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CONTENTS
PHOTO BY DAVID BARATZ PHOTOGRAPHY
SEPTEMBER 2021
ON THE COVER
Aileen and Faith Fuchs
Discover our favorite kid-friendly museums in D.C. Page 16
FEATURES 12
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NO SMALL PARTS
At Acting for Young People in Fairfax, every
student gets a moment in the spotlight
VISITING MUSEUMS WITH KIDS
How to make “grown-up” museums fun for
little ones, too
THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF
BACK TO SCHOOL
Make the most of the new school year with
advice from a retired teacher
DEPARTMENTS 6
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CALENDAR September’s best family events
EDITOR’S PICKS
New toys and games for kids
FAMILY FUN
Favorite hiking spots in the DMV
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PARENT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Meet Aileen Fuchs, president and executive
director of the National Building Museum
HEALTHY FAMILY
Gluten-free diets and kids
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BOOK MARKED
Books for gamers of all types
MY TURN
How daily walks helped a D.C. mom and her
son connect during the pandemic
DIRECTORIES READERS’ RESPONSES
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