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I’ve loved the early years of pretend play with our children, and I’m a big advocate for unstructured time and letting them work out ways to entertain themselves. From sharing tea parties with imaginary friends to wearing robot box costumes and superhero capes to the playground or spending the night in tent forts, they’ve shared many adventures in other languages and lands. The kids are getting older, but I hope they will fondly recall these times when it was perfectly plausible to be chased by ninja warriors through the backyard at dusk and that blowing bubbles would cause the villains to freeze in their tracks and disappear.

I recall all sorts of imaginary games I played as a child. My sisters and I built a “log cabin” one summer in “The Big Woods” next door. To get there, we had to cross a small gully by balancing across a large downed tree “bridge.” Wading through tall weeds, we arrived in a clearing where we could pretend we were Mary, Laura and Carrie Ingalls. We patted out mud dishes, and then “baked” our clay creations in the sun. We gathered leaves and seeds to add to the pantry and dragged downed tree limbs to make a perimeter for our pretend cabin.

Occasionally, we invented a ferocious bear attack or a little wind was magnified by our imaginations to a terrible storm. We couldn’t see our house from our “log cabin,” so we felt as brave and remote as pioneers. Of course, we knew we could get home lickety-split, and Mom was always sitting in a lawn chair reading a book where our little voices were within earshot. As a mom now, I can smile at the disagreements I know she overheard about who got to play what role or when we returned scratched up and dirty. Often really dirty. But what great experiences and learning we shared!

Despite getting older, it is reassuring to note that the current popular game at fourth grade recess involves getting “struck by lightning,” first-graders are meeting their needs for technology with hand-drawn smartphones and laptops made during free time, and just last week dinosaurs were roaming our yard. I say, let their imaginations run wild! Be sure to check out the fun story on page 52 for great imaginative play ideas.

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Contents TABLE OF

OUR TOWN

News 8

The Buzz Around Town 10

Do you feel your school’s dress code is appropriate?

Snapshot 12

Jacki Bryant, Executive Director of ReadyKids

Our Schools 16

El Espectáculo!

LIVING WELL New Mom 28

Get Out & About

Dear Bob 30 Your Parenting Questions Answered

Mindful Parenting 32 15 Minutes of Peace

Healthy Family 34 Avoid a Sugar Overload

Going Green Together 42

12 Ways to a Cleaner Green Home

Imagine That! 52 A Peek Into the World of Make-Believe

Horse Sense 58

Editor’s Pick!

April Activities & Events for Families

I am so excited to reference the wonderful resources in this issue.

The Green Home Guide, Summer Camp Quicklist and Party Planner are packed with helpful information.

Daytrips 24

Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C.

& Outdoor Fun at Maymont

Tips & Trends 36 Fabulous Finds and Fun

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INSPIRATION

Home & Garden 38 Small Formal Gardens

Area Therapeutic Riding Programs Offer Lifelong Opportunities

Thank You! 70

Out & About Calendar 18

new!

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Easy Tips to Teach Gratitude

RESOURCES

2016 Green Home Guide 44

Local Resources for Families

Summer Camp Quicklist 60

Find the Ideal Camp

2016 Party Planner 71 Plan the Perfect Party with Our Handy Reference!

UNTIL NEXT TIME

Bring It On Athletic Scholarships 78

A Dad’s Humorous Reflections

So Love This!

“I found the helpful tips and recommendations in the Healthy Family column to be extremely relevant. Nothing like cleansing the system of sugar!

See page 34 for the article.”

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News

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Next Month’s Bumble’s “My Little Artist” Contest

Kids for Kids Fundraiser St. Anne’s-Belfield School students from the Learning Village, grades K-8, held a Kids for Kids fundraiser to support the

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). The fundraiser brought in an impressive $16,000 for the cause. Students in K-4 started the morning with jumping rope, shooting hoops and hula hooping, and the entire fourth grade class performed a choreographed dance to Pharrell Williams’ hit “Happy.” The JDRF is the leading global organization funding research into Type 1 Diabetes, an autoimmune disease that can affect both children and adults. Teachers also participated in a “Parade of Teachers Wearing Red,” to go along with the Learning Village Spirit Week and in support of Heart Month.

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Nature thanks to Dominion’s Project Plant It! This year, and for the first time, enrollment was open to all grade levels as well as to scout troops, civic organizations, preschools and other groups that work with children. Up to 50,000 redbud tree seedlings will be distributed this year to children across the states, and students who are registered will receive a free redbud tree seedling to plant on Arbor Day, April 29.

The project launched in 2007 to teach children about the benefits of trees to the ecosystem and to inspire a new generation of tree-planters to protect the environment. projectplantit.com

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TOWN Do you feel your school’s dress code is appropriate?

75% say “yes” 25% say “no” “My children all wear uniforms at school, which I think is great. It’s less stressful for them when they are getting ready in the morning, because they don’t have to spend time choosing outfits.”

“I think the school dress code is unfortunately disproportionate to girls, especially with consequences. There is a major difference in the way males and females are treated.”

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“I think the dress code at the school my children attend is fair. It’s good for children to have rules and boundaries, so I don’t see any problems with it.”

“The dress code targets girls who wear ‘provocative’ clothing, but it says nothing about what boys wear. It should not be on girls to dress as not to tempt boys.”

Mother of two, Charlottesville

Madison, Crozet Mom “We haven’t had any complaints as parents, and our ‘vocal’ children have not mentioned any ‘ridiculous’ (their new favorite word) outfits that their classmates have worn. We allow our kids to express themselves with what they choose to wear even if it is an interesting choice in our eyes. But, we also don’t allow them to leave the house in clothes above their ages.”

