problems can lead to happier, healthier children, parents and relationships. Stopping the co-sleeping arrangement is not easy, Black notes. “Breaking the routine of co-sleeping with a toddler can be painful because there likely will be some crying. Typically the crying stops after three or four nights.” Black says many of the families who successfully stop co-sleeping say they wish they had done it sooner. Healthy sleep habits are important for everyone. Know that your pediatrician can help find solutions if your family struggles with getting a good night’s sleep. washingtonFAMILY.com April 2018 25 SKATEQUEST is the BEST place for you and your family to cool off this summer! We have camps for everyone- all ages, all levels! 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Pillows Make sure you follow the rule of threes: Wash zippered pillow covers every three weeks, wash pillows every three months and replace your pillow every three years. If not, your face is up against thousands of dust mites for eight hours each night. your pet spends time as carefully and frequently as possible. Also, bathe your pet once a week. For dogs, brush them prior to bathing to remove loose or matted fur and dirt. Weekly brushing keeps your pet’s coat clean and also helps condition his or her skin. 3. Walls 2. Pets If you can, try to keep pets out of bedrooms and off of upholstered furniture. Clean the areas where 28 April 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Always use low- to no-VOC paints because they self-seal to limit the release of toxins into the air. No off-gassing means no obnoxious paint odor that lasts for weeks after painting. Avoid wall-to-wall carpeting, if possible. Tile and hardwood floors are a much better choice, but must be vacuumed or cleaned on a regular basis to eliminate dirt and dust. Shake out and vacuum area rugs on a regular basis, and be sure to use a vacuum with a HEPA filter. 4. Shower Curtains Lose the vinyl shower curtain! Allergy sufferers are told to shower often to remove pollen and pet dander from their bodies. But the phthalate chemicals in vinyl shower curtains off-gas with humidity and heat, and also attract mold and mildew. Replace your vinyl liner with a nylon shower curtain liner. 5. Closet and Surface Clutter Avoid closet and surface clutter. To keep pollen and dust buildup to a CasarsaGuru/E+/Getty Images IT’S TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING, but NATURAL STAPLES: Baking soda – cleans, deodorizes and scours Distilled vinegar – cuts grease and kills 99 percent of bacteria and 80 percent of viruses Citrus – bleaches, removes stains and acidity is antibacterial and anti-fungal 8. 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For a modern space, consider side panel curtains made of linen or cotton, offset by mechanized window shades that are recessed into a soffit for a completely clean look. Also consider shutters, blinds or pull-down shades made of natural materials. 7. Shoes Robin Wilson is an eco-designer and Think about all of the germs that accumulate outside of our shoes ambassador for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. DIY Green Cleaning Recipes All-purpose: 1 tablespoon baking soda, ½-teaspoon dish soap and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Combine in a spray bottle and shake. Let rest. Fill the remainder with warm water. Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon/orange juice. Toilet: Mix ¼-cup baking soda with 1 cup vinegar and pour into toilet basin. Let sit 15 minutes or more. Scrub and flush! Bathtub/shower: Combine baking soda, a squirt of dish soap and vinegar to form a thick paste. Use half of a grapefruit, orange, lemon or sponge. Apply the paste to the flesh of the citrus or sponge and clean in a circular motion. Squeeze the fruit slightly while cleaning. Rinse with warm water. Glass: Combine 1/3-cup vinegar and ¾-cup distilled water in a spray bottle. Spray glass surface, and using a newspaper (leaves a dirt-resistant film on glass), clean glass in a circular motion. To polish away streaks, use a clean chalkboard eraser. Tip: Clean glass on a cloudy day. Streaks occur when the sun dries the cleaner too quickly. CasarsaGuru/E+/Getty Images Wood polish: Combine the juice from 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon water in a bottle or jar. Shake vigorously until oil is well combined. Using a soft cloth, apply polish to wood surface in a circular motion and rub thoroughly. Provided by pinkpistachio.com. washingtonFAMILY.com April 2018 29 eskaylim/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images Go GREEN! — yikes! Keep the outside world from coming in by always taking off your shoes before going indoors, and keep all outdoor tools and toys in a garage or shed. If not, you will be dragging in the outdoor dirt and pollen into your living area, and provoking allergies and asthma. DISCOVERING montessori Montessori Children • Discover learning is a joy that can last a lifetime. • Learn spontaneously and creatively. • Learn at their own pace. • Develop to their greatest potential. • Are encouraged to choose work and make decisions. