WASHINGTON washingtonFAMILY.com June 2018 SQUASH THE SUMMER SLUMP TIPS ON TICKS How to keep your kids educationally engaged Expert Ways to Stay Tick-Free WELCOME TO WASHINGTON GUIDE PICTURED: DR. CHRISTINA JOHNS, PHYSICIAN AT PM PEDIATRICS (SEE PG.13) 10 FATHERʼS DAY EVENTS ENDORSED BY “ We think the best bet is David Blair, a dynamic political newcomer with business acumen, energy and passion for innovation. “ [May 12, 2018] MOVING MONTGOMERY COUNTY FORWARD  Grow our economy: support local businesses, create more high-wage jobs, offer grants and free incubator space and generate new revenue to pay for our county’s programs and services without raising taxes.  Invest in our education system to close the achievement gap: expand early childhood education, including pre-K and other learning and career training programs to ensure 100% of high school graduates are college- or career-ready.  Reduce traffic congestion: implement “smart” traffic lights across the county to reduce travel times and emissions, invest in reversible lanes, join forces to improve Metro and make Ride On buses free.  Support our seniors: put a stop to increasing property taxes, launch our “Ask-A-Pharmacist” Plan to save on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs and put telemedicine in our senior centers for quick access to medical professionals.  Keep guns out of schools: seek regulatory authority to further strengthen our gun laws, provide free gun safes and safety demonstrations to MCPS parents, add more school counselors and launch an anonymous tip app in our schools. 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Washington Dr. (703) 941-0800 LAUREL, MD 13450 Baltimore Ave. (301) 419-3400 FORESTVILLE, MD 3300 Marlo Lane (301) 735-2000 TABLE OF contents JUNE 2018 ON THE COVER: Dr. Christina Johns at PM Pediatrics in 10 14 28 MARK TURGEON: FATHER OF THREE, FATHER TO MANY MORE P. 10-12 “Raising 15 kids a year on the court has meant that he has seen or heard almost everything. It has made him a better dad to his own boys and his daughter.” Michelle Blanchard Ardillo Annapolis, MD FAMILY Blog Classifieds SQUASH THE SUMMER SLUMP! P. 14-16 “Between swim practice, sports camp, theatre programs and family vacations, students of all ages lose ground in the fundamentals of education: reading, writing and math.” P. 6 P. 50 RESOURCES: Michelle Blanchard Ardillo Birthday/Parties p. 27 GARDENING FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS P. 32-33 “Gardens can lift your mood and soothe your soul, making even the most stressed- out person more balanced and healthy.” Montessori p. 30 Jenny Peterson GUIDES: QUICK READS Tick Season Exploration Apps Moms Speak: Sun Care Dad Blog: A Fine Balance American Girl Dollhouse Father’s Day Events Travel Safety 4  June 2018  washingtonFAMILY.com p. 26 p. 28 p. 36 p. 43 p. 44 p. 46 p. 48 Welcome to Washington Summer Camps p. 18-25 p. 38-42 A Child’s Place at Hollin Hall 1500 Shenandoah Road • Alexandria, Virginia 22308 Week by Week Sign up Full Day of Fun 7am till 6pm at no extra charge DAILY FIELD TRIPS EXCITING SHOWS CREATIVE ARTS N CRAFTS OUTSIDE SPORTS TIME FAMILY REGISTRATION State Licensed Finger Prints and Criminal Background Checks on all Employees. CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE FOR CAMP CALENDAR www.hollinhall.com/summercamp 703-765-8811 • acphollinh@aol.com Completed Kindergarten through 6th grade • Junior and Senior Camps • • • • • • • Outdoor Adventures Gardening Clubs and Mini Sessions Water Play and Swimming Lunch and Snacks Included Arts and Crafts Build Self Confidence and Make New Friends Register Now at www.campedventure.com or call 703-583-6158 More than 55 locations in Virginia washingtonFAMILY.com  June 2018  5 FAMILY blog School’s Out for Summer J ust like waking up on Christmas morning, the last day of Lastly, we’ve already got you covered on fun things to do for Father’s enthusiasm in kids. There’s no more homework, no more dads. Whether Dad is a music lover, fi sher, craft beer and bourbon school evokes the same feelings of giddiness and bright-eyed teachers and even though there are no presents to open, the start of summer offers so much more: more fun, more sleepovers and more freedom! Yet for parents, this gleeful sentiment isn’t always shared. Summer means extra family time, nice weather and relaxing beach trips — all major pluses — but it also tends to mean more work and planning. Clocking in additional hours as your kids personal chauffeur, making sure they stay safe outdoors, keeping up with their learning and consistently coming up with ways to keep them busy all break can be a hefty task. But we are here to help! When you’ve exhausted trips to and from the pool and you need your kids to entertain themselves at home, have them try out a few of the Day! Check out pg. 46 for our list of local outings to celebrate enthusiast or outdoor adventurer, there’s an event he’ll be sure to love. Also, in celebration of fathers, read about University of Maryland Men’s Basketball Coach, Mark Turgeon, who exemplifi es fatherhood both on and off the court on pg. 10. So as your kids are jumping for joy as the new season begins, I hope you can share in this excitement and make summer planning a family affair. Along with the many resources in this issue, you can also check out washingtonFAMILY.com daily for our “99 Days of Summer.” There you will fi nd tons of summer fun inspiration for the whole family, including at-home activities and lists of local spots worth visiting. Remember, we’ve always got your back! Happy start of summer, explorative apps on pg. 28. These apps will get them outside in the backyard enjoying their own nature adventure for hours at a time. Plus, they’ll keep your children’s minds active and engaged. If you want to know more ways to keep your kids educationally stimulated throughout the summer, check out tips from a local teacher on pg. 14. Because summer is all about increased outdoor exposure, we talked to local parents about sun safety. They shared great tips and products worth trying on pg. 36. And with Lyme disease on the rise, you can calm your worries and fi nd out how to stay tick-free this season on pg. 26. Britni Petersen Managing Editor Washington FAMILY Magazine bpetersen@midatlanticmedia.com Washington FAMILY’s Second Annual Teachers of the Year Contest is here! Help support and celebrate our area’s extraordinary educators by submitting an entry for your favorite local (and current) teacher. Winners will be honored in our upcoming September issue! Nominations end June 10. 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As the University of Maryland Men’s Basketball Coach since 2011, this 53-year-old has just fi nished “a really hard year” — a year that he says was professionally maybe the most diffi cult thus far. In spite of a disappointing overall record of 19-13 for the season, Turgeon said, “I’m so darn competitive. I want to win the next game. I want to get the next player. Even after losing the Michigan game, I have a fi re burning inside me right now.” Competitive is not the fi rst word that Turgeon’s wife, Ann, uses to describe her husband of nearly 25 years. She says that even with all his successes, “He has never changed. He is still the same honest, transparent man. He has passed his goodness on to his kids.” Since moving to Kensington, Maryland in 2011, the Turgeon’s family life has changed. Now coaching in the Big Ten, Turgeon says he is busier than ever. But also, living in the D.C. area is very diff erent from living in College Station, Texas as the head coach for Texas A&M, where he could go home for lunch. In addition, his own children — Will, a high school senior; Ella, an eighth-grader; and Leo, a sixth-grader — are much more active in their own lives with school, sports, theatre and other activities. So it is more diffi cult for them to travel with him. During the fi ve months of the basketball season, especially during the fall semester, Turgeon is actually around home more often with only ten road games and fewer speaking engagements. During off season, he is busy recruiting next year’s players. With superb high school basketball in this area, he is lucky to have a rich pool to choose from. But being in the Big Ten means he also travels to the Midwest quite a bit. Turgeon stresses to his team the importance of a college degree, saying knowledgeably, “Only a handful of my players will retire from playing professional basketball.” He doesn’t att end their college graduations, because he “expects them to graduate.” He proudly quotes the statistic that he has “28 or 29 graduates in a row” (including a few he inherited when joining the program), and no one wants to be the one to break the chain. As a result, the assistant coaches are all assigned a few players to monitor and mentor, checking in on class att endance and grades. There are learning specialists to help struggling students, and tutors go on the road with the team. The kids may want sports more, but most value education and want to do well. As their coach, Turgeon serves as a role model for these men both on and off the court in the way he lives his own life. He and his staff not only serve as basketball coaches, but also as life coaches — bringing in people to speak to the players on topics like etiquett e and table manners, making good decisions, how to buy a suit and how to treat women. Turgeon said that it is all about learning disappointment versus triumph and being a good person. When they are down about losing a game, he tells them, “Wait until you have kids, losing a game is nothing compared to raising kids.” The distinction between academics and sports is clear, however. When recruiting and meeting with a family, he tells them they can ask him anything: about basketball, about playing time … anything at all. But, after they sign, he tells them they can ask him about anything except basketball. He tries to read these potential players, to see if they will work hard, and if they can work for him. Yet he admits that he isn’t always right. “You can’t change someone, you can only make them bett er.” Sometimes, he has to give the “tough talk,” like when they work hard on the court, but not anywhere else. His coaching instincts come from his mentor Larry Brown, his coach at washingtonFAMILY.com June 2018 11 Kansas University. It was there that the 5’10” 140-pound point guard was given the “tough talk” himself, one he admits was bitt ersweet. “He told me that I would never