“I’ll admit that I am probably a little more vocal when it comes to teaching my boys how to dress appropriately. Their school’s lack of rules with its dress code though makes it difficult for us some mornings.

They think that because they are ‘allowed’ to wear it at school that they can wear what they please all the time.”

Father of two overly energetic boys

Beth, Mother of two girls and two boys

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New Swimming Program Hoping to increase the number of children who know how to swim, the Walker Upper Elementary School has developed a swimming education program.

To honor their classmate who drowned, friends of 9-year-old Yu Be Chaw were inspired to request school-based swimming lessons to help prevent any future accidents. Realizing the City’s Crow Pool that is next door to their school was not being utilized, the students wrote a letter asking the School Board to consider ways to offer swimming lessons. Through a partnership with the Ben Hair-Just Swim for Life Foundation, the program plans to include all fifthgraders school-wide by next fall through physical education classes.

New Brooks Family YMCA The Piedmont Family YMCA is growing. The Brooks Family YMCA will be coming to McIntire Park this summer. It will add to the YMCA child-care program at the Jefferson School, the Crozet YMCA in Claudius Crozet Park and various sports, camps and CYAC swim program in the community atlarge. The 77,000-square-foot facility will include a 10-lane competition pool, a warm-water family recreation pool, a fitness center and group exercise studio, a mind/body studio and a cycling studio.

In addition, two basketball courts, a suspended walking track, a child watch and teen center, a family-fun zone and an intergenerational center will be available. piedmontymca.org

New Farm Friends Family Pass Ash Lawn-Highland, the home of President James Monroe, is excited to announce a new annual grounds membership program for families: Monroe’s Farm Friends.

Families will now be able to purchase an annual pass granting them full access to the grounds of the historic estate as many times as they please each year for only $40. This membership covers an entire household, including two adults and all children ages 18 and younger.

The pass provides family admittance to the annual spring sheep-shearing event April 16, as well as some exclusive family activities throughout the year. In addition, the membership also includes children’s’ activity passports and souvenirs for the whole family. ashlawnhighland.org

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{our town interview}

SNAPshot written & photographed by Laura Merricks

Jacki Bryant Executive Director of ReadyKids

Jacki Bryant, executive director of ReadyKids since 2005, always knew she

What is one practice you’ve put in place to get quality time with

would work with children. Trained as a licensed professional counselor,

your family?

she provided direct services before becoming interested in program

I chunk my time. When I’m on family time, I’m really on family

development followed by how organizations shape those programs to help

time; and when I’m on work time, I am really on work time. This

support children and families. This fascination also impacts her vision for

way both parts of my life get my undivided attention when I’m in

how our community can work together to serve struggling families. “Kids

that arena.

are my heart. [They] don’t ask to be born, and we have an obligation as a society and community to make sure they have every opportunity to get the

What routine or habit helps you keep on top of life and work

care and love they need,” Bryant says.

obligations?

ReadyKids, one of Charlottesville’s oldest nonprofits, has been leading

Sticky notes are my method. I used to make lists, but I would cross

the area in this care since 1921. Founded as the Children’s Home, an

off two or three tasks and still have lots to keep track of. Sticky

orphanage for children whose parents died in the flu epidemic of 1918,

notes allow me to write one action item, do it and then throw it

the nonprofit transitioned to foster care in the 1950s and then to in-home

away.

support and family counseling. After merging with other organizations focused on early childhood development and then a 2015 rebranding, they

What is your favorite time of the week with your family?

became ReadyKids. Bryant makes it clear that supporting our community’s

Our secret sauce has always been sitting down to dinner together—

most vulnerable kids takes the joint effort of “many wonderful people both

taking that time to catch up and talk, talk and talk. My daughter and

inside and outside of this building who do tremendous work. They make my

son are 22 and 25 years old and still live in town. We get together

job easier, because they work so hard.”

on Sundays with my extended family for dinner. At ReadyKids, we encourage our families to do the same. Research shows that dinner

Are there ways our readers can get involved with ReadyKids?

together is a good indicator of how successful your kids will be.

Donating! Since ReadyKids is a nonprofit organization, financial, inkind and volunteer donations make our work possible. Kiwanis will paint our fence or the Rotary will stuff envelopes so our mailing

Laura is a local freelance photographer, writer and mom of three

can get out. When we don’t have to pay someone to do those

amazing kids.

administrative tasks, we have more money for direct services.

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The Bebedero, a family-friendly Mexican restaurant in the former Glass Haus Kitchen space downtown.

Belmont BBQ has closed, but in April, a new barbecue restaurant, The Local Smokehouse, will occupy its

Thursday, April 28 at 8:00 p.m.

space under the hands of Matthew

A brand-new WVPT production with a fresh pespective on the culture and community around us, spotlighting upcoming events, concerts, and attractions in the state of Virginia.

Hart (of The Local) and wife, Melissa Close-Hart (of the soon-to-be nearby Junction).

European Wax Center, Lululemon Athletica and Uncle Maddio’s Pizza coming to The Shops at Stonefield.

Mezeh Mediterranean Grill in The Shops at Stonefield is now open.

Phenix Salon Suites at Barracks

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Road Shopping Center is now open.

Tavern & Grocery is now open in the old West Main Restaurant.

Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville, PLC is pleased to welcome

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Dr. Gillenwater will begin seeing patients February 3, 2016 at our Downtown Office at 1011 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville and at our North Office at 1522 Insurance Lane in Hollymead.

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Dr. Ines W. Soukoulis will be joining Charlottesville Dermatology this May.

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Downtown Mall, a family-operated business since 1927, is closing its doors this spring.

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The Virginia Discovery Museum closed until early May for renovations.

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A similar social media platform, “Totem” encourages users to post humorous or uplifting memes to help raise money for a different

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local cause each week. By week’s end, the team who raised the most receives a prize from that week’s sponsor. To date, the app has raised money for local organizations such as Charlottesville’s City Schoolyard Garden, Habitat for Humanity and Service Dogs of Virginia, and some past sponsors have included Caribe Juice, UVA’s Men’s Basketball Team and Ragged Mountain Running Shop.

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El Espectáculo

How good is the award-winning elementary Spanish program at Charlottesville City Schools? “¡Es espectacular!” To celebrate their success, fifthgraders at Walker Upper Elementary School staged El Espectáculo!, an event incorporating song, dance, skits and more to show off what they have learned.

For the Charlottesville City School students, the elementary Spanish program begins in first grade. The teachers developed the program for the schools although many other school divisions have since requested the curriculum.

With two weekly, 30-minute classes in Español, students learn Spanish concepts and vocabulary that complement their studies in their regular lessons such as in math or history. First-graders learn basic concepts such as numbers and colors through songs, games and activities, and by second grade, students begin speaking and writing in Spanish. In their history classes, third-graders learn about world explorers, and their Spanish curriculum reinforces these concepts.

By the time students complete the elementary Spanish program in fifth grade, they have the option to take Spanish 1 in sixth grade for high school credit.

Now that is something to celebrate. So on April 20 at the Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center, the fifth-graders will show the community what they have learned. With the cooperation of all the teachers—whether Spanish, PE, fine arts, or regular content—the students will be ready for an evening of song, dance, art, videos and Spanish culture. Of course, it’s not just songs and games; introducing young people to world-language skills—an awareness of other cultures—is just one way we prepare our students to be global citizens. “¡Viva!”

Beth serves as a community liaison for Charlottesville City Schools.

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Local Star Signs with UVA Western Albemarle defensive end Osiris Crutchfield will not have to go very far to begin his college football career. Over the last three years, the Crozet native made a name for himself on the field, and earlier this fall, he earned a scholarship from former UVA head coach Mike London.

Although Crutchfield has made strides as both a defensive end and a tackle throughout his time at Western, he will shift to the outside position permanently once he joins the UVA team this coming fall. Just like all first-year athletes starting a college sport, he will have to work to improve his strength and technique in order to match up against the high-caliber competitors, especially those in the ACC. He is excited to work closely with new coaches and teammates after having played in a program that prides itself on conditioning.

Crutchfield became a fan favorite at Western—often being referred to as “OC” or “King Osiris”—and he is looking forward to having his classmates and family come watch him next year at Scott Stadium.

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We couldn’t be more appreciative to have CharlottesvilleFamily help spread the word!”

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FESTIVALS & FAIRS National Cherry Blossom Festival

Now–April 17 in Washington, D.C. Celebrate spring in the nation’s capital. Take a tour, stroll along the mall, ride a paddle boat and enjoy the parade. 877-442-5666, nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

APRIL 2016

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April 24, 11am–5pm at Charlottesville Downtown Mall & Pavilion Workshops, live music, a book swap, local brews, speakers, kid-friendly entertainment and more. CharlottesvilleFamily & Charlottesville Healthy Living Directory are sponsors. earthweek.org

Wool Days

City Market

April­–November, Saturdays, 7am–12pm at Second & Water Street parking lots. charlottesville.org

Annual Highland Sheep Shearing

Dogwood Festival

April 7–24 at various locations, Charlottesville Enjoy a Carnival, Charlottesville Municipal Band Concert, events and more ending with fireworks on the last night. 961-9824, charlottesvilledogwoodfestival.org

Rockfish Valley Kite Festival

April 10, 11am–3pm at Rockfish Valley Foundation Natural History Center Instructions, demonstrations, duck race, kite store, vendors, food, parachute races, magician and music. CharlottesvilleFamily is one of the sponsors. 226-0446, rockfishvalley.org

Community Picnic

Earth Week EcoFair

April 11, 5–8pm at the Charlottesville Downtown Mall Kick-off the Tom Tom Festival with your neighbors and a giant potluck. Perfect for groups and families. tomtomfest.com

April 16, 11am–1pm at Ash Lawn-Highland Discover sheep shearing methods along with wool carding, spinning, and other activities for the family. Plus, meet the newest lambs to call Ash Lawn-Highland their home.

293-8000, ashlawnhighland.org

Queen City Plein Air Festival

April 21–23 in Historic Downtown Staunton Artists will be painting historic downtown and gardens of homes will be open during the Historic Garden Week Tour.

540-886-8636, bssschool.org

Virginia Hot Glass Festival

April 23–24 at Sunspots Studios Visiting glass artists bring their work and skills to demonstrate. Three floors of glass art and hours of fantastic work created before your eyes. Wine tastings and glass jewelry.

