WASHINGTON w as h i ngt onFAMILY.com F ebr u ary 2 0 1 6 HOMEWORK Q & A Tips for student success Snow Day Craft Projects SUMMER CAMP GUIDE PICTURED: KArina L. At LEPORT SCHOOL 14 VALENTINE EVENTS 2  February 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com WASHINGTON Summer Camp & Activities FAIR Find that perfect summer camp for your kids! Fun was had by all at the 2015 Camp Fairs! So come to the 2016 fair to see camps from all over the DMV plus: • Family entertainment, including a DJ! • Family-fun activities! • Giveaways galore! KID’S CHOICE SPORTS CENTER 13000 Sport and health drive • woodbridge, va 22192 Saturday, March 5, 2016 • 10aM - 4pM washingtonFAMILY.com  February 2016  3 February 2016 TABLE OF contents ON THE COVER: Karina L. Location: 10 12 48 28 4 Questions Parents Ask: How to Help with Homework LePort School Photography: Richard Unten P.10 “Organization should be the very first subject they work on, and creating a task list of what they need to do for the night can be very helpful.” Ann Dolin Love in the DMV: 14 Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events P.12 Sleep-Away Camp: Letting Go Helps Kids Grow P.28 “If you’d like your kids to develop maturity and gain independence (and if you’d FAMILY Blog [P.06] Calendar [P.44] Classifieds [P.50] RESOURCES: like to begin learning to let go yourself!), it’s time to start researching sleep-away Schools / Preschools [P.21-26] camps.” Summer Camps [P.27-39] Schools / Montessori [P.40-41] Birthday / Parties [P.46-49] Gayla Grace SUPERFOOD: Mangosteen P.48 “Mangosteens are round and purple and indigenous to tropical climates. When you cut one open, you’ll find the large white bulbous pulp — the only edible part of the fruit.” GUIDES: Kathryn Lively QUICK READS Dental The Cold Hard Tooth P.15 Mom Reviews P.16 7 Indoor Winter Crafts P.42 4  February 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com QUICK READS [P.14] Spring Break Camp [P.18-19] Private School Open House [P.22-25] Summer Camp [P.27-39] Montessori [P.40-41] washingtonFAMILY.com  February 2016  5 FAMILY blog V alentine’s Day is fast approaching, and love and romance are in the air! Seeing as I got engaged this past September, my FAMILY co-workers agreed it was only fitting I write this month’s blog and share my proposal story. My boyfriend, Alex, and I went on a European vacation in late September for about two weeks. Our first stop was Vienna, Austria, then we traveled to Munich for Oktoberfest, then Prague and lastly, Berlin. Prague had always been my dream vacation spot, but after almost 10 miles of walking from the Prague Castle, accidently crashing a monastery’s gallery opening, and getting lost in Petrin Hill, I was utterly exhausted. Alex wanted to see one last place and I reluctantly obliged. We arrived at Vrtba Garden, and not to sound ungrateful, but after almost two weeks of traveling through Europe, the castles and gardens start to look very similar to each other. I plopped down on the nearest stoop while Alex took pictures. Behind me was a spiral staircase leading up to a balcony. I asked Alex, “What’s up there?” and he replied, “Let’s go find out.” It took me a minute to stand, but I mustered the energy. When I reached the top of the stairs, I saw a small white triangular table, a champagne bottle, two champagne flutes and a bouquet of flowers. I didn’t think it was for me, since Alex had been by my side the entire time. (Unless he’s secretly Superman flying around and I don’t know!) Nevertheless, the table ended up being for me. He turned to me, grabbed my hands, got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I obviously wouldn’t be writing this if I had said, “no!” After I realized what just happened, I looked at the stunning view which overlooked the city and finally my ring (which was a temporary fill-in, since we were traveling, but had “will you marry me?” engraved on the inside). As much as I hate to admit, I started crying — the ugly face crying too. When I composed myself, I turned to my fiancé and asked, “how?” He smiled and told me he’d started planning this 6  February 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com day months in advance — before we even knew we were going on vacation. After we finalized our vacation plans, he hired a company that specializes in proposals and asked both of my parents’ permission before we went on the trip. As if that wasn’t enough, he also made special dinner reservations at the Chateau Tower, which consisted of a three-course menu, a personal waiter, music (the amazing Whitney Houston), a rose- pedaled spiral staircase with candles and a 360-degree view of Prague. It was beyond anything I could dream for my proposal. Prague has a naturally romantic, mystical atmosphere to it and I am so lucky to have someone who would go to such lengths to make it so memorable. To top it off, the next day was my birthday, spent with my wonderful fiancé in my dream city. What more could a girl ask for? I realize how lucky I am to have such an amazing proposal story, so thank you for indulging me in sharing it. No matter where you are or what your situation, I wish you all love, adventure and surprises. Whether you’re swept off your feet by a romantic proposal, or just told “I love you” by someone special, I hope you feel appreciated this Valentine’s Day! 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Organization starts when students get Whether your child struggles home: they should not immediately be focusing on a with motivation, procrastination or study skills, subject such as math, science or English. Rather, they there are different ways to tackle it all. Here are should take a few minutes to get organized with a some parent FAQs regarding these struggles and schedule of what they are going to do. recommendations on how to help. Organization should be the very first subject they 1. My child doesn’t write down his assignments work on, and creating a task list of what they need since he thinks he can remember them. What are to do for the night can be very helpful. It also helps some tools he can use to work on this? to compliment them when you see them writing This is a very common obstacle for students. The something down to encourage them to continue the best way to handle it is to allow your student to be practice. the one to choose how they record assignments. Whether by paper and pencil in an agenda book, 2. My child puts no effort into studying, but she or by using an app on their phone, when kids still gets good grades. I am worried she doesn’t choose the method by which they will remember have good study skills for the future. How can she homework, they are much more likely to follow develop these skills? through with recording it. This is a common issue for many bright kids, and we see many students who get by putting little or no Here are some suggestions for your student: effort into studying early on in their schooling. As • Use an app. iHomework and iStudiez Pro the content gets harder, they have to put more