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Beauvoir Summer runs June 10 to August 2, 2019. www.beauvoirschool.org/summer Our programs are located at Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School 3500 Woodley Road NW, Washington, DC 20016 2 January 2019 washingtonFAMILY.com TABLE OF contents JANUARY 2019 ON THE COVER: Student at Reston Montessori school in Reston, VA 10 14 16 SMART STUDY & ORGANIZATIONAL HABITS FOR THE NEW YEAR P. 10-12 “Many kids don’t know how to take advantage of very small chunks of time, which is exactly when they have the opportunity to develop a good study habit.” Ann Dolin THE RISE OF THE “STUDY DRUG” P. 14-15 “When students who are not diagnosed with ADHD choose to take Adderall for the purpose of doing bett er academically, they are only cheating themselves.” COLUMNS: The First Word p. 7 The Last Word p. 41 RESOURCES: Amanda Socci A PLACE THAT NURTURES: UMMC’S DELIVERY UNIT UNDERGOES REBIRTH “The new maternity space features advanced equipment and facilities to provide world-class care to new moms and babies.” P. 20-21 Montessori p. 24 Birthday/Parties p. 45 Classifi eds p. 46 Adranisha Stephens GUIDES: QUICK READS 4 January 2019 Kids and Seasonal Affective Disorder Pet Obesity A Note to Parents of Toddlers Winter-Inspired Children’s Books New Year Goal-Tracking Apps Cold Weather Crafts washingtonFAMILY.com p. 22 p. 26 p. 29 p. 30 p. 32 p. 34 Private School Open Houses Spring Break Camps Summer Camps p. 16-17 p. 19 p. 36-39 “Absolutely the NO. 1 Show in the world.” —Kenn Wells, former lead dancer of English National Ballet “ I have reviewed about 4,000 shows, none can compare to what I saw tonight.” —Richard Connema, Broadway critic “There is massive power in this that the highest realm in arts.” can embrace the world. 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Contact your account executive to become an exhibitor. 301-230-2222, ext. 4 | advertising@washingtonfamily.com THE FIRST WORD New Year’s Resolutions: Family Style We all know how hard it is to stick to New Year’s resolutions. Life moves fast and being a parent means not always having the time or the energy to meet certain goals. I wish I could say I’m the type to always achieve my yearly resolutions, but that’s unfortunately not the case. For all of the resolutions I’ve made over the years, a few proved successful, some pushed through the two-month mark and most never even made it out of January. If you’ve followed similar suit, but are determined to make this the year your resolutions stick, check out our list of top goal-tracking apps on pg. 32. With the busyness of everyday life, these trackers can make achieving your goals so much easier. While you might have your own goals, I’m sure you have some resolutions you’d like your kids to conquer. Maybe it’s less texting, more face-to-face talking or less junk food and more greens. Or, maybe you’d like your kids to amp up their studying. Ann Dolin shares some expert tips on pg. 10 to help your child study better and get more organized. With some simple strategies that can be practiced at home, you can help your child make good organizational skills a regular habit. And if you’d like your little one to do a bit more reading this year, start by checking pg. 30 for some new children’s books that are full of fun and wintertime wonder. Now I’m sure when you think about New Year’s resolutions, you’re probably not thinking about your pet, right? But, maybe you should! If little fl uffy is carrying a little extra belly fat, it might be time to set a goal for your pet to lose some weight. Melanie Switzer-Reilly talked to a local veterinarian on pg. 26 about the dangers and risks of pet obesity, which is commonly overlooked. She discusses how our pet’s health should be a family affair and offers advice for keeping them healthy. As for a family affair, instead of strictly making your own goals or your pet’s goals this year, it might be nice to make New Year’s resolutions as a family. Exercise together, go on more adventures together, read together, try out new things together, volunteer together — whatever you decide, the emphasis is on together. Setting goals as a family not only helps keep everyone more accountable, but it also brings everyone closer. And really, I think that might be the best 2019 goal of all. Keep on reading for much more parenting resources inside! 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TIME! 18620 Woodfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 • 301.703.3707 Visit RockinJump.com/Gaithersburg for more info washingtonFAMILY.com  January 2019  9 SMART STUDY ORGANIZATIONAL HABITS FOR THE NEW YEAR I t’s a new year, which means we are all trying to develop habits that we can sustain for the next 12 months or longer. As you know, this is often easier said than done, especially when it comes to helping our kids develop habits to help them succeed in school. MAKING HABITS STICK The key to making habits stick is that you have to tie them to something you already do; otherwise, you’re relying on willpower. And let’s face it: Willpower doesn’t always work as well as we would like it to, and it works even less with kids. It’s unrealistic to expect your kids to sit down and study for extended periods of time, especially if they have poor attention. Yet when kids don’t do something or don’t study as much or as hard as they need to, we often attribute this to a character deficit. This means that the kids are often thought of as lazy or unmotivated. But actually, that’s not accurate. 10  January 2019  washingtonFAMILY.com What’s really going on is that they haven’t incorporated what they need to do into a habit. When habits are automatic, you don’t have to think about them — it’s like being on autopilot. Truly having a habit means that the willpower side of the story gets kicked out the door because you no longer have to rely on willpower to accomplish what you need to. Below are some strategies you can implement in your household to help make your child’s organizational and study habits more effective and long-term. USE SMALL CHUNKS OF TIME Many kids don’t know how to take advantage of very small chunks of time, which is exactly when they have the opportunity to develop a good study habit. Research shows that studying in small chunks as opposed to long stretches is more beneficial to remembering. Here’s what this study habit might look like: Bottom: Getty Images/E+/damircudic; IStock/Getty Images Plus/Center: AntonioGuillem; Top: BrianAJackson BY ANN DOLIN Test: Getty Images/E+? bluestocking; Timer: IStock/Getty Images Plus/ alicjane Your child’s schedule is packed with school and extra-curricular activities, but she has 20 minutes before practice or 15 minutes on the bus or car ride home. These small gaps of time between school and activities are precisely when she should study. Bus rides work best for high schoolers who play a sport and are in and out of the bus all afternoon and evening long. She may not be able to complete her entire study guide or review all of her notes, but studying in these small chunks of time will be most eff ective for her retention of information. This is because she will be repeating the information every day before practice and putt ing it into long-term memory by sleeping on it between studying. Why will developing this habit work? Because it’s tied to something she already does in her daily routine: waiting for practice to start or riding home on the bus or in the car. CONNECT STUDYING WITH HOMEWORK A lot of kids don’t like to study for exams. They will do homework, since it’s a concrete assignment with a due date and is short enough to complete in one sitt ing. However, since studying isn’t a set assignment, they will often procrastinate. What can they do to stop the procrastination cycle and develop an eff ective study habit? Tie studying to homework, a task that they already perform each night. Here’s how it can work: • Encourage your student to set aside 10-20 minutes for studying before starting homework each night. • Encourage your child to set a timer to hold himself accountable. After the timer buzzes, the student should move on to homework that is due the next day. Soon enough, a routine will be set. The key is to att ach the new activity of studying to something the child does every night anyway, like completing homework. Surrounding yourself with an environment overfl owing with visual cues and reminders of whatever habit you want to develop will help you stick with something long enough to incorporate it into your routine. What does all this mean with regard to organization? It means that you can surround your child with a home full of visual cues Encourage your child to set a timer to hold himself accountable. After the timer buzzes, the student should move on to homework that is due the next day. Soon enough, a routine will be set. ORGANIZATIONAL HABITS: GIVE YOURSELF VISUAL CUES Let’s be honest, if you have cookies on