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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!
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Winners will be honored in our upcoming September issue!
Nominations end June 10.

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