NOVEMBER 2015
TABLE OF
contents ON THE COVER: Corey Ware
Location: Commonwealth
Academy, Alexandria, VA
Photography: Deborah Kolt
Experiential learning is a hallmark
of Commonwealth Academy,
where average to gifted students
with ADHD, dyslexia and other
learning differences come to
develop their critical thinking skills
and prep are for college. Here,
middle school students construct
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and test catapults in the Visual
Thinking and Strategy Lab where
math becomes a relevant, hands-
on p art of everyday life.

Is It TIME TO HIRE A TUTOR?
Call or visit for more information:
P.10 “If your child is underachieving and his or her teacher thinks extra help will be
beneficial, it may be time to seek help outside of the classroom.”
Michele Ranard
Almost There: Pregnancy Nutrition For The Home Stretch
P.18 “Who has the time or energy to whip up healthy meals when you’ve got a birth plan
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FAMILY Blog
[P.06] Calendar
[P.48] Classifieds
[P.58] to finish and diapers to buy?”
Malia Jacobson
RESOURCES: Life with AUTISM: From Childhood To Beyond
P.52 “For young adults on the spectrum, it’s about interdependence, not complete
independence...” Schools / Preschools
[P.26-41] Schools / Montessori
[P.44-45] Birthday / Parties
Malia Jacobson
SUPERFOOD: 6 Plant-Based Foods To Try Today
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“The glorious thing about plant-based eating is your grocery store or farmer’s
market is full of an incredible array of foods, flavors and textures just waiting to be
GUIDES: discovered...”
Tutoring, Therapy &
Special Needs
Vanessa Chamberlin
Baby & Maternity
[P.20-22] Private School
Open House
[P.32-34] Montessori
[P.44-45] Spring Break
[P.46-47] QUICK
READS Facts & Figures
P.24 Mom Review
P.29 Thanksgiving Prep
P.42
QUICK READS
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