CONTENTS
APRIL 2019
Get your family moving this season. Pg. 16
ON THE COVER
British Swim School
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
16
10 CALENDAR
GET MOVING
This spring, stay active and healthy as a family
with some local outdoor fun.

20
HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE
Ice hockey is becoming the hottest youth sport in
town, particularly among girls.

22
TEENS & DRINKING
Local teens share their thoughts on underage
drinking.

24
HOME LIFE
25
SCHOOL NOTES
26
HEALTHY FAMILY
38
YOUR SPECIAL CHILD
44
DMV FUN
Making spring cleaning a family affair
Finishing the school year strong
What is plant-based eating?
Questions to ask at an IEP meeting
46 LAST WORD
Better habits for a better home life
GUIDES 14 MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
29 SUMMER CAMPS
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