play in the NBA, but that I would make a good coach. He changed the whole course of my life.” Turgeon counts himself lucky to have had several mentors throughout his basketball life. His father, Bob Turgeon, started the Topeka Youth Basketball program. His high school coach, Ben Meseke, along with his father, convinced him to go to Kansas and play there where both Brown and Roy Williams gave him his foundation as a future coach. His coaching style evolved and continued to change after he had children of his own. He developed more patience with his players, realizing that he didn’t want anyone yelling at his own kids one day. Conversely, being a coach has taught him a lot about being a father. Raising 15 kids a year on the court has meant that he has seen or heard almost everything. It has made him a bett er dad to his own boys and his daughter. A Catholic with all three children in Catholic schools, his team prays before and after each game. Faith and family are important to him. Even though his parents divorced when he was young, and both subsequently remarried, together they sacrifi ced a lot for him and his four siblings. He grew up in a community of families with lots of children who all looked after each other. Even now, Turgeon’s extended family vacations together, including all his siblings and both his parents. In the end, Turgeon hopes that his players will think back on him with the knowledge and acceptance that he “made them bett er,” even when he was “hard on them.” He has few regrets from his life and career. “My biggest regret is that I’ve never coached any of my own kids,” although, he laughingly admits that they probably wouldn’t be big fans of the idea. While he has many great memories as a player and a coach, including Kansas winning the NCAA Championship in 1988 when he was a graduate assistant, he feels his best memory hasn’t happened yet. His goal on the court each day is to “strengthen the one weakness” in each of his players, and to teach them to be good people who are humble about the basketball talent they have been given. However, both on and off the court, he lives by example, and says, “I just want to be known as a good person, a good husband and a good father.” Michelle Blanchard Ardillo is a middle school language arts teacher and freelance writer. Follow her on Twitt er or Goodreads @michardillo. To read more of her writing, see her website at michelleardillo.com. DRIBBLES OF THIS AND THAT WITH MARK TURGEON FAVORITE BOOK: “Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success” by John Wooden and Jay Carty. into sales. She eventually won an award and took me as her date to the banquet. FAVORITE MOVIE: “The Shawshank Redemption.” BEST CHILDHOOD MEMORY: As a 20-year-old at Kansas University, playing Duke University in the Final Four with all my family there watching. FAVORITE BOARD GAME: Monopoly, because you can learn from it. FAVORITE FOOD: Mexican. FAVORITE DRINK: I gave up soda for Lent, so for now, kombucha. It’s so good for you. FAVORITE NBA TEAM: Of course, the Wizards, but also the Spurs and any other team where I have former players. BEST MEMORY AS A DAD: The day each of my three children was born. BEST MEMORY AS A COACH: When my former player, Troy Mack was named as “Teacher of the Year” in Nebraska. BEST MEMORY AS A SON: After my parents divorced, my mom went 12 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com SUPERSTITIONS? Yes, many, but one thing I’ve done every day for 25 years is put my shoes on the same way every day, sitting on the side of the bed. Whether I’m home or in a hotel, it’s the same way. Why change anything? Why screw it up? JOB AFTER COACHING? I honestly can’t see myself doing anything else but coaching. It would be nice to travel less. Maybe I could work for the NBA as a commentator, although I can’t really see myself doing TV. FEAR: She won’t get quality care at an urgent care. FACT: We have 16x more pediatric training to make sure she does. We’re specially trained child. to care for your child Visit us in Greenbelt, MD, Rockville, MD and Now Open in Springfield, VA! PMPEDIATRICS .COM washingtonFAMILY.com June 2018 13 Solovyova/iStock /Getty Images Plus SQUASH the Summer Slump! BY MICHELLE BLANCHARD ARDILLO The “ dog days of summer ” bring more than just heat and humidity — 14 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com for school children, they also bring the dreaded summer slump. Between swim practice, sports camp, theatre programs and family vacations, students of all ages lose ground in the fundamentals of education: reading, writing and math. Teachers spend part of the fi rst quarter assessing and re-teaching these building blocks before they can begin teaching new material for the school year. As a parent, what can you do to combat the summer slump? Here are some tips to prevent your student from losing ground, or perhaps, even gain some ground, while still enjoying summer break to its fullest. AN HOUR OF POWER Dedicate one hour a day to academics. For younger students, break this hour into smaller, more manageable chunks. For tough negotiators, trade an hour of screen time for an hour of academics! DEDICATED DAYS FOR SUBJECTS >> Along with “Meatless Monday,” make the fi rst day of the week “Math Monday.” Use fl ashcards to review math facts. Do a page or two out of a math workbook. Calculate the distance from home to camp or to your planned vacation site. Chart activities such as a swim meet or sports practice, and calculate calories needed to replace energy expended. Cook together and double or halve a recipe to practice fractions. to answer about the article. Focus on sentence structure for younger children, and move up to paragraph structure for older students. Align paragraph length to grade level: fi ve sentences for a fi fth-grader, six sentences for a sixth-grader and so on. Look for a beginning, a middle and an ending to each paragraph. >> Make Friday a “free day.” Let your student choose what to spend the hour on, and be fl exible. As long as it touches on one of the basics of the core subjects, let them choose. Need suggestions? • Have a geography bee. Using a blank map of the U.S., have your student fi nd your home state and bordering states. Expand this exercise on another day to those states where friends or family live and label those as well. Make or buy placemats that have maps on them and discuss state capitals or national landmarks while eating. Hang up a world map in the playroom or family room and talk about the continents and major bodies of water. Discuss your family’s heritage and background to explore other countries without leaving home! • Do a mini science fair in preparation for the real thing in the coming school year. Check the web for basic science labs you can do at home; most will require components you already have in your kitchen pantry or garage. Check the weather forecast for the next few days and chart temperature, precipitation and humidity. Measure velocity of a playground swing or rollercoaster from your favorite amusement park. >> Make Tuesday and Thursday grammar and vocab days. Use fl ashcards to drill on parts of speech or punctuation rules (Did you know there are seven comma rules?). Do a grammar worksheet printed from the internet. Buy or make grade- level vocab fl ashcards with the word on front and the defi nition and part of speech on back. A strong vocabulary is a major factor to success on standardized tests such as the ACT and SAT. fl yparade/iStock/Getty Images Plus >> “Writing Wednesdays” will help take some of the trepidation out of writing. Writing assignments can be journaling about family trips or writing book or movie reviews. For those reluctant writers, read together an article on the web about a favorite sports fi gure or celebrity (pre-screened for objectionable material), and give your young writer some open-ended questions washingtonFAMILY.com June 2018 15 Resources to Squash the Summer Slump • Go to history.com and explore what occurred on that day in history. Pick a year or decade and discuss a major world event of that period and how it impacted our world today. >> Weekend days can be for exploring as a family. Take a walk and observe nature, then return home and google the life cycle of an insect you saw, or research facts on an interesting fl ower or tree you spott ed. Go to a museum and pick a piece of art. If permitt ed, take a photo of the artwork and its label. If pictures aren’t allowed, have your child sketch the piece of art and copy its label (proofreading carefully for accuracy, capital lett ers on proper nouns and any punctuation found in the label). On your next “Writing Wednesday,” use the artwork as the topic for a nonfi ction writing assignment or for inspiration for writing a short story. D.E.A.R! (DROP EVERYTHING AND READ!) Of all the things that can help keep your child on track over the summer, reading is, singularly, the most important. Once a day, every day, drop everything and read. >> Parents, lead by example on this one. Take a weekly trip to the library and stock up on books for free. Keep a basket of picture books and chapter books on the coff ee table, along with current family-friendly magazines and newspapers, so they are visible and accessible. Don’t forget graphic novels and anime for your reluctant readers. >> Download e-books on your child’s tablet or phone. Sign up for one of 16 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Flashcards: Quizlet.com is a free website to print or create fl ashcards for many different subjects and grade levels! Educational Materials: Teacherspayteachers.com is a digital catalog of novel units, worksheets, activities and resources created by teachers. There are many free items as well as those available for a fee. Scholastic.com also has many free resources for parents. Teacher Supply Stores:   >> ABC’s & 1-2-3’s, Rockville, MD >> Lakeshore Learning, Alexandria, VA and Towson, MD Used Bookstores: >> Second Story Books, Rockville, MD and Dupont Circle, D.C. >> Wonder Books, Gaithersburg, Hagerstown and Frederick, MD >> Friends of the Library (MCPL), Wheaton and Rockville, MD >> Capitol Hill Books and Wall of Books, D.C. >> Hole in the Wall Books, Reston, VA Writing Prompts: Check out “This Day in History” at history.com. Also, scholastic.com has story starters for different grade levels. the many book deal websites to get alerts for discounted e-books. >> Listen to an audio book in the car on family trips or even short trips to