the counter, sooner or later, you’ll eat them. This is why willpower is not good enough to form a habit! But if there is fruit on the counter, you might not eat it, but at least you won’t eat cookies. that prompt him to stay organized. Here are some examples: • Place a calendar in a public family space. Making a calendar of weekly homework assignments and long- term projects is a great way to visually remind your child of when things are due and most washingtonFAMILY.com January 2019 11 importantly, when your • Get a launching pad. Put your children that they child needs to start need to fi ll it up before a bin or box by the door they can unload it as they working in order to your child will exit in the walk out the door. complete the assignment. morning or a spot that she Placing this in a public walks by multiple times • Use labels and signs. family area that the child each day — maybe even Labels and signs are an walks by repetitively near the kitchen island. eff ective way to conquer each day introduces an At night, all materials chaos. Because visual organizational tool into that need to go to school reminders are far his everyday environment. the next day, such as the superior than verbal This means the chances binder, backpack, lacrosse ones, try placing sticky of gett ing into the habit stick, etc. should be put note labels near your of planning ahead are in the launching pad. child’s launching pad high. It also helps hold The next morning, your or homework desk your child accountable for child launches into a new when you want to completing his work, since day in an organized way! remind him of something. multiple members of the When you make a verbal Seeing the launching pad family can view his tasks. correction, after about every day will signal to 12-15 words, your child has tuned you out. So Get a launching pad. Put a bin or box by instead of saying, “Did the door your child will exit in the morning you clean out your backpack yet?” place a note on their homework desk with a reminder, not an order. With these strategies, you can help your child kick off the new year with bett er study and organizational habits that actually last. And the best part? You’ll soon no longer have to nag them about staying on top of their studies. Ann Dolin is a former Fairfax County teacher and current founder and president of Educational Connections Tutoring, serving the D.C. area. IStock/Getty Images Plus/BongkarnThanyakij or a spot that she walks by multiple times each day — maybe even near the kitchen island. At night, all materials that need to go to school the next day, such as the binder, backpack, lacrosse stick, etc. should be put in the launching pad. 12 January 2019 washingtonFAMILY.com r all ages! Fun fo EXTENDED THROUGH JAN. 13! NOW ON SALE! Ages 1-18 Best for Ages 4+ Winter/Spring Classes and Summer Camps Cinderella imaginationstage.org | 301-280-1660 Let’s Build Robots! 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Of those 30.5 million, 1.8 million teens misused prescription stimulants at least once. Approximately 123,000 teens aged 12 to 17 were reported 14 January 2019 to be current misusers of stimulants and 715,000 young adults aged 18 to 25 were current misusers. The most alarming of those numbers is the 715,000 young adults who classifi ed themselves as current misusers of prescription stimulants, including Adderall. This high number accurately confi rms the troubling recent trend that the number of college students misusing Adderall is on the rise. Though the numbers paint a grim picture of the realities facing college students today, parents of high schoolers should take things in stride and help prepare their teens for college by talking to them about the dangers of misusing Adderall. generally exhibit the following symptoms: diffi culty paying att ention, overactivity (hyperactivity) and acting without thinking (impulsive behaviors). To treat ADHD, doctors prescribe stimulant drugs, including Adderall, to help people manage their symptoms and have productive days. Dr. Lieberman believes the illicit use of Adderall among college students is increasing, as evidenced by the surge in emergency room visits reported across the nation. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996, Adderall is the trade name given ADDERALL USED BY to a class of drugs called COLLEGE STUDENTS psycho stimulants. It is a DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD mixture of amphetamine salts (distinguished from According to the National methamphetamines, which Institute of Mental Health are more potent). It is (NIMH), college students believed that stimulants, such (and others) with ADHD washingtonFAMILY.com as Adderall, are eff ective in treating ADHD because they increase dopamine, a chemical in the brain that acts as a neurotransmitt er by sending messages, inspiring people to act or not act in certain ways. Dopamine plays essential roles in thinking and att ention. Psychologists today have determined that dopamine is also responsible for our expectations in life. Adderall may produce various side eff ects, according to George Washington University professor and psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman. Those side eff ects include: an increase in mood, such as happiness or extreme IStock/Getty Images Plus/Pills: Valeriya; Highlights: Happy_vector E BY AMANDA M. SOCCI happiness (euphoria), an increase in energy and motivation and weight loss. As long as college students are seen by a doctor, diagnosed with ADHD, prescribed Adderall for treatment and follow the dosage and exact regimen prescribed by the doctor, that is all considered lawful use of the Adderall drug. Teens: IStock/Getty Images Plus/Fotosmurf03 ADDERALL USED BY COLLEGE STUDENTS NOT DIAGNOSED WITH ADHD Misuse of Adderall is reported when college students who have no diagnosis of ADHD and were not seen by a doctor illegally obtain Adderall under the misguided beliefs that it will help them bett er achieve tasks in school and improve academic performance. This suggests that students illegally obtain and use Adderall, expecting it to increase their dopamine levels and therefore, do bett er in school. In his work in psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Dr. Lieberman has learned that roughly one out of three college students currently take Adderall, despite the fact that none of those students had seen a doctor or have been formally diagnosed with ADHD. Dr. Lieberman believes the illicit use of Adderall among college students is increasing, as evidenced by the surge in emergency room visits reported across the nation. When asked why he believes non-ADHD- diagnosed college students voluntarily choose to take Adderall, Dr. Lieberman commented: “Adderall is a study drug, not a recreational drug. It makes it easier [for students] to study and get their work done.” He emphatically noted that Adderall is “a great medication if used properly,” however, when students who are not diagnosed with ADHD choose to take Adderall for the purpose of doing bett er academically, “they are only cheating themselves.” Dr. Lieberman noted a recent medical study from “Pharmacy” journal, which documented the eff ects of Adderall in non-ADHD- diagnosed college students. The study concluded that college students without a formal diagnosis of ADHD who choose to take Adderall without a prescription do not gain improvement in focus, concentration, or long-term memory. In fact, Adderall does just the opposite, causing otherwise healthy college students to have decreases in short-term memory. Interestingly, Dr. Lieberman refers to Adderall as a “lazy drug” because it causes people to believe and act as if they don’t have to put forth the same mental eff ort to do things, supporting today’s modern expectation theory on dopamine. He compares the laziness to the analogy of using the escalators every day. If a person chooses to use the escalator every day instead of using their legs to walk up and down the stairs, over time, increased escalator usage will weaken the legs, making it diffi cult to use the stairs. After extensively researching the results of dopamine in a person’s brain and the eff ects of using the Adderall drug to increase dopamine (and therefore treat the person diagnosed with ADHD), Dr. Lieberman concluded that “if a person does not have ADHD, Adderall will not improve performance.” Parents and teens alike need to be aware of the information and dire statistics of non-ADHD- diagnosed college students taking Adderall illegally for the purpose of having extra energy to work more effi ciently in school. It could be something as simple as talking to your teen’s pediatrician and school counselors and keeping abreast of current social trends. (An excellent source of information for parents is the Addiction Blog, writt en by the American Addiction Centers.) It’s always appropriate to ask questions. Always. If parents and teens hear about a college student who is taking Adderall and has exhibited erratic behavior, ask how that student obtained Adderall. Was it illegally obtained? Dr. Lieberman refers to this as “students gett ing [Adderall] on the sly, usually from a friend who gets it from a doctor.” The American Addiction Centers refers to this as “prescription diversion.” As with any other social problem facing teens today, the fi rst barrier to the problem lies with the parents. Parents must open all channels of communication with their teens. Talk to them freely and openly about anything going on in the teens’ lives. If parents hear about trends in illicit drug use, share those fi ndings with your teen children. Help prepare your teens for college by opening their eyes to the real current dangers of illicit use of the Adderall drug. Open communications with a loving, gentle approach with teens may stop teens from becoming a part of the statistic of college students who use Adderall without a prescription. Amanda M. 