540-885-0678, sunspots.com

April 27–30, 9am–5pm at the Frontier Culture Museum Learn about wool and flax processing, from shearing to weaving, on the museum’s historic farms. 540-332-7850, frontiermuseum.org

Foxfield’s Spring Race

April 30, 9am–5:30pm at Foxfield Track Races featuring the country’s finest horses, riders and trainers, benefitting The Paramount Theater. 293-9501, foxfieldraces.com

Riverfest

April 30, 10am–4:30pm at Constitution Park, Waynesboro Stream safari, reptile shows, fish and fun rodeo, farmers market, canoe rides, kids arts & crafts, stream electro-fishing and the Great South River Duck Race. 540-949-7738, riverfestwaynesboro.org

Free Union Country School Spring Fair

May 1 at Free Union Country School Bring the whole family for pony rides, fairy railroad, balloon darts, live music, cake walk, food, a giant bouncy slide and more.

978-1700, freeunioncountryschool.org

Truck Touch

May 7, 10am–2pm at IX Art Park Those young and young at heart will have a chance to touch, climb on and ask questions about their favorite trucks in a safe, supervised environment. CharlottesvilleFamily is proud to be a sponsor. trucktouchcville.com

Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival

May 7–8, 10am–5pm at Claudius Crozet Park Live music, entertainment, food and artists and craftspeople showcasing their work for sale, from pottery to puppets.

CharlottesvilleFamily is proud to be one of the sponsors. 326-8284, crozetfestival.com

Dogwoods!

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Dogwood Festival!

April 7–24 at various locations throughout Charlottesville See this page.

STAGE & SCREEN Wild & Scenic Film Festival

April 5, 6:30pm at the Violet Crown Cinema Witness the beauty of nature and learn the creative ways people are making a difference in their communities and the world with a series of short films.

971-1553, wildvirginia.org

SHOWSTOPPER IN IVY

MALLARD LAKE – UNSPOILED BEAUTY

695 VILLA DESTE DRIVE • $1,650,000 Stunning architecture only minutes from UVA. Custom designed Mediterranean style home with soaring ceilings, 1ST floor master, three additional bedrooms, tile and hardwood floors, 4 fireplaces, large screen porch, and a salt water pool. Punkie Feil (434) 962-5222 or Elizabeth Feil Matthews (434) 284-2105. MLS# 543009

455 MALLARD LAKE DRIVE • $824,000 Custom, timber-frame home on 11 acres features dramatic Living Room with wood stove, sunny windows and vaulted ceiling. Family Room with stone fireplace, Screen Porch and Master Bedroom Suite are all on main level.

Screened/covered pool (solar heated) is an added bonus!

Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486. MLS# 542583

Dancing With Myself

April 7–9 at Four County Players Cellar See local teens in A Teen Theater Project Production by Leanne Griffin for one weekend only. 540-832-5355, fourcp.org

Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny

April 17, 2pm at The Paramount Theater Adapted from the classic books by Margaret Wise Brown, both feature the endearing animal puppets, stunning scenic effects and evocative music that have earned international recognition. CharlottesvilleFamily is proud to be a sponsor. 979-1333, theparamount.net

AN IMMACULATE CLASSIC IN KESWICK ESTATE

Thursdays After Six

April 7, 6:30pm at Northside Library Bring a chair to the back patio, and enjoy the music of “The Flashbacks,” a band that plays jazz and big band music from the 20s to the 60s. 973-7893, jmrl.org

Act it Out!

April 18, 6:30–8pm at Northside Library Bring a script to life. Read it, rehearse it and perform it all in one evening. For grades 4-12.

Registration required. 973-7893, jmrl.org

Poetry on the Steps

April 21, 7pm at Central Library Meet us under the spreading oaks on the library steps to read a few of your favorite poems, or just come to listen. Originals and old favorites welcome. 979-7151, jmrl.org

1037 CLUB DRIVE • $1,595,000 Set privately in Keswick Estate, this 4-5 bedroom, Randy Rinehart-built brick home boasts an excellent floor plan including 1st & 2nd floor masters, kitchen open to family room with fireplace, finished basement with abundant natural light, 3 car-garage, bluestone terraces & an expansive, level rear lawn. Immaculate condition & endless fine detailing including extensive trimwork & built-ins, striking marble & tile selections, high ceilings & excellent light. Reduced $400K, this classic residence is now an excellent value. Keswick Estate is a gated community of fine, estate-quality homes, a new, Pete Dye golf course, 5-star resort/hotel, plus private, country club amenities (pool, tennis, club house). 12 minutes to Downtown Charlottesville. MLS# 542410

ON NEARLY 2 ACRES IN EDNAM FOREST

MINUTES TO MERIWETHER LEWIS!

508 ROOKWOOD PLACE • $1,595,000 Spectacular 5 bedroom contemporary in Ednam Forest.

Top-of-the-line chef ’s kitchen opens to a peaceful screened porch. 2 story great room with floor-toceiling windows. 1st floor master, 3 large bedrooms up and a guest suite on the terrace level. 3 wood burning fireplaces. Kathy Hall (434) 987-6917. MLS# 543127

2404 OLD BALLARD FARM ROAD • $949,900 Relax in supreme comfort or entertain in style in this splendid 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath, 6,000 sq ft home with stunning great room, spacious dining room, gourmet kitchen & adjoining vaulted “sun” room & expansive deck.

Spectacular terrace level with enormous billiard room and wet bar. Kristin Streed (434) 409-5619. MLS# 542799

PVCC Chorus Spring Concert

April 24, 3pm at V. Earl Dickinson Building, PVCC Audiences of all ages will enjoy the repertoire of this annual event. The concert is a gift from the College to music lovers in Central Virginia.