the pool or grocery. Most libraries now off er audio books in their digital catalog. And titles can be checked out for three-week periods, long enough to get through a good book, even on short daily trips. >> Get a jump on summer reading assignments the fi rst week after school ends. For reluctant readers, waiting until the last minute to start will only add stress to the perceived chore of reading. >> Head to a used bookstore for the best deals. Hand your child $5 or $10 and tell them to go shopping. Google to see if your local library has a used bookstore, where donated books and books pulled from circulation are inexpensive. (While there, look for your child’s summer reading assignments!) >> Have a family read-aloud. Pick a classic from your childhood favorites or one new to you and read a chapter or two as a family each night after dinner. Take turns reading aloud to practice fl uency, or have your family’s strongest reader (maybe you?) do all the reading to keep the story moving. Use an audiobook if reading aloud is not your thing, make some popcorn and enjoy the book together! The summer slump does not have to be an obstacle to your child’s success in the fall. Use the glorious days of no homework, tests or assigned projects to make learning fun and relaxing. Remember to exercise your mind, as well as your children’s minds, while you enjoy your summer sports, trips and activities! Michelle Blanchard Ardillo is a middle school language arts teacher and freelance writer who reads and writes every day of her summer break to avoid summer slump. Follow her on Twitt er or Goodreads @michardillo or on her website, michelleardillo.com. Produced by Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts at Northwestern University from Evanston, IL Written by Laura Schellhardt Directed by Rives Collins On an isolated island deep in the heart of the Everglades, five teenagers make a daring attempt to escape to the mainland from a place where the adults are as dangerous as the gators. June 8–10 | Family Theater Stay after the 1:30 p.m. performance on June 9 for a discussion with some of the artists! 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Performance opportunities through Youth Theater Productions in fall & spring. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC ismw.org; info@ismw.org 301-365-5888 10450 Auto Park Ave., Bethesda, MD 301-320-4400 4701 Sangamore Rd., L-03, Bethesda, MD With two locations in Bethesda, International School of Music off ers music lessons in all instruments and voice to students of all ages and levels. Nurturing & patient faculty who make lessons fun & engaging. KENNEDY CENTER kennedy-center.org 2700 F St., N.W. Washington, DC The Kennedy Center is home to heartwarming and fun-fi lled 18 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com OLNEY THEATRE CENTER PERFECT POINTE DANCE STUDIO perfectpointe.com; staff @perfectpointe.com 703-533-8830 2499 N. Harrison St., Ste. 1-LL, Arlington, VA Off ering classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, musical theater, dance and acrobatics for ages 18 months through adult! Qualifi ed and caring staff , family-friendly atmosphere, fun performance opportunities. 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Fun and creative activities for everyone! Child Care A CHILD'S PLACE achildsplaceinc.com 703-698-8050 CONTINUED ON PG. 20 ADVENTURE For the Whole Family! www.BeAScout.org washingtonFAMILY.com June 2018 19 Welcome to washington 3100 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax, VA A Child’s Place in Fairfax was established in 1981. We take children eight weeks to five years. Please stop by for a visit. Education EDLIN SCHOOL edlinschool.com; director@edlinschool.com 703-438-3990 10742 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA Edlin is an academically gifted private school for K4-8th grade established in 1989. The school emphasizes a classic curriculum in combination with STEAM to create the best learning conditions for gifted students in small class sizes. ACORN HILL WALDORF KINDERGARTEN & NURSERY EMERSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL acornhill.org; info@acornhill.org 301-565-2282 9504 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD Play-oriented Waldorf school with singing, crafts, gardening, storytelling. Parent-infant/toddler, parent-child, half & full day and summer programs. Certified nursery/kindergarten. 45+ years experience. Rolling admissions. emersonprep.org; mainoffice@emersonprep.org 202-785-2877 1816 12th St., N.W., Washington D.C. A happier and healthier path to a higher education for bright students who thrive in a small and inclusive community. THE AUBURN SCHOOL theauburnschool.org; info@theauburnschool.org 703-793-9353 or 301-588-8048 3800 Concorde Pkwy., Ste. 500, Chantilly, VA 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD We offer a dynamic educational program for intellectually curious students with challenges in the areas of organization, socialization and pragmatic language. We support the development of academic skills, social competency and pragmatic language. fairfaxChristianSchool.com; admissions@studyfcs.com 703-759-5100 22870 Pacific Bvd., Dulles, VA The Fairfax Christian School is an award–winning, independent, university–preparatory school serving Kindergarten through 12th grade since 1961. New Dulles Campus • Coed • Student–Teacher Ratio: 7:1 • World Languages: French, Spanish, German, Chinese • Tuition Range: $24,800 - $37,725 • AP Classes • Competitive Sports • Art & Music • Enrichment Programs • Transportation • Extended Day • Summer Program • ESL Program. THE BARRIE SCHOOL FEYNMAN SCHOOL barrie.org; admission@barrie.org 301-576-2847 13500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD Ages: 18 months-Grade 12 Montessori education for students age 18 months through Grade 5, and Project-Based Learning in grades 6-12. New for 2018-19: Montessori Makerspace, and high school planetary science and marine biology courses. Extraordinary Environment for Learning. feynmanschool.org; admissions@feynmanschool.org 301-770-4211 6300 Tilden Ln., North Bethesda, MD Grades: Preschool - Grade 5 Ages: 3+ The area’s leader in educating academically gifted children, Feynman School features extraordinary programs in science, math, language arts, theater and music designed to maximize your child’s potential. BEANTREE ASHBURN CAMPUS GERMAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL beantreelearning.com 571-223-3110 43629 Greenway Corporate Dr., Ashburn, VA BeanTree Learning in Ashburn provides unparalleled care and nurturing for infants through PreK. Led by a team of experienced and caring educators, BeanTree provides children with a safe and stimulating environment for academic success and provides parents with peace of mind. Year-round enrollment available for fully- accredited academic and specialty programs. dswashington.org/glc; glc@dswash.org 8617 Chateau Dr., Potomac, MD The GLC (German Language School) offers German classes for children ages three and up for adults at all proficiency levels. Classes are offered Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. Highly- qualified German teachers make German language learning fun! BEANTREE WESTFIELDS CAMPUS 703-961-8222 5003 Westfields Blvd., Chantilly, VA Fully accredited, discover the BeanTree difference at our Westfields/ Chantilly Campus! Offering unprecedented educational offerings for your child in every stage of academic development, BeanTree offers infant care through full-day private kindergarten, before/after school and summer camp. Year-round enrollment for full and part-time academic and specialty programs. BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL brooksfieldschool.org; brksfield@aol.com 703-356-5437 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA Ages Served: 3-11 Spanish, dance, art & music, summer camp, drama, outdoor adventure program, extracurricular activities. CAPITOL LEARNING ACADEMY capitollearningacademy.org; info@capitollearningacademy.org Southeast, Washington, D.C. Progressive, affordable private elementary school providing individualized learning experiences to prepare students for their futures. 20 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com FAIRFAX CHRISTIAN SCHOOL JAMON MONTESSORI jamonmontessori.com; jamon.montessori@gmail.com 301-384-3131 52 Randolph Rd., Silver Spring, MD Ages: 2-Grade 2 An international Montessori school. Our students are enriched in afternoon Spanish immersion. STEM and art classes. Soccer, percussion and dance too! KENWOOD SCHOOL kenwoodschool.com; admissions@kenwoodschool.com 703-256-4711 4955 Sunset Ln., Annandale, VA Kenwood is a charming environment to learn in. The students receive an individualized experience which helps them grow and learn more than is possible in a large classroom setting. We pride ourselves on our home-like atmosphere and loving faculty. LINDAMOOD - BELL LEARNING PROCESSES lindamoodbell.com; support.mcteam@lindamoodbell.com 800-300-1818 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE preschoolmontessori.com; info@cedarlanemontessori.com 703-560-4379 3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA Montessori School of Cedar Lane has been providing over 40 years of Montessori tradition to Northern Virginia. We off er a complete educational and social environment and utilize the discoveries and methods of Dr. Montessori to help the child develop more fully the potential within him. MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA msnv.org; info@msnv.org 703-256-9577 Two campuses: MSNV Hillbrook - 6820 Pacifi c Ln., Annandale, VA MSNV Valleybrook - 3433 Rose Ln., Falls Church, VA MSNV is a non-profi t, parent cooperative school, providing a comprehensive Montessori education for children ages two to 12. With two campuses set in peaceful residential neighborhoods, MSNV off ers challenging, self-paced instruction guided by Montessori certifi ed faculty. NYSMITH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED nysmith.com; ebalberde@nysmith.com 703-713-3332 13625 EDS Dr., Herndon, VA The award winning Nysmith School is committ ed to nurturing each student’s love of learning and learn to their potential. 550+ students from three-years-old through 8th grade. A Top 10 School in the World by Johns Hopkins 2015 CTY Talent Search. 