FAMILY blog
C New Beginnings
hange. It’s something you either love or
For Washington FAMILY, that time is now. As of this
loathe, but one thing is for certain: Change
month, we are now proudly owned by Mid-Atlantic
means growth. January has always been
Media, which also publishes Baltimore’s Child,
known as the month for change. As we
Baltimore STYLE, Consumer’s Eye Magazine, Home
excitedly shouted out the countdown and watched the
Services Magazine, Baltimore Jewish Times and
ball drop, we immediately had tunnel vision on how
Washington Jewish Week. We are thrilled to be a part of
we were going to better ourselves in the New Year. And
this innovative and dynamic team.

now, here we are — one full month into working on
our resolutions. How have you been keeping on track?
Maybe you’ve made it to the gym, completed one
round of Whole30 or cut out your daily three cups of
From Sylvia Witaschek, our Associate Publisher, “We
are pleased to be part of Mid-Atlantic Media and look
forward to growth through collaborative efforts with
our sister publications.”
coffee. Or maybe, more commonly than you’d think,
And grow we will. With more opportunities and a
you only lasted a week or two… or haven’t even started
bigger, amazingly creative team, we will be able to
working on your new goals yet. But guess what?
provide you with more content and an even higher
That’s OK! Our biggest personal changes don’t have
quality magazine each month. And more importantly,
to promptly start on Jan. 1. And if we drop the ball on
we will still continue to provide you with the best
our resolutions after only a couple of weeks, it doesn’t
local, timely and relevant family resources you rely on
mean we’ve already failed for the rest of the year.

— but better.

Here’s how I see it: We’re not all on the same schedule.

So for us, great change begins now. But for you, our
There’s always going to be a new day, a new week, a
loyal readers: It’s always a good time for change —
new month. There’s no reason to not pick up and start
even in February.

again at any point that works for you. Make it your
moment for growth and a new beginning. Make Feb. 1
To new beginnings,
your perfect starting point.

Whatever moment you choose, don’t let it stress you.

Any type of change can bring stress, so learn how to
manage and overcome it (see pg. 22). And nothing
raises the spirit quite like surrounding yourself with
the people you love. So grab your loved ones and check
out one of our family-friendly Valentine’s Day outings
(see pg. 36). Just remember, change begins on your own
clock. You can always pick up and start anew any day,
Britni Petersen
any time.

Managing Editor
Washington FAMILY Magazine
bpetersen@midatlanticmedia.com 6
February 2018
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