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Parents are so grateful for this convenience that allows their workdays to remain productive and students are always happy to reconnect with “old” friends!" CAMP GRIFFIN AT WESTMINSTER SCHOOL westminsterschool.com; kmock@westminsterschool.com 703-340-7268 3819 Gallows Rd., Annandale, VA Ages: 3-14 Hours: Early Care, 7:15-9 a.m.; Regular Camp Hours, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.; Extended Care, 3-6 p.m. Spring has sprung at Camp Griffi n! Join us April 1-5, 2019 for fi eld trips, arts, outdoor adventures, cooking and so much more! Get a taste of what our Summer camp has to off er! Spring Camp: Apr. 1-5. ENCORE STAGE & STUDIO SPRING BREAK CAMPS encorestageva.org/camps; camp@encorestage.org 703-548-1154 Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, VA When school is out, Encore is in! While school is on a short vacation, Encore will take its students on a vacation of lifetime–into liter- ary destinations! Encore is pleased to off er holiday mini-camps for students in Kindergarten – 2nd grade and Play in a Day for 3rd-5th grade on days when schools are closed. GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM: A CHESAPEAKE BAY DISCOVERY CENTER KIDS FIRST SWIM SCHOOLS kidsfi rstswimschools.com; contact@kidsfi rstswimschools.com Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 301-540-SWIM 18066 Mateny Rd., Germantown, MD 301-638-SWIM 3307 Crain Hwy., Waldorf, MD 703-444-9673 21800 Town Center Plaza, Ste. 215, Sterling, VA 703-488-9800 Sully Plaza Shopping Center, 13985 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly, VA The Kids First® Swim Schools are America’s largest provider of year- round, warm-water swimming instruction, operating 20 locations across 5 states, teaching over 100,000 students annually. We are dedi- cated to teaching kids to be safe and profi cient in the water. We have built America’s fi nest specialty-designed training pools. Maintained at 90° with depths ranging from 2 to 5 feet, both our instructors and our students fi nd this the perfect environment to learn in." MASON GAME & TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY mgta.gmu.edu; mgta@gmu.edu 703-993-7101 Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 10900 University Blvd., Bull Run Hall 147, MS 1J2, Manassas, VA Camps meet on 7 Saturdays for 3 hours. List of camps at mgta.gmu. edu/spring. PINECREST SCHOOL pinecrestschool.org; admissions@pinecrestschool.org 703-354-3664 Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, VA Pinecrest School will off er spring break care Apr. 15-19, 2019 from 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. for K-6 and 8:45 a.m.-Noon for preschoolers. Extended hours are available. Children will enjoy fun-fi lled days with indoor and outdoor play, games and more! PINECREST PAVILLION pinecrestschool.org; camp@pinecrestschool.org 703-356-3446 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, VA Creative and enriching: an exciting mix of STEM, arts and crafts, physical activity and games for preschoolers through 6th graders. Scavenger hunts, science experiments, engineering challenges and much more will be part of each day's fun! Before-care beginning 7AM and after-care until 6PM available." REVELS AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS revelsdc.org/revels-kids/education; info@revelsdc.org 301-587-3835 Hours: 3:45-6 p.m. 531 Dale Dr., Silver Spring, MD gepaquarium.org; info@gepaquarium.org 301-955-6256 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD Enjoy an exciting day of exploration and learning as we discover the amazing life of our rivers and oceans while meeting live animals." ROBOTWORKS IMAGINATION STAGE SPRING BREAK CAMP SILVER STARS GYMNASTICS imaginationstage.org/camps/spring-break registration@imaginationstage.org 301-280-1636 Hours: 9-3:30 p.m. 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD gosilverstars.com; classregistration@gosilverstars.com 301-589-0938 2701 Pitt man Dr., Silver Spring, Maryland 14201 Woodcliff Ct., Bowie, Maryland With 18,000 square feet of space Silver Stars Gymnastics off ers kids the opportunity to learn cartwheels, climb the ropes, fl ip on the trampolines and make memories with new and old friends. robotworksacademy.net 703-364-5418 8992 Fern Park Dr., Burke, VA washingtonFAMILY.com January 2019 19 A Place that Nurtures UMMC’s delivery unit undergoes rebirth bout 80 percent of the So, if the baby’s sick or when there’s at all times,” she says. “They can have maternity cases seen at a concern before delivery, we know we their family member have a place to be University of Maryland have a place where baby care and mom at all times as well, which is great for us Medical Center’s labor and care kind of equal in acuity,” says Sarah and great for families. So we’re trying to delivery unit are high risk. Crimmins, director of labor and delivery. make a true family-centered birthplace for Parents there are often understandably “People who have a scheduled cesarean everybody.” anxious, and for this reason, medical section for delivery will have the ability personnel and caregivers take special care to have their private room to get ready, to large, broad labor rooms to accommodate to make them feel welcome. This past fall, recover and to have their support person both mother and baby. the hospital opened a new, state-of-the-art be there as well.” 30,000 square foot labor and delivery unit, more than two years in the making. The new maternity space features There is also in-room neonatal care and zoned appropriately for three diff erent people with the idea of really being a care center, bathtubs for pain management, family-centered space,” Crimmins says. beds for partners to stay the night, as well provide world-class care to new moms and as evaluation of the newborn right at the babies. In the unit, there are fi ve recovery mother’s bedside, so the family is part of beds, fi ve triage beds, 12 labor rooms and the experience, Crimmins adds. “We have the unique perspective of “All rooms are sized so that they are direct access to Level IV neo-natal intensive advanced equipment and facilities to three operating rooms. The labor and delivery unit features “We have now created a state of the art medical center for completely centered “There is a zone for the mom, zone for family and zone for baby. All rooms have bathrooms equipped with showers that you could labor in for pain management.” All the rooms also now have lifts and gett ing a lot of people who come in here care, so we have the ability for everybody emergency response systems to make for not always the greatest reasons. to have their baby with them in the room transportation and evaluation easier. “We New labor, delivery and recovery rooms 20 January 2019 washingtonFAMILY.com iStock/Getty Images Plus/KulikovaN; Getty Images Hospital photos courtesy of the University of Maryland A BY ADRANISHA STEPHENS deal with high-risk things every single day that some other hospitals would see once a year, so we have to have those emergency response [systems] built in because it’s our standard,” she says. Work on the unit began more than two years ago, Crimmins adds. “Our prior unit was fi nished in the eighties, so our prior unit is 30 plus years old,” she says. “We have three times the space that we had now.” Caryn Zolotorow, nurse and unit manager, says the new facility is fi lling a critical need. The unit will have upgraded old facilities and individual rooms for patient “If the doctors need to talk to patients care sett ing utilizing midwives and comfort and privacy. “Not everyone has with not so great outcomes, they can happy outcomes, and we can help come to the room to talk to them in a patients and families cope with whatever private space,” she says. “We have a so if a mom does want a natural labor and they are here for, for any reason,” bereavement room because we do have wants to walk around during labor and Zolotorow says. “About 80 percent