CONTENTS
APRIL 2020
Baseball stadiums offer amenities just for kids. Page 16
14 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A
QUARANTINED COLLEGE
STUDENT
When her study abroad program was
cut short, Maria Chiaramonte went into
self-quarantine. 16 TAKE KIDS OUT TO THE
BALLGAME
Family-friendly ways to enjoy local baseball.

19 CUTTING COSTS FOR OUR
20
LITTLE COMPETITORS
How to save money on sports equipment.

SIDELINES SNAPS
Photos of your little athletes at play.

24 WHEN YOUR CHILD WANTS TO
WEAR THE SAME CLOTHES
EVERY DAY
Should you let them repeat outfits?
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DEPARTMENTS 8 CALENDAR
11
FAMILY FUN
Bring spring inside with a DIY Butterfly
Sensory Bin.

12
36
AT A GLANCE
Local news and notes.

EDITOR’S PICKS
Fan favorites.

40 HEALTHY FAMILY
Two Maryland women write book about
motherhood after 35.

42
YOUR SPECIAL CHILD
The benefits of occupational therapy.

44 BOOKMARKED
Inspiring Earth Day reads.

46
MOM LIFE
Meet Tianna Hawkins of the
Washington Mystics.

DIRECTORIES 26 SUMMER CAMPS
38 MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
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