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{Contents} TABLE OF
OUR TOWN
LIVING WELL
News 8
The Buzz Around Town 10 In Light of Recent Events, Are You Discussing Child Predators with Your Children?
Snapshot 12 Greg Breeding
Cool Stuff 30 Great Toys, Gadgets, Books & More
Healthy Family 34 Summer Weight Gain
Lessons from the Oak Grove
Editor’s Pick! Want to take the kids to a baseball game but don’t want to travel to D.C.? Catch a minor league baseball game in Lynchburg! See page 26.
Bumble on the Fly 18 Bumble Around the Community
Out & About Calendar 20
June Activities & Events for Families
Father’s Day Reflections 44 Readers Share The Most Awesome
Things About Being a Dad
Three Great Family Hikes 46 A Local Dad & Avid Hiker Shares His Top Picks
Daytrip Fun! 26
Smile for Dad! 42
A Family Portrait by Robert Radifera
Bravo! 16 Making Live Theater Accessible to All
INSPIRATION
Our Schools 15
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Dear Bob 32 Your Parenting Questions Answered
Get Outside 54 20 Reasons Why Playing Outdoors Makes Children Smarter
Spend a day with Dad in Lynchburg!
Tips & Trends 36 Fabulous Finds and Fun
Home & Garden 38 Bug Off
Preparing Your Child for Dental Visits 68 Choose the Right Dentist & Address Your Child’s Fears
RESOURCES
Summer Camp Quicklist 57
Find the Ideal Camp
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Summer Splash 64 The Coolest Pools & Swimming Holes 2014 Dental Guide 72 Resources for Healthy Teeth
UNTIL NEXT TIME
So Love This!
A Father’s Love Song 78 It May Sound Like Nagging,
“I loved finding so many new
But It’s Love
kid-friendly hikes close to home in Jeff Monroe’s article (page 46). Happy trails!” — Jennifer, Editorial Assistant
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OUR COVER: This month’s cover photo of adorable swim team sisters is by local photographer Cheri Bowling.
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the local buzz Check out the wonderful events we are sponsoring this month!
The Fifth Annual Historic Grace Church Farm Tour June 14
United Way Family Volunteer Day June 21
June 21 & June 27–28
Future Fund and B&G Club Cares for Trails at Southwood The Future Fund of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation sponsored a trail maintenance work party at the Southwood Boys & Girls Club at the Southwood Mobile Home Park this past April. Supportive community
Area High School Leaders Honored The
Emily
Couric
Leadership
Forum
awarded
scholarships to nine high school senior girls last month. Charlottesville High School’s Carman Drake (above, in red), who plans to attend Yale University in the fall, received the grand prize: a $30,000 scholarship. The rest of the finalists — Albemarle’s Camille Leech, Covenant’s Sadie Yates, Miller’s Rachel Odumu, Monticello’s Sharon Fernandez, Murray’s Rian Slate, St. Anne’sBelfield’s Elizabeth Amato, Tandem’s Kathryn Wolf and Western Albemarle’s Kristen Richey — each received
Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia
awards of $5,000. The forum is named in honor of former Charlottesville school board member and state legislator Emily Couric, who died of cancer in 2001. Award winners had extensive records of leadership, extracurricular and community involvement.
Bright Stars Gets Green Light volunteers and kids from the Boys & Girls Club worked side by side to improve hiking trails in the nearby forest. Young people participating in the Club’s Forest Discoveries program built the original trails several years ago in order to have a place for exploration and fun educational activities. On a regular basis, the young people take responsibility for maintaining the trails as a recreational resource for all members of the community. Volunteers worked on building a new trail, distributing wood chips, clipping back vegetation and cleaning a nearby stream.
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Albemarle County’s Bright Stars program has received last-minute funding from the county’s Board of Supervisors. Bright Stars classrooms emphasize active learning and provide social services to at-risk preschoolers and their families. Each student is assigned a Family Support worker who assists the family with financial concerns, employment and other issues. The school board had previously cut funding to the program due to a $4 million deficit and asked the county to fully fund it this upcoming year. Bright Stars has classrooms in eight elementary schools and often has a list of families waiting to participate.
MCLEAN FAULCONER INC. REALTORS Charlottesville, Virginia’s leading farm and estate brokers invite you to preview a sample of our 2014 current offerings. . .
IVY – Stately 4BR residence, over 5,800 fin. sq/ft, on 5 acres, just west of C’ville Quality-built, open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, 1st floor MBR. Finished terrace level, 3-car garage, large rear deck. Beautiful mountain & pastoral views! $895,000. MLS#511414 Steve McLean (434) 295-1131.
PANORAMIC BLUE RIDGE VIEW – Exceptional 194 ac. grazing farm, half hour north of Charlottesville in scenic Madison Co. Extremely well constructed and appointed 6 BR post and beam home, beautiful details i.e. English oak floors, huge gourmet kitchen. Award winning pool and pool house. $2,499,000, or home with 25 acres: $1,495,000. Call Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076.
OFF GARTH ROAD - Superbly constructed stone and stucco 5BR residence, copper roof, private 2.6 acres, 3 miles to UVA. Over 6,800 fin. sq.ft., main level MBR, gourmet kitchen, spacious rooms, great details and wonderful entertaining spaces. $1,295,000. Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076. MLS#517013.
KENRIDGE - Superb quality 4 bedroom townhome across from UVA Birdwood Golf Course, near Farmington and grounds. Traditional with open floor plan, main level master, elevator, over 5,080 finished square feet. $979,000. MLS #513565. Call Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076.
SWEEPING MOUNTAIN VIEWS from this extraordinary architect designed European style stone & authentic stucco residence on 21 ac. in park-like Blandemar. Custom built, 4BR/4.5BA home. $1,599,000. Tim Michel (434) 960-1124 or Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076. MLS #512258
JAMES RIVER - Charming circa 1920 5 bedroom farmhouse, pool, guest cottage, 118 acres, elevated land perfect for animals or vineyard, plus bottomland and long frontage on James River. VERY SCENIC, PRIVATE, MT. VIEWS. $1,495,000. MLS #507998
OFF GARTH ROAD - Impeccably maintained mostly 1-level 3 BR home privately situated on 2.76 ac. only 3 miles from C’ville, Blue Ridge view & beautiful pastoral view of adjoining horse farm. Great details in residence, formal & informal. $799,000. MLS#502478.Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076.
QUAKER RUN FARM - Magnificent Blue Ridge views, superb location near National Park, trout streams, miles of trails. Expertly restored, enlarged, and appointed 3BR, 3BA farmhouse. Large barn renovated for entertainment: kitchen, bath, exercise space, many uses, 6 stall stable, incredible setting w/ panoramic views of mountains. $1,100,000 Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076. MLS#513585
HISTORIC CARRSBROOK - Built circa 1794, is one of Albemarle County’s most distinguished 18th century homes w/SW mtn & Rivanna River views 4.5 acres, pool, guest house just north of Charlottesville. On Virginia Landmarks Register & National Register of Historic Places. $995,000 . Call Steve McLean (434) 981-1863 MLS#516850.
AMMONETT MOUNTAIN - Circa 1878 4BR farmhouse on 3 acres, home remodeled and enlarged, retaining old Virginia charm. Land is a mix of woods and pastures, bold creek, near Walnut Creek Park, excellent recreational property. $795,000. Jim Faulconer (434) 981-0076.
EDNAM - Spacious 4 BR colonial, well maintained w/ numerous improvements & upgrades including spectacular chef’s kitchen. Elevated 1.47 ac., mostly wooded site, winter mountain views, over 4,200 fin. sq.ft. $995,000. Jim Faulconer (434) 9810076 MLS#517012
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TOWN In light of recent events, are you discussing child predators with your children? 60% say “yes” 40% say “no”
1522 RUTLEDGE AVENUE • $449,000 Adorable city cottage on one of the prettiest lots in the Venable district. Updated for today’s living with modern kitchen. Owner added central AC in 2002, and also finished the attic to create a third bedroom. With the addition of a full bath, this would make a fantastic master suite. Gorgeous fenced yard, just minutes to Downtown C’ville, and UVA. Sally Neill (434) 531-9941. MLS# 520426
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3720 SKYE COURT • $540,000 All brick one-story home privately situated on a 2 acre lot at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Cathedral ceilings, gourmet kitchen with granite counters, luxury master suite with French doors leading to elevated back patio, attached en suite with heated flooring and walk-in shower. Minutes to Route 29 for easy access to Downtown & UVA. Angela Dotson (434) 981-6302. MLS# 519419 4 0 1 P A R K S T R E E T • C H A R L OT T E S V I L L E , VA
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We discuss obedience, staying close by us in public spaces, while traveling, etc., regardless of recent events. My children may play outside in the backyard but not in the front yard unless we’re out with them, because there are often strange cars on our neighborhood street. It’s important to have street smarts and to share those with our children.