2014 Tommy Award for the "disproportionate" achievement of alumni at TJ. PINECREST SCHOOL pinecrestschool.org; admissions@pinecrestschool.org 703-354-3446 Small classes; hands-on curriculum emphasizes problem solving and critical-thinking skills. Individualized approach; each child grows academically, socially and emotionally within caring and positive environment. Summer camp. Before- and after-care. RANDOLPH-MACON ACADEMY rma.edu; admission@rma.edu 540-636-5484 200 Academy Dr., Front Royal, VA R-MA focuses on preparing students for college through rigorous academics and Air Force JROTC. The 59 graduates of the Class of 2017 were off ered nearly $6 million in college scholarship off ers and 242 acceptances to 145 diff erent colleges and universities. RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL restonmontessori.com; offi ce@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West, Reston, VA Established in 1987, Reston Montessori School is a private, co-educational school for children from three months through third grade. SPRING BILINGUAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY spring-bililngual.org; info@spring-bilingual.org 301-962-7262 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD Montessori preschool with Foreign Language programs. SUNSET HILLS MONTESSORI sunsethillsmontessori.com; offi ce@sunsethillsmontessori.com 703-476-7477 11180 Ridge Heights Rd., Reston, VA At SHMS, we are committed to recognizing and cultivating the uniqueness of each individual child. We have a community of educators, and wonderful families, that have chosen SHMS because of a shared vision for early childhood and elementary education. This community, fostered through high teach retention and involved families, supports each child during this critical time of development. Frequent fi eld CONTINUED ON PG. 22 The Center for Ballet Arts Summer Dance Intensive July 9 - August 11 "Dance with Disney Camps" for ages 3 to 9 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 105 Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703.273.5344 • thecenterballetarts.com Schedule a fun BIRTHDAY PARTY for Summer or Fall!!! 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But these annoying arachnids (Did you know ticks are in the spider family?) shouldn’t keep active kids from doing the fun summer things they love most. Here’s what to watch out for to make sure you have a tick-free summer: Use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants while in wooded areas. Insect repellent with up to 30 percent DEET (an active ingredient in insect repellents) is safe even for babies as young as two months. stomach contents (and potentially germs) into the person. WATCH FOR A RASH this virus are circulating. Symptoms are similar to the other tick-borne illnesses: fever, vomiting, headache, weakness and sometimes confusion and neurological problems. Since this is a viral infection and not a bacterial one, there is no specifi c treatment other than supportive care and hydration. Stand your kids in the shape of a “T,” arms out, and look over the entire surface area of the body. Ticks love to hide in the folds of skin: behind ears, knees, at the waistline and in the hair. Removing ticks as rapidly as possible decreases the chances you’ll get sick. Not all ticks carry Lyme disease. If you do see a rash, go see a doctor. It could mean either Rocky Mountain Spott ed Fever (RMSF) or Lyme disease, depending on where you live. The rash in RMSF often begins on the wrists and ankles. In Lyme disease, the rash usually arises at the site of the tick bite and is described as looking like a “bull’s eye,” or red with central clearing. Other tick bites can cause tick paralysis, where the person is literally paralyzed until the tick is removed. IF YOU FIND A TICK SOMETHING NEW TO SPONSORED CONTENT: LOOK OUT FOR Dr. Christina Johns is senior medical HOW TO LOOK FOR TICKS Use tweezers or your fi ngers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, then pull it off fi rmly. Remove everything, especially the head. 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MAD SCIENCE OFFERS EXCITING: AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS • ASSEMBLIES • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS SPECIAL EVENTS • VACATION & SUMMER PROGRAMS • WORKSHOPS washingtonFAMILY.com June 2018 27 7 APPS to Get Kids Outside Exploring this Summer F or kids, summer means one thing: freedom. For most parents, this freedom begs the question: “How am I going to keep the kids entertained all break?” These top-rated exploration apps will lure your kids off the couch and outside in nature for hours of boredom-crushing adventure! Girl: andresr/E+/Getty Images; Illustration: MicrovOne/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images You can only plan so many summer activities and trips to the pool before it becomes an exhausted eff ort. And it’s unrealistic to think that you need to keep your kids busy at all times — children benefi t from being able to entertain themselves. Yet, when their idea of personal entertainment turns into frequent “veg” sessions in front of the TV playing video games or watching back-to- back episodes of “Paw Patrol,” you might want to guide them in a more active direction. 28 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com 3. Meet the Insects: Forest Edition 1. Disneynature Explore Disneynature Explore encourages kids to discover nature from an animal’s perspective with a fun augmented reality experience. Choose between fi ve diff erent animals to experience their lives out in nature and observe their wildlife behaviors. The exciting 3D animal animation lets users see what it’s like to go hunting with a lion in the backyard, fi nd bear tracks along the driveway, crack nuts with chimpanzees and view the world from up high through a butt erfl y’s eyes. The app also includes a Spanish- language option. Ages 4-8. 2. Plum’s Photo Hunt In this PBS developed app, a friendly alien named Plum sends kids outdoors on photo missions to capture all kinds of wonderful things found in nature like fl owers, trees, insects, shadows and more. With safety in mind, the app instructs kids to ask a parent’s permission before starting any photo mission. Once a photo hunt is completed, users can submit their pictures to be displayed on the PBS Kids’ Plum Landing website. Ages 6-9. This interactive app is jam-packed with resources on everything your kids would ever want to know about insects. Let them discover fun facts, watch mind-blowing videos and interact with animations by making insects come to life with the tap of a fi nger. Kids can also test their bug knowledge with photo quizzes and start their own observation journal to become an insect expert. Age 7+. 4. Leafsnap Developed by researchers from Columbia University, the University of Maryland and the Smithsonian Institution, Leafsnap is one of the most extensive tree-identifying apps available. Its visual recognition software and collection of striking, high-resolution images help kids easily identify a wide-variety of trees and plants out in nature. It also provides fun games to help sharpen identifi cation skills. Age 6+. 5. Nature Cat’s Great Outdoors Based on the PBS KIDS show, Nature Cat’s Great Outdoors is an app that will defi nitely get users excited to explore the vastness of nature. Your kids won’t get bored with over 100 daily adventure prompts catered to inside or outside play and specifi c weather conditions. Earn achievement badges and create an in-app art journal to store photos, notes, recorded nature sounds and digital drawings. Age 5+. 6. Star Chart This virtual star chart is the perfect companion for family nights out on the patio. The app uses GPS technology and accurate 3D simulation of the visible universe to calculate in real time the location of every star, planet and moon visible from Earth. Simply point the device at a star to identify it. In addition, you can virtually explore all the planets of the solar system and 88 constellations with Star Chart’s dynamic visual eff ects and beautiful artwork by 17th-century astronomer Johananes Hevelius. Age 7+. 7. Geocaching Make it a whole family outing by taking part in this massive, worldwide geocaching adventure. This app takes you on a real-life treasure hunt to fi nd containers called geocaches that are hidden throughout almost every country on Earth. Once you fi nd one, you sign and date the logbook and hide the item again. The free intro app walks you through the process with helpful tips, hints and instructions. You are likely to fi nd the fi rst few geocaches right in your neighborhood! This app is recommended for children with adult supervision. washingtonFAMILY.com June 2018 29 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. Ages: Toddler: Nearly 2-3 Primary: 3-6 202-342-2551 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. Germantown, MD Ages: 2-5 202-246-0547 CRESTVIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL crestviewmontessori.com info@crestviewmontessori.com 30  June 2018  washingtonFAMILY.com 4728 Western Ave., Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 301-910-4728 THE JULIA BROWN SCHOOLS juliabrownschools.com 9760 Owen Brown Rd., Columbia, MD 9450 Madison Ave., Laurel, MD 3400 Queen Mary Dr., Olney, MD 301-447-5700 1300 Milestone Dr., Silver Spring, MD 301-622-7808 Ages: 18 months-Grade 3 MONTGOMERY MONTESSORI INSTITUTE montessori-mmi.com pamela.montessori@hers.com 10500 Darnestown Rd., Rockville, MD Montessori Teacher Education (Adult) 301-279-2799 TOP HAT MONTESSORI tophatmontessori.com info@tophatmontessori.com 18243-A Flower Hill Way Gaithersburg, MD Ages: 2 months-K THE WOODS ACADEMY woodsacademy.org admissions@woodsacademy.org 6801 Greentree Rd., Bethesda, MD Ages: 3-6 301-365-3080 VIRGINIA BROOKSFIELD SCHOOL brooksfieldschool.org brksfield@aol.com 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA Ages: 2-6 703-356-KIDS CARDINAL MONTESSORI cardinalmontessori.com cardinalmontessori@gmail.com 1424 G St., Woodbridge, VA Ages: 3-12 703-491-3810 CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL montessoriofarlington.com office@chms-arlington.com 2425-A North Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA Ages: 2-6 703-276-1360 THE CURIOUS MINDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL curiousminds.org info@curiousminds.org 24963 Ashgarten Dr., Chantilly, VA Ages: 3 months-6 703-722-2400 GREEN HEDGES greenhedges.org kvazquez@greenhedges.org 415 Windover Ave., NW, Vienna, VA Ages: 3-Grade 8 703-938-8323 HA'PENNY MONTESSORI SCHOOL hapennyschool.com director@hapennyschool.com 20854 Stubble