CONTENTS
JUNE 2019
ON THE COVER
Santana Moss and Teens from
Moss Academy Football Camp
Is your child just shy, quiet or is it something more? Page 22
Photo by David Stuck
Cover Art Direction by Ebony Brown
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
14
8 CALENDAR
SANTANA MOSS
The former Washington Redskins player
discusses football, fatherhood and finding
new purpose.

16
SUMMER FEST
Our guide to the best music, art, food and
cultural festivals happening this summer in
the DMV.

22
SELECTIVE MUTISM
When a child won’t speak, it might be connected
to a little-known anxiety disorder.

28 WEEKEND GETAWAY
D iscover what makes San Francisco a great
family vacation destination.

13
DMV FUN
20
TRENDY MOM
24
HEALTHY FAMILY
32
GOOD EATS
Father’s Day celebrations
“Wake Up Ready” beauty tips
Pregnancy warnings
A fresh, seasonal meal
34 BOOKMARKED
Summer-inspired reads
42
WF BLOG
Kids + Instagram
46 LAST WORD
Engaging children outside the home
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36 PARTY
38 SUMMER CAMPS
43 MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
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