CONTENTS
OCTOBER 2019
Pumpkin Carving 101 Pg. 16
DEPARTMENTS 22
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50 ESSAY
Writer Michelle Ardillo shares how to write a
winning private school application essay that will
impress the admissions committee.

BITTY & BEAU’S
A new Annapolis coff ee shop brews opportunity
for people with disabilities.

TEEN JOB
For parents of teens with autism, there are many
ways to help your child succeed in the job mar-
ket. TECH CLASSROOM
Take a look inside a typical local school class-
room to see how much technology is there.

STAYCATION Have a family fun mini-vacation this fall right
here in the District.

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FAMILY CALENDAR
FAMILY BLOG
Getting crafty on a budget
BOOKMARKED Not-so-spooky Halloween books for kids
SCHOOL NOTES
Homework help for students with ADHD
HEALTHY FAMILY
Food allergy-friendly Halloween
GOOD EATS
Tailgate-inspired recipes
LAST WORD
Caring for aging parents
GUIDES 26
SPECIALIZED LEARNING
32 PRIVATE SCHOOLS
44 MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
COVER PHOTO PROVIDED
30 FEEDBACK
Oakcrest School
FEATURES 28
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