time are great for students to electronically record into studying. homework assignments. • • • Use an agenda. You can purchase one or one Students need to understand that studying for a test may be provided through the school. If your is, in fact, homework. You can help them understand child likes pencil and paper, this is a great route this by asking your child how they plan on studying to take. or preparing for their exam. Talking out different Take a picture of the homework. Have your options signals to your child the importance of child pull out his or her phone right before creating a study plan before jumping right into or after class and take a quick photo of the reviewing. If they do not have a plan, study guides homework listed on the board. This way, your and study partners can help. child can easily check it once getting home. Here’s how: Check the online system your school uses. These are great homework portals for students Study Guides to ensure they know what is due and when. Have your child create multiple copies of their study Writing down assignments is an important habit 10  January 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com 10  February 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com guide. They should copy the study guide at least three times, which leaves them with blank copies to Helping them get started on Sunday nights can use. When a student fills out (not just reads) a study reduce procrastination and help your child feel less guide at least three times, they tend to do better on overwhelmed. their tests. 4. It takes my student a long time to complete his Study Partners homework because he is not focused on it. How can I Another great idea is to have your student use help him stay focused? Google Hangouts or Facetime with a study partner. We like to call these kids “Super Bowl Kids” – the This helps create accountability for both students game is on for four hours, but they only play football and does not make them rely on their own notes. for an hour. Your student may have a half-hour Furthermore, it forces them to speak aloud the writing assignment, but they are toiling away for content and hear the content repeated back to them, hours working on it with no result. Sound familiar? which will solidify their knowledge of the material. Pleas Imme e Proof dia Proof Return by Fax to 703-318-5509 t y! or Email e to l Production@theFAMILYmagazine.com It is not that the student is not working diligently 3. My child struggles with tackling long-term during that time – they are just distracted. Research assignments, so he procrastinates. How can I help shows that when projects feel big for kids, they often him start his projects early? procrastinate more. We see many students who procrastinate, especially with long-term projects. These students feel If you have a “Super Bowl Kid” on your hands, a overwhelmed, underprepared and are not sure how timer is your best ally. You can use the timer on the to get started. microwave oven, on your phone (but be careful with this – that could be distracting, too!) or a specialty How can parents help? Make Sunday family dinners timer. Set the timer for 15 or 20 minutes and the jumping off point for planning. Schedule 20 encourage your child to work as hard and as focused minutes before or right after Sunday dinner to as they can for just that amount of time, and then Check One: ❏ Okay As Is review any upcoming assignments for the week. You Approved by: can ask, “What is due this week and what is coming _________________ up?” If your child says, “I have a test on Friday” or Changes that “I have a science project due ❏ in Needs two weeks,” changes and on ad) is a great way to suggest forward (Mark thinking backward planning. You can then Sent: ask, “How can Date take a break. Ann Dolin, M.Ed. is the founder and president of Educational Connections Tutoring (www.ectutoring.com). Her team of tutors helps students with content knowledge, academic strategies and study skills. They travel to students’ homes throughout Northern VA, D.C. and MD. you break down that project into smaller tasks?” ________________ Company: Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum Top 3 Reasons To: to sign up for our eNews: Fax/Email: Phone: TOP Section: 5 Misc AE: 1. Contests & Giveaways 2. Local Events 3. Mom Reviews BE A PART OF OUR FAMILY. Turco The Center for Ballet Arts, Inc. Please join us for our WINTER SESSION Call: 703.273.5344 or Visit our website at: thecenterforballetarts.com WASHINGTON washingtonFAMILY.com washingtonFAMILY.com  February washingtonFAMILY.com  January 2016  11 Love in the DMV: 14 Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events 1. The Chocolate Lovers Festival Feb. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 7, 12-4 p.m. (Pancake Breakfast starts at 8 a.m.) Old Town Fairfax, VA Experience a two-day chocolate-filled weekend at the annual Chocolate Lovers Festival sponsored by the City of Fairfax! Activities include Taste of Chocolate, the Chocolate Challenge, the ever-popular Kiwanis Chocolate Chip Pancake Breakfast and much more. Enjoy open houses at old town historic buildings as well! annual Mommy & Me Brunch to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your little sweetheart! Bring your appetites and creativity (and yes, you can bring Daddy too!). There will be a Brunch Buffet, cookie decorating and craft stations. 4. Sweet Valentine’s Treats at Sur La Table Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Sur La Table, 326 King St., Alexandria, VA Bring your little one to Sur La Table in Alexandria, VA for a family afternoon filled with baking, laughter and plenty of tasty Valentine’s Day treats. Mom, dad, grandparent or special adult along with their kids will have a wonderfully sweet time creating yummy cookies, whoopie pies and chocolate-dipped hearts. Plus, the instructor will share decorating tips and teach attendees how to make delicious cream cheese frosting! Pleas e Imme Proof diate ly! 2. Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance Feb. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. 730 Marshall Rd. SW, Vienna, VA Come out for a magical evening at Marshall Road Elementary for the Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance! Girls (ages 3-6th grade) and dads, granddads, big brothers and/or godfathers get ready to dress to impress. There will be a special fairytale guest, tons of dancing, prizes and good food! Proceeds from this fundraising event will fund Vienna-area elementary school library donations and college scholarships for Vienna-area high school students. 