of our losses. So, we can prepare the baby in here, be on a birthing ball, we have a group of patients are high risk, so Hopkins and and family can see them in here. We do practitioners who will take care of those ourselves are where patients need to go molds, handprints and footprints, things like patients,” she says. either for babies that need the intensive that. It’s hard for families and hard for us. Crimmins says the aesthetics and care nursery or for moms that need high- But we didn’t have a great space before, so equipment of the labor unit also needed risk care.” this is wonderful for us to be able to off er that an upgrade. Now, patients will see walls for families.” awash in bright blues and yellows. In A bereavement room was also added to the unit, a fi rst of its kind, according to Zolotorow. Another off ering that makes the new unit unique is the more homelike emphasizing wellness. “It’s nice to have a group of midwives the architecture and fi nishing, there are a lot of wings and curving, both in the walls and fl oors, all meant to soothe and relax patients. “The idea was for this to be a calming place, so everything here is in the theme of calmness and sereneness,” Crimmins says. “You will see pictures of wind, water and light on the walls in certain areas. On each of the labor room walls, there are pictures of nature scenes to be focusing devices for pushing. Two pictures in every labor room have just a beautiful symmetry of colors.” The end result is a space the team is very proud of, in part, because so many details have been well-planned. “Everybody is very proud and passionate about this place,” Crimmins says. “Everyone wants to make sure this is the best it can be for the people New operating room in Maryland.” washingtonFAMILY.com January 2019 21 ? DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE Seasonal Affective Disorder BY BECKI LEDFORD Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), known colloquially as seasonal depression and winter blues, has become more widely discussed in recent years. Despite this increase in awareness, the discussion about SAD, its symptoms and how to deal with it primarily focuses on adults. Children and adolescents can also be affected by SAD, and while the presenting symptoms can be different, dealing with SAD is no less diffi cult for children. • Depression that begins during a specifi c season every year for at least two years • Depression that ends during a specifi c season every year for at least two years • No episodes of depression during the season in which you experience a normal mood for at least two years • Many more seasons of depression than seasons without depression over the lifetime of your illness In general, when most people think of depression, they think of how it presents in adults: depressed mood, tearfulness, lack of pleasure in activities, low energy, feelings of worthlessness, etc. In children and adolescents, however, the symptoms of depression may look a litt le diff erent. For instance, rather than overt feelings of sadness or observed tearfulness, children and adolescents may be irritable or aggressive. Rather than being identifi ed as fatigued, children or adolescents experiencing a depressive episode may be pegged as “lazy” by their parents or teachers. The 22 January 2019 washingtonFAMILY.com diminished ability to think or concentrate or the indecisiveness we see in adults with depression may be viewed as being off -task and disruptive at school in children and adolescents. This misidentifi cation of children and adolescents with SAD as being lazy, disruptive or irritable may be even more common. If a child is displaying these symptoms year-round, parents and teachers may fi nd it easier to identify depression as the underlying cause. On the other hand, a child who only displays these symptoms from November to March may be seen as a child who just doesn’t like school and isn’t putt ing in the eff ort. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 1 million children and adolescents suff er from SAD each year. So what causes some people to develop symptoms of depression only during certain times of the year? The specifi c cause of SAD has not been identifi ed, but several factors are theorized to be at play, including one’s own biological clock (circadian rhythm), serotonin levels and melatonin levels. Circadian Rhythm This theory posits that the decrease in the amount of sunlight in fall and winter may be the cause of fall/winter-onset SAD because the decrease in sunlight disrupts the body’s internal clock. A red fl ag for this in children and adolescents is sudden oversleeping in the fall and winter months with no such issues in the spring or summer. Boy: IStock/Getty Images Plus/KatarzynaBialasiewicz The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) uses the following criteria to identify or diagnose depression with a seasonal patt ern: Serotonin Levels Reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin production in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitt er associated with mood, and many studies have shown that reduced serotonin can lead to a depressed mood. Melatonin Levels Girl: IStock/Getty Images Plus/OcusFocus This theory is related directly to the circadian rhythm theory, and it suggests that decreased light in the fall and winter disrupts the balance of melatonin in the body, leading to feelings of fatigue. Normally melatonin peaks at bedtime and reduces throughout the day, but a decrease in sunlight can disrupt this patt ern, leading to more melatonin during the day. The symptoms of SAD are particularly prevalent in fall and winter, when the days are shorter and sunshine decreases. For many children and adolescents, the sun may just be coming up as they are heading to school and starting to set once they get home. or bounce houses are great for keeping kids active in the winter. Or, if the weather allows it, some fun winter activities might include sledding, snowball fi ghts, ice skating, building a snowman or making snow angels. SYMPTOMS OF “SAD” CLASSIC SYMPTOMS • Oversleeping • Daytime fatigue • Carbohydrate craving • Weight gain OTHER SYMPTOMS • Lethargy • Hopelessness • Suicidal thoughts • Lack of interest in normal activities and social interactions Go Outside Take advantage of what sunshine you can, especially on the weekends. Even if it’s cold, the sunshine will still help restore your child or adolescent’s circadian rhythm. Just remember that even if the sunshine is minimal, sunscreen is still a must (and don’t forget to bundle up)! Bring the Light to Them If exercise, going outside and eating healthy aren’t enough to combat the eff ects of SAD, light therapy may be a great non-pharmaceutical option. Light therapy consists of sitt ing close (usually within Eat Healthy 18–24 inches) to a special light Many adults talk about box for around 30 minutes a craving comfort food when day, right after waking up. the days get short and the weather turns cold. Sometimes These boxes, which have become less expensive over this leads to not-so-healthy the past decade, provide light choices. For your and your intensity around 100 times kid’s sake, focus on healthy brighter than usual home eating during winter. Eating lighting and about one-fi fth fruits and vegetables that are as intense as the light on a in season will help ensure particularly sunny day. To get that you get the hearty foods the positive eff ects, you need we are designed to crave WHAT CAN YOU DO IF to have your eyes open, but during the cold months YOU SUSPECT SAD MAY don’t look directly at the light. without turning to unhealthy BE THE CAUSE OF YOUR This may be a great alternatives. Proper fuel CHILD’S IRRITABILITY, time for your children to fi nish can do wonders for energy. FATIGUE AND POOR up homework from Incorporating foods that are CONCENTRATION high in Omega-3 fatt y acids is the night before. AT SCHOOL? While light boxes can be a also a good way to help fi ght Get Them Moving great option, it is important to SAD. Some studies suggest Exercise increases energy consider several factors: that SAD is less common in levels and leads to more • Get a box designed to those who consume more restful sleep. For children and Omega-3 fatt y acids, such treat SAD. Not all light adolescents with SAD, exercise as Icelandic people, who eat boxes are created equal. can help counter the eff ects • Consider brightness; the plenty of coldwater fi sh. You of melatonin disruption, and brighter the box, the less can increase your intake of several studies have shown time you’ll need in front Omega-3 fatt y acids with that exercise boosts serotonin of it. But a box that’s too fl ax seeds, walnuts, sardines, production. Indoor play bright will make sitt ing in salmon, soybeans, shrimp, places like trampoline parks front of it uncomfortable. tofu and tuna. Light boxes to treat SAD should be designed to fi lter UV rays for your safety. • Some commercially available light boxes emit blue light, while most emit white light. The eff ectiveness and risk of each can vary, so do your research to fi nd the one that is best for you. • Talk to your doctor. While light boxes are generally considered safe, some conditions make the use of a light box inappropriate. Always discuss your treatment plan with your doctor, and fi nd out if he or she has recommendations. While SAD in children and adolescents can lead to fatigue, irritability and an inability to concentrate, there are many ways to combat the winter blues. Becki is a marathoner, weight lifting enthusiast and ACSM- certifi ed personal trainer with a master’s degree in mental health counseling. washingtonFAMILY.com January 2019 23 DISCOVERING montessori Montessori Children • Discover learning is a joy that can last a lifetime. • Learn spontaneously and creatively. • Learn at their own pace. • Develop to their greatest potential. • Are encouraged to choose work and make decisions. