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Lots to Love About February
W Michael Vyskocil
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info@thefamilymagazine.com elcome to February, moms and dads!
I hope that the beginning of this
month finds you and your family safe and
healthy as our nation and world continue to navigate
the uncertainities of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of
us at Washington FAMILY hope that this month’s issue
offers you a chance to connect with your loved ones
and learn something new inside these pages.

February is the perfect time to start planning ahead
for your child’s summer of fun at summer camp. Look
for stories that present questions to consider when
selecting a camp for your child and the benefits of
summer camp for children with special needs.

In addition to the summer camp stories you
can read in this issue, be sure to visit our website,
washingtonfamily.com, for more articles and resources
to help you with summer camp planning. Turn to
page 15 for our summer camps directory and visit our
website for information about the diversity of summer
camps and programs available for children throughout
the DMV region.

February is American Heart Month and National
Children’s Dental Health Month. Read and share our
articles on heart-healthy habits to teach your kids
(page 29) and answers to questions about children’s
oral health (page 26).

Look for stories on ways to commemorate Black
History Month in the DMV (page 19) and DIY-loving
mom Mimi Markopoulos (whom you met in our
November 2021 issue) shares a simple project for a
Valentine’s Day heart garland (page 8).

What did you think about the stories in this issue?
What topics would you like to see us cover? Email me
at mvyskocil@midatlanticmedia.com. Stay connected
with Washington FAMILY by subscribing to our
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