CONTENTS
ERIC D. GOODMAN
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JUNE 2023
Kid-friendly travel in Lisbon, Portugal Page 14
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
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SUMMER TRAVEL AS A FAMILY
Explore the authentic, affordable and
family-friendly Libson, Portugal.

ADVENTURES IN THE ARTS
Teens from Washington, D.C. go on a summer
adventure to not only hone their skills in ballet
but in personal growth and independence.

20 POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
What you might not know about
postpartum depression, including research that
could be a gamechanger for treatment
29 ORAL HEALTH MONTH
This June, experts share how to get kids to form
good eating and dental care habits.

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EDITOR’S PICKS
Top picks from the National Parenting
Product Awards

TOP 20 CALENDAR
A supersized calendar of family events
in June
FAMILY FUN
The best places to celebrate Father’s Day
12 DIY
Build the tooth fairy’s house.

25
INCLUSIVE FAMILY
The importance of familial relationships in
traversing the autism journey
26 DIRECTORY
23 BABY & MATERNITY
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PARENT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Meet a West Springfiled author whose
children’s book was inspired by her son and
his father.

27 HEALTHY FAMILY
Your guide to baby-proofing your home
32
BOOK MARKED
All about families of all shapes and sizes
34 MY TURN
Local author JoAnn Hill shares the
importance of stimulating kids’ curiosity
with hometown exploration.

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