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AIDAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL aidanschool.org admissions@aidanschool.org 2700 27th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. Ages: 18 months-12 202-387-2700 THE CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF WASHINGTON thechildrenshouseofwashington.com chowdirector@gmail.com 3133 Dumbarton St., N.W. Washington, D.C. Toddler: Nearly 2-3; Primary: 3-6 202-342-2551 WATERFRONT ACADEMY waterfrontacademy.org info@waterfrontacademy.org 60 I St. S.W., Washington, D.C. Ages: Toddler-Early Adolescent 202-484-0044 MARYLAND THE BETHESDA MONTESSORI SCHOOL bethesdamontessori.com admissions@bethesdamontessori.com 7611 Clarendon Rd., Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 301-986-1260 BUTLER SCHOOL butlerschool.org amy@butlerschool.org 15951 Germantown Rd. Darnestown, MD Ages: 18 months-14 301-977-6600 CHILDREN'S HOUSE AT HOLLY HILL MONTESSORI hollyhillmontessori.com hollyhillmontessori@gmail.com 19137 Mateny Hill Rd. 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Reston, VA The Winchester School Established 1970 OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 27th 10:00am - 1:00pm Tuesday, January 29th 9:30am - 11:30am Le escuela Santa Ana ofrece visitas guiadas en español 980 North Frederick Street, Arlington, Va 703-525-7599 • www.StAnn.org Saint Ann Catholic School Saint Ann School @school_ann friendsofstann Pre-K • Kindergarten • First & Second Grades Summer Programs Challenging Academics, Stimulating Art and Music Classes Daily Spanish, Experienced Teachers Warm and Encouraging Environment Call for an Appointment 301-598-2266 Open 7:30 am - 6:00 pm 3223 Bel Pre Road Silver Spring, MD 20906 Camp MSNV 2019 New Format. | New Themes. | Always Fun . Hillbrook Campus: June 24-August 9 | Ages 3-12 Annandale, VA. 703-256-9577 • www.msnv.org washingtonFAMILY.com January 2019 25 MAKING NEW YEAR’S DIET Don’t Forget Your Pets! BY MELANIE SWITZER REILLY Now that the season of indulging on holiday treats is over, many of us have made a resolution to shed a few pounds. While it’s a great personal goal, you might want to take a look at your pet’s waistline, too. Recent studies show that a whopping 59 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs in the U.S are overweight or obese. We sat down with Alexandria-based veterinarian Dr. Katy Nelson to discuss this surprising trend. She off ers some great advice on helping our furry friends fi ght the fl ab. Q&A WITH DR. KATY NELSON HOW CAN WE FIRST TELL IF OUR PET IS OVERWEIGHT? While humans rely on the body mass index (BMI) scale to measure fi tness, we use what is called the body condition score (BCS) for pets. The BCS has a scale from one to nine. If your pet scores a one, they’d be emaciated, while a nine would mean severe obesity. The sweet spot you want to aim for is a fi ve. If I see any pets that are a six, I urge my clients to address it immediately before it gets even worse. 26 January 2019 WHAT KINDS OF HEATH CONDITIONS CAN PET OBESITY LEAD TO? Sadly, it can have so many repercussions on their entire life. We used to look at being overweight as just a fat storage issue, but we now know that fat cells washingtonFAMILY.com are actually tiny hormone factories that produce almost 60 diff erent kinds of dangerous hormones. And by allowing them to sit and breed in our bodies and our pet’s bodies, we are lett ing them wreak havoc by causing infl ammation, which can lead to cancer and diabetes. It can also lead to arthritis, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, breathing and joint problems and more. WHAT ARE SOME BAD FEEDING HABITS PET OWNERS ENGAGE IN? Just like we control what goes into our mouths, we have to remember that we also control what goes into our pet’s mouths. Unfortunately, we are often overzealous in the ways we feed them. “Rounding out the food” may make it easier for you and your busy day, but it’s doing Cat: IStock/Getty Images Plus/iridi; Other: Provided WHAT DEFINES PET OBESITY? Ideally, you want to see that waist tuck, which means that you want to be able to diff erentiate between their ribcage and their hips. If you’re looking down at their back, and it’s “totally tubular,” you probably have a fat pet on your hands. For a quick and easy test, take your two hands and press down on their rib cage. If it takes some pressure to feel the bones, they probably have a signifi cant fat layer, and that could spell trouble. RESOLUTIONS? completing a workout can makes a huge diff erence in both your days. Even on those lazy weekends that you don’t feel like gett ing off the couch, trust me, your pet will! Also, we should remember that our pet’s health is a family aff air. Everyone who cares for our pet during the day has a role to play — whether it’s the dog walker, the nanny, friends or relatives. We all need to take our pets health seriously and communicate to each other what we are feeding them. ANY FINAL TIPS? your pet a huge disservice. If you consistently round out the food, that’s roughly 25 percent more food per day than they need. The extra calories will soon add up, just like how those extra cookies do for us. Additionally, table scraps, extra treats and unintentional snacks can be horrible diet choices for your pet, not to mention toxic. If you want to give an occasional treat, make sure it’s healthy and that it factors into their daily caloric intake. If possible, homemade treats are best — try some boiled chicken, fresh sardines or even a spoonful of peanut butt er. HOW CAN PET OWNERS GO ON A JOURNEY OF WELLNESS WITH THEIR PETS? There is no bett er exercise buddy than your dog! A tired dog is a happy dog, and appointment with your veterinarian to check their weight and determine their body condition score. Be sure to also bring your pet food label so your vet can see exactly what they’re eating. They will be your best defense at getting “Fido” back into fighting shape. It’s never too late to start on a journey of health and wellness, even for our four-legged friends! Melanie Switz er Reilly is a Northern VA-based mom, television producer and print journalist. I’d love to see pet owners work closely with their veterinarian to determine their pet needs, while also rethinking the idea of treating. A treat could be a walk outside, a run to the post offi ce, window- shopping or whatever gets both of you up and moving. When our pets are long gone, what we’ll regret is not having spent more time with them, not the extra biscuits we held back! If you think your pet might be overweight, “We should remember that our pet’s make an health is a family affair.” washingtonFAMILY.com January 2019 27 Healthy Smile... 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Secure relationships help children develop in these ways: or consolidation year, in which your third-year child takes great pride in solidifying all she has learned over the past two years and assumes greater responsibilities in the classroom. This happens naturally, because it was modeled for her when she was younger. She will expect to be (and will look forward to being) this new role of ‘big kid’ in the classroom.” • They learn to trust others. • They develop better coping skills in stressful situations. • They’re better able to describe their feelings with words and communicate with others. 