We have this conversation occasionally, but I have not stepped it up. I prefer to discuss this topic without escalating fear. Jane in Ivy
I think children should absolutely be taught age-appropriate information about their safety around strangers, but it’s important DG, mom of two in Crozet not to cultivate fear. The best thing parents can do is teach their children to speak up Unfortunately we have to teach our kids how when a situation or person makes them feel to be safe and strong in this world. unsafe. Even very young children can be emC. Icenhour, mom of three powered to listen to their own instincts. Mom of two young children, Charlottesville We’ve always had a “password” that only our kids and we know. If someone were to approach them and ask them to leave with We discuss general rules for stranger danger them, then they are to ask, “What’s the pass- with out children, but any specifics about word?” An incorrect answer means run and child predators only serves to scare them. scream! Mom of two in Charlottesville Forest, mother of twins Visit CharlottesvilleFamily.com to answer next month’s question:
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SNAPSHOT
Greg Breeding
by Lynn Pribus
A native of southwest Virginia, Greg Breeding graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in communication design. In 1992, he co-founded Journey Group, the Charlottesville creative agency where he is creative director. He leads design workshops internationally and his team has received numerous industry awards. “I always have a sketchbook in my briefcase,” he declares. As an art director for the U.S. Postal Service, he also designs postage stamps. “I’m interested in creating art for the public good,” he says. “Stamps highlight and celebrate what’s positive in our culture.” His first stamp commemorated the War of 1812, and he’s since designed stamps honoring music greats like Johnny Cash, Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix. Breeding is also board member of the New City Arts Initiative, a collaborative non-profit fostering engagement with the arts in the greater Charlottesville area. He lives in Charlottesville with his wife, Lyndee, and their three children. What was your favorite book as a child?
Whom do you admire?
“A Wrinkle In Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. I let myself believe time travel
A friend’s wife became incapacitated while pregnant. He cared for her and
was real and I miss that place of suspended disbelief.
their twins until her death 20 years later, but I don’t think complaining
What are you reading today?
“Cry the Beloved Country” by Alan Paton. The lyrical beauty of the prose is a language all its own. What excites young students about the arts?
ever occurred to him. His courage and sacrifice have made me a more grateful person. What’s the best advice your parents ever gave you?
Pursue what you love, even if it’s not practical.
Picasso said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Art
What 21st-century technology could you not live without?
is something fresh and new, tempting me to believe anything is possible. I
The BugZapper, because stink bugs are my mortal enemy.
think idealism makes children the best artists. How do the arts relate to other areas of life?
A quote, often attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, says that art is “to know how to see.” To me, the object of art is to illuminate, to expand what it means to be human — to see the world not only as it is, but how it could be.
What would you title your memoirs?
“Lucky Me.” If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Persuasion. It’d be great to be able to make everyone see the world my way. But that would probably be a curse, come to think of it.
Designing a stamp sounds amazing. What is the most difficult part?
Most subjects are larger-than-life parts of the American story. Reducing
What do you like best about living here?
these grand narratives down to an inch is impossible, but success is
Small town feel, big city culture.
measured by managing the compromises. What’s it like to see your finished stamp on a letter?
Exhilarating. Surreal. Making something out of nothing is an intimate act, so to see your work — created in quiet and anxious moments — go out into the wild feels almost exposing.
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Kohl’s Supports UVA Children’s Fitness Program Kohl’s Growing Up Healthy Expo, brought to the community by UVA Children’s Hospital and the Kohl’s Cares for Kids program, had another great turn out at this year’s event. At the expo, children took part in physical activities led by UVA medical students and UVA Children’s Hospital staff, and parents learned about ways to improve their families’ health. Kohl’s also presented the UVA Children’s Fitness Clinic with a check for $36,614 in continued support of the Kohl’s Growing Up Healthy Program.
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Our Schools
Lessons from the Oak Grove
By Art Stow
Red Hill Elementary School recently
launched
a
social skills. The body of
celebration
research shows that pre–K
of “Week of the Young Child” — an
education is a faithful
annual national event celebrating the
indicator
importance of early childhood education — on
academic
an outstanding spring day. In our oak grove, an idyllic field just outside our building, more than 70 preschoolers were highly
of
continued
success
in
future years. What really builds
engaged in a range of activities. The students represented pre-K
the foundation for lifelong success for these young boys and
classes from six Albemarle County public schools: Red Hill,
girls is not what they read from a book but what they read from
Agnor-Hurt, Cale, Scottsville, Stony Point and Woodbrook.
one another. When I visit a pre-K classroom, I see children from
We had a full menu of activities for our young participants,
different backgrounds energetically engaged in collaboration,
from musical sing-alongs, to outdoor team activities, to a picnic
excited by discovery, determined to understand and follow rules
lunch, to science experiences — even a station on how to
and developing a strong sense of social confidence.
prepare and eat a nutritious snack, courtesy of the Whole Foods
On the subject of confidence, I have to confess that the
folks. It was a picture-perfect experience for students, parents,
highlight of my day is when I’m visited by one of our young
volunteers, teachers and one lucky principal.
pre-K students who has made it a habit to walk into my office
Besides young children having a wonderful time, something more serious was unfolding.
unannounced to read to me. Now, that’s worth celebrating.
A recent Harvard study is the latest research to confirm how important pre-K programs are to the future of our country.
Art Stow is the principal of Red Hill
It confirmed that such programs lead directly to improvements
Elementary School and a true believer in
in language, literacy, math, emotional development and
early childhood education.
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Making Live Theater Accessible to All Penny Bosworth’s grandmother introduced her to the theater as a child, and those experiences opened her eyes to how the arts can have an impact on a life. As an adult, she wanted to ensure
The Education Committee
that all children have the same opportunity to experience live theater, so soon after the opening
is looking for a new member
of the renovated Paramount Theater in 2004, she agreed to help create the theater’s Education
with a strong background
Program. Last year, 16,500 local school children from public, private and home schools attended performances at the historic downtown theater. One quarter of those children were able to attend because of scholarships provided by the Education Program.
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FATHER’S DAY
Father’s Day Weekend at Wintergreen
June 13-15, at Wintergreen Resort, Nellysford This Father’s Day, start a new tradition and celebrate this special holiday at Wintergreen Resort. Lots of family fun has been planned! 325-2200, wintergreenresort.com
Kids Go Fish Weekend
June 13-15, Regular trail hours at Saunders-Monticello Trail, Kemper Park Pond. During this weekend only, kids ages 16 and under will be allowed to fish the Kemper Park Pond. Bring your own fishing poles and equipment. 984-9800, monticello.org
Father’s Day at Poplar Forest
June 15, 10am-4pm Give dad a tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat! Admission is free for fathers all day. 525-1806, poplarforest.org
Father’s Day in the Garden
St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser
Find more family-friendly events & festivals online at CharlottesvilleFamily.com!
Father’s Day Wine Tasting
June 15, Keswick Vineyards Fathers receive a free wine tasting in the tasting room. 244-3341, keswickvineyards.com
FESTIVALS & FUN LOOK3 Trees Photography Exhibit
Now-July 8, in trees on the Downtown Mall Outdoor photography display of many captive species by photographer Joel Sartore. 977-3687, look3.org/trees
June 15, 1-4pm at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens Family fun, model boats from the Richmond Model Yacht Club, a concert by the Jangling Reinharts and a tasty cookout (for purchase). 804-262-9887, lewisginter.org
Annual WVPT Kids’ Book Festival
Father’s Day Dinner
Kids Craft for a Cause
June 15, 6-9pm at Boar’s Head Inn Treat Dad or Grandpa to a special dinner. 972-2230 boarsheadinn.com
June 7, 11am-3pm at Rockingham Fairgrounds A magician, clown, snacks, free books for the little ones, crafts and activities that promote health and safety. 800-345-9878, wvpt.net
June 7, 11am-2pm at Barracks Road Shopping Center Shop for kid-made crafts! All proceeds donated to the UVA Pediatric Food Allergy Research Center. 977-1025, vadm.org
June 7 at Kid to Kid Be a part of this fundraiser for childhood cancer research by shaving your head! 466-3032, stbaldricks.org/events/k2k
Summer Reading KICK-OFF HULLABALOO!