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL aidanschool.org admissions@aidanschool.org 2700 27th St., NW, Washington, D.C. Ages: 18 months-12 202-387-2700 THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF WASHINGTON thechildrenshouseofwashington.com chowdirector@gmail.com 3133 Dumbarton St., NW Washington, D.C. Ages: Toddler: Nearly 2-3 Primary: 3-6 202-342-2551 MARYLAND THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL bethesdamontessori.com admissions@bethesdamontessori.com 7611 Clarendon Rd., Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 301-986-1260 BUTLER SCHOOL butlerschool.org amy@butlerschool.org 15951 Germantown Rd. Darnestown, MD Ages: 18 months-14 301-977-6600 CHILDREN'S HOUSE AT HOLLY HILL MONTESSORI hollyhillmontessori.com hollyhillmontessori@gmail.com 19137 Mateny Hill Rd. Germantown, MD Ages: 2-5 202-246-0547 CRESTVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL crestviewmontessori.com info@crestviewmontessori.com 30 April 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com 4728 Western Ave., Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 301-910-4728 THE JULIA BROWN SCHOOLS juliabrownschools.com 9760 Owen Brown Rd., Columbia, MD 9450 Madison Ave., Laurel, MD 3400 Queen Mary Dr., Olney, MD 301-447-5700 1300 Milestone Dr., Silver Spring, MD 301-622-7808 Ages: 18 months-Grade 3 MONTGOMERY MONTESSORI INSTITUTE montessori-mmi.com pamela.montessori@hers.com 10500 Darnestown Rd., Rockville, MD Montessori Teacher Education (Adult) 301-279-2799 TOP HAT MONTESSORI tophatmontessori.com info@tophatmontessori.com 18243-A Flower Hill Way Gaithersburg, MD Ages: 2 months-K THE WOODS ACADEMY woodsacademy.org admissions@woodsacademy.org 6801 Greentree Rd., Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 301-365-3080 VIRGINIA BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL brooksfieldschool.org brksfield@aol.com 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA Ages: 2-6 703-356-KIDS CARDINAL MONTESSORI cardinalmontessori.com cardinalmontessori@gmail.com 1424 G St., Woodbridge, VA Ages: 3-12 703-491-3810 CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL montessoriofarlington.com office@chms-arlington.com 2425-A North Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA Ages: 2-6 703-276-1360 THE CURIOUS MINDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL curiousminds.org info@curiousminds.org 24963 Ashgarten Dr., Chantilly, VA Ages: 3 months-6 703-722-2400 GREEN HEDGES greenhedges.org kvazquez@greenhedges.org 415 Windover Ave., NW, Vienna, VA Ages: 3-Grade 8 703-938-8323 HA'PENNY MONTESSORI SCHOOL hapennyschool.com director@hapennyschool.com 20854 Stubble Rd., Ashburn, VA Ages: 10 weeks-6 703-729-5755 HOLLY BROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL preschoolmontessori.com info@hollybrookmontessori.com 2455 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, VA Ages: 3-5 703-573-7800 HUNTER MILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL preschoolmontessori.com info@huntermillmontessori.com 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton, VA Ages: 2 years 9 months-5 703-938-7755 LITTLE OAKS MONTESSORI ACADEMY lomamontessori.com info@lomamontessori.com 13525 Dulles Technology Dr. Ste. 103, Herndon, VA Ages: 8 months-6 571-336-2559 MONARCH CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI kidslovemonarch.com kidslovemonarch@gmail.com 15120 Enterprise Ct., Ste. 100, Chantilly, VA Ages: 18 months-6 703-961-8281 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ALEXANDRIA montessorischoolofalexandria.com montschoolalex@vacotmail.com 6300 Florence Ln., Alexandria, VA Ages: 3-12 703-960-3498 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE preschoolmontessori.com info@cedarlanemontessori.com 3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA Ages: 3-6 703-560-4379 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF FAIRFAX montessori-fairfax.com msofx@aol.com 3411 Lees Corner Rd., Chantilly, VA Ages: 18 months-12 571-323-0222 RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com 1928 Isaac Newton Sq., Reston, VA Ages: 3 months-Grade 6 703-481-2922 THE RIDGEMONT MONTESSORI SCHOOL ridgemontmontessori.com office@ridgemontmontessori.com 6519 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA Ages: 18 months-6 703-356-1970 Camp MSNV 2018 New After Care Program Toddler through 6th Grade: Ages 2 - 12 Science & Technology • Math & Language Foreign Languages • Music & Drama • Art & PE After School Clubs • Summer Program Transportation Available • Extensive Facility & Playgrounds 1711 Kirby Road • McLean, VA 22101 Phone: 703-790-1049 • Fax: 703-790-1962 Valleybrook June 25-August 10| Ages 3-6 Hillbrook June 25-August 17| Ages 3-12 www.mcleanmontessori.org “Cultivating each child’s unique and spirit.” education that transforms lives Bethesda Montessori School Ages 3 - 6 ENROLLING NOW Extended Day 8am – 6pm 7611 Clarendon Rd. Bethesda, MD 20814 301-986-1260 Accredited by AMS & SACS AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY 20 17 Falls Church & Annandale, VA. 703-256-9577 • www.msnv.org An International Curriculum In An Ever-Changing World 25 through August 17, 2018. RUNNER-UP www.bethesdamontessori.com washingtonFAMILY.com April 2018 31 Take a Hike! 10 OF THE AREA’S BEST