FIRST WORD
Let’s Start Something
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info@thefamilymagazine.com Happy New Year! It’s 2023, and with each new year
comes more adventures, opportunities and memories
with loved ones to cherish.

It’s not so important that we stick to our
New Year’s resolutions… but it is helpful to use the
start of the year to set healthy goals as a family!
Contributing writer Jennifer Marino Walters shares
some fun, easy goals parents and kids can work
toward together (pg. 20).

What other new ideas will 2023 bring? Introduce
your children to news skills such as sewing (pg. 11)
or coding, and learn why the latter can be a
great career option for children who have autism
(pg. 22). You might even need a new pediatrician
this year. Here are the questions you should be asking
before you make the switch (pg. 24).

Camp season is also upon us! Many summer
camps have already opened registration, and spots
are going fast. In “Choosing a Summer Camp: Why
Start Now?” contributing writer Faygie Holt
explores what you can be thinking about in your
search (pg. 12).

Already chosen a camp? Don’t forget these
overnight essentials (pg. 15).

We at Washington FAMILY are excited to
embrace a new year—whatever triumphs and
challenges it may bring. Check out our Family Fun
feature to start your year off right with five places for
indoor learning and play (pg. 10).

PERFORMM ANCES FOR YOO UNG AUDD IENCES
AGES 3+
AGES 3+
Photo by Dominick Williams.

Photo by Tom Kramer Photography.

AGES 7+
KE N N E DY C E N T E R P RE M I E RE
N S O M U SI C FOR YOUNG A UDIE NCE S
by ILL-ABILITIES™
Explore the magic of instruments joining forces.

Be inspired by ILL-ABILITIES™—the international
all-star breakdance crew of seven of the world’s best
disabled dancers. No Excuses, No Limits takes audiences
on a journey of each dancer’s story through dance,
music, audience interaction, and a gained understanding
of the limitless possibilities that any person can hold.

See NSO principal second violinist Marissa Regni and
NSO assistant principal timpanist/percussionist Scott
Christian in an exciting program exploring the magic
created when the violin and percussion join forces. This
melodic and rhythmic ride proves that no matter how
different the instruments are, they can come together to
make some beautiful music.

Join Andrés and Christina on an exciting cultural
exploration of Latin America through an introduction of
language, music, and dance. The Latin Grammy ® -winning
music duo 123 Andrés is back by popular demand and
on the heels of their recent Grammy ® -nominated release!
Their catchy songs and lively, interactive concerts get the
whole family dancing and learning—in Spanish and English.

Jan. 13–15 | Family Theater
Feb. 4 & 5 | Family Theater
Sat., Feb. 11 | Family Theater
No Excuses, No Limits Beauty and the Beat
Kennedy-Center.org (202) 467-4600
B A CK BY POPUL A R DE MA ND!
123 Andrés
Move, sing, and play in Spanish and English.

Groups call (202) 416-8400
For all other ticket-related customer
service inquiries, call the Advance
Sales Box Office at (202) 416-8540
Kennedy-Center.org/COVIDsafety WashingtonFAMILY.com
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