3. Mommy & Me Valentine’s Day Brunch Feb. 14, 12-2 p.m. Maggiano’s Little Italy, 5333 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. Join Maggiano’s Chevy Chase for their first CHI Au Pair USA Loving Childcare from Around the World • Flexible: Live-in childcare, up to 45 hours per week. Set your own schedule • Enriching: Learn a new language and welcome a new face into your family • Quality: Carefully screened and trained au pairs • Experience: Over 35 years in Cultural Exchange Programs • Promotions and discounts available. Visit for details: CHINET.ORG/AU-PAIR/BECOME-A-HOST-FAMILY/PROMOTION-AND-DISCOUNTS CONTACT: CONTACT: Chris Burbarch Burbach Chris U.S. Regional Regional Manager Manager U.S. (703) 528-5152 528-5152 Tel: Tel: (703) chichris@chinet.org chichris@chinet.org chinet.org/au-pair chinet.org/au-pair 12 February 2016 washingtonFAMILY.com to your loved ones with a special Postal Museum postmark! 6. Sweet Valentine: Tour and Workshop for Children Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW Washington D.C. Celebrate sweet Valentine’s Day traditions at Tudor Place! Children get to tour the historic mansion, learning how food was made and enjoyed at Tudor Place over the last 200 years. Then, they decorate two decadent chocolate valentines to give to special family members or friends. 7. Open Studio: Love in Every Language Feb. 13, 12-4 p.m. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, D.C. Enjoy the best of art and love at Arthur M. 5. Valentine’s Day Card Workshop Sackler Gallery. Watch a digital slideshow Feb.13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. National Postal Museum, 1st Floor Atrium, 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE Washington, D.C. Love is in the details at the annual Valentine’s Day Card Workshop at the National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. Come out with the family and create heart-felt handmade cards and visit the museum’s stamp store to send the cards of images of love in Asian art, create Valentine’s Day cards using woodblock prints that say “love” in more than a dozen Asian languages and fold heart-shaped origami. All ages welcome with adult companions. 8. Valentine’s Day Campfire Feb. 14, 12-1:30 p.m. Black Hill Nature Programs, 20926 Lake Ridge Dr., Boyds, MD Black Hill loves chocolate, campfires and all things nature-y and you will too! Join them at the Visitor Center for a cozy fire, activities, delicious hot cocoa and nature crafts to make and give to a loved one. 9. Valentine’s Day Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Reston Town Center, Reston, VA (Departing in front of Talbots on Market Street) Head on over to Reston Town Center for a Valentine’s Day Horse- Drawn Carriage Ride with the whole family — rain or shine! All proceeds benefit Leadership Fairfax. And of course, don’t forget to make your Valentine’s Day reservations at Reston Town Center’s family-friendly restaurants! 10. Unshrink My Heart Feb. 14, 2 p.m. Brentwood Arts Exchange, Gateway Arts Center, 3901 Rhode Island Ave. Brentwood, MD The DIY arts and crafts icon from the ‘80s is back! And nothing says “love” like a hand-made pre-shrunk valentine. Families are invited to create beautiful jewelry, key chains and other Valentine’s Day gifts for their loved ones. Children will receive their first two sheets of blank Shrinky Dinks free. 11. 25th Anniversary Floris UMC Chocolate Festival Feb. 13, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Floris United Methodist Church, 13600 Frying Pan Rd., Herndon, VA Floris’ UMC Chocolate Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the biggest event yet! Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day of great food and fun. There will be tons of carnival games, large inflatables, face painting, balloon art, a travel & entertainment silent auction and of course, lots of chocolate! 12. Valentine Friday Fun Feb. 12, 2:45-5 p.m. Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Rd., Leesburg, VA Children ages 6-12 can enjoy Valentine’s and Friday Fun! Attendees get to create a “lovely” treat, make valentines and yummy treats and play games. 13. Animal Valentines Feb. 12, 9:45 a.m. Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St., Annandale, VA If your child loves animals, then he or she will love celebrating at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Kids get to play musical valentines and critter sweetheart games as they learn how animals find a mate. Other activities include meeting live animals and making animal valentine crafts. 14. Family Day - Chocolate and the USMC in Triangle Feb. 13, 12-3 p.m. National Museum of the Marine Corps, 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Triangle, VA Learn how the Tootsie Roll came to the rescue of Marines during the Korean War and other uses of chocolate by U.S. Marines. The event includes wonderful performances as well! washingtonFAMILY.com February 2016 13 GUIDES & RESOURCES. Dental and Orthodontic Guide It’s important to care for your family’s teeth from the baby’s first tooth to the teenager’s braces. To find just the person to care for your family’s smiles, check out Washington FAMILY Magazine’s listings of local dentists, orthodontists and pediatric dentists. Pleas e Imme Proof diate ly! David Hughes Orthodontics www.drhughesortho.com info@drhughesortho.com 703-451-0502 8314-A Traford Ln. Springfield, VA Invisalign Preferred Provider. Call for a complimentary exam and diagnostic records. Records are for our use only. McLean Pediatric Dentistry, Cris Ann Ternisky, DDS, Michael J. Ternisky, DDS www.mcleanpediatricdentist.com 703-356-1875 McLean Doctors Building 6711 Whittier Ave. McLean, VA Pediatric dental growth and development. Preventative dentistry including school exams, fluoride treatments, pediatric oral surgery, early orthodontics, habit appliances, sealants, cleaning and general consultations. Northern Virginia Dental Associates, PC www.nv-dental.com reception@nv-dental.com 703-451-8332 Healthy Smile... 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These healthy snacks help clear away food loosely trapped between teeth. 3 Choose drinking water that contains fluoride to strengthen tooth enamel, and don’t let toddlers drink anything other than water before bed. Make sure children brush for two minutes twice a day, and change out their toothbrush every three months. Take your child to the pediatric dentist every six months for a check up and cleaning and ask for a fluoride treatment. Tooth decay is the most common disease in the U.S. Tooth decay is five times more common than asthma. Every $1 spent on prevention in oral care can save you $8-$50 on restorative and emergency procedures. 51 million school hours are missed due to oral disease. 22 months is the most common age for serious dental problems in young children. Children should see the dentist when their first tooth appears, or no later than their first birthday. 4 5 Tooth decay affects 42% of children aged 2-11 in the U.S. 3 out of 5 children are affected by tooth decay. Parents should supervise children brushing their teeth until age 7 or 8. 