HIKING TRAILS BY BETH ROESSNER ow that winter is finally in our rearview mirrors, it’s time to plan our spring adventures. And getting outside is at the top of our list! Being outdoors does wonders for our health — it takes us away from our computer screens, boosts our vitamin D exposure, gets us breathing fresh air and improves our mental well-being. Hiking is just one outdoor activity that can do all of this and more, and is also a great way to explore the DMV area. From waterfalls to caves, here are 10 great hiking trails scattered throughout the area: 1. Patuxent River State Park Located 34 miles north of Washington, D.C., Patuxent River State Park boasts miles of unmarked hiking trails for runners, hikers and those looking to just get outdoors. The park is located in the Maryland suburbs, perfect for city dwellers and suburbanites who need to escape the bustle of the city. Because the trails are unmarked, it is important that someone in your group is an experienced hiker. 2. Potomac Heritage Trail While you don’t need to cover all 800 miles of this trail, the Potomac Heritage Trail has a rich history — 32 April 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com you can follow in the footsteps of our nation’s first president! The trail runs through Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and D.C., and includes historic trails like the 18-mile Mt. Vernon Trail to the 184.5-mile C&O Towpath. 3. Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park Enjoy views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and rivers as you walk and hike through the trail system at Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park. The trails range from pancake- flat paths to more challenging climbs over loose terrain. 4. Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge Tired of large crowds and the noise of local roads? Head to the Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge, just a 50-minute drive out of D.C., and walk the three-mile trail. The park is peaceful, secluded and picturesque with its bay beaches and estuaries. And bring your binoculars; the park is home to several bald eagles. 5. Jug Bay Wetlands Reserve The best way to hike and explore the Jug Bay Wetlands Reserve in Lothian, MD, is to simply go with your family and have fun! The park boasts 1,700 acres of wetlands, open water and forests, where many different animal species call home. 6. Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve The Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve offers nature enthusiasts 20 miles of trails within the 725-acre preserve. The trails wrap around beautiful wetlands and rivers, and hikers can also try and spot some critters like woodpeckers and otters. Mountains: dzubanovska/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images; Boot: lukeruk/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images; Clouds: Paladjai/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images N 7. Monocacy Aqueduct 9. Black Hill Regional Park Ever seen the largest aqueduct on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal? Now’s your chance! Located in Dickerson, Maryland, the Monocacy Aqueduct is actually the halfway point on the 12.4- mile hike from White’s Ferry to Point of Rocks. The trail system traces the canal and enables some neat views. Great for novice to more experienced hikers, Black Hill Regional Park oﬀ ers nearly ﬁ ve miles of hard surface trails, over 10 miles of natural surface trails and a water trail on Litt le Seneca Lake. The trails wind through the oak and hickory forests and oﬀ er spectacular views of the lake. Being outside boosts our vitamin D exposure and improves our mental well-being. 10. Cunningham Falls Mountains: dzubanovska/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images; Boot: lukeruk/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images; Clouds: Paladjai/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images 8. Sky Meadows State Park Now’s your chance to go to Paris … Virginia! Just two miles outside Paris, Virginia, the 1,864-acre Sky Meadows State Park has a combination of scenic views, rolling hills and historic farms. The park oﬀ ers 24 miles of hiking trails and access to the Appalachian Trail. Located in the Catoctin Mountains, Cunningham Falls State Park is separated into two unique areas, but hiking opportunities abound. You’ll be rewarded for your eﬀ orts with views of a 78-foot cascading waterfall. Beth Roessner is a D.C.