961-5376, pvcc.edu

Shakespeare’s Birthday Party

April 24, 4:30pm at the American Shakespeare Center Join for an afternoon of fun for all ages in honor of one of history’s most significant writers. 540-851-1733, americanshakespearecenter.com

Create a Book Trailer

April 27, 4:30pm at Central Library Use the library’s iPads and iMovie to create your own short book trailer. Come prepared with a favorite book and ideas for how to convince other teens they just have to read it.

979-7151, jmrl.org

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MAY 25 supporting local FOOD HUB

On your mark, get set..

Go!

THE 1975 JUNE 12

26th Annual Discovery Dash May 7, 6, 7:45am–10am at Monticello High School See page 21.

Dance, Dance, Dance

National Junior Ranger Park Day

NATURE & OUTDOOR

SPORTS & ACTIVE

April 29–30, 11am at Crozet Library Explore creative dance and movement in a fun and educational environment with Krista Weih, a CMA and Movement Educator.

Registration is required. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Heritage Day

07.20.16

April 2, 7am in Downtown Charlottesville From a marathon on one of the most scenic courses in the East to a Kids’ Mile, there’s a race for every member of the family.

Registration required.

218-0402, charlottesvillemarathon.com

Little Naturalists

Camp Holiday Trails 5k

Gardening with Thomas Jefferson ON SALE NOW

ALL SHOWS ON SALE NOW TICKETS: thenteloswirelesspavilion.com, Downtown Visitor Center, 877-CPAV-TIX

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Charlottesville Marathon/Kids’ Mile

April 2 at Graves’ Mountain Lodge Exhibits and activities for adults and children on outdoor education and activities. Craft vendors, food, drink and more.

540-923-4231, gravesmountain.com

April 11 & 28, 10am in the Ivy Creek Foundation Education Building Introduce your 3–to 5–year–old to nature with this short talk and trail walk.

973-7772, ivycreekfoundation.org

JULY 25

April 23, 9am–5pm at Dickey Ridge Visitor Center & Byrd Visitor Center, Skyline Drive A full day of fun activities to celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th Birthday and get kids of all ages connected to their national park. nps.gov

April 21, 4pm at Northside Library Learn about gardening from the experts at Monticello, and start your garden with a little piece of history: an heirloom seed.

Registration required. 973-7893, jmrl.org

S’mores for Camp Holiday Trails

April 22, 5:30–8pm at Camp Holiday Trails This “campy” hour will feature delicious gourmet s’mores, activities for the kids, adult beverages and a very special fire dancing performance.

977-3781, campholidaytrails.org/smores

April 9, 9am at Nameless Field, UVA UVA medical students help to raise money for CHT, a local organization that provides a camp experience for children with special medical needs by hosting this annual event.

977-3781, campholidaytrails5k.com

Walk for Life

April 16, 8:30am at First Baptist Church The easy, 2–mile walk kicks off with breakfast, music and fun for the whole family.

Kids can join for a special “Kids Dash,” a moon bounce, face painting and more. 9794516, pccvfriends.org

Run for Autism 5K

April 16, 8am at Charlottesville High School Support the Virginia Institute of Autism with a fun morning of running and walking. Families, children and adults with disabilities are welcome. 923-8252, runforautism5k.org

Family Fitness Fair

April 24 at Panorama Farms, Earlysville Kids dashes, cross-country races and fitness activities for children and adults.

817-2371, charlottesvilledayschool.org

Healthy Kids Day

April 30, 1–4pm at Crozet YMCA. Health and activities fair to encourage families to be healthy together. Includes demonstrations, healthy eating information, a fun run and more.

205-4380, piedmontymca.org

Bow Wow Walk

April 30, 8:30am–12:30pm at Lee Park Pet friendly, with a post-walk festival sure to wow. Featuring entertainment, canine competitions, treats for humans and pups and animal–friendly sponsor booths.

973-5959, caspca.org

26th Annual Discovery Dash

May 7, 7:45–10am at Monticello High School On your mark, get set ... go! A morning of great family exercise and fun-filled races for kids, parents and even a scramble for the littlest ones. CharlottesvilleFamily is a proud sponsor of this event. 977-1025, vadm.org

LEARNING FUN Rocket and Groot Author Event

April 7, 6pm at Barnes & Noble, Barracks Rd. Fun with author Tom Angleberger as he discusses his new book where Rocket and Groot go on a wild adventure. Sure to be a hilarious time for all followed by a book signing. 984-6598, bn.com

Virginia FolkliFe apprenticeship showcase Celebrating Virginia’s Folk Masters and their Apprentices

nanoTech Day

April 9, 10am–12:30pm at Amazement Square Learn all about the riveting scientific field that is nanotechnology. Spend the day with fun activities and crafts that explain the ins and outs of the field so that any age can understand. 845-1888, amazementsquare.com

Exploration Stations: Mighty Math

April 14, 10:30–11:30am at Gordon Avenue Library Count on fun and skill-building with math exploration stations based on “Sing Talk Read and Play” early literacy. 296-5544, jmrl.org

Snow White Storytime

April 14–15 at Crozet Library Join Charlottesville Ballet for a “Snow White Storytime” as a professional ballerina reads the classic fairytale and teaches movement and introductory ballet steps.