Rd., Ashburn, VA Ages: 10 weeks-6 703-729-5755 HOLLY BROOK MONTESSORI SCHOOL preschoolmontessori.com info@hollybrookmontessori.com 2455 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, VA Ages: 3-5 703-573-7800 HUNTER MILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL preschoolmontessori.com info@huntermillmontessori.com 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton, VA Ages: 2 years 9 months-5 703-938-7755 LITTLE OAKS MONTESSORI ACADEMY lomamontessori.com info@lomamontessori.com 13525 Dulles Technology Dr. Ste. 103, Herndon, VA Ages: 8 months-6 571-336-2559 MONARCH CHRISTIAN MONTESSORI kidslovemonarch.com kidslovemonarch@gmail.com 15120 Enterprise Ct., Ste. 100, Chantilly, VA Ages: 18 months-6 703-961-8281 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ALEXANDRIA montessorischoolofalexandria.com montschoolalex@vacotmail.com 6300 Florence Ln., Alexandria, VA Ages: 3-12 703-960-3498 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CEDAR LANE preschoolmontessori.com info@cedarlanemontessori.com 3035 Cedar Ln., Fairfax, VA Ages: 3-6 703-560-4379 MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF FAIRFAX montessori-fairfax.com msofx@aol.com 3411 Lees Corner Rd., Chantilly, VA Ages: 18 months-12 571-323-0222 RESTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL restonmontessori.com office@restonmontessori.com 1928 Isaac Newton Sq., Reston, VA Ages: 3 months-Grade 6 703-481-2922 THE RIDGEMONT MONTESSORI SCHOOL ridgemontmontessori.com office@ridgemontmontessori.com 6519 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA Ages: 18 months-6 703-356-1970 Summe 2018 r Camp   Exciting Weekly Experiences for Ages 6-13 www.beantreelearning.com Camp MSNV 2018 Valleybrook June 25-August 10| Ages 3-6 Hillbrook June 25-August 17| Ages 3-12 Falls Church & Annandale, VA. 703-256-9577 • www.msnv.org An International Curriculum In An Ever-Changing World 25 through August 17, 2018. washingtonFAMILY.com June 2018 31 A s a cancer survivor and garden designer, I can attest to the fact that gardening is a mood lifter, a body balancer and a mind clearer. So much so, that as I was recovering from treatment, I was compelled to write a book on the subject, “The Cancer Survivor’s Garden Companion: Cultivating Hope, Healing & Joy in the Ground Beneath Your Feet,” as a way of helping other people use their gardens as resources for a happier, healthier and more balanced life. Gardens can lift your mood and soothe your soul, making even the most stressed-out person more balanced and healthy. AlexRaths/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images Most of us have too many things going on in our lives on a day-to-day basis. Whether we work outside the home, have a busy desk job or take care of children, we try to be multi-tasking champions, often at the risk of our own health. Experts call this “Directed Attention Fatigue” — our minds are forced to focus too long and too hard, with overloading and constant stimuli. It’s not good for anyone, and it can take a serious toll on every part of us. GARDENING FOR Health and Wellness BY JENNY PETERSON It’s not difficult to see that gardening is great light exercise, right? Hauling mulch bags, turning the compost, digging holes and raking leaves all use your entire body, stretching and building muscle. But what if you knew that gardening is actually good for your emotional health as well? In fact, gardening is known to be beneficial for every single part of you — body, mind and spirit. 32  June 2018  washingtonFAMILY.com A simple antidote is to get outside in the garden, because when we garden, the mind is able to relax and focus on just one thing. And with some garden tasks like weeding and watering, no focus is even necessary — we know what to do and can do it on autopilot. This allows the mind and body to decompress and simply connect to the moment. A number of things that happen in the body when you garden distinguish this activity from any other type of “workout.” Fresh air, sunshine and light movement can be invigorating for your body. Combine that with the connection to nature, growing healthy food and making your outdoor space attractive and inviting, and you’ve got the perfect ingredients for feeling strong, balanced and mindful. AleksandarNakic/E+/Getty Images FIVE WAYS GARDENING IS GOOD FOR THE BODY • Increased flexibility • Exposure to Vitamin D from sunshine helps body absorb calcium • Burns up to 330 calories per hour • Lowers risk of heart attacks by 27 percent as you age • Lowers blood pressure: 30 minutes, three times a week Start cultivating a mindset about gardening that removes it from the “to-do” list and puts it squarely on the “lifestyle” list, integrating the natural world into your daily life by starting with the garden. And speaking of growing healthy food, we’ve heard so much in recent years about how healthy spinach and kale are, haven’t we? I’m going to assume for the moment that we know that the dark leafy greens are nutrient powerhouses. What many of us don’t know is the extent to which many other fruits and vegetables deliver a healthy punch. While we don’t necessarily need to memorize lists of nutrients and which foods carry them, it’s a good practice to reach for the brightly colored foods — fruits and vegetables that are red, purple, orange, black, blue and dark green are known to carry significant amounts of nutrients and chemical compounds that are good for us. You don’t need to create an orchard or have a full acre of vegetable garden to grow nutritious foods. Use your balcony railing, potted herbs/tomatoes on your patio or deck or a small in-ground garden in your backyard. Keep it simple, plant the powerhouses and eat up! Fun fact: When you dig around in the soil, planting flowers and harvesting vegetables, you are coming into contact with something called Mycobacterium vaccae, beneficial bacteria that help to stabilize mood and promote better sleep. What’s even more interesting is that you don’t even need to dig to be exposed, because simply being outside in the garden and inhaling can do the trick quite nicely. We are trained to think that all bacteria are bad, but that is not necessarily the case: Exposure to these “good” bacteria in the soil can help strengthen the immune system, optimizing health. Tassii/iStock/E+/Getty Images As you continue gardening, expanding your skills and knowledge base, start thinking of other activities that you can bring out to the garden. Begin with activities that you used to only do inside, and then figure out a way to do them outside in your garden. Create areas in your garden that help you do these things more easily, like small, washingtonFAMILY.com  June 2018  33 BEYOND KALE & SPINACH: Other Nutrient-Rich Foo ds to Grow BERRIES APPLES GARLIC SHALLOTS CARROTS CORN TOMATOES Allicin Phytonutrients Antioxidants Anthocyanins ALLICIN PHYTONUTRIENTS ANTIOXIDANTS ANTHOCYANINS LYCOPENE Lowers cholesterol and helps prevent heart disease and cancer Anti-infl ammatory and promote liver health Help fi ght free radicals that damage tissue Boost cognitive function and protect against Which protects against cancer and heart disease comfortable seating, level decks and patios and soft grassy spaces. Why do these things outside with your garden as the backdrop? Because the garden engages all of your senses, which puts your entire being in a more serene, relaxed state — just another layer of health and wellness. For example, use your “outdoor rooms” for: ipopba/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images • Yoga • Meditation/Prayer • Tai Chi • Work (phone calls, light computer work) heart disease • Reading • Eating (don’t reserve this just for company!) Aside from bringing daily activities out to the garden, start thinking about other ways your garden can contribute to your overall health and wellness. Among my favorites: • Use edible fl owers to garnish salads and cocktails (geraniums, violas, roses, marigolds, lavender, nasturtiums) • Use dried herbs for tinctures (fi nd the details on the internet) • Use scented plants for aromatherapy (lavender, mint, rosemary) • Use fresh and dried herbs for teas (chamomile, lavender, mint) • Bring cut fl owers and foliage inside to brighten up your work and living spaces Now, I can’t promise you that all of your challenges and issues will disappear if you start a litt le garden in your backyard, but what I can promise you is this: If you are suff ering from stress, illness, depression, anxiety, mobility issues or chronic pain, the garden can help. It may not cure every ill or take away your problems, but it’s a powerful ally for an overall healthy, balanced, joyful and long-lived life. By adding gardening into your lifestyle, even for 30 minutes three times a week, your body, mind and spirit will reap the rewards. Jenny Peterson is a landscape designer and freelance writer who gardens on a full acre of land complete with chickens and goats. 34 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Source: fi x.com Lycopene School Now Enrolling for Fall 2018 45 acres of @ Ages 18 mos - Grade 12 • Newly renovated Montessori building and Maker Space • New STEAM courses for Middle & High School including planetary and marine science Schedule a tour today! For ages 4-14 barrie.org 301-576-2800 | admission@barrie.org On-site swimming, horseback riding, coding, archery, musical theater and more! barrie.org/camp 13500 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, MD Minutes from the ICC and Glenmont Metro • Bus Transportation & Extended Day Available Does your child need… A place to make friends with support? A camp with structure & consistency ? A supportive & highly trained group of staff? A more understanding camp environment? A low camper to teacher ratio? A small camp environment? 