DECEMBER
2016 TABLE OF
contents ON THE COVER:
Dr. Andrew Morgenstern
examines Taylor K., of
Potomac, MD, at Treehouse
Eyes in Bethesda. Treehouse
also has a location in Tysons
Corner, VA.

10 24
34 5 Tips for a Peaceful Stepfamily Holiday
P.10-11 PHOTOGRAPHY:
Erin Donner,
Nick & Erin Photography
I learned some valuable lessons on negotiating with others and
compromising on details that didn’t have to go my way. I also resolved
to take proactive steps in the future to help relieve some of the turmoil
and division that occurred among family members.

Gayla Grace
Superfood: What is Kefir? 
P.24-25 Kefir is a beverage created after fermentation of
FAMILY Blog
[P.06] Classifieds
[P.50] RESOURCES:
Holiday Gift Guide
kefir grains in a liquid. Sometimes other ingredients are added
to assist in the fermentation, to feed the grains or to alter the flavor.

Michelle Bosmier
12 Newly Released Children’s Holiday Books 
P.34-35 [P.13-17]
Schools / Preschools
[P.27-39] Schools / Montessori
[P.40-45] Birthday / Party
[P.49] Pour some hot cocoa and snuggle with your little ones around the fire
with one of these newly released children’s books. These whimsical reads
about Santa, snow and dreidels will warm your hearts and make the
Holiday and
Spring Break Camps
season extra special.

QUICK READS
Myopia P. 32
Holiday Events
P. 44
Winterize Your Home
P. 48
4 December 2016 washingtonFAMILY.com
GUIDES: QUICK
READs [P.18-20]
Preschools &
Child Care
[P. 26-31]
Private School
Open House
[P. 36-40]
Montessori [P.42]