823-4050, jmrl.org

3, 2, 1, Blastoff! A STEM Program

April 20, 4pm at Crozet Library Get ready to rocket to the moon and explore the Earth’s only natural satellite. Registration is required. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Sunday, May 15, 12noon - 5pm Ash Lawn-Highland Home of James Monroe 2050 James Monroe Pkwy Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-924-3296 VirginiaFolkliFe.org Music by Sherman Holmes, Danny Knicely, David and Mason Via, Billy Baker, the Washington Balalaika Society, a traditional square dance, and more!

Free Family Friendly Festival!

Plus real Brunswick stew, world champion oyster shuckers, salt makers, instrument makers, blacksmiths, Cambodian costume makers, and many more of Virginia’s finest craftspeople!

CharlottesvilleFamily.com

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{our town calendar} It’s Bin Fun Sensory Play

April 22, 10:30–11:30am at Crozet Library Captivate your little scientist with openended, child-led play which engages the senses by exploring bins containing a variety of sensory materials. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Wild Thing Storytime

April 23, 11am at Barnes & Noble, Barracks Rd. Wild Thing joins us for storytime reading of the iconic childhood book.

984-6598, bn.com

Mind Math with Beads

April 28, 4pm at Northside Library Learn to calculate faster and better with the abacus. A workshop for caregivers and children together. Registration required.

973-7893, jmrl.org

ARTS & CRAFTS Woodworking With Children Open House

April 3, 4–5pm at 1104 Forest Street Woodworking with your child–try hammering and drilling, meet the instructor, see the set up and have your questions answered. www. kidsoutandabout.com/content/childrenswoodworking-classes-charlottesville-va

Sticky Table Art

April 6–7 at Central Library Join in April foolishness and help create a wild and crazy collage on a very sticky table. 9797151, jmrl.org

Pictures in Motion

April 8, 10am–12pm at Central Library Join the Kluge-Ruhe Staff to learn about baby kangaroos. Everyone will make a flipbook showing joeys in action. Registration is required. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Family Art Jam: Living with Shadows

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April 16 at Fralin Museum of Art Children and parents will enjoy a tour and activities together. Reservations required. 2432050, virginia.edu/artmuseum

P. Buckley Moss Barn Show

April 22–24 at The Barn, Waynesboro Pat Buckley Moss will be at her home to meet her collectors and personalize prints each day.

540-949-6473, pbuckleymoss.com

FAMILY ART JAMs: Apr 16, May 14, June 18

Age-appropriate tours with hands-on art activities— an enriching experience for the whole family!

FUN FOR THE YOUNG: Apr 6, May 4, June 22

Gordon Avenue Children’s Librarian Glynis Welte shares stories that engage our youngest art patrons.

www.virginia.edu/artmuseum/edu

museumoutreach@virginia.edu or 434.243.2050

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Peepapalooza Party

April 27, 3:30pm at Gordon Avenue Library For Peep’s builders and fans alike. There will be a gallery tour of Peepapalooza creations, awards for the dioramas, snacks and more.

296-5544, jmrl.org

Ramps and Rails

April 30, 11am & 1pm at Durbin & Greenbriar Valley Railroad Enjoy local arts, crafts and live music at this unique festival.

877-686-7245, mountainrailwv.com

JUST FOR TEENS Smash Tournament

April 6, 4pm at Northside Library Who will conquer the Wii and be crowned Champion? Two brave winners will receive a mystery prize. 973-7893, jmrl.org

Teen Film Club

April 6, 2pm at Crozet Library Its Spring Break! Enjoy a movie with friends, popcorn and drinks. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Cupcake Contest

April 8, 6pm at Northside Library Like cupcakes? Like books? Decorate (and eat) book-inspired cupcakes. Registration required.

973-7893, jmrl.org

Teen Open Mic Night

April 18, 7pm at Gordon Avenue Library Share music, poetry, stories, dance, art or anything else you wish to perform, or come listen. Registration is required. 296-5544, jmrl.org

The Literati Book Club

April 26, 6–7:30pm at Crozet Library Discussing this week, “Throne of Glass” by Sarah Maas. Receive a free copy of the book.

Required registration. 823-4050, jmrl.org

ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale

April 2–10, 10am–7pm at Gordon Avenue Library Fundraiser for the public library system. Highquality books and other media at great prices.

977-8467, jmrl.org

Charlottesville City School Board Meeting

April 7, 5pm at Charlottesville High School 245-2400, charlottesvilleschools.org

Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater

April 16, 1pm at Barnes & Noble, Barracks Rd. How to expand your family’s food horizons, avoid the picky eater trap, identify special feedings, put joy back into mealtimes and more. 984-6598, bn.com

21st Annual ReadyKids Community Breakfast

April 19, 8am at the Omni Hotel Increase awareness of the needs of children and families in our community by bringing together guests from community groups and the community at large.

296-4118, readykidscville.org

Design House 2016

May 7–22 at Keswick Estates Learn trends in home decorating and design and help victims of domestic violence.

Charlottesville Wine & Country Living is a proud sponsor. cvilledesignhouse.com

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SATURDAY, MAY 7

Monticello High School Lace up for a morning of fun family exercise and 12 different races for children ages 3 -12!

Learn more or register at vadm.org/discovery-dash.

We hope to see you at the starting line!

