TABLE OF contents
DECEMBER 2018
10 14
16 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL — TO PLAY OR NOT TO PLAY
P. 10-12
“With recent reports showing a national trend in declining participation in high school
football, this topic has once again jumped to the forefront.”
Amanda Socci
DESPERATELY SEEKING DRYNESS
“Bedwetting is an issue many parents deal with, yet few discuss. ”
P. 14-15
COLUMNS: The First Word
p. 7
The Last Word
p. 45
Courtney McGee
RAISING MONEY SAVVY KIDS
P. 16-17
“Provide guidance about managing money now and you’ll set your children on the course
for a lifetime of financial responsibility and long-term security.”
Christa Melnyk Hines
RESOURCES: Birthday/Parties
p. 43
Montessori
p. 44
Classifieds
p. 46
QUICK READS
Children’s Holiday Books
Homework Help
Growing Microgreens Indoors
Holiday Happenings in the DMV
Fresh Holiday Eats
Holiday Gift Guide
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p. 24
p. 26
p. 28
p. 32
p. 36
p. 39
Private School
Open Houses
Holiday & Spring Break
Camps Preschool &
Childcare p. 19-21
p. 23
p. 30-31
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