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Fairfax, Silver Spring and Baltimore www.camparistotle.org washingtonFAMILY.com  June 2018  35 MOMS SPEAK What local moms are saying about … SUMMER SUN PROTECTION Planning Ahead “Put sunscreen on before leaving the house, so it has time to set in and the kids can start playing the minute you arrive somewhere (as opposed to them throwing a fit because they get delayed by having to apply sunscreen!).” — Molly G., Annapolis, MD “During the summer, I use a daily lotion with SPF 15 already in it — so in case I forget to apply regular sunscreen, I still have some form of protection.” — Jennifer C., Rockville, MD “I make sure the car always has a couple of extra hats, because even sunscreen doesn’t completely work for us on extremely sunny days.” — Carolyn P., Loudoun County, VA “Always check out ewg.org to make sure the products you purchase are nontoxic and best for the kids!” — Tammy C., Bowie, MD Products to Know “I can’t leave home without my Beautycounter sunscreen sticks. They are super easy, safe (non-toxic) and don’t leave white residues. They are the best!” — Wendy W., Ashburn, VA “Coconut oil packets from Trader Joe’s are my summer essential! I use them for everything mom and baby related. They work great as a lip balm, body moisturizer, mosquito repellent, sun protectant, diaper cream and even deodorant.” — Blair P., Woodbridge, VA “I keep Colorescience Sunforgettable brushes everywhere — in my car, in my bag, in the kitchen and by the front door. It’s powder sunscreen, so it can withstand heat. Also, the kids love the brush, so I can quickly get their face, neck, ears and eyelids.” — Amber M., Fairfax County, VA Hydration is Key “Good summer skin care starts with hydration. During break times at the pool, my daughter and I reapply our sunscreen and drink at least eight ounces of water. We stay hydrated, and so does our skin!” — Stefanie K., Ashburn, VA “I keep sunscreen in the diaper bag and the glove box of my car. That way, it will always be handy when I need it!” — Peri B., Loudoun County, VA ] Melpomenem/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images [ Safety First 36  June 2018  washingtonFAMILY.com THE POWER OF RISE. Grades 6-12, Co-ed Boarding & Day | College Prep & Air Force JROTC Open Houses June 10th and July 15th. Learn more at rma.edu or call 540-636-5484. washingtonFAMILY.com June 2018 37 OVERNIGHT CAMPS 301-565-2282; 9504 Brunett Ave., Silver Spring, MD AstroCamp and Camp Motorsport Bar-T Summer Camps Ages: 8-17 astrocampsummer.org info@guideddiscoveries.org 888-836-1212; 8144 Mt. Laurel Rd., Clover, VA bar-t.com; 301-948-3172 Extended Day, Arts, Cooking, Music. Teens, Extended Day, Transportation, Field Trips, Swimming. Bretton Woods Barrie Camp Ages: 4-17 BWRC.org; camp@BWRC.org 301-948-3357; 15700 River Rd., Potomac, MD Ages: 4-14 barrie.org; camp@barrie.org 301-576-2815; 13500 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Transportation, Arts, Boating, CIT Program, Educational Activities, Hiking, Extreme Sports, Swimming. Day Camp, Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Transportation, Arts, Boating, CIT Program, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Overnight Camping, Swimming. Camp MSNV (Montessori School of Northern Virginia) Residential Camp, Teens, Educational Activities. Traveling Players Ensemble Ages: 8-18 travelingplayers.org/summer-camps info@travelingplayers.org; 703-987-1712 The Madeira School, 8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA Teens, Sibling Discount, Transportation, Drama, Hiking, Overnight Camping, Swimming, Travel. Ages: 3-12; msnv.org Valleybrook Campus: 3433 Rose Ln., Falls Church, VA Hillbrook Campus: 6820 Pacific Ln., Annandale, VA Day Camp. Camp Aristotle at The Auburn School Grades: Rising K-Grade 8 theauburnschool.org 301-588-8048 9545 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD 3800 Concorde Parkway, Suite 500, Chantilly, VA DAY CAMPS WASHINGTON, D.C. Teens, Extended Day, Arts, Computers, Educational Activities, Special Needs, Sports. Mad Science German International School Washington, D.C. Summer Classes Ages: 6-11 dc.madscience.org; 301-593-4777, 703-536-9897 Educational Activities. giswashington.org/glc; 8617 Chateau Dr., Potomac, MD Educational Activities. Glen Echo Park Aquarium DAY CAMPS MARYLAND Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery Ages: 3-6 acornhill.org; info@acornhill.org 38 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Ages: 4-7, 8-12 gepaquarium.org; info@gepaquarium.org 301-955-6256; 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD Arts, Educational Activities, Hiking. CONTINUED ON P. 40 Music Theater Art CAMPS! Almost FULL! Camps for Ages 4 - 17 Instrumental & Voice Lessons SUMMER THEATER MAIN STAGE Les Miserables www.harmoniaschool.org 703-938-7301 Vienna, VA Your Needs. Our Strategy. Let’s make something great together Please contact Jeni Mann, Director of Custom Media, for more information. EARLY REGISTRATION for FALL Starting on JUNE 1! Register early and secure your spot! David Hughes Orthodontics David R. Hughes, DDS Orthodontic Specialist 8314 Traford Lane, Suite A Springfield, VA 22152 tel 703.451.0502 drhughesortho.com 410.902.2302 jmann@midatlanticmedia.com midatlanticmedia.com Consultations are always complimentary. washingtonFAMILY.com June 2018 39 CONTINUED FROM P. 38 International School of Music Ages: 3-12 ismw.org; info@ismw.org 301-365-5888; 10450 Auto Park Ave., Bethesda, MD 301-320-4400; 4701 Sangamore Rd., L-03, Bethesda, MD With two locations in Bethesda, International School of Music offers music lessons in all instruments and voice to students of all ages and levels. Nurturing & patient faculty who make lessons fun & engaging. Jamon Montessori Adventure Camp Ages: 2-10 jamonmontessori.com; jamon.montessori.com 301-384-3131; 52 Randolph Rd., Silver Spring, MD Extended Day, Arts, CIT Program, Cooking, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Music, Sports, Swimming, Yoga. Kids First Swim Schools Ages: 2 months-Adults kidsfirstswimschools.com; contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com Check our website for a list of all 35 locations. Educational Activities, Sports, Swimming. Mad Science Acting for Young People Ages: 5-Adults afyp.org 703 554 4931; 4260 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA Celebrating 20+ years of fun, challenging classes for ages 5 to adult taught by theater professionals. After-school, student showcases, summer acting camps, and school tours. A Child’s Place - Hollin Hall Summer Day Camp Ages: 6-14 hollinhall.com; acphollinh@aol.com 703-765-8811; 1500 Shenandoah Rd., Alexandria, VA Extended Day, Arts, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, Sports, Swimming. BeanTree Learning Ages: 6-12; beantreelearning.com 703-961-8222; 5003 Westone Plaza, Chantilly, VA Extended Day, Sibling Discount, Transportation, Arts, Computers, Cooking, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Sports. Brooksfield Summer Camp Ages: 3-10 brooksfieldschool.org; camp@brooksfieldschool.org 703-356-5437 ext. 2; 1830 Kirby Rd., McLean, VA Ages: 6-11 dc.madscience.org; 301-593-4777, 703-536-9897 Extended Day, Arts, CIT, Cooking, Dance, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Music, Sports, Swimming, Yoga. Educational Activities. Camp Aristotle at The Auburn School - Fairfax Campus Spring Bilingual Montessori Summer Camp Grades: Rising K-Grade 9; theauburnschool.org 703-793-9353; 3800 Concorde Pkwy., Ste. 500, Chantilly, VA Ages: 2½-6 spring-bilingual.org; info@spring-bilingual.org 301-962-7262; 3514 Plyers Mill Rd., Kensington, MD Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Educational Activities. Extended Day, Special Needs. Camp Edventure Zazzy Peacock Studios Ages: 4-12; campedventure.com 703-583-6158; 4300 Prince William Pkwy., Woodbridge, VA Ages: 11-16 zazzypeacock.com; jill@zazzypeacock.com 301-633-4714; 12280 Wilkins Ave., Artists & Makers Studio Ai, Rockville, MD Center for Ballet Arts Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Sibling Discount, Arts. DAY CAMPS VIRGINIA Abrakadoodle Ages: 3-12 abrakadoodle.com; swalia@abrakadoodle.com 703-538-4278; Northern , VA; Prince William County, VA; Loudoun County, VA; Montgomery, MD; Prince George’s County, MD Arts, Educational Activities. Extended Day, Transportation, Arts, CIT Program, Computers, Dance, Drama, Educational Activities, Field Trips, Music, Sports, Swimming, Yoga. Ages: 3-Adult thecenterforballetarts.com; ctrbalarts@aol.com 703-273-5344; 3955 Pender Dr., Ste., 105, Fairfax, VA The Center for Ballet Arts provides a well rounded curriculum and pleasant, encouraging environment for dance training in many different disciplines. Classes are designed to promote flexibility, strength, artistry, coordination and technique. Stop by! Edlin School Summer Camp 2018 Ages: 4-12; Grades: K4-Grade 6 edlinschool.com; director@edlinschool.com 703-438-3990; 10742 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston, VA Extended Day, Arts, Computers, Educational Activities, Sports. 40 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com Encore Stage & Studio - It’s Elementary Ages: 4-9; encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154; 5800 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Drama. Encore Stage & Studio - Stage Door & Tech Camp Ages: 11-15; encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154; 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington, VA Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Teens, Extended Day, Dance, Drama. Encore Stage & Studio – Scenes for Tweens Ages: 8-12; encorestage.org; info@encorestage.org 703-548-1154; 4000 Lorcom Ln., Arlington, VA Day Camp, Boys & Girls, Extended Day, Dance, Drama. Fairfax Christian School Ages: 5-12 fairfax-christian-school.com 703-759-5100; 22870 Pacific Boulevard, Dulles, VA Educational Activities. Fairfax Collegiate Summer Program Ages: 8-14; fairfaxcollegiate.com 703-481-3080; 722 Grant St., Ste. J, Herndon, VA Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Computers, Educational Activities, Photography. Harmonia School of Music & Art Ages: 4-18 harmoniaschool.org; harmonia@harmoniaschool.org 703-938-7301; 204-F Mill St., N.E., Vienna, VA Teens, Sibling Discount, Extended Day, Arts, Drama, Music. Kids First Swim Schools Ages: 2 months-Adults; kidsfirstswimschools.com contact@kidsfirstswimschools.com Check our website for a list of all 35 locations. Educational Activities, Sports, Swimming. Mad Science Ages: 6-11 dc.madscience.org; 301-593-4777, 703-536-9897 Educational Activities. 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Potomac Nationals Ages: 7-14 potomacnationals.com; info@potomacnationals.com 703-590-2311 ext. 254; G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium, 7 County Complex Ct. Woodbridge, VA Sports. Randolph-Macon Academy Summer Camp Programs Grades: 6-12 rma.edu/summer; admission@rma.edu 540-636-5484; 200 Academy Dr., Front Royal, VA Residential Camp, Boys & Girls, Extended Day, Educational Activities, Field Trips. Reston Montessori School Ages: 3-9 restonmontessori.com; office@restonmontessori.com 703-481-2922; 1928 Isaac Newton Sq. West, Reston, VA Extended Day, Arts, Field Trips. Robotics Summer Camps Ages: 6-16 robotworksacademy.net; robotworks@cox.net 703-364-5418; 8992 Fern Park Dr., Ste. 2, Burke, VA Sibling Discount, Computers, Educational Activities. Roer’s Zoofari – Junior Safari Summer Camp roerszoofari.com 703-757-6222; 1228 Hunter Mill Rd., Vienna, VA Educational Activities. 