September
2017 TABLE OF
contents ON THE COVER:
Julia Brown and Students
10 38
20 Location:
The Julia Brown Schools,
Silver Spring, MD
A Brand of quirkiness: Mother-Daughter duo Create
Whimsical styles for children 
P.10-12 “With patterned animals, cute sayings and bold colors, the Oh Bessie
products are both quirky and whimsical.”
Beth Roessner
The Benefits of Individualized Learning
P.20-22
“The Montessori method is based on individual learning with hands on
equipment in an uncluttered, calm and productive environment. Through
Classifieds
RESOURCES: trained staff we focus on respect, dignity, self- discipline, and self- worth.”
Schools / Montessori
Julia Brown
Birthday / Parties
Why is my smart child so scattered?
And what’s the real impact on grades?
[P.50] [P.29-45]
[P.49] P.38-40
“When kids aren’t all that focused or organized, we often assume they’re
lazy, unmotivated, or just don’t care about school. But actually, this isn’t the
case at all.”
GUIDES: Ann Dolin
QUICK READS
Mom Review
Superfood: Crickets
4 September 2017 washingtonFAMILY.com
P.24 P.46-47
QUICK READs
Education [P.26-36]
The Arts
[P.14-18] Montessori
[P.42-44]