CONTENTS
JULY 2021
Feeling adventurous? These nearby theme parks offer thrills for the whole family. Page 12
FEATURES 16 STOPPING THE SUMMER SLIDE
School's out for summer, but keeping kids
engaged in learning is still in
19 BEST FOR FAMILIES WINNERS
The people, places and activities you voted as the
best in the D.C. area
30 SPOTTING A SPEECH DISORDER
IN CHILDREN
How to tell whether your child has a language or
speech disorder requiring an intervention
Screen-free entertainment that'll
capture their imagination
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DEPARTMENTS 6 CALENDAR
8 FAMILY FUN
Accessible playgrounds across the DMV
10 EDITOR'S PICKS
36 BOOK MARKED
Supportive reads for special needs parents
38
MY TURN
Becoming a mother under unexpectedly
challenging circumstances
DIRECTORIES 34 SPECIALIZED LEARNING
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