25% of children don’t go to a dentist before they enter Kindergarten. Sources: American Dental Education Association - Health Care Reform Advocacy Report • Department of Public Health • National Children’s Oral Health Foundation www.tomsofmaine.com • www.tribecasmiles.com • www.pediatricdentistvalparaiso.com washingtonFAMILY.com  January 2016 15 DENTAL health products Im mom me reviews: o diate f ly! or your precious s a re f m ile e c s! W L ollipops are a staple in the diaper bag bribery kit, at least in our house. That sweetness-on-a-stick has gotten us through many long road trips and errand runs, so I tend to look past the straight sugar that is being deposited into my children’s mouths. Precious Smiles of Virginia • Comprehensive Dentistry and Orthodontics • Laser Dentistry • Safe and Fun Environment • After Hours Emergency Care • Nitrous Oxide • Caring for Special Needs Patients • Oral and IV Sedation • Hospital Dentistry • Insurances Accepted Enter the Loloz lollipop – seemingly guilt free with its promise of actually being GOOD for your dental health. I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical, of both the benefits and the taste, but they were definitely worth a try. Loloz were developed after seven years of research on oral health herbs by the UCLA School of Dentistry. Their Nahee Williams McDonald, D.D.S. department of oral biology found a Kenneth Hrechka, D.D.S. specific form of licorice root that targets 7841-F Rolling Road Springfi eld, VA 22153 and fights the major bacteria in our 703-455-1339 mouths that can cause tooth decay, bad www.precious-smiles.com breath and gum disease. Named Cavibloc, this active ingredient has been shown to work, along with regular dental hygiene, to prevent dental problems such as cavities. Loloz are all-natural, anti-germ lollipops that contain absolutely no sugar – woo hoo! (703) 819-9796 That all sounds great, but how do they taste? My kids were very excited to get a lollipop treat at home. We tested the orange flavor and it was surprisingly very tasty. The kids seemed to have no idea they were eating a “health-benefitting” candy, and I felt much better about them sucking on one: a win-win! What a 16  February 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com TEXT CHRISTY PETRAK great way to satisfy a sweet-tooth while working to combat oral germs and tooth decay. So, it was a bit disappointing when I finally read the usage instructions. In order to get the promised oral health benefits from Loloz, they recommend two a day for 10 consecutive days (morning and evening), two to four times per year. While this may work for adults or older children who can understand the benefits of using them this way, I just cannot give my toddlers two lollipops per day. It would be too hard to break the habit and explain the difference between a candy lollipop and a “healthy” one. Since they look and taste exactly like their regular, sugary cousin, I imagine it would be a very confusing scenario for toddlers/ preschoolers. (It is important to note that the lollipops work best when combined with regular dentist visits and proper oral health habits.) Loloz are currently available in three all- natural flavors: orange, lemon and berry. They come in lollipop or lozenge form, in boxes of 20 for $29.99. The cost seemed quite high at first for a small lollipop, but is justified in the cavity-fighting aspect. With no noticed difference in appearance or flavor, I would consider stocking up on these to replace the regular, sugary lollipops in my bag for a less-guilty option, but would not expect to use them as directed until my children are much older. s I get older, I realize more and more the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth. I always have been vigilant about brushing and flossing, and have finally listened to my about the benefits of using proper mouthwash in oral-health routine. After a bad experience with one that left me with awful staining, I was eager try out the CloSYS line of products. Oral Health products are alcohol-free, sulfate- and Triclosan- free. I knew to look for alcohol-free since I can’t stand the burning feeling, I didn’t know about the potential harm of sulfates Triclosan. Sulfates, added as a foaming agent in have been linked to gum and skin irritation, it harder to keep the mouth and gums free of Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent used in to kill bacteria. However, it’s been initially to disruption of the body’s endocrine system and of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. CloSYS products use Chlorastan, stabilized chlorine as the active ingredient to eliminate bacteria the mouth and plaque on teeth. Clinical studies have Chlorastan is safe and effective for use in oral without the negative aspects of the other chemicals. provided with samples of CloSYS Sulfate Free Toothpaste and two bottles of Alcohol Free Oral Health Rinse (one unflavored and one “JustRight Mint” flavored). The toothpaste has a slightly different texture than my normal toothpaste and doesn’t taste strongly of mint. However, it left my mouth feeling just as clean and protected by the fluoride. The mouthwash was the most intriguing product to me, especially the unflavored version. I was excited for the alcohol-free aspect, but skeptical of its ability to leave mouth feeling clean without the typical minty flavor. Surprisingly, I didn’t mind the unflavored version. It seemed almost like rinsing with pure water, yet left my mouth feeling clean and my breath quite fresh. It came with a peppermint flavoring oil, so I tried a bit of that in my next rinse. It gave the rinse more of the traditional but was still not overpowering. The JustRight Mint also produced the same results: fresh breath with a hint minty flavor. The biggest positive for me was the of burning and irritation I’ve felt with other I have been using the mouthwash for several weeks now and haven’t seen any signs of staining. I’m glad I was introduced to CloSYS, and admit I never gave much thought to the ingredients in my oral-care products. If chemicals are unnecessarily added to consumable products and can be substituted with better options for overall health, it seems like an obvious route to take. 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VALLEY MILL SPRING BREAK CAMP www.valleymill.com valleymill@valleymill.com 15101 Seneca Rd. Germantown, MD Serving the MD-D.C. area for 60 years. Check website for camp details! 