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Traveling Players Ensemble Ages: 8-18; travelingplayers.org/summer-camps info@travelingplayers.org; 703-987-1712 The Madeira School, 8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA Teens, Sibling Discount, Transportation, Drama, Hiking, Overnight Camping, Swimming, Travel. 42 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com A Fine Balance One family prepares their daughter to be a big sister BY DANIEL LEADERMAN My wife and I are mostly thrilled; she’s healthy and feeling pretty good, the doctor is pleased, and the anatomy scan indicates the appropriate number of fingers and toes are present and accounted for. There’s the usual work to be done preparing the nursery and lining up day care, but we’re making good progress and there’s plenty of time yet. Mostly absent this time is the background anxiety that leads first- time parents to obsessively (but not irrationally) consult the pregnancy guidebooks to find out which bit of produce most closely approximates the size of the fetus (It’s an artichoke! It’s a rutabaga! It’s a taro root!) and how this week’s side effects may differ from last week’s. Whatever, we say. We’re pros, we say. But the old worries have been supplanted by a new anxiety: preparing our nearly 3-year-old daughter for life with her new sibling, rival and potential usurper. The party line we’ve been pushing has been, of course, that the new baby will bring joy and excitement to the family and that life as a big sister will be great. But will it? Once the initial novelty and curiosity wears off, I’m really just hoping the joy and excitement will follow for her. But I don’t know. I’ve made my peace with the small fictions we tell our children (“Try it! You’ll like it!”) and a few of the larger ones (see “Claus, Santa”), but I feel like we’re walking a tightrope here and that our credibility is at stake. If first child decides new child is a dud, we’re screwed and I’ll be a liar. The good news is that the early returns on siblinghood look promising. Our daughter understands that there’s a baby growing in Mommy’s tummy — although it seemed to take her a little while to understand there wasn’t also one in mine — and that it will be her baby, too. She will sometimes declare herself to be “Mommy” and designate my wife or a day-care playmate to be her “baby” or “sweetie,” diligently making sure her charges are fed, well rested and wearing clean diapers (the last one can get a bit awkward, not gonna lie). A few weeks ago, she even said, of her own volition, that the baby could share her stuffed animals. We know it will take diligence on our part to make sure she still gets the attention and appreciation she needs once little sister arrives, and we’re trying to smooth the way by talking to her about what the baby will need from us and from her and reading stories about children whose families get new babies. A special shout-out is due to Daniel Tiger, our daughter’s latest crush, whose eponymous “Neighborhood” includes numerous episodes dedicated to the difficulties of having a new baby sibling, from no longer being the center of attention to not wanting to share your toys and stickers. It’s all she wants to watch these days. We’re really proud of her. We are. But as encouraging as all of this is, some problems are too great even for a cloying cartoon tiger to solve. And, in a way, I feel like the deck is stacked against our firstborn. She’s been the center of our universe for as long as she can remember, and that’s about to come to a screeching halt. She’ll also likely be dealing with her parents — her father in particular — as they reach new heights of exhaustion and frayed nerves (and I can be a bit too uptight under the best of circumstances). Even if she’s prepared to share her toys, sharing the limelight is another story altogether. For better or for worse, the new kid is going to rock her world in ways she surely can’t imagine yet. “But it’ll be great!” we tell her. “You’re going to be such a good big sister!” we say. “The baby is going to love you so much!” we say. But every time we do, this little pang of guilt I’ve been nurturing in my gut gets bigger. Because what I really want to do is ask the child to tell me that I’ll be OK and to assure me that being a big sister is going to be great and she’ll be happy. But that’s not how it works, of course. So we sit, and I read to her about bears who welcome new babies into their families. And we watch “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.” And I cross my fingers, hoping I’ve been telling her the truth. washingtonFAMILY.com  June 2018  43 FamVeld/iStock /Getty Images Plus F or my family, this will be the summer of The Second Coming, by which I mean the birth of our second daughter in August. HOW TO turn shelves into an American Girl Dollhouse BY GINA GALLUCCI-WHITE LIKE MOST YOUNG GIRLS, my 7-year-old daughter is obsessed with American Girl and similar doll lines such as Target’s Our Generation and Wal-Mart’s My Life brands. She loves to dress each doll up for the day, change them into pajamas and tuck them into doll beds at night. Through birthdays and Christmases over the years, my daughter has accumulated several sets with lots of litt le pieces that fl ew everywhere during playtime, making tidying up her room a daily need. The clutt er was too much, so I started to look for solutions. that fi t the 18-inch American Girl dolls are around $300, which is way over my budget. Second, my daughter has a small room and the dollhouse could only go in a space where there is an air vent and low window that needed to be navigated. Most of the ones you could buy would not fi t the space. The idea of a dollhouse sprung to mind but there were several obstacles. First and foremost, most dollhouses I started looking online and found through an American Girl Facebook group that many members had made 44 June 2018 washingtonFAMILY.com dollhouses out of IKEA bookshelves. The main reason people like these shelves is because they are deep. I ended up going with the IKEA Stuva brand (measurements: 47 1/4” x 19 5/8” x 25 1/4”) because the other brands were too large for my daughter’s room. Purchased for $59 a piece, you get two rooms so I bought one to sit horizontal and another to go vertical to frame her bedroom window. Plus, you can use the roofs as additional play spaces for the dolls. IKEA unfortunately does not ship these shelves, so you have to go to one of their stores. But you can check availability of the item at your nearest IKEA store before you make the trip. What I really like about the bookshelf idea is you can custom tailor each dollhouse to your kid’s likes and collections, unlike some that look like blown-up versions of Barbie dream houses where entire scenes are on the wallpaper. a good fi t as well, but I could fi nd none Once I had the shelves, I grabbed one of those rare 15-percent-off total purchase coupons for A.C. Moore, inspired by a blog post that suggested scrapbook paper (around 60 cents a piece) was a great, inexpensive way to make wallpaper and fl ooring. The best part is that scraphbook paper is often two-sided, thus off ering a diff erent patt ern on the other side for additional projects. And I used scraps to make frames from American Girl catalog pictures for the living room. For the dolls’ bedroom, I printed Dark hardwood fl ooring sheets went in the kitchen and living room. Light hardwood fl ooring sheets would be used on the roof as a sort of outdoor seating deck for my daughter’s doll concession stand. I initially bought patt erned scrapbook paper to make in stock. Speaking of lockers, many bloggers also use locker chandeliers to hang from the ceilings to add a fancy decorating touch. online pictures of my daughter’s interests. She loves Disney’s “Descendants,” so I put together Mal, Evie and Uma posters. My daughter is also a huge fan of “American Ninja Warrior” star Jessie Graff , so I made multiple posters of her as well. My daughter’s house is still very much a work-in-progress. I add on when I have the time and money. the wallpaper, but I found I could not match it up properly, so I exchanged them for solid colors. For the remaining two rooms, a bedroom and playroom, I decided to cut up bath mats to make carpet. Lots I would say as of this writing only one of the four rooms is fi nished (for now), but that’s completely OK. My daughter loves it when we add new touches. 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They help pack lunches, do the morning school run, read stories and impart wisdom like how to throw the perfect spiral, or how to get epic grill marks. Plus, we can always count on their endless supply of dad jokes (bad puns and all) to brighten any day. Father’s Day is right around the corner. And instead of purchasing a patterned necktie or another power tool, treat a special dad in your life to one of these fun local events. Beer, Bourbon and Barbecue Festival 5th Annual Fit Fathers Day Celebration Saturday, June 16, 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m. National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD Silver Spring Civic Center, Veterans Plaza Maybe it’s the beer, the bourbon or the grilling (or the combination of all three), but this celebration just screams, “Dads should be here!” Choose from over 60 beers and 40 bourbons. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy live music as you sip and eat. 8525 Fenton St., Silver Spring, MD silverspringdowntown.com The entire family is invited to this healthy-living festival. Bring your gym shoes and prepare to sweat it out at live fitness demonstrations from local personal trainers. The event also includes fitness games, an interactive playground, healthy snacks and awesome prizes. Father’s Day OysterFest Sunday, June 17, Noon-5:30 p.m. Manassas Jazz Festival North Gate Vineyard Saturday, June 16, Noon 16031 Hillsboro Rd., Purcellville, VA 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, VA northgatevineyard.mobi visitmanassas.org Enjoy something different for your Father’s Day celebrations! Nomini Bay Oysters will be serving fresh raw and grilled oysters all day. And, of course, spend the day savoring some local wine on the patio while you enjoy live music. Is Dad a jazz enthusiast? Celebrate Father’s Day a day early by treating him to an afternoon of live jazz performances and specialty drinks. This year’s showcase includes a wide-variety of Virginia farm wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. 