June 7, 10am-12pm at Central Library Meet Geronimo Stilton, tour the bookmobile, and sign up for your Summer Reading club! 979-7151, jmrl.org
Rassawek Spring Jubilee
June 7 & 8, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm at Rassawek Vineyards, Columbia Artisans, batteau boats, steamboats, hearth cooking, small engine displays and wine tasting. 804-396-3098, rassawek.com
Virginia Renaissance Faire
June 7 & 8, 10am-5pm at Lake Anna Winery Artisans, craftspeople, royal archers, children’s area and food merchants for a day full of fun and history. 703-508-5036, varf.org
Mid-Atlantic Power Festival
June 7 and June 10-14 at 13510 Spottswood Trail, Ruckersville An exciting week of MX motocross, demolition derby, tractor pulls, monster trucks and carnival midway. mapfest.net
20th Annual Ice Cream Social
June 9, 6:30-8pm at Gordon Avenue Library Gordon Avenue Library’s traditional kick-off for summer fun. Get started in the Summer Reading Program with ice cream and facepaint too. 296-5544, jmrl.org
Community Open House
June 14, 10am-2pm at UVA Children’s Hospital Games, music, food and a chance to tour the new Battle Building. Free parking in 11th St. Garage. uvahealth.com/battlebuilding
Grace Farm Tour & Country Fair
June 14, 10am-4pm at Grace Episcopal Church Visit Keswick’s historic farms, enjoy the country fair, 4-H animals, artisans, vendors and live music. CharlottesvilleFamily is a proud sponsor. 293-3549, gracefarmtour.org
Flag Day Celebration
Craft for a Cause
Kids Craft for a Cause June 7, 11am-2pm at Barracks Road Shopping Center See page 20
June 14, 12pm at nTelos Wireless Pavilion Enjoy commemorating the flag, recognizing our local veterans and a performance by the Charlottesville Municipal Band. downtowncharlottesville.net Continued on page 22
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{our town calendar} SPORTS & OUTDOORS Yappy Hours at Keswick Vineyards
June 1, 22, 29 12-3pm Bring food, friends and your furry loved ones to relax on the scenic lawn overlooking the vineyards. Visit with local shelters and their animals. 244-3341, keswickvineyards.com
4 the Wounded 5K and Kids Fun Run
June 7, 8am 5K start, UVA Research Park One hundred percent of proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Kids Fun Run starts at 9am. 982-4850, 4thewounded5K.com
Farm Fun
Grace Farm Tour & Country Fair
Clean the Bay Day
June 14, 10am-4pm at Grace Episcopal Church See page 20
Family Volunteer Day
June 21, 10am-2pm at Albemarle High School Non-profits host a project-making day to help support their missions. Decorate bags for food pantries, make pet toys for the SPCA, work on crafts for nursing home residents and more kid-friendly projects! CharlottesvilleFamily is a proud sponsor. 972-1701, unitedwaytja.org
June 7, 9am-12pm at the Rivanna Watershed Volunteer and register to help clean up Meadow Creek, Moores Creek and Riverview Park — all parts of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. cbf.org/clean
Summer Solstice Wine Festival
June 21 & 22, Saturday 11am-7pm; Sunday 11am-5pm at Lazy Days Winery Celebrate local wines, foods, arts and crafts. Moonbounce and petting zoo for the kids. 381-6088, summersolsticefestival.com
Sunday Sundowns
June 8, 3-6pm at Washington Park Pool Join in an afternoon of fun, food, music, games and swimming at Washington Park. 970-3260, charlottesville.org
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Bumblebee Jamboree
June 14, 11am-3pm, Maymont Families can enjoy live butterflies, crafts for the kids and the beautiful historic park. 804-751-4401 maymont.org
James River Batteau Festival
June 14, 10am-2pm at Downtown Lynchburg Live music, launch of the historic batteaux at 11am, art & crafts, kids’ activities and games, wildlife and historic demonstration. Batteaux’s Scottsville stop projected to be June 18. 528-3950, downtownlynchburg.com
W4MTP: 21st Annual Women’s Four Miler Training Program
June 14–August 23, Saturdays, 7am at UVA Track/Lannigan Field Females 10 & up of all fitness levels invited to participate in training, support and talks. Girls ages 14 and under must train with an adult. w4mtp.com
Motor Madness
Mid-Atlantic Power Festival June 7 & 10-14 in Ruckersville, VA See page 20
World Cup USA Matches
June 16 & 22 at The Paramount Theater FIFA World Cup games on the big screen! USA vs. Ghana on June 16, 6pm. USA vs. Portugal (Ronaldo!) on June 22, 3pm. Concessions for sale. 979-1333 theparamount.net
Let’s Go Pond Stomp
June 19, 9:30-11:30am at Saunders-Monticello Trail trailhead
This two-hour family-friendly excursion explores the wild plants and critters of the pond along the trail. 984-9800 monticello.org
10th-Annual Pink Ribbon Polo Cup
June 20, 11am at King Family Vineyards Watch magnificent horses and see an exciting polo match in this popular annual event. 584-8212, pinkribbonpolo.com
City Residents Swim Free
June 21 & 28, 5:30-7:30pm at Washington Park Pool Enjoy a free swim with proof of city residency. Non-residents may participate in free swim at the non-resident fee. charlottesville.org 977-2607
5th Annual Grace Church
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{our town calendar} STAGE & SCREEN Charlottesville Municipal Band Concerts June 3 & 17, 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm at The Paramount Theater Ensemble lobby concert at 7:15, instrument petting zoo for the kids 7:30-7:45pm. 295-9850, cvilleband.org
Charlottesville Ballet Academy Spring Performance
June 8, 3:30pm at PVCC’s Dickinson Building Charlottesville Ballet Academy presents “Dancing Through the Decades”. Performances by ballet students of all ages. 227-7592, charlottesvilleballet.org
“Frozen” Sing-a-Long
A way to help families share the spirit of giving and learn about volunteer opportunities in our community. Children can help:
Saturday, June 21st
• design blanket squares
10am – 2pm
• write letters to soldiers
Albemarle High School
• knit simple hats
LOOK3 Artist’s Talk: Joel Sartore
June 18, 7:30pm at The Paramount Theater Alongside thrilling, large-scale projected images, renowned National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore will share stories from his life’s work and the Photo Ark project. Tickets go quickly. 979-1333, look3.org/trees
Charlottesville Band Lunchtime Concerts
• make toys for animals
June 20 & 27, 12-1pm at Central Library Bring your picnic and blanket and enjoy a side of Sousa with your sandwich as Municipal Band members serenade you. Rain cancels. 979-7151 jmrl.org
• and more!
The Secret Garden
• create early literacy kits
We also encourage families to bring new or gently used books for children aged 6 months to twelve years old to donate to the United Way Book Drive. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to spend a Saturday sharing the importance of giving back with your family at the United Way Family Volunteer Day.
For more information, go to CvilleVolunteer.org
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June 13, 2pm, Gordon Avenue Library Bring a beach towel or blanket and catch an afternoon movie. Popcorn provided. 296-5544, jmrl.org
June 21, 1pm & 3:30pm at The Paramount Mistress Mary Quite Contrary and her magical animal friends help restore health and happiness to her uncle’s household and their garden. 979-1992, theparamount.net
Movie Night at Sips & Cinema
June 26, 8:30pm at Early Mountain Vineyards Picnic on the lawn during this month’s feature, “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (PG-13). 540-948-9005 earlymountain.com
Treasure Island
June 27 & 28, Friday 6pm, Saturday 11am at The Paramount Theater Longing for adventure, young Jim comes under the hypnotic spell of the legendary pirate, Long John Silver. 979-1992 theparamount.net
The WannaBeatles
June 28, 8pm at The Jefferson Theater Celebrate 50 years of Beatles music with this fun family-friendly concert. Special guests Virginia Consort Choir and Wilson School of Dance. 245-4980, jeffersontheater.com
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LEARNING FUN Glow in the Dark Party
June 10, 6:30pm at Northside Library Come in your PJs for a special storytime that will light up the night. For children of all ages with accompanying adult. 973-7893 jmrl.org
Paws to Read Purrfect Party
June 13, 2-3:30pm, Northside Library Animal crafts and games, facepaint and fun. Bring your stuffed animal for the pet show! 973-7893, jmrl.org
Harold Wood & His Circus in a Suitcase
June 17-19 at JMRL Libraries It’s a clown! It’s a lion tamer! It’s the amazing magical Circus in a Suitcase! Ages 3 & up. Check your local library’s schedule, jmrl.org
Stories and Songs with Michael Parent
June 19, 7pm at Central Library Stories, folktales and sing-along songs about growing up. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Helping Paws
June 20, 3pm at Northside Library Learn about service dogs and what they do! Training demos from Service Dogs of Virginia. Doggie donations (peanut butter, tennis balls, paper towels) welcome! 3rd graders & up. 973-7893, jmrl.org
Fairy Chase
June 21, 10:30am-12pm at Maymont Play games, make wishes, hear stories and receive your very own wings and wand as you learn what fairies like to do and where they like to hide. 804-358-7166, maymont.org
Animal Tracks in Aboriginal Art
MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE RETURNS TO THE PARAMOUNT JUNE 2014
June 23, 2pm pre-K, 3pm grades 1-5 at Central Library Join Kluge-Ruhe educators for an artistic adventure into the central desert of Australia. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Pets with Pop! Balloon Animals
June 24, 2pm at Gordon Avenue Library Learn how to make balloon animals and take home your creations. 296-5544, jmrl.org
Songstress Extraordinaire
June 24-26 at JMRL Libraries Got the blues? Come enjoy the lilting and uplifting music of Barbara Martin. Ages 3 & up. Check your local library’s schedule. jmrl.org
Petpourri: Neat Treats
June 26, 3-5pm at Gordon Avenue Library Drop in to make simple dog treats and take them home to bake or leave them for the SPCA. Ages 5 & up. 296-5544, jmrl.org
Creative Drama Workshop
June 26, 1:30-3pm, Crozet Library Register for an afternoon of wacky world travel with Cady Garey. Bring your bravest, silliest and boldest energy! 823-4050, jmrl.org
June 21 - 1PM & 3:30PM
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DAYTRIPFun!