2 Weeks FRee inFant to 5 YeaRs 703-830-1200 13923 Braddock Road Centreville, Va 20120 www.happyfacesdaycare.com 5 Activities For Fostering Creativity And Critical Thinking In Your Preschooler TEXT Sean Aiken A s the father of a young observations and ask your child how they child and the founding apply to specific actions. What clothes Head of School at BASIS do we need today if it is snowing? What Independent McLean in activities can we safely play outside? Tysons, VA, I know firsthand how often up for success?” The key to laying the PRACTICE WRITING IN DIFFERENT MEDIUMS foundation for academic success is to Let’s be honest, 4-year-olds like getting ensure that preschoolers’ young, active messy. “Put out a bowl of sugar and minds are soaking up as much as possible. encourage them to practice writing We want our kids to possess a joyful love numbers and letters, then have them try of learning, and the best place to start is to in shaving cream and rice. This helps expose their natural curiosity to as many students develop fine motor skills and is, kinds of thinking as possible. of course, a ton of fun,” says Kate. “How parents ask themselves, “Is my child set does your finger feel when you move it Any good preschool will inspire and challenge your young learner, but there are many different ways to enhance their capacity to think critically and harness their creativity at home. I recently talked with Kate Briscoe, director of the Early Learning Program at our sister school, BASIS Independent Brooklyn, who shared five creative, easy activities for parents to do at home with preschoolers to keep the learning juices flowing: MAKE CHECKING THE WEATHER A FAMILY RITUAL When checking the weather becomes a regular routine with your child, you begin establishing any number of critical through the sugar rather than the shaving COOK WITH YOUR CHILD There are so many learning experiences to be had through cooking: Measuring accurately with utensils of different sizes, working on numeracy and literacy, taste testing different foods for salty and sweet flavors and hypothesizing what happens when cookies are left in the oven too long (and why). Not only can you foster healthy food choices, but you plant images into your child’s memory that will help them quickly grasp states of matter, energy conversions and algebra later on. “If the recipe says we need three eggs, and we only have one, how many do we need to buy at the store?” cream or rice? What do you notice about (smooth and cool shaving cream versus TURN HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS INTO PHYSICS EXPERIMENTS bumpy rice versus grainy sugar)? Why You’d be surprised at how many different does the shaving cream keep its shape?” physics properties can be demonstrated Remember your compare and contrast with a yard stick and a few different essays in college? Same thing, but much balls. Show your preschooler how tilting gooier. the yardstick creates different slopes the texture of the different materials and affects how far balls will roll. What TURN BATH TIME INTO A SINK OR FLOAT EXPERIMENT Kate shares, “At bath time, talk about which toys sink or float. How many objects can you put onto a floating toy before it sinks? Bonus points to the happens when you roll a marble versus a ping-pong ball? What happens when you roll the ball on a rug versus a smooth surface? Speed, acceleration, friction, inertia – these concepts aren’t scary the way they seem in most high schools, and your preschooler can prove it to you! thinking skills: Categorization, cause and parents who use terms like buoyancy effect, variable conditions – the list goes and gravity!” And I know some of us on. “Keep a colorful chart to track and remember the old Letterman skit “Will recognize days when the temperature gets It Float?,” so more adventurous parents colder and warmer and discuss why that may want to extend the game to other might be happening. Is there a connection household items. Old veggies sitting between clouds and weather? Are there in your crisper? Dad’s sandals? (Fair clouds on sunny days? What about when now Northern VA offer a world-acclaimed, liberal warning, if you play this game frequently, it is raining?” Kate says. Take these arts, STEM-focused course of study. Learn more at keep track of your cell phone!) mclean.basisindependent.com. 20  February 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com Sean Aiken is the founding Head of School of BASIS Independent McLean, a new preschool-grade 12 independent school located at 8000 Jones Branch Drive in Tysons Corner, VA. BASIS Independent Schools, located in New York City, Silicon Valley and washingtonFAMILY.com  February 2016  21 GUIDES & RESOURCES. A Pleas e P r I P m l e m as to e 703-318-5509 e District of d Maryland i Return Proof by Fax a P t r Columbia Im e o o m f or Email to Production@theFAMILYmagazine.com e diate ly! Private School Open House Dates Small Group Tours, Open House Date: Feb. 4, 9:30 a.m.; Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. March 5 ST. 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Annandale, VA Grades: K-6 Open House Date: April 23 SCHOOLS / Bilingual Montessori Now Academy For Age 2 - 6 F rench • S paniSh • i talian H alf D ay or f ull D ay • E arly B irds & a ftEr -C arE O pEn H OusE : Jan. 9, 2016 • 10a.m. - 12 p.m. For information call: (301) 962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD www.spring-bilingual.org • info@spring-bilingual.org SCHOOL ALDIE Marrwood Dr. die, VA Toddler-Kindergarten House Dates: Ages: Toddler-Grade 3 Open House Dates: Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Parent Talk: Raising Kids Who Think: March 2, 6:30-8 p.m. SCHOOL FAIRFAX www.leportschools.com/nova fairfax@leportschools.com 703-810-7247 3909 Oak St. Fairfax, VA Ages: Preschool-Kindergarten Open House Date: Pleas e Imme Proof diate ly! 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Parent Five Common Literacy and What to Do Instead: 23, 6:30-8 p.m. SCHOOL Waxpool Rd. VA LEPORT SCHOOL CHANTILLY www.leportschools.com/nova chantilly@leportschools.com 571-222-4728 4550 Walney Rd. 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Valley Mill Camp Ages: 4-14 • 301-948-0220 www.valleymill.com CONTINUED ON PG. 30 Summer camps washingtonFAMILY.com February 2016 27 Sleep-Away Camp: TEXT Gayla Grace Letting Go Helps Kids Grow S leep-away camp was just what Ally needed in order to gain independence and confidence, marveled her mom, Sharon. “She found a whole new group of girls and had a ball; she’s had a hard time with girls beginning in grade 4,” Sharon says, “so it was great for her to bond with girls in a different setting.” Starting at age 9, Ally went away to camp for a week. The following summer she begged for it to be four. Her parents were delighted. Time away from parents helps kids learn how to make their own decisions without checking with mom or dad first, and residential camp provides the perfect training ground, says Michael Thompson in his book, Homesick and Happy: How Time Away From Parents Can Help a Child Grow (Random House; 2012). If you’d like your kids to develop maturity and gain independence (and if you’d like to begin learning to let go yourself!), it’s time to start researching sleep-away camps. Week- or month-long adventures away from home give kids opportunities to experience unique adventures they’d never find at home. Asking other parents what camps their kids attend can be helpful also; having a friend go with your child is a beautiful thing for parents leery of separation. To find a camp that fits your child’s needs, seek out opinions from friends and neighbors, ask teachers and church counselors, attend camp fairs and explore options on your own. Residential camps of all kinds and sizes are located all across the country, so there’s sure to be one your child can love and from which he can gain valuable skills. Camp counselor Jamie Newman expresses enthusiasm for sending kids to camp. “Camp encourages kids to 28  February 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com try new things and teaches them confidence through new experiences. They learn valuable life lessons when encouraged to work through their fears to try something even if it doesn’t feel comfortable to them. Also, when kids are thrown together in a cabin for a week, they’re forced to learn how to get along with others and often build lasting relationships that can continue when they return home.” Need more convincing? Here are a few thoughts to consider: 1) Camp builds maturity and allows children the chance to make their own decisions in a safe, caring environment. Kids benefit from new relationships with camp counselors who care about them and want to help them with everyday struggles. 