-based writer and health coach. washingtonFAMILY.com April 2018 33 Community Learning MOBILE EDUCATION PROGRAMS PUT KNOWLEDGE INTO THE HANDS OF ARLINGTON COUNTY FAMILIES BY AMANDA M. SOCCI The Arlington County Oﬃ ce VCE is one of 107 oﬃ ces in the commonwealth of Virginia equipped with agricultural resources that help families by empowering them with useful tips, tools and hands-on workshops. Their dedication to making these programs easily and widely accessible for residents makes them special. While the oﬃ ce does not speciﬁ cally characterize its services as mobile, it is clear to the families who receive the services that the oﬃ ce does everything it can to serve its residents by traveling to them and oﬀ ering educational programs in a group sett ing at public venues, rather than hosting events and waiting for guests to show up. According to senior extension agent and family and consumer sciences unit coordinator, Jennifer Abel, the Arlington County Oﬃ ce oﬀ ers its services in ﬁ ve distinct program areas: gardening, youth development, nutrition, energy conservation and ﬁ nance education. When asked why the oﬃ ce chose these areas of concentration, Abel responded that those areas were the direct VCE AT A GLANCE: • 0 administrators • 6 paid staff – all of whom are educators • 800+ volunteers • 5 main program areas • 6-8 week after-school programs • 70 hours of training needed for a volunteer to become a certiﬁ ed master gardener • 1200+ educational programs in one calendar year 34 April 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com result of community-needs surveys administered to the families in Arlington. In other words, because the people in Arlington speciﬁ cally requested education on those areas, the Arlington Oﬃ ce responded to those requests by developing appropriate programs to satisfy those needs. And if need be, they travel directly to the families, whether in apartment buildings, community centers, libraries or schools, making the education programs mobile. However, Abel stressed the importance of having an active roster of volunteers in meeting the requests from families, stating that their educational programs go on the road thanks to the dedication of their 800-plus volunteers. The Arlington County Oﬃ ce consistently oﬀ ers to create additional programs to complement their existing oﬀ erings depending on resources and availability of volunteers. Abel, who is now in her 17th year working at the Arlington County Oﬃ ce, stated the mission as follows: “To use research- based knowledge from Virginia Tech and Virginia State University and transmit the knowledge to the people in Arlington via free or low-cost programs.” Abel stressed that these are informal educational programs that are not intended to be used toward a degree. Instead, they are meant to enrich families in Arlington County by helping them with day-to-day basics on a variety of agriculturally based topics, including cooking basics and healthy living, gardening tips and plant maintenance. HEAD, HEART, HANDS AND HEALTH The 4-H Youth Development Program is a vibrant and enjoyable educational series designed to put the love of nature and its delicate care into the hands of Arlington County’s youngest population, the school children. 4-H stands for “head, heart, hands and health,” which are the four main tools youth must use in learning about the environment and caring for it. The 4-H Youth Development Program is designed primarily as an after-school enrichment program, though it does oﬀ er weekend workshops for families and children as well. Abel and her fellow educators promote their unique mobile education program by oﬀ ering these 4-H youth programs at several public schools in Arlington County. This educational series includes junior master gardeners, 4-H outdoor explorers, food, fun and ﬁ tness, Nature Knights club and teen ﬁ nancial life skills: Picsfive/iStock /Getty Images Plus/Getty Images E quipped with no administrators and eight staﬀ who call themselves educators, The Arlington County Oﬃ ce of Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) oﬀ ers a unique approach to its extension programs. Instead of residents going to a venue to learn and experience new skills, the extension programs come to the people. This is done via a “mobile education” approach where the volunteers come to any venue and teach, share knowledge and their experience wherever it’s convenient for those living in the county. • JUNIOR MASTER GARDENERS In this program, adult Master Gardeners who have gone through 70 hours of training to become certiﬁ ed, teach children how to grow their own gardens. Students will delight in planning their gardens; learn how to weed, water and harvest them; and perhaps even be surprised to learn the importance of insects in gardening. • 4-H OUTDOOR EXPLORERS In this outdoor program that takes place in the spring and fall, students will run, play and embark on exciting discoveries while breathing pure, fresh, clean air. Scavenger hunts are a must and on occasion, rare wildlife spott ing may inspire nature games or journal writing! • FOOD, FUN AND FITNESS Kids in grades three through ﬁ ve are cordially invited to participate with their adult Master Food mentors in a delightful culinary adventure that is sure to educate, surprise and please the palate. Students will work together to investigate and solve clues on why some foods are bett er than others. They will also work together to prepare healthy snacks for everyone. • • NATURE KNIGHTS CLUB Students between the ages of 9 and 13 will thoroughly enjoy this after-school and weekend club, which focuses on exciting and mysterious nature ﬁ eldtrips. Students will delight in bird watching, tree identiﬁ cation and exploring the ﬁ ne nooks and crannies of our rich population of tiny creatures in the woods. TEEN FINANCIAL LIFE SKILLS This hands-on series combines essential ﬁ nancial knowledge with engaging, hands-on games and