Take a daytrip with Dad to Lynchburg! Just over an hour south of Charlottesville, you’ll find lots to do along Lynchburg’s downtown riverfront. Amazement Square Children’s Museum is four floors of hands-on fun. A tower of slides, ladders and tunnels takes you from the top to the bottom (less adventurous folks can also use stairs or the glass elevator). Exhibits include miniature batteaus, a Monacan village, hand-operated cranes, Voltageville and the Big Red Barn, where kids can milk a life-size cow and learn about life on a farm. New this year is Shipwreck Cove, a special area for toddlers 3 and under, featuring sea animals, a boat and a giant light box to play with. Other special exhibits include Bugs University, a look at the big world of little insects. Crawl through a “rotting log,” create your own bug and study insects up close in their terrarium habitats. Admission is $9 per person, free for children under 2. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am5pm, Sundays 1-5pm. Closed Mondays except for holidays. amazementsquare.com Check out Rotary Centennial Riverfront Skate Park, located next to the Children’s Museum, for indoor and outdoor skateboarding fun. The 14,000 square foot. complex has a street course and a bowl, including multiple bars, benches, pipes, ramps and platforms. Admission is $2 a day, and children under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present.
Skateboards, helmets, and pads can be rented for a few dollars each if you don’t bring your own. riverfrontskatepark.com
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Families of all ages and abilities will enjoy the adjacent 3.5-mile paved Riverwalk Trail. This level path
So much to do just a short drive away!
begins downtown on Jefferson Street, just past the eastern end of the Blackwater Creek Bikeway and the Point of Honor Trail, and moves eastward along the waterfront (passing Amazement Square and Riverfront Park) and crossing on to Percival Island. Recreational opportunities along this section of the James River
More details at downtownlynchburg.com.
Heritage Trail include walking, biking, jogging, fishing and expansive riverfront views. Bikes can be rented for $12/hour at Bikes Unlimited’s downtown location on Jefferson Street. Getting hungry? Walk two blocks up to Main Street for special “Amazement Square Kids’ Meals” at Market at Main. It’s a great place to grab breakfast all day or a sandwich and bottled Coke. Train lovers will enjoy eating in the refurbished train station at The Depot Grille, complete with model train and real locomotives passing by while you eat. And further down the trail, you can grab a pizza or two at Waterstone Pizza owned by the same folks who run Fry’s Spring Pizza in Charlottesville.
To round out the day, check the schedule of the Lynchburg Hillcats minor league baseball team for upcoming home series, theme nights, pet nights and postgame fireworks! A $15 kids club membership gets kids 14 and under free admission to all home games, meet and greets with players, food discounts and the chance to run the bases after Tuesday night games. lynchburg.hillcats.milb.com.
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Covenant School Annual Yard Sale
MARKETS & FAIRS
ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS
City Market
Disc’art’ed Books
June 30 at Ash Lawn-Highland Celebrate Elizabeth Monroe’s birthday with tea, period games and demonstrations. 293-8000, ashlawnhighland.org
June 7, 8am-4pm at Lower School Gym covenantschool.org
Now–November, Saturdays 7am-12pm at Second and Water Street parking lots charlottesville.org
June 11, 3:30-5pm at Central Library Turn discarded books into something fun. Registration. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Forest Lakes Farmers Market
Nerdfighter Party: TFIOS
June 20, 7-8:30pm at Crozet Library Celebrate the release of “The Fault in Our Stars” movie with games, trivia, crafts and more. Registration. 823-4050, jmrl.org
Now–October, Tuesdays 4-7pm at the South Recreational Facility in Forest Lakes. forestlakes.net
Crozet Farmers Market
A Girl’s Guide to Living Well
Now-mid-October, Saturdays 8am-12pm at Crozet United Methodist lot. 823-1092
June 24, 1-4pm at Crozet Library Wellness coach DeeDee Stewart’s workshop for girls on self-esteem, creativity and selfcare. Registration. 823-4050, jmrl.org
Farmers in the Park
May–September, Wednesdays 3-7pm at Meade Park. 970-3371, charlottesville.org
Duct Tape Crafts
June 25, 3-4pm at Northside Library Spice up your space and glam up your gear with duct tape! For grades 6-12. Registration required. 823-4050, jmrl.org
Homeschool Convention & Education Fair June 5-7 at Greater Richmond Convention Center. More than 140 workshops, speakers, used curriculum sale and exhibitors. 804-278-9200, heav.org/convention
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Thursday Night Sunset Series
Now–September, 5:30-9pm at Carter Mountain Wine Shop Perch on their two large decks to listen to live music and catch an amazing sunset. 977-1833 cartermountainorchard.com
Sippin’ Into Sunset
Now–August, Fridays 6-8pm at Early Mountain Vineyards Enjoy wine tasting, mountain views and live music. 540-948-9005, earlymountain.com
New Grandparents Class
June 14, 10am-12pm at UVA Hospital A class for expectant grandparents and family members. Review basic safety tips, new gear and how to help the new family. 924-9920 uvahealth.com/services/womens-health
Shenandoah Wine & Jazz Festival
June 28, 1-7pm at Frontier Culture Museum Enjoy local wines and brews and live jazz music and tour this historic farm museum. 540-332-7850, frontiermuseum.org
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Expert Advice Your Parenting Questions Answered My friends are talking a lot about raising resil-
a playmate. Create opportunities for making
ient children. What does this look like for kids at
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different ages? — Corinne, Keswick
from a couple breakfast options and learn to
Your question is a great one. Resiliency is very much on the parenting radar these days. Resiliency is that ability to deal with the ups and downs of life and solve problems rather than be overwhelmed by them. It is about having high self-confidence and a sense of optimism. Research shows that resilient kids have strong social connections and are not shy about asking others for help. This comes from
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having parents who were a steady source of
by Bob Taibbi
love and support. These children also learned the skills of problem solving: breaking bigger problems down into smaller ones, taking action and realizing what they can and cannot control. They have learned responsibility by making commitments and regulating emotions — including frustration, anxiety and anger — in healthy ways. They take acceptable risks, are OK with making mistakes and avoid the trap of perfectionism. Love and support your child
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without micromanaging or being overprotective. Let him face risk, take on responsibilities and find opportunities for skill development and self-regulation. Since you don’t mention how old your children are, here are a few ideas about applying this to different age groups. Toddlers & Preschoolers. The
goal with the youngest children is setting a foundation of safety. Your biggest impact is in terms of modeling, rather than instruction. During these years, your child learns that adults can be trusted, are approachable and provide a source of support. Begin working on frustration tolerance by giving your child opportunities to learn to comfort himself and to learn responsibility by having him help pick up toys and say sorry when he has hit
live with the consequences of that choice. Children in Elementary School. With language and a sense of the larger world come increased opportunities for more independence — say, sleepovers or being at the playground without constant supervision — and more responsibility in the form of chores. Provide risk-taking opportunities, perhaps by encouraging your shy child to join a sports team, and facilitate emotional regulation when she is upset because she doesn’t get to play as much as she’d like. Start teaching problem solving, such as how to share the computer with a sibling, as well as more decision making, like whom to invite to a birthday party. In addition, encourage and support child’s natural strengths and skills as they emerge. Children in Middle School. As your child moves away from you and into the larger social world, the work you’ve done to build a strong relationship begins to pay off. Middle school is rife with social anxiety from cliques, hormones, bullying, feeling different. Be an emotional support and a problem-solving coach; encourage and help your child hold on to her own identity, as fragile as it may be, in the face of peer pressure. Make home, albeit often emotionally and hormonally charged, a place of safety and sanity. Children in High School. Your teen should be moving into his own world. Responsibilities increase — a summer job, managing schoolwork — as do decisions — dating, postgraduation plans. Notice and reward good decision making and problem solving, and be the sideline coach who is ready to support him when he feels overwhelmed or uncertain. Finally, help your teen understand the adult world and mind not by lecturing but by being transparent and sincerely self-disclosing about your own challenges and the way you’ve overcome them.
