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ON THE COVER
Jo Kosmides Edwards
Choosing a restaurant that'll please the whole family is easy as (pizza) pie. Page 10
FEATURES 12
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TAME THE HALLOWEEN HORRORS
For many kids, Halloween is more frightening
than fun. Here's how to help ease their fears.

PRIVATE SCHOOL LEARNING
MODELS Breaking down the differences between
Waldorf, Reggio Emilia and Montessori
philosophies ATTENTION, PLEASE
Exploring the benefits of prescribed medication
for kids with ADHD
DEPARTMENTS 6
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CALENDAR October's best family events
EDITOR’S PICKS
New toys and games for kids
FAMILY FUN
Kid-friendly pizzerias in the DMV
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PARENT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Meet Jo Kosmides Edwards, artist and
children's book author

HEALTHY FAMILY
Have your Halloween candy and eat
it, too
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BOOK MARKED
Standing up to bullies
MY TURN
The small pleasures of fall
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