2) Camp forces kids to unplug from technology and enjoy the beauty and benefits of nature. Through outside activities, kids find new hobbies without academic pressure or expectations. Kids gain self-confidence through trying new things and discovering talents they didn’t know they had. 3) Camp teaches good sportsmanship by encouraging each child to be fair and kind. Team activities teach kids how to cooperate with each other and the value of getting along with others through working together and supporting one another. 4) Camp fosters new friendships with kids who come from varying backgrounds — helping kids gain an understanding of how others live outside their community. In a relaxed atmosphere, kids easily make friends while they play, sing, work, eat and bunk together. Summer camps 5) Camp creates life-long memories of new adventures in places they’ve never experienced before. Camp offers carefree days where kids can learn how to thrive outside the structure of over-scheduled days. Homesickness and “Child Sickness” When it comes to sending a child to sleep-away camp, plenty of parents say, “Well, she’s ready for camp, but I’m not ready for her to leave!” According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, homesickness is defined as “distress and functional impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home and attachment objects such as parents.” For child sickness, the same can be true except it pertains to what parents experience when their child is away. Those who suffer from the condition feel some form of anxiety, sadness and nervousness, and most distinctly, obsessive preoccupation with thoughts of their child. Pleas Imme e diate Return Proof by Fax to 703-318-5509 or Email to Production@theFAMILYmagazine.com “Parents today are more anxious than their peers were 20 and 30 years ago,” says Peg Smith, former CEO of the American Camp Association. Check One: “That said, the partnerships between parents and camp directors have increased. Parents should Okay share As their Is concerns with camp directors ❏ who are prepared to respond with responsible, informed Approved by: answers.” _________________ Tips for Letting Go • • • • ❏ Needs Changes Let your child trial runs (Mark have changes on ad) being away from you by permitting sleepovers. Don’t Date show anxiety Sent: to your child — it will make it hard on him. ________________ Have a plan for yourself: Get a project done that you’ve Company: never had time for, go on a trip with your spouse, etc. Calleva two of the greatest gifts you can give your Remember, To: confidence and independence. child are Nicole Norton Gayla Grace is a writer and mom to five who sends her kids to Fax/Email: away camps every summer. nicole@calleva.org Phone: Section: Camp AE: Witaschek If proof is not returned by this deadline advertisement will run as shown. 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Arlington, VA Extended Day, Computers, Dance, Gymnastics. Drama/Theatre. Drama/Theatre, Educational Encore Stage & Studio Scenes for Tweens Activities, Photography. Harmonia School of Music & Art Ages: 8-12 • 703-548-1154 Encore Stage & Studio One-Act Wonders www.encorestage.org Ages: 11-15 • 703-548-1154 FENCING SUMMER CAMP Fencing - Sports Academy info@encorestage.org www.encorestage.org Ages: 8-12 • 888-300-5095 org Kenmore Middle School, info@encorestage.org www.fencingsports.net Kenmore Middle School 204-F Mill St. NE, Vienna, VA 400 S. Carlin Springs Rd. info@fencingsports.net 400 S. Carlin Springs Rd. Extended Day, Sibling Arlington, VA 10201 Main St. Arlington, VA Discount, Arts, Dance, Drama, Drama/Theatre. Fairfax, VA Drama/Theatre. Music. Extended Day, Sibling Encore Stage & Studio Stage Door & Tech Camp Ages: 11-15 •703-548-1154 www.encorestage.org Discount, Martial Arts. 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Loudoun Country Day School Summer Programs com Ages: 5-14 • 703-777-3841 Dr. #1 Pinecrest Summer Pavilion at pinecrest school www.lcds.org Herndon, VA Ages: Preschool, K-6 info@lcds.org Sibling Discount, Extended 703-354-3446 20600 Red Cedar Dr. Day, Transportation, Arts, www.pinecrestschool.org Sports Swimming, Travel. Leesburg, VA Cooking, Dance, Educational camp@pinecrestschool.org Extended Day, Sibling Activities, Field Trips. See our website for address. Kenwood Summer Day Camp Discount, Arts, CIT, Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Boating, CIT Program, Computers, Cooking, Dance, Drama/ Theatre, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Special Needs, Ages: completed K-completed Grade 8 • 703-256-4711 hcrick@madamecurieschool. com 13505 Dulles Technology Dance, Drama, Educational The Montessori School of McLean Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, Grades: PreK–6th Computers, Cooking, Summer camps gton FAMILY readers! 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Summer camps washingtonFAMILY.com February 2016 39 Reston Montessori School “Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.” ~ Maria Montessori FEBRUARY 2016 • Advanced academic curriculum • Award winning French program • STEM • Music, Art • PE / Yoga MARYLAND Pleas Imme e Proof diate ly! Ages 3 Month - 6th Grade 1928 Isaac Newton Square West, Reston, VA 20190 703-481-2922 • www.restonmontessori.com THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.bethesdamontessori.com 7611 Clarendon Rd. Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 301-986-1260 BUTLER MONTESSORI www.butlerschool.org amy@butlerschool.org 15951 Germantown Rd. Darnestown, MD Ages: 18 months-8th grade 301-977-6600 CRESTVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL www.crestviewmontessori.com info@crestviewmontessori.com 4728 Western Ave. Bethesda, MD Ages: 2 ½-K 301-910-4728 THE JULIA BROWN SCHOOLS New After Care Program Toddler through 6th Grade: Ages 2 - 12 Science & Technology • Math & Language Foreign Languages • Music & Drama • Art & PE After School Clubs • Summer Program Transportation Available • Extensive Facility & Playgrounds 1711 Kirby Road • McLean, VA 22101 Phone: 703-790-1049 • Fax: 703-790-1962 www.mcleanmontessori.org each child’s unique to flourish in mind, body spirit.” Accredited by AMS & SACS AMERICAN MONTESSORI SOCIETY education that transforms lives www.juliabrownschools.com 9760 Owen Brown Rd. Columbia, MD 9450 Madison Ave. Laurel, MD 3400 Queen Mary Dr. Olney, MD 1300 Milestone Dr. Silver Spring, MD Ages: 18 months-3rd grade 301-622-7808 LONE OAK MONTESSORI www.loneoakmontessori.com loneoakinfo@gmail.com 10100 Old Georgetown Rd. 