2. “Your child will have the same teacher for three years. The teacher truly knows your child. And you get to know the teacher over the longer cycle; the relationship between school and family builds on trust and mutual respect.” • They are more confi dent about exploring the world around them. • They develop a sense of self-worth, and are better at cooperating with others and understanding the feelings of others, which help them to form strong relationships with peers in the future. The Montessori Method further implements and maximizes the development of secure relationships through consistency in early childhood education in several ways. Why parents should keep their child in a Montessori program at least for the fi rst crucial three years through the capstone year (kindergarten) was explained fully in an article by P. Donohue Shortridge called “Please Stay ... Here’s Why” published in the fall 2018 issue of “Montessori Life.” Here are some excerpts: 1. “In her fi rst year at Montessori, all those ‘big kids’ seemed so, well, big. They could do amazing things. Your child was in awe of them — in fact, she may have mentioned an older child or children in the classroom, a 5- or 6-year-old she idolized. Just as in real life, children learn from their elders. Now, your child will get to be one of those ‘big kids.’ The capstone year is also known as the leadership 3. “The 3-year cycle allows your child to acquire skills and academic knowledge at his own pace. Perhaps reading came to him more quickly than math, or fi ne-motor skills seemed second nature while gross-motor skills took longer. The Montessori early childhood environment has no set timetable for mastery, but instead offers him three full years to acquire capability. Not all 5½-year-olds are expected to be fl uent readers or understand multiplication. Would you be comfortable being held accountable for a skill simply because a statistical model or a test stated ‘you should know this by now?’ Over the years, we Montessorians have observed children who, having completed the full early childhood cycle, matriculate confi dently into fi rst grade in a non- Montessori program or into lower elementary in a Montessori school. Consider this an appeal to offer the gift of time to your child.” Now here’s a real-life example of a student, which illustrates how the mixed-age grouping and the 3-year- cycle can work: One of my students walked into my classroom a few years ago as a 3-year-old. She was very bright with great potential but was extremely shy, very hesitant to work and interact with her teachers and had a very hard time letting go of her parents in the morning. She spent the fi rst year adjusting to the morning transition, the routine and work fl ow and classroom expectations. She very rarely spoke or expressed her needs to her teachers independently without being prompted. Her second year was better, but she still had trouble letting go in the morning and remained shy and a bit hesitant to approach new situations. Now, as a kindergarten student, she has blossomed over the course of four months. She became an independent learner and is highly motivated by the work in the classroom. She walks in proudly every morning with a big smile on her face, greeting her teachers and friends. She has become the leader of the whole class — helping out and giving lessons to her fellow students. She shines during our monthly Senior Center visits. She approaches strangers with great confi dence, introduces herself then sits and reads a book aloud with great expression and without any hesitations. She expresses herself very clearly and assertively. I truly believe that the Montessori environment allowed her to reach her fullest potential and fl ourish. Now she can explore any environment and thrive because she has developed a solid and unshakable foundation, both academically and socially. I’ll never forget watching her say goodbye to her mother during “Parents Observation Week.” She assertively told her mom that her time was up, her observation was done and that she could go. It was priceless! This is the moment every teacher looks forward to experiencing. And witnessing the positive transformation of a child within these three years was remarkable. Eliana Jaoude is the Head of School at Reston Montessori School Reston, VA. washingtonFAMILY.com January 2019 29 ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS/ ICONICBESTIARY S Snowy Stories By WF Staff 8 NEW WINTER-INSPIRED BOOKS FOR KIDS Th ere’s nothing like a good snowy tale to show off the best aspects of winter. From snow day adventures and ice-skating fun to hibernating animals, these cozy reads will warm your little ones up and get them excited about the new season. 1. “The Little Snowplow” by Lora Koehler Ages Infant-3. On the Mighty Mountain Road Crew, the trucks come in one size: big! That is, until the litt le snowplow joins the crew. None of the other trucks think that the litt le snowplow can handle the big storms, but he knows he can do it. And just to be sure, he trains hard to get ready. But when a blizzard arrives, will the litt le snowplow’s training be enough to clear the streets and handle unexpected trouble? 2. “Hello Mister Cold” by Carles Porta Ages 3-5. It’s winter in the hidden valley and Maximus Cold has fallen into the valley, completely by mistake. Everyone thinks he’s a strange, trumpet-playing monster who has kidnapped their wolf 30 January 2019 washingtonFAMILY.com friend Yula. So the gang of friends band together, including the rabbits, Reindeer, the pixie onion-headed ballerina and Yula’s best friend Sara to save the day with some trumpeting of their own. 3. “Little Owl’s Snow” by Divya Srinivasan 6. “Little Fox in the Snow” by Jonathan London Ages 4-8. A red fox emerges from its burrow one wintry morning, a fi ery streak against stark white surroundings, driven by hunger and curiosity to investigate its world. Encountering a mouse, a hare and a wolverine, the litt le fox takes on the role of both hunter and hunted before returning to the safety of its den, where, perhaps, it dreams of something more. Ages 3-5. “Winter’s almost here!” says Litt le Owl, as he observes leaves falling, animal friends hibernating and a chill from his feathers to his feet. And just as he and his friend racoon are watching their breath make fog in the cold air, it happens ... snow! This story showcases the changing of the seasons. 7. “Captain’s Log: Snowbound” by Erin Dionne 4. “Snowmen at Night Lap Board Book” by Caralyn Buehner Ages 3-5. This delightful wintertime tale reveals all! Follow along through an imaginative adventure to discover amusing details about the secret life of snowmen and where they go at night. Ages 4-8. When his Ernest Shackleton report is ironically quashed because of a snowstorm, a school cancellation- celebrating elementary schooler chronicles his adventures at home with hilarious log entries and read-aloud-friendly results. The story highlights the antics that can ensue when the weather prevents students from heading to class. 5. “The Snowy Nap” by Jan Brett Ages 4-8. Snow is on the way, and all of Hedgie’s friends tell him of the wintertime fun he will miss as he hibernates. So Hedgie decides to stay awake instead of going to his burrow, but then a snowstorm starts. Luckily, Hedgie’s friend Lisa fi nds him and brings him inside so he gets to see the wonders of winter from inside the cozy house. 8. “Snow Day!” by Candice Ransom Ages 4-6. The brother and sister from “Pumpkin Day!” and “Apple Picking Day!” have woken up to a winter wonderland: a snow day! Read along as they engage in favorite winter activities with their neighborhood friends on their day off from school. washingtonFAMILY.com January 2019 31 5 Goal-Tracking Apps TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS 1. Strides: Habit Tracker Strides is the ultimate habit and goal tracker. Simply input a goal or choose one from their list, then set a specifi c date for achieving your goal. Set up reminders and track your progress daily, weekly or monthly. View charts of your history including streaks, success rate and more. To help you stay on track, the app displays a green/red pace line system of your progress. 2. 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Sugar Cube Igloo Source: thecraftyclassroom.com Once dry, you can add to the Arctic scene by fi lling up the cardboard area with litt le props and fi gurines. Materials: Sugar Cubes (one box = one igloo) • Cardboard • White Glue • White Paint Step 1: Cover your cardboard with white paint. (If you’re feeling extra crafty, use Puff y Paint.) Step 2: Pour your sugar cubes into a dish for easy access. Materials: Step 4: Put down a layer of glue along your igloo shape and begin to build your igloo. Step 6: Continue to build up and in, being careful. If you can stagger the cubes a bit, it will be somewhat sturdier. Step 7: Let your layers dry overnight, using glue bott les and other household tools as props. January 2019 washingtonFAMILY.com Source: diynetwork.com Step 3: Draw out the shape of your igloo. You can use a plate or upside- down cup to make a circle. Don’t forget a doorway. Step 5: When you start your second layer, build a litt le bit inwards so that eventually your igloo will come together. 