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It’s time for a fresh start! What are your family New Year’s resolutions? Pg. 28
DEPARTMENTS 12
CHOOSING A SUMMER CAMP:
WHY START NOW?
It’s not too early. In fact, there’s no better time.

6 BEYOND BUG REPELLENT:
ESSENTIALS FOR OVERNIGHT CAMP
The most forgotten items, and other essentials
you’ll need
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GREAT NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
FOR KIDS
Start the year off right with family goals.

DIRECTORY 16
SUMMER CAMP
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26 READERS’ RESPONSES
YOUR FEEDBACK
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EDITOR’S PICKS
Top picks from the National Parenting
Product Awards
TOP 10 CALENDAR
Family events in January.

FAMILY FUN
5 Places for indoor fun in the DMV
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INCLUSIVE FAMILY
Coding and autism
HEALTHY FAMILY
Tips for selecting a pediatrician
PARENT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Meet Leesburg resident Laura Renauld, a
former teacher and author of the Woodland
Friends Series.

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MY TURN
One local parent’s ‘Shark Tank’ journey
and advice on how to become a
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