CONTENTS
COURTESY CAMP PEGASUS
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FEBRUARY 2022
Children with special needs can reap a host of good things from summer camp. Pg. 10
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
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SUMMER CAMP BENEFITS FOR
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Camps around the mid-Atlantic region offer
fun, inclusive programming for kids.

19 COMMEMORATE BLACK HISTORY
Discover six historic sites around the DMV
that delve into stories of Black Americans.

26 DENTAL DETAILS
Get answers to questions about children’s
oral health.

29 HEART-HEALTHY HABITS
Diet, exercise and proper sleep form the
building blocks for children’s wellness.

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22 SUMMER CAMPS
EDUCATION GUIDE
TOP 10 FEBRUARY EVENTS
Plan your family’s fun this month.

08 DIY
Make a Valentine’s Day heart garland.

09 WF BLOG
What questions should you ask when
evaluating summer camp options?
18 PARENT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Meet NBC News4 anchor and reporter
Erika Gonzalez.

31 HEALTHY FAMILY
Find out how to prevent the most common
children’s injuries.

32
BOOK MARKED
Feel the love for good books this month.

34 MY TURN
Contributor Cheryl Maguire offers some
mom humor this Valentine’s Day.

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