34 Glitter Snow Globe • One-pint Mason jar • Animal fi gurine • Waterproof super glue or epoxy • Glitt er fl akes • Water • Glycerin Step 1: Gather your materials, and choose an animal fi gurine or any plastic toy to display in your glitt er globe. Step 2: Use super glue, epoxy or any other waterproof adhesive to att ach the animal fi gurine to the bott om of the Mason jar lid. Ensure that the PHOTOS PROVIDED • Step 2: Once the paint is mixed, spoon some into a smaller bowl, if that makes it more accessible for your litt le ones. Step 3: Dip paintbrushes into the mixture and paint on dark construction paper. The paint will dry fl uff y and spongy, giving it the perfect snow texture. animal is centered or positioned to fi t inside the jar. Allow to dry, referring to glue instructions. 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She had long fl owing hair and intense eyes. He called her his “litt le love.” The fact that our son was smitt en by the Starbucks Mermaid was our fault. ILLUSTRATION BY:TALIA GREENBERG-HUDGINS One of our oldest family traditions is spending Saturday mornings at the local coff ee shop. Started long before kids came along, this easy-going tradition was a sweet opening to weekends. Wherever we lived, we targeted the local coff ee shop, indie or chain, just as long as we could reach it by foot. When we started having kids, going out for coff ee Saturday mornings was a tradition we were determined to continue. We selfi shly coveted this entrée into the weekend as a young couple and didn’t want kids to change this beloved routine. Looking back, it was inevitable that our son’s fi rst love would be the Starbucks logo. At our neighborhood location, we’d wolf down our weekly dark-roast coff ee and cinnamon scone with our baby son and his slightly older sister in tow. It was exhausting. No longer a peaceful, relaxing way to begin the weekend, our treasured tradition had been turned upside-down. It would have been easy to let this tradition die with the arrival of kids. Yet, we persisted, trying to roll with the times. When the kids morphed into fi dgety toddlers, we’d pull out toys. We started talking about what restaurant manners looked like because coff ee shops off ered a forgiving environment. As they grew, we adapted, stashing coloring books and crayons for doodling. We’d eventually watch our litt le ones work with lett ers and spelling. Their tastes changed with their age, resulting in them branching out, trying new items on the menu. Previously, they had faithfully ordered chocolate chip cookies because they knew that on Saturday mornings, we lifted parental law regarding what made for an appropriate breakfast. Time sped by and one Saturday we suddenly realized that the day we had been pining for had arrived: we were having conversations with our kids. We realized we could actually fi nish our sentences without meltdowns or an impatient, “Is it time to go yet?” In fact, we were experiencing intentional, meaningful time together regardless of the topic of conversation. Sometimes we’d just chill and review the week, or talk current events and big ideas. Sometimes we’d have a rare moment when our blooming tweens needed to really talk, lett ing us into their world. Away from the distractions of the home, there was more space. And this basic tradition was mercifully adaptable, able to accommodate the various seasons of family life. An old friend, this was a tradition we came to count on, a comfort during often painful adjustments. Yet, from its infancy, the core point of this family tradition — to hang out, celebrate and support each other — remained unchanged. With amazement, I watched as we grew closer to our kids through our steady and persistent Saturday habit. We intentionally had built a routine which had serendipitously brought Today we have high schoolers, and Saturday morning coff ee starts much later, or sometimes not at all because teens need their sleep. And that is OK. There’s no question good things are happening because the kids will often text us, asking to meet up after school for coff ee. By this, we know that our kids are choosing to hang out. There’s an element of trust. They know we’re not going to ask for deep conversation in exchange for buying them a coff ee. Our litt le inexpensive outings — whether coff ee or something else — are going to be whatever they end up being, no strings att ached. Together, just hanging out as a litt le family. We all want close family relationships. And we all hope for strong relationships with our teens. Yet, if not careful, we can fi nd ourselves going from day to day, week to week, living under the same roof, but disconnected from one another. I realize now that this simple coff ee shop tradition started something in motion long ago. Though I’m still trying to appreciate its fullness, its richness, its direct contribution to building the relationships we have today with our young adults, I’m thankful. Starting with Starbucks, this coff ee shop routine helped our kids want to be with us — their parents. And that’s no small thing. Kathryn Streeter is a D.C.- based mom and blogger. washingtonFAMILY.com January 2019 41 January FAMILY CALENDAR FRIDAY 4 Billy Elliot the Musical 7:30 p.m. | $40-$106. All 11-year-old Billy wants to do is dance. While the 1984 miners strike squeezes his family and splits his town, Billy’s passion for ballet fi rst divides, then ultimately unites the community and changes his life in extraordinary ways. Based on the powerful and acclaimed fi lm, Billy Elliot swept the Tony, Drama Desk and Olivier awards for “Best Musical,” by combining a dynamic score by the legendary Elton John with sensational dance to create a heartwarming, inspirational and triumphant experience for the entire family. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA. Pop Georgetown: A Locally Made Winter Pop-Up Shop 11 a.m. Pop Georgetown is a retail pop-up store featuring art, accessories, apparel, home decor, personal care and packaged food products from local makers and businesses located within Washington, D.C. Come experience D.C.’s local favorites and discover new brands in our local neighborhoods. 1631 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. THURSDAY 3 FREE Lego Club  4:30 p.m. Do your kids like Legos? Then have them come to the library to build their own creations! Legos will be provided, but all materials must stay at the library. So bring a camera to capture your adventures. Dale City Neighborhood Library, 4249 Dale Blvd., Dale City, VA. SATURDAY 5 Infant Investigators: Winter Animals  10 a.m. | $30. The weather is turning cold and your infant is likely noticing the changes. This workshop will focus on this shift in their environment and introduce your child to animals that are good at keeping warm during these cold months. This workshop off ers a variety of hands-on experiences that introduce young children to concepts in engaging ways. Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, 10th and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. SUNDAY 6 Cinderella 1:30 p.m. | $15-$35. This wacky retelling of the beloved fairy tale takes Cinderella on a royal adventure 42 January 2019 washingtonFAMILY.com complete with a wisecracking rat, evil stepsisters and a smitt en prince. When Cinderella’s stepmother forbids her from att ending the ball, her fairy godmother convinces her that if the shoe fi ts, wear it! True love may await her if only she can put down her sword. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. MONDAY 7 FREE Baby Storytime 10:30 a.m. Storytimes are more than just books! They’re interactive experiences that engage children with short stories, action rhymes, songs and fi nger plays. This storytime event focuses on pre-reading skills that all children need to become good readers. Central Community Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas, VA. TUESDAY 8 BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby to the SEEC 10 a.m. | $15. Learn about the artist and apprenticeship relationship that developed in the Italian Renaissance. Compare and contrast this dependent relationship with your developing relationship with your baby. This is a specially-designed Smithsonian program for adult audiences who are looking for a rich learning experience and an opportunity to meet other caretakers. Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, GETTY IMMAGES/ALEKSANDARVELASEVIC TUESDAY 1 10th and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. or outdoor theme followed by related activities, games or crafts. Caretakers must remain on-site and are welcome to join in the fun or spend the time shopping. Ages 3-6. L.L.Bean, 925 Rose Ave., North Bethesda, MD. WEDNESDAY 9 Dancing with the Stars: Live! $45-90 | 8 p.m. TV’s biggest dance show returns on tour this winter with “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” featuring fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars,” ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. MGM National Harbor, 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, MD. FRIDAY 11 Wake Up, Brother Bear 11:15 a.m. | $12. Sister Bear and Brother Bear are back from hibernation to take your litt le ones on an interactive journey through the seasons. Meet a curious butt erfl y, play in a rushing waterfall and catch lightning bugs as the bears frolic through the forest in this unforgett able live theatre experience. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. SATURDAY 12 FREE Project Create Family Art Day 1 p.m. Come out to Project Create Studio for an artistic afternoon! During this all ages program, att endees can create art projects and crafts while enjoying refreshments and mingling with other families in the community. Project Create Studio, 2028 Martin Luther King Junior Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. Toddler Trailblazers: Polar Bear, Polar Bear 10 a.m. | $43. January is one of our coldest months and a perfect time to read Eric Carles’ famous “Polar Bear, Polar Bear!” This lesson will combine the classic book with the National Museum of Natural History’s collection of Arctic specimens. The class includes playful activities that are intentionally chosen to support your child’s development. Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, 10th and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. WEDNESDAY 16 FREE Preschool Storytime Dec. 13 |11 a.m. | $4-$7 Me Jane: The Dreams & Adventures of Young Jane Goodall Before she was a renowned humanitarian, conservationist and animal activist, Dr. Jane Goodall was a litt le girl with a very special toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. Together, Jane and Jubilee went on outdoor adventures and observed all the miracles of nature around them. Jane soon dreamed of spending the rest of her life living with and helping animals — and, one day, she would go on to do just that. In this brand-new musical adaptation, join young Jane and her special friend as they learn about the world around them and the importance of protecting all living species. Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville, MD. The Enchanted Bookshop 11 a.m. | $12-$15. During the day, A Likely Story looks like any other bookshop, but at night, the characters inside the books come alive. Classic characters including Dorothy Gale, Pollyanna, Tom Sawyer and more long to help Margie, the scatt erbrained owner, save her struggling store. When a pair of smugglers come looking for a stolen necklace hidden inside one of the books, the characters must fi nd a way to rescue the bookshop without being seen. Join in on this magical mission to celebrate the enchantment and joy of reading. Ages 4+. Gunston Arts Center Theater One, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington, VA. TUESDAY 15 FREE Toddler Tuesday: Tent Tales for Tykes 10:30 a.m. Come hang out in the L.L.Bean tent for a free story time! The session includes exploring a nature 10:30 a.m. Storytimes are more than just books! They’re interactive experiences that engage children with short stories, action rhymes, songs and fi nger plays. This storytime event focuses on pre-reading skills that all children need to become good readers. Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge, VA. SATURDAY 19 FREE Reading to Dogs 11 a.m. Practice reading aloud while you make a new friend by reading to a therapy dog at the library. Reading to dogs helps young readers improve their skills in a relaxed, friendly environment. Bring your own book or read one of theirs. For readers in grades K-5. Dale City Neighborhood Library, 4249 Dale Blvd, Dale City, VA. Parent & Me Class: Winter Wonderland Cupcakes at Fran’s Cake and Candy Supplies 11 a.m. | $90. Learn how to work with fondant and create six Woodland fondant cupcake toppers. Each team will receive six cupcakes ready to be decorated with a butt ercream swirl and their fondant toppers. Toppers include: owls, foxes, acorns and deer. The workshop will include a box to take the cupcakes home in. Ticket includes admission for both parent and child. Ages 4-9. 10927 Main St., Fairfax, VA. SUNDAY 20 Hylton Presents: We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 3 p.m. | $26-$44. Hear the compelling words of the great Martin Luther King, Jr. interwoven with incredible music created by African- American artists during the Civil Rights movement in this inspired production. Conceived and created by the accomplished musical artist Damien washingtonFAMILY.com January 2019 43 Sneed, “We Shall Overcome” blends actual recordings of Dr. King’s speeches with music from African-American traditions, tying together a lineage of music and culture that includes traditional gospel, modern gospel, classical, jazz, Broadway and spirituals. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Cir., Manassas, VA. TUESDAY 22 FREE Music & Motion 10:30 a.m. Come and experience all the fun that Music & Motion brings! Each session offers a variety of music, dancing and other movement activities you’re sure to enjoy. Central Community Library, 8601 Mathis Ave., Manassas, VA. FRIDAY 25 Image China: Xuanzang’s Pilgrimage 7:30 p.m. | $70-$200. China Performing Arts Agency brings the U.S. premiere of Xuanzang’s Pilgrimage to The Kennedy Center Opera House. Performed by the China National Traditional Orchestra (CNTO), the production is China’s first traditional concert drama. It tells the story of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who traveled the length of the Silk Road across China on a pilgrimage to India. Xuanzang’s 17-year journey was driven by his desire to discover religious texts that had not yet come from India to China. The story is brought to life with an 80-piece traditional Chinese orchestra, 24 featured performers and elaborate costumes. The Kennedy Center Opera House, Washington, D.C. Friday Mornings with Rocknoceros 10:30 a.m. | $5. As every family with youngsters in the D.C. area knows, Rocknoceros is three guys: Coach, Williebob and Boogie Bennie. They have been making award-winning music together since 2005 and are celebrating their 10th year together with a brand-new album. The new batch of songs entertain and educate in equal measure. So join in for a musical morning your kids will love! Jammin Java, Vienna, VA. 44  January 2019  washingtonFAMILY.com SATURDAY 26 An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly 11 a.m. | $17-$32. Join Hilary Morrow (known most recently for her role as Detective Fix in APO’s Around the World in 80 Days) in a madcap retelling of this classic children’s story. Watch as this old woman’s appetite for strange objects transforms her quiet afternoon into a wildly spectacular tale! Arena Stage, The Mead Center for American Theater, Washington, D.C. Hylton Family Series: Enchantment Theatre Company Presents The Phantom Tollbooth 2 p.m. | $10-$15. This beloved and inventive childhood classic book, The Phantom Tollbooth, is brought to life in an original stage adaption. Norton Juster’s original story begins with Milo, who is very bored until a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room. He decides to drive his toy car through it, and everything changes! Once on the other side, Milo is thrilled to find a fantastical world where he is welcomed, and his help is desperately needed. Using puppets, masks, magic, inventive scenic effects and original music, Enchantment Theatre Company recreates Milo’s adventures as he travels the “Lands Beyond” in his exciting quest to rescue Princesses Rhyme and Reason. Recommended for ages 6-11. Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Cir., Manassas, VA. FREE Haymaker STEAM Expo 11 a.m. The STEAM Expo is more than your average science fair. It is a unique opportunity to explore the various aspects of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. In this annual event, invited companies, both small and large, share their knowledge with the community. The STEAM Expo includes a plethora of organizations, such as students, schools, large corporations and local businesses. Activities include logic puzzles, simulations, arts and crafts and technological demonstrations. Battlefield High School, 15000 Graduation Dr., Haymarket, VA. Dec. 18 |8 p.m. | $64-$104 School of Rock the Musical Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high- octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. National Theatre, Washington, D.C. SUNDAY 27 Preschool Pioneers: Cave Art 10 a.m. | $43. Thousands of years ago, early humans drew on the wall of caves all over the world and at different times. This class will give children the chance to explore the life of early humans and explore these mysterious symbols, how they were made and what they might have meant. Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, 10th and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. THURSDAY 31 FREE Preschool Storytime 10:30 a.m. Storytimes are more than just books! They’re interactive experiences that engage children with short stories, action rhymes, songs and finger plays. This storytime event focuses on pre-reading skills that all children need to become good readers. Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas, VA. 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