Part of Ragged Mountain Running Shop’s Kid’s Triple Crown CharlottesvilleFamily.com

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113th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

D.C. in Bloom Step into spring at the 113th annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C., honoring the friendship between the United States and Japan. From Sunday, March 20, until Sunday, April

While the Tidal Basin blooms draw the biggest crowds, the

17, the entire city joins in with many restaurants offering spring

National Arboretum also boasts cherry blossoms as well as an

or cherry-themed dishes and art galleries featuring special

extensive Asian Gardens collection and the National Bonsai

exhibitions. This year, the cherry blossoms are predicted to reach

collection. March 26 from 9am to 5pm there is a huge family

their peak bloom in late March.

celebration (free) of traditional Japanese music and dance

There are plenty of ways to experience D.C.’s cherry blossoms.

performances where kids can make tatebanko (Japanese paper

Try a paddleboat ride around the Tidal Basin, or for the older and

diorama), fold origami and more. On April 9, finish off the day

more adventurous, head to the Key Bridge Boathouse in April

watching fireworks at the southwest waterfront beginning

for its special Cherry Blossom Paddle and view blossom-lined

at 8:30 p.m. April 16 is the National Cherry Blossom Festival

sites from a kayak or paddleboard. The Blossom Kite Festival on

Parade and the largest Japanese cultural festival in the U.S.

Saturday, April 2, fills the skies with soaring kites at the base of the

(Sakuri Matsuri Street Festival), featuring food, shopping and

Washington Monument.

four stages of shows. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

Family Movies Coming to The Big Screen!

GOODNIGHT MOON and THE RUNAWAY BUNNY LIVE ON STAGE! Sunday, April 17 2:00PM $9.50 Youth $14.50 Adult

BIG [PG] Sunday, May 1 at 2PM

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK [PG] Sunday, June 5 at 2PM

Thank you to our event sponsors:

JANET and GRAY FERGUSON

www.regents-school.org

215 EAST MAIN STREET, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902 TICKETS • www.theparamount.net • 434-979-1333 THANK YOU TO OUR PARAMOUNT PRODUCERS CLUB SPONSORS

THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS CHRIS and BRAD EURE JANNA and DAVID GIES

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A Classical Christian School (434) 293-0633

THANK YOU TO THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND THE VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT

Tours every Wednesday Challenging Academics • Grades K-11 Biblical Worldview • Affordable Tuition Small Class Sizes • Team Sports

Family-friendly Children’s Farm at Maymont

Outdoor Fun at Maymont This 19th-century estate and public park is home to a

If you’re ready to take a walk on the wild side, stroll on over to

beautiful Victorian mansion, carriage collection, vast gardens

Maymont’s outdoor wildlife exhibits. Here, you will see Virginia-

and many exciting wildlife exhibits. With the property spanning

native species ranging from iconic American bald eagles and

over 100 acres, don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes!

mighty black bears to sly gray foxes.

Explore The Nature Center where a 30,000-gallon aquarium

If you are lucky enough to visit on a Saturday or Sunday,

is home to aquatic and terrestrial animals of the nearby James

you can look forward to up-close animal encounters led by the

River and Chesapeake Bay, including spotted salamanders,

skilled animal keepers and aquarists. Come feed alligators, learn

slithering snakes and playful otters. Pet a variety of animals at

how to train playful river otters and even see Maymont’s bobcat,

the hands-on, family friendly Children’s Farm where chickens,

Monty, up close. If you leave feeling like you wish you had your

donkeys, goats, pigs, rabbits and more roam free in the pastures

own animal to take home with you, don’t worry because you can

from morning until mid-afternoon (when they return back to the

support the park by making a donation and symbolically adopting

barn). Don’t forget to stash some quarters in your pockets ahead

a furry, feathered or finned friend, and you’ll even receive your

of time, so you can feed your new friends, too!

very own animal adoption certificate. maymont.org

Join us for a day of

doggie fun!

3rd Annual bow-WOW-walk Saturday, April 30 8:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.

Lee Park | Charlottesville, VA

Don’t miss our 3rd annual K-9 2.5K dog walk and festival featuring human & doggie entertainment, canine competition, treats for humans & pups, and a pack of animal-friendly sponsors!

GO TO CASPCA.ORG TO REGISTER NOW

$35 Registration Fee

INCLUDES A WALK SHIRT, BAG & A DOGGIE BANDANA!

THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS

3355 Berkmar Drive | Charlottesville, VA | 434-973-5959 | caspca.org CharlottesvilleFamily.com

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VaHomeschoolers Conference & Resource Fair April 1–2 at The Cultural Arts Center With keynote speaker Peter Gray and featured speaker Carlita Boyles, plus workshops, extensive resource fair and family activities.

540-477-3257, vahomeschoolers.org

DATE NIGHT Berlin Philharmonic in HD Tickets available starting May 7

MAY 7 - 22, 2016

Taste of Monticello Wine Trail Festival

Keswick

Design House features over 20 local designers and artists. $20 one-time admission ($15 for groups of 5 or more)

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April 3, 2pm at The Paramount Theater Sir Simon Rattle conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B flat major and Symphony No. 7 in A major.

979-1333, theparamount.net

April 7–9, 1–5pm at nTelos Wireless Pavilion This popular annual festival features events showcasing the local Charlottesville wineries and vineyards, in the Monticello Cup Awards and tastings. Charlottesville Wine & Country Living is a proud sponsor. monticellowinetrailfestival.com

Acappella Show

ecause peace on earth...begins at home!

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Riverfest • April 30

Waynesboro, VA • Downtown, Constitution Park South • 10am-3:30pm Canoe Rides • Cornhole • Great South River Duck Race • Reptile World Show Stream Safari & Electro Fishing • Fish n’ Fun Rodeo • Wildlife Center of Virginia Face Painting • More Presentations, as well as Food, Games, & Exhibits • FREE ADMISSION!