Bob is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Charlottesville with over 38 years of experience as a clinician, supervisor and clinical director. He is the author of five books and more than 200 magazine and journal articles. bobtaibbi.com
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Art used with permission—from a 1st Grade Charlottesville Waldorf student’s main lesson notebook.
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Summer Weight Gain Is Your Child at Risk?
Many children will head back to school carrying several extra pounds — and it’s not because of their backpacks. Studies show that children tend to gain weight two to three times faster during summer months than during the school year, even though it is three times longer. It’s not unusual for children to gain as much weight during summer break as they do during the entire school year, according to Ohio State University research that tracked 5,000 children from 300 schools.
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children today are overweight. But research shows the opposite is true,” says Susan Cluett, nurse practitioner and program director for Children’s Fitness Clinic at University of Virginia Children’s Hospital. While kids naturally gain weight as they grow, it’s not healthy for them to put on weight too quickly. How much weight should children gain? Four to five pounds each year is normal for the average child between ages two and five. During grade-school years, children should add on five to 10 pounds a year, while growing in height. During the time leading up to the rapid and intense growth of adolescence (between ages 9 and 11 for girls, between 10 and 12 for boys), it is normal for kids to gain weight mostly in the form of body fat. Many kids lose this “extra” body fat as they reach their adult height. Children who are likely to gain too much weight over the summer are those who, Cluett says, “get out of a routine, are more sedentary and graze
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Parents concerned about their child’s weight are likely to opt for skim and 1% milk. But UVA Children’s Hospital research suggests that the lowest-fat milks might not help, and may even hurt, in the fight against childhood obesity.
So how can parents help? Keep kids on a set activity and meal schedule similar to their school routine. Summer camp can be an ideal environment as it limits opportunities to eat and offers time for exercise. If your kids are at home during the day, be sure to take advantage of fun activities offered all summer long at local parks and other organizations. Both Charlottesville City and Albemarle County Parks and
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Recreation Departments have tennis, swimming and many more activities. It’s important, too, that teens don’t go unsupervised for long stretches of the day. If you’re concerned about your daughter’s health, bring her to a fun, free
dance-based exercise and support program run by UVA Children’s Fitness Clinic. Called “Go Girls,” this program is designed for girls ages 10 to 18 who are at risk for weight-related medical problems, such polycystic ovary syndrome, insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. Once a week, all year long, girls enjoy Zumba dancing and chat about healthy habits in discussions led by UVA specialists, including Christine Burt Solorzano, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist. “By keeping kids busy this summer with activities they love, they won’t even know they’re burning calories,” Cluett says. “Plus, they won’t have time to eat out of boredom.” Kelly is a medical writer for the University of Virginia Health System. For more about healthy eating., visit uvahealth.com.
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1. Know that swimsuit sizes vary from clothing sizes. Don’t worry if you have to “size up.” 2. Shave your legs before you go. It’s one fewer thing to feel self-conscious about. 3. Shop when you feel most confident about yourself. Schedule time after the gym or before a lunch or dinner date.
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4. Apply sunless tanning lotion. It provides a healthy-looking glow and adds contour to your body. 5. Move about. Do lunges or jumping jacks in the dressing room — always checking for fit and comfort.
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Naturally Repellent Lemongrass is considered one of the most effective insect repellents. Simply mash the roots & rub on your skin!
BUG OFF
by Becky Calvert
The warm evenings of early summer that June brings are quite conducive to sitting outside and soaking up our surroundings. Unfortunately, we are not the only ones enjoying the great outdoors. Want to make your exterior space mosquito-free without spraying harsh chemicals? Try a few of these natural ways to repel the pesky insects.
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The most important thing you can do is to keep standing water — mosquitoes’ breeding ground — at a minimum. If you have birdbaths, wading pools or water sources for your pet, be sure to change them out at least twice a week.
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Marigolds, catnip, lemon balm, rosemary, citronella and lemon thyme are among some of the aromatic plants that mosquitoes don’t care for. Use in them in plantings around your favorite exterior seating area to add color and wonderful scents while repelling pests.
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Install a bat house! Some bat species eat 500 to 1,000 mosquitoes nightly. Chances are these small, nocturnal animals are already living nearby, so welcome them to your yard to feast on mosquitoes, gnats, flies and more. Throwing some rosemary or sage onto your BBQ grill will help repel mosquitoes. Neem oil is a natural vegetable oil extracted from the Neem tree in India. Add a few drops to your favorite lotion and apply the mixture to your body. Another natural alternative is one part garlic juice to five parts water. Spray directly to exposed skin as an alternative to dousing yourself in DEET.
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Father’s Day Reflections
Readers Share Fun Times with Dad Growing up, my dad and I spent a lot of time hiking in the woods and soaking in the glories of nature. My husband continues this tradition by taking our three kids out hiking along the Rivanna Trail behind our house regularly. He inspires the love of the outdoors in them. — D., mom of three When hiking Wolf Rock at Catoctin State Park in Maryland, my brother and I used to pick up rocks, which we intended to paint and make into “rock families.” My poor dad had to carry them in his backpack for the duration of the hike! — Jessica S., mother of three in Crozet and daughter of an excellent father who lives in Afton I have sole custody, so my daughter’s “Dad” experience is with my Dad, whom she calls “Bear.” Almost every Friday, Bear drives from his work in Richmond to Charlottesville to pick my 4-year-old up from preschool. He then takes her to Starbucks for a milkshake. In warm weather, they do lawn work at my parents’ house in Earlysville. Her special time with Bear is one of my daughter’s favorite times of the week. I greatly appreciate the closeness of their relationship and how my father has willingly become the most important man in her life. — Bee, mother of 1 in Charlottesville My first roller coaster ride was with my dad, on a roller coaster called the Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake Park, a small amusement park. I was so frightened that I hugged my dad tight enough that my fingernails drew blood from his arms. I can still recall the look on his face as we got off the coaster and I said, “Let’s go again!” My boys enjoy our outings to several of the Charlottesville parks and to special events (as they grow into the intended age group) like the recent Scooby Doo show at the Paramount. And we will all occasionally find ourselves unmistakably ready to grab another Five Guys dinner. (Large fries, please!) I love taking them to various activities, like their doctor visits. — Nate, dad of three boys in Charlottesville.
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My favorite activities to attend with my dad were outdoor concerts — especially on the 4th of July when the symphony would play the 1812 Overture coordinated with fireworks. My dad would always conduct along, which embarrassed me tremendously as a kid, but now as a parent, I think it’s great and I’d do the same! My own kids love going out in the woods with their dad. They are fortunate that he is a biologist and they learn so much from him. — Laura, mom of three My husband is the bass player for Love Canon, and our kids love going to see their dad play music. Our son describes his dad’s work as “Daddy’s going to go play in the big show!” He loves singing along, especially to the song “Whip It” — it’s his favorite! — Erin, Max and Madeline’s mom My favorite time with my Dad was throwing football in the backyard, and my kids enjoy this family tradition with their Dad as well. We usually play girls against boys! — Jessica F., mommy of three in Crozet Our 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter are following in their father’s footsteps — or bike tracks. My husband has been riding
Our girls (ages 2 and 4) especially love going fishing with Daddy
his road bike competitively since he was in high school. Our son
at Mint Springs Park. From getting dirty and pulling worms to
and daughter both have their own helmets and respective pedal
drinking their “fishing drink” (red Gatorade), it is always a fun-
and scoot bikes. A favorite outing recently has been when my
filled day. Even if they don’t catch anything, just being outside,
husband takes both kids over to the McIntire Skate Park. Our little
playing in the water and spending time with Dad makes for a
guy is really aggressive and loves it when his daddy cheers him
super day! When they do catch a fish, the squeals abound. And
on. One day our daughter will likely be just as fearless.
when it comes time to prepare the fish for dinner, it’s a full family
— Michele, mommy to a son and a daughter
affair! — Mom of two girls, Crozet
My husband loves to go fishing with our son. When Jeremy was 4 years old, they went to a pond near our house. At this point,
My dad would take me camping at Lake Anna. We would just float
my husband would catch a fish, put it on my son’s fishing pole
on the lake. It was something we were able to do on a regular
and throw the fish back out so my son could reel it in. On one
basis and just be able to hang out and talk.
trip, when Jeremy tried to reel in the little sunfish that was on his
— Jason, dad to a son in Waynesboro
hook, he couldn’t — because a big bass had swallowed the sunfish and it was too heavy for him to reel it in! The bass escaped in the
Petey loves driving his remote control truck with his dad. They
end, but they both had a good laugh.
build ramps on the yard and like to race each other.