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Vanilla Scented “Cookie” Playdough: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the ingredients of the Cooked Playdough Recipe (p. 43) and then cook, cool and knead as directed. Give kids this delicious smelling dough along with a rolling pin and cookie cutters to create pretend cookies. I 3. Scented Sparkle Playdough: Add three drops lavender or peppermint essential oil, plus a few drops food coloring to the ingredients in the Cooked Playdough Recipe (p. 43), and then cook and cool as directed. Place the dough on a cutting board or mat and sprinkle with glitter. Let the kids knead in the glitter, then play! Experiment with fine and chunky glitter in a variety of colors. 1. Pretend Snow: Pour 1 cup baking soda into a large bowl. Add shaving cream, a squirt at a time, mixing after each addition with a spoon. When the “snow” starts to form a ball, continue mixing and kneading the mixture with your hands. Once the “snow” is the consistency you like, stop adding shaving cream. If it gets too wet, simply add more baking soda. This pretend snow molds well and is lots of fun for kids to dig into and create their 4. Coffee Filter Snowflakes: Flatten a white coffee filter into a circle. Fold the filter in half, then into quarters, then eighths. It should look like a pie slice. Cut shapes along the edges of the wedge, then open and smooth out for the perfect snowflake! The great thing about this project is kids can cut the folded coffee filter on any side and it will still open into a single, beautiful snowflake. f the weather is too frightful to play outside, or if your kids are longing for snow, try one of these indoor winter activities. Play with pretend snow, grow crystals, jazz up plain old playdough, paint like Jack Frost or create three-dimensional painted snowpeople to liven up a dreary winter afternoon. Pleas Imme e Proof diate ly! www.barrettsuzuki.com • virtuosos2132@gmail.com 42  February 2016  washingtonFAMILY.com 5. Overnight crystals: Gather a few small, clear glass jars. Clear glass candle votives, mason jars or even wine glasses work well. The recipe for these crystals is simple: equal parts Epsom salt and hot water. For a quart-sized Mason jar, use 1 cup salts/1 cup water. For a pint-sized Mason jar, use ½ cup salts/ ½ cup hot water, and for a small votive or wine glass, ¼ cup salts/ ¼ cup hot water. You can adjust amounts according to the jars you use, just be sure to measure the amount of Epsom salts you use so that you can add an equal amount of water. Pour the measured Epsom salt into the bottom of your jar. Next pour hot water over the salts. Use the hottest water you can get from your tap. Stir this mixture for two minutes. You can add a drop of liquid watercolors to the hot water to tint the crystals before mixing the water into the salts if you like. It’s best to make a few batches, just in case one doesn’t grow. Next, put your jars in the freezer for 10 minutes. Remove the jars from the freezer and place in the refrigerator and allow to grow overnight. In the morning, gently pour off any excess liquid from the jars and enjoy your crystals! 6. Jack Frost Paintings: Mix equal parts Epsom salt and warm water. Give kids paint brushes of various widths and they can dip the brushes into the Epsom salt solution and paint snowflakes or other designs onto dark-colored construction paper. Dark blue and black-colored paper work best. As the water evaporates from the paper, beautiful crystals are left behind. 7. Puffy Paint Snow People: This fun, inexpensive puffy paint spreads like frosting and dries into beautiful 3-D paintings. To make puffy paint, mix equal parts white shaving cream and white liquid glue. This paint can be hard to wash out of bowls, so mix this in either a disposable container or in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. If you mix up the paint in a container, give kids popsicle sticks or disposable, plastic knives for “painting.” Paintbrushes don’t work well. If you use a plastic bag, mix ingredients by kneading the sealed bag with your hands until well combined. Squeeze the paint into one corner of the bag, and then snip off the corner with scissors. Kids can “paint” by squeezing out the puffy paint from the bag as they would a pastry bag. It is difficult to make precise lines and shapes with this paint. The best kinds of pictures to create with puffy paint are ice cream cones, snow people, cupcakes, etc. You can color the paint by adding a few drops of liquid watercolor paint, or use food coloring. Or, add texture to the paint by drawing lines with disposable forks before it dries. For added bling, give the masterpiece a sprinkling of glitter before it dries. Allow to dry 12-24 hours, more if the paint is extra thick! TEXT NANCY S. Cooked Playdough Recipe: 1 cup flour ½ cup salt 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a ball. Remove the dough from the pan to a plate or cutting board and allow to cool completely. When cool, knead the dough with your hands until smooth. Store in a sealed container or bag in the refrigerator. Tiffany Doerr Guerzon is a freelance writer and the mother of three children. Read more of her writing at www.TDGuerzon.com washingtonFAMILY.com  February 2016  43 February 2016 FAMILY adventure CALENDAR Monday 1 Kids & Money Through the Ages FREE, 10:30AM, Aurora Hills Branch Library, 735 18th St., S, Arlington, VA 703-228-5715 Make Valentines for Veterans FREE, 10AM-5PM, Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge, VA 703-792-4800 A Midsummer Night's Dream $, 7:30PM, +, ATA, Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington, VA www.arlingtonarts.org Tuesday 2 Spanish Conversation FREE, Noon, Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas, VA 703-792-4500 The Glass Menagerie $, 7:30PM,ATA, +, Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th St., NW, Washington, D.C. www.fordstheatre.org Wednesday 3 Motor Trend International Auto Show $, 10AM, +, ATA, Baltimore Convention Center, One 44 February 2016 West Pratt St., Baltimore, MD www.autoshowbaltimore.com Thanasi Papapostolou FREE, Noon,+, VisArts Center, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville, MD www.visartsatrockville.org "1776" $, 8PM,+, ATA, Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Dr., McLean, VA www.mcleancenter.org Saturday 6 Sunday 7 Used Book Sale FREE, 8AM, Saint Ann School, 980 N. Frederick St., Arlington, VA www.stann.org Thursday 4 Chocolate Lover's Festival Digital Design Unleashed "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" FREE, 8AM-5PM, Historic Fairfax, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax, VA