CONTENTS
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DECEMBER 2022
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FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Toys, games and books for kids to enjoy with their families
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
The best to see and do in the D.C. area
GIVING BACK
Working together to bring healthy meals to
Montgomery County Schools
TOP 10 FAMILY EVENTS
FOR DECEMBER
Holiday-themed fun in the DMV
FAMILY FUN
5 Places to go Ice Skating
DIY
Warm up winter with watermelon fun.

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9 KIDS AND MONEY
Early education can help kids participate in charitable giving.

26 FAMILY HEALTH
Mental health doesn’t have to be a battle your child fights alone.

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WE WANT
YOUR FEEDBACK
Germantown’s Liu Family
INCLUSIVE FAMILY
Talking to kids about homelessness
BOOK MARKED
Holiday fun for everyone
HEALTHY FAMILY
Winter play safety for your family
PARENT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Meet Jenna Liu, founder of Sixx Cool Moms in
Montgomery County
MY TURN
Why your child needs a pen pal
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