— Elisabeth, mom of one boy in Hollymead
— Kristen, mother of Petey We are a blended family. I think my daughter likes knowing my husband (who is her stepdad) is in the stands cheering for her at basketball and softball games, swim meets, along the parade route and in the school auditorium. — Chrissy, mom of a super busy young lady in Charlottesville My dad would play lacrosse with us. He always spent time explaining the game and how the Creator gave us — the Native Americans — this game. We would play until the sun went down. — Natalie mom of six My all-time favorite childhood game was playing “monster” with my dad. It was pretty much hide and seek with the seeker (my dad) being the monster! — Jenn, mom in Ivy
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Three Great Family Hikes A Local Dad & Avid Hiker Shares His Top Picks
by Jeff Monroe
COLD MOUNTAIN
“ Backpacking is boring while you are doing it, but you feel good about yourself after it is done.” This sums up my only child’s hiking and backpacking experience, beginning as a toddler who was wheeled up Shenandoah’s Bear Den Mountain and culminating these days as a Boy Scout who has earned his Life Rank. It makes me wonder if any of my passion has gotten through to him!
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BRING ANOTHER FAMILY ALONG! Kids may forget to complain when they are exploring or sharing imaginary adventures with a companion. And you’ll find that you enjoy hiking with friends, too!
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Hike 1 BEARFENCE MOUNTAIN Through all the years I have taken my son on hikes, there is one hike we keep coming back to: Bearfence Mountain in Shenandoah National Park’s Central District. I can think of no better views to be had with such little effort in Shenandoah. There are 360-degree views from the summit and lots of great rocks to climb. Of course, it may not be such a good hike for high-strung parents to take with their kids, as they might be just a little nervous to see the real love of their life climbing out on rocks with a steep drop. But many dads can handle the risk to their children, if not their marriage. There are two loop possibilities with Bearfence Rocks (aka BFR). When my son was 6, we took the shorter loop. By the time he was 12, we took the longer loop, which tops out at a whopping mile-and-a-half or so. The BFR scramble is accessed from a large parking area on the west side of the Skyline Drive at Milepost 56.4, a little over a mile north of the Lewis Mountain Campground in the Central District of Shenandoah National Park. When accessing the park from U.S. 33, turn north toward Big Meadows. Each mile is marked along the Skyline Drive. For this dad, the toughest part of the hike is the first part of the trail — between the parking lot and the rocks. But that is when young legs have the most energy, so it isn’t a problem for the little ones. After you hit the rocks, there are a number of spots requiring a climb, the favorite activity for kids from 6 to 12, and beyond. There are usually several ways to scramble up a rock, and if your balance is unsure or you have a fear of heights, this may not be your hike. The trail tops out at a 360-degree viewpoint after following blue blazes on the rocks to the peak. Back in the day, I kept my son on track by making him believe that Yoda had painted the blazes and that only Jedi could see them. This is how he first learned to follow blazes on this trail, how blue blazes differ from white ones and what two blazes mean (instead of just one). This code is now second nature to him. The top is a great spot for snacks when hiking with younger children. And with an
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of his international classmates had never heard of the trail. “Tell the adults,” I advised. “They will be impressed.” From the A.T., little eyes can look up and see the rocks they climbed. This is a popular hike, and for good reason. After the hike, refreshment is in order. Sometimes, the promise of refreshment is
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off the rocks. Big Meadows is often the destination, with a camper store full of Gatorade and a restaurant with blueberry parent always has to keep in mind where the nearest bathrooms are located!) Stop there and stroll through the exhibits at the Byrd Visitor Center and then look across the Skyline Drive into the Meadows for deer. Often, you don’t need to look that far.
HIKING TIPS for New Family Hikers
Here are some tips for keeping your family hikes both safe and fun. Know where you are going! There are several
purchase a local trail map by either Trails Illustrated or the
great websites that can help you decide what hike to take.
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club. Several of these maps are
Two of the best for new hikers are hikingupward.com and
also available as apps and can be loaded onto smartphones
virginiatrailguide.com. Each has a wide variety of hikes,
or tablets. Each of the hikes described here are on both
including easy ones for new hikers. Hiking Upward’s site
sites, as are many more options, and the descriptions are
allows you to choose your level of difficulty, views, solitude,
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length and even streams — in case you want to avoid getting wet in the spring! Print out the site’s maps for each hike you take or, better yet, head over to Blue Ridge Mountain Sports (now at the Shops at Stonefield) and
Bring snacks! It gives the kiddos something to look forward to, in addition to the views. But you already knew that, didn’t you? Remember to carry all of your trash back home with you. Continued on page 51
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Hike 2 SPY ROCK A lesser-known local favorite destination is Nelson County’s Spy Rock, in the George Washington Forest near Montebello. If you’re in the SNP, simply take the Blue Ridge Parkway south for about an hour to Route 56 and then go east on 56 to the Montebello State Fish Hatchery.
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yards from the A.T. here. The rock itself requires a bit of a scramble, so you might want to avoid this hike during wet or icy
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HIKING TIPS for New Family Hikers Know the code! In Shenandoah National Park, blueblazed trails are for hiking only. Yellow-blazed trails are for hiking and horses. Two blazes together means the direction is about to change. And a white blaze means you are on the Appalachian Trail. Side trails in the George Washington National Forest may be other colors besides blue and yellow, Ashely Schneider
but the A.T. is always white. Combine a hike with camping! If you have the equipment, head out for a weekend camping adventure that includes some hikes. The best nearby spot is Sherando Talk to the hikers! If you’re hiking on the Appalachian
Trail, bring extra chocolate — freeze it first to help keep it from melting — and maybe also a can of near-frozen soda. You may run into a thru-hiker or two who are hiking the entire A.T. from Georgia to Maine. Offer them a little “trail magic” in the form of these cold snacks, and they may stop for a few minutes and entertain the family with stories. Be flexible! This is the hardest thing for me to keep in mind. Depending on the ages of those hiking with you, your
Lake, in the George Washington National Forest south of Waynesboro. But it can be very hard to get a campsite on summer weekends, because Sherando also has a beach and lake swimming and it is always nice to dip in the lake after a hike. Watch for ticks! Safety first! Check the children and yourself when you get back home and make sure everyone is free of ticks. The little buggers can carry disease, so get them off you as quickly as possible.
pace will be cut in half, or more. Sometimes, a child will be
Leave your pet at home! Don’t assume that you
charging hard. Other times, she will want to stay in one place
can bring your pet, no matter how small. Several trails
and simply climb a tree. Let them follow their muse.
in Shenandoah National Park prohibit pets. Research pet
Be alert! In Shenandoah National Park, I have seen more bears in the past two years than in the previous 20. You are lucky if you see one, and he will be running the other way. But you will only catch sight of one if you are looking around. Bring the essentials. Pack water, bandages, extra socks
policies online to be sure that your pet is welcome on the trail you’ve picked and that you follow directions, such as having the right leash. Also consider, for instance, whether your pet can climb rocks — or you can climb rocks while holding your pet — and whether your pet can be on other nearby trails, in case you change plans because of weather or crowds.
and sunscreen! I learned this one early on. With youngsters, sometimes a pair of socks simply isn’t fitting right, so a second pair, preferably not cotton, can help. And bandages heal all sorts of wounds — real and imagined — while a lack of water can be the difference between a good time and misery. Don’t worry about boots! Hikers don’t really need boots unless they are backpacking. Comfortable sneakers are just fine for most hikes. Hiking sticks are cool! When I helped lead a Cub Scout pack, we awarded hiking staffs to boys who amassed 30 miles on the trail. You can get a wooden pole at the local hardware store and let the child decorate it. Our staffs remain treasured keepsakes from those years and helped us stay upright over more than one stream crossing.
WORRIED ABOUT TICKS? Look up pictures of deer ticks online before you go so you know what to look for. Also look for some other tips, like making a tick-repellent spray with tea tree oil and water and tucking pants into socks and shirts into pants.
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the adults love the 360-degree view. The rock supposedly got its name because the Confederates used the rock as a lookout during the Civil War. The hike to the top is about 1.7 miles with a 1,200-foot total elevation gain, but it is all downhill on the way back!
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These moderate hikes are only a few of the many fantastic hikes in our area. But it’s wise to start with do-able, enjoyable hikes, because your children are more likely to hike again if their first few adventures go well. And the fewer expectations and agendas you have, the happier you’ll all be — so don’t worry about keeping up a certain pace and don’t plan speeches about the evils of technology and the wonders of nature. Be compassionate toward your children, who will very likely be missing their computer games and using muscles that they didn’t know they had. You’ll
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{inspiration camp} Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.