activities. Teens will learn how to manage income, pay bills, build and manage credit and distinguish ﬁ nancial needs from wants. Arlington County Ofﬁ ce of VCE arlington.ext.vt.edu; 703-228-6400 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington, VA A limited number of programs are oﬀ ered at the oﬃ ce itself, with most of the programs taking place at Arlington County libraries, apartment complexes, public schools, in demonstration gardens and in any place where the oﬃ ce may take its unique mobile education to serve its residents. agriculturally based educational programs ﬂ uid depending on need. “We will do something if asked,” Abel said. Abel proudly brings the mobile education on the road to reach families in diverse locations and has no problem sending her master gardeners, for example, directly to the people to teach basics on home gardening and cultivating. Abel believes the most important job of the Arlington County Oﬃ ce of VCE is to teach families, and with that, the biggest beneﬁ t to families is plentiful opportunities to “learn knowledge and skills together, while families build memories.” To those who may not be familiar with the work of the Arlington County Oﬃ ce of VCE, Abel believes families will be most surprised by learning that “we provide more than 1,200 educational programs a year in ﬁ ve diﬀ erent program areas. We have stuﬀ going on every day.” Arlington County isn’t the only county in the DMV that oﬀ ers such services to families. See what your area has to oﬀ er by visiting your county or city’s website or calling their oﬃ ce to take advantage of great family educational programs. Amanda M. Socci is a mother and freelance writer living in Alexandria, Virginia. Picsfive/iStock /Getty Images Plus/Getty Images When asked about the choices made in creating diﬀ erent educational programs for the people and families in Arlington County, Abel happily noted that her oﬃ ce keeps its GET INVOLVED: washingtonFAMILY.com April 2018 35 Sweet ways TO WELCOME WARMER DAYS armer, longer days are made for quality time with friends and family. There’s no better way to cap off an afternoon in the sun than a good meal followed by a great dessert. Plan to end your next gathering on a sweet note with these fruity desserts to conclude a day spent with loved ones. Fruity treats are hard to resist, especially when paired with tasty, complementary flavors and textures. If you’re looking for a treat that travels a bit off the beaten path, this pie may be just the answer. A crushed pretzel crust and creamy peanut butter filling provide a salty, savory background for plump, sweet strawberries. Or serve up a taste of the tropics with a cream pie that celebrates a medley of textures and flavors from lively blueberries to toasted coconut. When you make fruit the star of the dessert, there’s no question you need top-quality ingredients. Each of these desserts can be made with Lucky Leaf Fruit Fillings, which are made from fresh fruit, contain no high-fructose corn syrup and are GMO-free, for a delicious dessert every time. With a variety of flavors to choose from, including apple, blueberry, cherry, peach and strawberry, there are plenty of convenient, versatile dessert options for any occasion. STRAWBERRY PEANUT BUTTER PIE 1¼ cups crushed pretzels ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ cup butter, melted 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese ½ cup powdered sugar 1½ cups frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed 1 can (21 ounces) Lucky Leaf Premium Strawberry Fruit Filling and Topping (or any other strawberry fruit filling you prefer) Combine pretzels and granulated sugar then stir in butter. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and sides of 10-inch pie plate. Cover and chill. 36 April 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com With electric mixer on medium speed, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in whipped dessert topping. Spoon 1/2 cup pie filling into crust-lined pie plate. Carefully spread peanut butter filling over top. Top with remaining pie filling. Cover and chill 2 hours before serving. FLUFFY BLUEBERRY CREAM PIE WITH TOASTED COCONUT 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened cup sugar 1 tablespoon milk 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 can (21 ounces) Lucky Leaf Premium or Organic Blueberry Fruit Filling or Topping (or any other blueberry fruit filling you prefer) ½ cup toasted coconut flakes, plus additional for topping, if desired 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches) In large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and milk until creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add whipped topping, pie filling and coconut; carefully fold together until no streaks remain. Spoon filling mixture into graham cracker crust. Sprinkle top with additional coconut flakes, if desired. Cover and chill 2 hours, or until firm. Find more tasty treats for entertaining and beyond at luckyleaf.com. Source: Family Features kreinick/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images W THE POWER OF INNOVATION. THE POWER OF RISE. 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