46  June 2018  washingtonFAMILY.com Father’s Day Illustration: Asya_mix/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images nationalharbor.com Father’s Day at the Farm Father’s Day at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Sunday, June 17, 10 a.m. Sunday, June 17, 1-5 p.m. Green Meadows Farm, 10102 Fingerboard Rd., Ijamsville, MD 134 N Royal St., Alexandria, VA greenmeadowsevents.com gadsbystavernrestaurant.com Forget the ties and bring Dad out to the farm for a one-of-a- kind experience. See if Dad can milk a cow! Go on a tractor- drawn hayride, watch pigs race, get free goat feed and check out their many farm animals. Is Dad a history buff? Take him out to Gadsby’s Tavern Museum where our Founding Fathers ate, drank and influenced history. “General Washington” will be greeting visitors and posing for photographs all day. Bonus: Dads get free admission. Father’s Day Weekend Ribs and Rosé Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Father’s Day Fest Sunday, June 17, Noon-4 p.m. Bluemont Vineyard 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard, 275 Decatur Rd., Stafford, VA bluemontvineyard.com Yes, barbecue and rosé actually do pair perfectly! So indulge in savory ribs and toast to dads with Bluemont’s latest vintage of rosé. Hang out on the patio, listen to live music and make it a memorable day. Fish-a-Rama Fishing Derby Sunday, June 17 Great Country Farms, 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA greatcountryfarms.com Hang out on the vineyard for some live music, wine, craft beer from Maltese Brewing Co., food, cigars, cornhole and tons of other outdoor fun. What more could you ask for? Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets so you can lounge outside all afternoon. Fearless Fathers Day - Zip Lining Sunday, June 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry St., Ste. 50, Savage, MD terrapinadventures.com Instead of giving your father or that man in your life another pair of socks or slacks, what about giving him the gift of adventure? At Terrapin Adventures, dads get a full-course challenge for free with any two paid challenges. Julia August/iStock/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images Dads who love to fish will have a blast at this Great Country Farms event. Compete in the Fish-a-Rama catch-and-release contest, play on the farm and enjoy a fun day with the whole family. Prizes will be given out for the largest catch of the day and the most hooked fish during “Power Hour.” potomacpointwinery.com washingtonFAMILY.com  June 2018  47 Have First Aid, Will Travel Safety tips for family vacations BY COURTNEY MCGEE E very family has tricks of the trade when it comes to successful travel. And many emerge only after getting something wrong. Road-trip fails have taught me: to bring the portable training potty (lined with grocery bags and napkins) for emergency preschooler pit stops; to keep a trash bag in the back seat (doubles as a barf bag); to pretest sunscreen for allergic reactions before investing in a week’s supply; and to bring our own nightlights and bedrails. What do you need to know before your family travels this summer? We asked two physicians who work in popular destinations for their health and safety advice. Dr. Kevin Bristowe, medical director of emergency services at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware, receives a steady stream of Delmarva coast visitors every summer. Back, shoulder and head injuries are common when beachgoers are not watching the surf. “They may turn their backs for a minute and be knocked down,” he says. “There are also a number of people treated for neck injuries from diving in shallow water.” Experienced pool swimmers should stay vigilant of the different dangers that ocean swimming presents. “Know your surroundings, pay attention to waves, swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard when possible, and don’t dive into unknown water,” Bristowe 48  June 2018  washingtonFAMILY.com cautions. Other obstacles to avoid include bodysurfers, boogie boarders, sandbars and fishing lines. “Fishing from the beach at the (Delaware Seashore State Park) is a great activity. However, this is a surfing beach, and often fishhooks can be lost here. When wading in the surf, it is a good idea to wear a water shoe or other protection for your feet to prevent being cut by an old hook or other sharp metal object,” Bristowe says. “You may also need a tetanus shot.” Cycle safely It’s fun — and good exercise — to ditch the car for smaller wheels at the beach, but it is important to dress and gear up appropriately, Bristowe says. “Numerous injuries are caused simply because a cyclist isn’t wearing a helmet. Flip-flops can get caught in pedals or chains and cause you to fall.” Beach-bound cyclists should wear sneakers or other shoes that protect their feet. “If you are riding at night, wear light-colored or reflective clothing,” Bristowe says. “Be sure to have a light so you are visible to motorists.” And he adds, stay alert — don’t wear headphones and don’t text while cycling. “Remember, cyclists are to follow the same rules that drivers follow. That means stopping at stop signs, signaling before turning, etc.,” Bristowe says. Of course, parents can get their children to wear helmets by wearing their own as well. Imgorthand/E+/Istock/Getty Images Watch the water Falls are common The leading cause of summer visits to Beebe Medical Center? Falls, Bristowe says. “Visitors check into their rental home, and within hours they end up in the emergency room. In many cases, the kids are jumping on beds while the parents are unpacking, and either the child falls off the bed, hits his or her head on a low ceiling or bumps into a sibling.” In other cases, adults who are unfamiliar with new surroundings take a tumble at night while moving around a dark house. Wet, slippery surfaces, rocking boats, inadequate balcony railings, bunk beds, spiral staircases and cocktail- induced unsteadiness add to the lengthy list of fall sources, he says, advising that a little extra caution goes a long way. Preparation is key Dr. Lisa Brennan, pediatrician with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, suggests parents research potential dangers and hazards of their vacation spots. For example, many people don’t realize how common stingray stings are in the shallow Florida waters, she says. Brennan also advises parents to check for a pediatric urgent care or hospital ER for children close to their destination, and then store that information in their phones. Always stay mindful of the sun’s strength, Brennan says, especially when on a boat or breezy beach or playing in the water. Parents may not realize the sun’s intensity until they or a child has second-degree burns. Brennan is a mom of young triplets, so she knows how to lay down the law when it comes to enforcing safety rules on vacation, which is supposed to be a fun, whine-free time. “Children will push the limit on these, but it is our job as parents to keep them safe, and some things are just non- negotiable,” Brennan says. “No sunscreen? OK, no beach time. No helmet? No bicycle riding. No life jacket? Then, no boating.” Prepare children ahead of time, she says, making repetition part of the process. For example, Brennan says parents can prep their children by saying, ‘Tomorrow, we are going on a boat ride to see dolphins. We are going to be wearing life jackets so that we can have a fun time and know that we are safe.” Keep dropping reminders in different ways leading up to each activity. Plan for what you can, and discuss rules and emergency plans with your whole family in advance, Brennan says. This way, the family is prepared; there is no need to worry about “what if,” and families can enjoy their time together. For the Road Pack these parent tips from mobile moms and dads who have learned on the go. >> “Having current insurance cards, doctors’ numbers and a prescription list, especially if you are traveling with older parents, helps hospital staff.” — Clay Stambaugh >> “On our family vacations, we’ve had Lyme disease, pneumonia, a febrile seizure, an asthma attack, stitches and a torn Achilles’ tendon. Definitely be well-versed in your insurance’s out-of-state ER policy.” — Alexandra Bull >> “Before heading out (maybe when putting on sunscreen), snap a quick family photo so you have a current picture of everyone and what suits they are wearing in case someone gets lost on the beach.” — Drew Wagner >> “Get trip insurance! For minimal expense, it gives you peace of mind.” — Marissa Rutzebeck >> “Common troubles are sunburn, sun poisoning, dehydration and injuries caused by boogie boards or those rafts with cords that tangle on arms or legs.” — Mary Mitcherling, RN >> “When I was a beach lifeguard, we called the ambulance daily for someone slicing their foot open on shells.” — MaryBeth Bevacqua >> “If you are staying at a resort, check to see if they have a doctor on call or a concierge who can help you get prescriptions filled if needed.” — Lisa Mathias >> “Walk your kids to the lifeguard stand and introduce them. It gives them an extra point of reference in a crowd and personalizes your kids to the guard.” — Becky Conley >> “Take pictures on your phone of insurance cards, prescription lists and schedules, passports, etc. to have backup copies of information handy.” — Michael Fitz-Patrick Further resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cdc.gov/family/kids/summer/index.htm Find helpful data on water safety, sun precautions and how to avoid heat-related illness, playground injuries and pesky mosquitos and ticks. American Academy of Pediatrics healthychildren.org/English/news/Pages/Travel-Safety-Tips.aspx Find searchable tips on airport security, car seats, germ control, international vaccine requirements, jet lag and a checklist for travel-safety kit items and more. washingtonFAMILY.com  June 2018  49 Classifi ed Advertisements ANNOUNCEMENTS Were you an INDUSTRIAL or CONSTRUCTION TRADESMAN and recently diagnosed with LUNG CANCER? 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