Summer
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and exploring without a script. As schools come under increasing pressure to cover material on standardized tests and trim recess breaks — and as more time at home is spent in front of some kind of screen — time for children’s curiosity-driven learning becomes more rare. But outdoor play over the summer, whether at home or at camp, is full of opportunities for wonderful unstructured, open-ended exploration. Author and clinical psychologist Kay Redfield Jamison writes, “Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” It is through unstructured, open-ended creative play that children learn the ways of the world. While playing outside, children explore with all their senses, they witness new life, they create imaginary worlds and they negotiate with each other to create a playful environment.
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Being in nature develops respect 1. Outdoor play is a multi-sensory activity. While outdoors, children will see, hear, smell and touch things unavailable to them when they play inside. They use their brains in unique ways as they come to understand these new stimuli.
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2. Playing outside brings together informal play and formal learning. Children can incorporate concepts that they have learned at school in a hands-on way while outdoors. For example, seeing and touching the roots of a tree will bring to life the lesson their teacher had taught about how plants get their nutrients. 3. Playing outdoors stimulates creativity. Robin Moore, an expert in the design of play and learning environments, says, “Natural spaces and materials stimulate children’s limitless imagination and serve as the medium of inventiveness and creativity.” Rocks, stones and dirt present limitless opportunities for play that can be expressed differently every time a child steps outside. 4. Playing outdoors is open ended. There is no instruction manual for outdoor play. Children make the rules and in doing so use their imagination, creativity, intelligence and negotiation skills in a unique way.
5. Playing in nature reduces anxiety. Time spent outside physiologically reduces anxiety. Children bring an open mind and a more relaxed outlook back inside when they are in more traditional learning environments. 6. Outdoor play increases attention span. Time spent in unstructured play outdoors is a natural attention builder. Often children who have difficulty with pen and paper tasks or sitting still for longer periods of time are significantly more successful after time spent outside. 7. Outdoor play is imaginative. Because there are no labels, no preconceived ideas and no rules, children must create the world around them. In this type of play children use their imagination in ways they don’t when playing inside. 8. Being in nature develops respect for other living things. Children develop empathy, the ability to consider other people’s feelings, by interacting with creatures in nature. Watching a tiny bug, a bluebird or a squirrel scurrying up a tree gives children the ability to learn from others. 9. Outdoor play promotes problem solving. As children navigate a world in which they make the rules, they must learn to understand what works Continued on page 60
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If your kids are old enough — and resilient enough — pick up balloons at the dollar store and help them fill water balloons to toss to one another in the yard. Be sure to have them collect all the broken balloons when they’re finished, since small pieces can be a hazard for birds.
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Pull out an empty plastic storage bin and fill it up partway with water. Collect things for pouring and filling: an empty shampoo bottle, plastic bowls and cups, a funnel, a colander, sponges of different sizes, zippered snack bags, an ice cube tray and some objects that will sink. But don’t set them all out at once — save a few to introduce when the kids start to get bored. A marble maze is a great addition, too!
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or create a house for a chipmunk. Together they compromise and work together to meet a desired outcome. 15. Time in nature helps children notice patterns. The natural world is full of patterns. The petals on flowers, the veins of a leaf, the bark on a tree are all patterns. Pattern building is a crucial early math skill.
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Cool Public Pools Be sure to bring sunscreen, towels, and swim diapers for the little ones. Call ahead for schedule changes for Wednesday night swim meets and for thunder and lightning delays! Also, check websites for season pass information. CROZET Crozet Park Aquatics & Recreation Center 205-4380 At this 8-lane outdoor pool, enjoy zerodepth entry, mushroom waterfall, baby pool, umbrella-shaded picnic tables, snack bar, bathhouse and swim lessons. Cost: $5-10. piedmontymca.org CHARLOTTESVILLE The City of Charlottesville offers both indoor and outdoor facilities for gallons of water fun! All pools have a lifeguard on duty, but for safety, children under 8 must be supervised in the water by an adult. Pool hours are subject to change. Call 970-3260 for more information on pool hours, swim lessons and the city swim team. charlottesville.org Onesty Family Aquatic Center 295-7532 This facility at Meade Park offers spray features throughout the pool, a slide, diving board, lazy river and a zero-depth entry area with play structure for younger kids. Cost: 3 and under free; city residents $4-$6; nonresidents $8-$11.
Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center 970-3072 This 27,000+ sq. ft. indoor facility features a lap pool, diving board, two water slides, zerodepth entry, in-water play structure and lazy river. Cost: 3 and under free; city residents $4.50-$8; nonresidents $6-$11.
Chris Greene Lake 296-5844 Fifty-three water acres and two beach acres, lifeguard, changing rooms, canoe rentals. Fishing and limited boating also allowed. Hours: 11am-7pm. Cost: county residents $2-$3; nonresidents $3-$4.50.
Washington Park Pool 977-2607 Lap lane, toddler area, mushroom fountain, spiral slide and bathhouse. Cost: 3 and under free; city residents $4-$6; nonresidents $8-$11.
Mint Springs Valley Park 296-5844 Eight water acres and one beach acre for swimming, limited boating and fishing. Lifeguard, restrooms. Hours: 11am-7pm. Cost: county residents $2-$3; nonresidents $3-$4.50.
Local Lakes & Swimmin’ Holes These three parks — Chris Greene, Mint Springs and Walnut Creek — have sand beaches for freshwater swimming during the summer months (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) with lifeguard protection. Season passes are available. There will be no swimming on days that Albemarle County Schools are in session. Our area also offers two fun swimming holes — Riprap Hollow and Sugar Hollow — alongside popular hiking trails for an old-fashioned dip. (No lifeguards.) albemarle.org
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Riprap Hollow swimmingholes.org A clear, deep-blue swimming hole is your reward for hiking 1.7 miles from the lower trailhead, off Route 612 near Crimora. Refreshingly shaded, this spot offers glimpses of crayfish and salamanders in the shallows. Part of the Shenandoah National Park system. Hours: Dawn to dusk. Cost: Free. Sugar Hollow swimmingholes.org A short drive out of town near White Hall, this cool river swimming hole offers a refreshing break from the Sugar Hollow trail, with clear water and gentle rapids. Swimming in the reservoir is not allowed. Hours: Dawn to dusk. Cost: Free.
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Fry’s Spring Beach Club 296-4181 Shallow play pool, family pool and 50-meter lap pool; swim team and café. Also volleyball, tennis courts and shady areas. New Swim S’cool offers swim lessons for members and non-members. frysspring.org
Summer-Only Membership Pools
Hollymead 540-751-1888 Diving well, lap lanes, baby pool. Membership open to Hollymead residents, families with children on the Hollymead Swim team and limited non-resident community members. hollymead.info/poolinfo
ACAC Adventure Central 978-7529 Water slides, Olympic-sized pool and kids’ pool, water play features, lap lane, swim lessons and swim team. acac.com Blue Ridge Swim Club 242-6894 This unique pool in Ivy is fed by a spring and freshwater stream for lake-like swimming. Roped-off shallow end, diving board, poolside beach umbrellas. Swimming lessons with lifeguards. blueridgeswimclub.org Fairview Swim & Tennis Club 973-7946 Open membership for this 25-meter pool in the Belvedere subdivision; diving well, lap lanes, toddler pool, wading pool, slide, snack bar, swim lessons, swim team. Also tennis, basketball & volleyball. fairview.avenue.org
Key West Club 977-7665 Twenty-five-meter pool with lap lanes, diving well, toddler pool, snack bar, swim team and lessons. Tennis courts also available. keywestclub.org Old Trail Swim Club 823-1670 Views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Old Trail Golf course plus zero-depth entry, 25-meter lap swimming, 12-foot diving well, Jacuzzi bench, wading pool with fountains and enclosed area for little ones. oldtrailswimclub.com
Year-Round Membership Pools ACAC Albemarle Square: 978-7529 Downtown: 984-3800 Indoor 25-meter pools, lap lanes, warm-water pools, hot tubs, swim lessons, group classes and physical therapy. Downtown location has outdoor rooftop oasis. acac.com Boar’s Head Inn 972-6067 Three outdoor pools, including a heated 25-meter pool and toddler pool; water aerobics and swim team. boarsheadinn.com Farmington Country Club 296-5661 Heated 25-meter lap pool with zero-depth entry area, diving well and toddler pool and swim team. farmingtoncc.com Glenmore Country Club 817-0506 Seasonally heated 25-meter pool with diving area, lap lanes, children’s pool and swim team. glenmore.com
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Greene Hills Club 985-7328 Olympic-sized pool with view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, swimming lessons and swim team. greenehillsclub.com UVA Intramural Rec Sports 924-3791 Two indoor centers including lap swim in 25-meter and 50-meter pools, warm-water leisure pool, swimming classes, family swim, co-ed sauna and poolside café. AFC and new North Grounds location. recsports.virginia.edu
Spray Grounds If swimming isn’t your thing, cool down at the spray ground! Charlottesville Parks & Rec offers a fun complement to its pools with three city spray grounds, open daily through October 12. Picnic shelters and playgrounds nearby! charlottesville.org Belmont Park Spray Ground 970-3260 Enjoy the spray during park hours, 10am-8pm Free. Greenleaf Park Spray Ground 970-3260 Play during park hours, 10am-8pm. Free. Forest Hills Spray Ground 970-3260 Play during park hours, 10am-8pm. Free.
