CONTENTS
JULY 2020
Yes, you can support the fight for racial justice without attending a protest. Pg. 13
DEPARTMENTS 13
6
THE FATE OF FALL
Students and parents wonder what school will
look like in September
21
BEST FOR FAMILIES
The survey results are in! Discover who made
the list for this year’s family favorites
38
PEOPLE FIRST, WORDS SECOND
The way we talk about disabilities is changing
40
A PHONE CALL AWAY
Telemedicine is a COVID-19 success story
42
THE MORNING RUSH
What it looks like to parent a neurotypical child
and two children with disabilities
8
10 EDITOR’S PICKS
This month’s must-haves and
must-know-abouts FAMILY FUN
A patriotic ice pop recipe
DIY
Make a whimsical DIY beach fairy garden
11 VOICES

34 VOICES
Why one mom is choosing to homeschool her
kindergartener this fall
45 BOOKMARKED
A new kids’ book about diversity written by a
Maryland mom, plus books that celebrate
America. 48
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Having a “wild” daughter changed this mom’s
perception of femininity
MOM LIFE
Meet LaJoy Johnson-Law, a parent support
specialist and mom to a daughter with multple
disabilities DIRECTORIES
36 MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
ONENESS AND PROTEST PHOTO BY DAVID STUCK
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YOUR Oneness Family School
FEATURES NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE
Taking a stand against racism at home and in the
streets WE WANT
ON THE COVER