www.fairfaxva.gov $, 2PM, ATA, +, Performing Arts Factory, 244 S. Jefferson St., Frederick, MD 301-662-3722 Ice Cream For Breakfast Day Monday 8 FREE, 4PM, Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C . www.asia.si.edu Gallery Talk $, 6PM, Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St., NW, Washington, D.C. www.phillipscollection.org Friday 5 Anything Goes $, 6PM, +, ATA, Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, 5 Willowdale Dr., Frederick, MD www.wayoffbroadway.com Chinese New Year: Shenzhen Pop Music Show FREE, 6PM, Kennedy Center, 2700 F St., NW, Washington, D.C. www.kennedy-center.org Solas $, 8PM, ATA, Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA www.wolftrap.org washingtonFAMILY.com FREE, 9-11AM, Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream and Coffee, 5849-A Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA www.tobysicecream.com Reduce Your Stress Through Tai Chi Beyond Ballet $, 10AM, BalletNova Center for Dance, 3443 Carlin Springs Rd., Falls Church, VA www.balletnova.org Tuesday 9 FREE, 10AM, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton, VA ww.uucf.org Memoirs Writers Lunar New Year Celebration Art Invitational FREE, 11AM, Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C . www.asia.si.edu The Magic Of Spying $, 2PM, International Spy Museum, 800 F St., NW, Washington, D.C. www.spymuseum.org FREE, 10:15AM, Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas, VA 703-792-4500 FREE, Noon, Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD www.waverlystreetgallery. com Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade FREE, 7PM, Wilson Blvd., from North Barton St. to North Danville St., Arlington, VA FEBRUARY 2016 www.clarendon.org/mardi- gras/ Wednesday 10 Space-Bop $, 10:30AM, +, The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St., Alexandria, VA www.broadwayworld.com Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove $, 7:30PM, +, ATA, Verizon Center, 601 F St., NW, Washington, D.C. www.verizoncenter. monumentalnetwork.com Thursday 11 Screening of "Maestro" $, 6PM, ATA, Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent St., Arlington, VA www.arlingtonphilharmonic. org African American Book Group FREE, 7PM, +, Potomac Community Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 703-792-8330 Friday 12 Shocktober: FEARbuary $, 7PM, ATA, +, Paxton Manor, 601 Catoctin Circle, Leesburg, VA www.shoctober.org Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio $, 8PM, ATA, Weinberg Center for the Arts, 20 W. Patrick St., Frederick, MD www.weinbergcenter.org FAMILY adventure Saturday 13 Lunar New Year Celebration FREE, 10AM, F. 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To find out how call: 703-318-1385, Ext 7# WASHINGTON 2016B est for FAMILIes washingtonFAMILY.com facebook.com/WashingtonFAMILYMagazine Instagram: instagram.com/familymagdc Twitter: FAMILYmagDC Our annual Best for FAMILIES survey is your chance to share your “Bests!” Vote along with thousands of other local moms and dads for your favorite restaurants, shopping, outings, and tons of other great categories. We tally up all the votes and feature the winners in our July issue. Our Best For FAMILIES issue is a resource families keep on hand all year! Visit our website and click on the Best for FAMILIES link! washingtonFAMILY.com  January 2016  47 O nce upon a time, a health-conscious shopper had to try a specialty store to find products made with the "super fruits," exotic gems like acai and goji berries, which are reportedly high on the ORAC (oxygen radical absorbance capacity) scale. These foods are rich in antioxidants, which serve as natural protection for healthy body cells. Pleas Imme e Proof diate P ly le ! ase Imme Proof diate Fax to 703-318-5509 ly! Many believe antioxidants can aid in protecting the body from cancerous cells and other ailments. Whatever your take is on these super fruits, you probably know they have gained mainstream popularity in recent years. Now you can visit your chain grocer to find supplements, juices and other foods enhanced with acai and another popular fruit, mangosteen. 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It’s a touch citrus and a touch sweet, with even a tinge of sourness. Only in the last few years, too, have Americans been able to buy this fruit domestically (that is, if you know where to go). The health conscious, however, may be more likely to find mangosteen in juice form. The Benefits of Mangosteen Antioxidant-rich foods are believed to attack free radicals in the body responsible for aging and various degenerative illnesses that come with growing older. Some of the benefits that may come with the regular partaking of mangosteen include: Reduced feelings of anxiety and depression. The stress of work and family problems can get to us at times, and certain foods have been known to aid in helping us feel better, or the very least, less stressed. The free radicals that pose a threat to mental health may be eradicated with antioxidant intake. Reduced feelings of pain. If you suffer from the aches and pains of everyday life, or more serious ailments like arthritis, you may wish to search for natural methods of relief. The antioxidants in mangosteen have been known to help people regain comfortable mobility. Improved bone mass. wrinkle around the eyes. While getting older is inevitable, there are ways to combat rapid aging. Fruits rich in antioxidants, like mangosteen, aid in your overall health and youthful feeling. Strengthened immunity. When you eat right and try natural fruits with high ORAC ratings, you can reduce the chance of getting sick and increase the bounce back, from a cold or fever. When we were little, our mothers may have given us some Vitamin C to cure our ills. Vitamins are important to a daily regimen, but adding the goodness of mangosteen can also do wonders. If you are not able to find the actual purple fruit in your store, look for products that contain it. Some may be blended with other fruits like dark berries or citrus, but either way, adding it to your diet can work wonders. Pleas e Imme diate Return Proof by Fax to 703-318-5509 or Email to Production@theFAMILYmagazine.com Not unlike calcium, mangosteen can assist in strengthening your skeletal system. Improvement to skin. If you have experienced problems like rashes or acne, regular intake of a super fruit may help clear any such problems and leave you looking and feeling younger. Kathryn Lively is a novelist, book reviewer, editor and freelance writer. Growing up with a love for words, Kathryn knew at a young age she wanted to be a writer. She sold her first story at 19 and hasn't looked back. To date, she has written several novels and numerous articles on books, health and fitness, travel and the Internet. Kathryn also writes about Vemma (www.vemma.com) opportunities. Increased heart health. As antioxidants work to eliminate free radicals, they also help keep the blood clear. 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