Swim Teams CYAC/Piedmont Family YMCA 974-9622 City and county residents ages 6-18 are welcome to participate in this program and compete in USA Swimming and YMCA Swimming meets. piedmontymca.org Jefferson Swim League Seventeen local teams compete in the Jefferson Swim League. Visit jsl.org for details about these teams, programs and membership requirements. Virginia Gators 218-2487 A collection of teams located in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg and Roanoke. Athletes on the teams participate in USA Swimming sanctioned competition. virginiagators.org
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Preparing Your Child for Dental Visits How to Choose the Right Dentist and Address Your Child’s Fears by Denise Morrison Yearian
Jane and Drew Tamassia love going to the dentist. They think it’s fun. Perhaps that’s because words like “tickle toothbrush” and “sugar bug remover” make these preschoolers giggle. Or maybe the mini-movie theater or Downtown Disney decorations are drawing them in. “I think they like going because I started them early and chose someone who knows how to work with children,” says Suzanne Tamassia, whose own childhood dental fears drove her to find a dentist who works specifically with children. “Getting children in at an early age is key,” says Pediatric Dentist Lawrence Louie. “I like to see them when the first tooth erupts. It gives me a chance to get a good look at the child’s mouth and lets me share oral health care and nutrition information with the parents.”
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children have their first dental exam by their first birthday and their first dental cleaning by age two.” Even before that first appointment, there are things parents can do to prepare their child for their visit. “Use books, videos and role play at home,” says Luzader. “Talk with your child using good, positive terms, and remind him how important it is to take care of his teeth and eat the right kinds of foods.” That is what Susan Magasiny did. “Before Jake’s first appointment, we talked about how the dentist was a doctor for his teeth and that to keep them healthy, he needed to have check ups,” says the mother of two. “I told him the dentist was going to look at his teeth, count them, and maybe take a picture. It was no big deal.” “I remember sitting at home roleplaying with Jane,” recalls Tamassia. “I would say, ‘Open your mouth and let me Continued on page 73
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Before the visit, find out —
After the visit, ask yourself —
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1. Was your child seen promptly?
2. Is the dentist a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) or the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)? 3. Is the dental office set up for children? Does it offer toys, books, games or child-sized furniture? 4. How does the office deal with dental emergencies?
2. Were you asked for your child’s complete medical and dental history? 3. Was the dentist gentle but thorough when examining your child’s mouth? 4. Did the dentist or staff talk with your child, encouraging his involvement in dental health?
5. Is the office conveniently located near your home or your child’s school?
5. Were you informed about your child’s tooth development, the causes and prevention of dental disease and appropriate dental care at home?
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through each step of what we are going to do, first on their fingers then in their mouths. We count their teeth, scale those that are covered with plaque and tartar and then polish. We finish with a fluoride treatment and have the dentist come in for an exam.” Louie talks children through the procedures too. “We call it, ‘Tell. Show. Do.’ We tell them what we are going to do, show them on our hands and then do it —
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Quick Tips
TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR THE FIRST DENTAL VISIT
• Start early to get your child acclimated to visiting the dentist and prevent future dental problems.
• Answer all your child’s questions positively. (Keep an ear out for scary stories from peers and siblings.)
• Consider a “get acquainted” visit to introduce your child to the dental office before the first appointment.
• Avoid using scary words. Check-ups and 90 percent of first visits do not have anything to do with “hurt,” so do not even use the word.
• Choose a pediatric dental practice. Pediatric dentists have two to three years of specialized training beyond dental school in treating children. Plus, the offices are child friendly. • Select an appointment time when your child is alert and rested. • Explain before the visit that the dentist is a friend and will help your child keep his teeth healthy. Add that the visits will be fun.
• Read your child a story about a character that had a good dental visit. • Write out questions in advance about your child’s dental health on such topics as home care, injury prevention, diet and snacking, fluoride and tooth development. • Make sure your child has regularly scheduled dental visits twice a year to maintain good dental health.
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BOOKS
The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums by Edward Miller
to Prepare for the Dentist
My son and I must have read “Barney Goes to the Dentist” at least 20 times before his first dental visit, at age 2. On the Big Day, he insisted on taking the book with him to the dentist’s office and “instructing” her on what to do each step of the way, using the pictures in his book.
The Tooth Book by Dr. Seuss
“It’s just that sense of control that gives young children a feeling of security in a new environment,” says Janelle Holden, DDS, a pediatric dentist. “Books familiarize the child with what a dental office looks like and what the dentist may do,” she says. Holden also suggests that parents describe the upcoming dental visit in fun terms and explain to their child that the dentist will count his teeth and brush them with a special toothpaste to make them sparkle. Although, “Barney Goes to the Dentist” is no longer available, check out these other great books to help your child prepare for their visit to the dentist.
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{until next time humorous reflections}
A Father’s Love Song
It May Sound Like Nagging, But It’s Love by Rick Epstein
My 17-year-old daughter, Sally, was driving to school with
I tell her about drivers who swerve to miss an animal
me sitting beside her. Roadside mailboxes on posts were
and hit a tree instead. “So you have to decide way ahead of
whizzing by 10 inches from my face. Forcing my voice to
time — right now! — that you will brake for an animal, but
sound friendly but informative, I said, “You’re a little too
not swerve.” I tell her that when a bad driver cuts you off,
close to the side.”
fade back because you don’t want to drive into whatever
“You don’t want me to hit a moving car, do you?” she asked reasonably.
fiery mess he precipitates. I tell her to watch out for young drivers, old drivers, drunken drivers, aggressive drivers,
“No, but you need to find what we motorists call ‘The
drivers using cell phones, drivers tussling with kids, drivers
Sweet Spot,’ ” I said, “that narrow place between a head-on
in zippy cars eager to show what they can do, drivers in
collision and putting a dozen mailboxes in my lap.”
expensive cars who think they own the road and drivers
From reading the police news, I’ve noticed that a lot
whose banged-up cars are evidence of a bad driving record.
of crashes are caused by inexperienced drivers. So although
I tell her to assume that a ball bouncing into the road will
it’s a heck of a way to start the day, I’m trying to give Sally
be pursued by an intent sportsman, that every tot and dog
as much supervised experience as possible.
wants to dash into traffic and that any group of 10-year-old
And there’s no better practice than taking your dad for a daily whiteknuckles
whirl
through
a
maze of phone poles, bridge abutments and cars, both
That driver had thought Marie would let him have half the road, but he was mistaken.
parked and hurtling.
boys is about to push one of their number into the street. “Can we hear some music?” she’ll ask. “The voice of your loving father isn’t music enough for you?” I ask. It is unpleasant to ride with someone like me. But what can I do? The stakes are life and death, and time is
It wasn’t so long
running out. If life goes according to her plan, between
ago that her older sister,
summer camp and college, pretty soon she won’t be around
Marie,
me very much.
driving
her
’97
Juggernaut, sideswiped a
She might miss me a little, but she won’t miss my
pickup truck on a curve.
advice. The driver-ed lecture theme is just one of several.
That driver had thought
The others include the importance of thrift, the value of
Marie would let him have half
showing up, what boys think about 95 percent of the time,
the road, but he was mistaken.
the disadvantages of being a smart-aleck, dealing with
Thank God no one was hurt. Marie
authority figures that you think are idiots and why you
had to pay a $100 fine and borrow $1,600
shouldn’t go to school looking like you just jumped out of a
for auto-body work. It was what my dad would’ve called a cheap lesson — for Marie certainly and maybe for the other driver, if it taught him to be less optimistic.
cake. (Sometimes I even tire myself.) Much of this wisdom I learned from my own father — even though, when my dad was telling it to me, I had thought
Sally took driver’s ed at school, but there’s so much
I was tuning him out. Dad was emotionally restrained, but
more to learn. “Don’t follow so close behind that SUV,” I’ll tell
his admonitions were unparalleled. We got very little of the
her in my most amiable tone. “You need extra space behind
lovey-dovey out of him, but now it occurs to me that his
the big guys because they block your view of whatever’s
advice and warnings were his equivalent of the lullabies my
going on in front of them.”
mom would sing us at bedtime.
She replies with too much confidence, “Chill, Padre, I know that.” But the more confident she sounds, the less I am able to chill.
When not orchestrating the comings and goings of his children, Rick works for a chain of newspapers.
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