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THE FIRST WORD
Turkey, Trots & Traditions
Every family has different Thanksgiving traditions. My family’s
tradition? Turkey Trotting. Not the dance, but organized long-distance
runs/walks/trots, which usually raise money for a good cause.

Every Thanksgiving, we head down to the Tidewater area to visit
extended family and run in a local Turkey Trot. It’s a great way for
us to spend more quality time together, help a good cause, get some
exercise and have fun! And the kids enjoy it because there are usually
games and prizes. Plus, who doesn’t welcome the chance to burn off
some extra calories before diving guilt-free into an extra slice (or two)
of Grandma’s decadent pumpkin pie?
You don’t need to trek down to Tidewater for a great Turkey Trot.

There are so many in the DMV. Check out our list of top runs and
1-mile walks on pg. 36. The events support a variety of causes and
organizations like local fi re departments, research for Autism and
providing clothes, food and shelter for the homeless. Giving back and
giving thanks is what this holiday is about.

Sandi Schwartz’s article, “The Science of Giving and How it Can
Help Your Kids” on pg. 24 explains how giving not only boosts our
happiness, but improves our health and other areas of our life.

Our November issue also has a special focus for new parents and
parents-to-be. Please refer to our annual Baby & Maternity Guide
on pg. 32, which includes health care providers, child care centers,
parenting classes and more. On pg. 30, we have a list of the best
and FREE baby-tracking apps so new parents will never miss a
single special moment of their baby’s fi rst developmental year. Our
feature this issue, “Recognizing and Reducing the Risk of Postpartum
Depression” on pg. 10, sheds light on this — more-common-than-you-
think — topic and offers insight worth reading.

There are tons of more helpful resources inside. And, as always, check
WashingtonFAMILY.com for even more parenting-related coverage and
fun local things to do this fall.

I hope your November is a special month full of giving thanks, tasty
meals, old (and new) traditions, lasting, memorable time spent with
your loved ones and most of all — Turkey Trotting!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Britni Petersen
Managing Editor
Washington FAMILY Magazine
bpetersen@midatlanticmedia.com washingtonFAMILY.com
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