April 9, 8pm at the John Paul Jones Arena Springing into the spotlight last year, Straight No Chaser is reinventing the idea of acappella on the modern pop landscape.

243-4960, johnpauljonesarena.com

Parents’ Survival Night April 9, 6:45–9:45pm at The Little Gym Charlottesville Drop off the kids for a night of fun active play while you go enjoy a few hours on the town.

975-5437, thelittlegym.com

The Hard Cider Run 5K

For more information:

www.riverfestwaynesboro.org

April 23, 8am-12pm at Albemarle CiderWorks Run through the orchard at the peak of bloom and finish with a cider reward.

297-2326, albemarleciderworks.com

Earth Day Tour April 24, 11am–2pm at Keswick Vineyards Join Winemaker Stephen Barnard for a tour through the vineyards with a discussion about grape growing and techniques. 244-3341, keswickvineyards.com

WordPlay April 27, 7pm at The Paramount Theater Team-based trivia competition for people who love words, vocabulary, pop culture, history, literature, and showing off how smart they are. Fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle.

979-1333, theparamount.net

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Artist Exhibitors Food, Beer, & Wine Children’s Activities Craft Demonstrations Live Music & More!

Earth-friendly fun for the

whole family

MAY 7&8

C’ville Eco Fair

april 24 11am - 5pm

Pavilion & Downtown Mall YOGA

RAFFLES FOOD TRUCKS

Claudius Crozet Park

MUSIC

1075 Park Rd, Crozet VA

Details and Advance Tickets

WWW.CROZETFESTIVAL.COM

KIDS’ DEMOS

an Earth Week celebration and exploration of Charlottesville’s momentum towards a sustainable future.

a FREE event by: earthweek.org

SPONSORS

Adults $6, Kids Free

Rain or Shine • No Pets, Please

WORKSHOPS

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{living well new mom}

Get Out & About Rid You and Baby of That Cabin Fever

Cabin Fever. If you have cabin fever, new mom, the prescription is not just more cowbell. It’s more everything—flora, fauna, homo sapiens, lamp posts, gutter balls, wax lips and banana splits.

In short, the cure is getting out in the world.

While keeping the home fires burning 24-7 for your newborn, you might have felt the four walls closing in. Mothers of winter babies can feel especially cooped up by frigid temperatures and short days. Bundling up a newborn sufficiently for a neighborhood stroll can feel daunting to the chronically un-showered and sleep-deprived among us.

by Whitney Woollerton Morrill

But at last, we’ve turned the corner into spring.

Temperatures are warming, parking lot icebergs are melting, and cold-and-flu season is done peaking. Charlottesville’s a veritable Dr. Feel Good for breaking cabin

New Mom

fever. The Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week and other local festivals are just a few of the many compelling reasons to get out with baby in April.

Your infant will delight passersby as much as the world delights you. All of that “off-radar” work you’ve poured into your baby will be on display as neighbors greet you on the street, and festival-goers coo and wave. Bask in it, because you’ve earned it.

Ways to transport your baby during outings abound. For long walks on paved surfaces, strollers are ideal, especially for seamless nap transfers into the car seat. Comply with stroller manufacturer rates of incline for your baby’s size and age, and make sure there’s a canopy for sun protection.

WANT MORE OUTING IDEAS? We have you covered with daily outings, festivals, play-date ideas and more on our calendar at CharlottesvilleFamily.com

For multi-terrain outings such as garden and estate tours, strollers can be cumbersome, so opt for a wearable carrier instead.

Test-drive several types, from wraps to front and back carriers.

They vary in body fit and ease of baby loading. Some are also more compatible with nursing. Whatever type you choose, make sure your baby fits the carrier’s weight guidelines and that baby’s head, neck and body are properly supported.

Take care to keep your baby healthy while you’re out, too.

Many pediatricians recommend that parents minimize newborns’ exposure to crowds until 6 to 8 weeks old. Pre-term babies and those with health issues may need more time to develop and strengthen their

immune systems.

Babies are irresistible, so be ready to guide well-meaning admirers towards baby’s cute slippers while you hold her hands. This will reduce germ transfer since babies put their hands in their mouth a lot. Keep a travel-size bottle of hand sanitizer in your pocket to offer to children before they touch your little one. And consider packing protective baby headphones so you can enjoy street music festivals without worrying about decibel levels hurting your little one’s tender eardrums.

Whitney is an architect who designs and writes for families. Her blog is theCoconutgirl.com.

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Expert Advice

Dear Bob

Your Parenting Questions Answered My sister’s 14-year-old recently got caught shoplifting at a store, and there were a few incidents when my child was younger when he took candy from a store. I’m wondering if stealing is something that kids just do?

Full self-disclosure here: I did a considerable amount of shoplifting when I was a teen.

Is it “normal” for kids to steal—no; does it happen a lot—sure. Kids steal for different reasons at different ages and for different underlying causes. What stealing is about, regardless of age, however, is trust.

Before the age of 5 or 6, most children don’t yet have an understanding of ownership and that stealing is wrong. After this age they do, but some elementary-age children will sometimes steal because they lack self-control. Preteens and teens will often steal for the thrill of it—the getting-away-with-something—or going along with friends. There may also be underlying anger, a need for attention or a cry for help, stress, entitlement, or wanting something that they can’t afford. In my own case, it was seeing if I could get away with it, but also from a bunch of emotional problems. I finally stopped after a store detective caught me stealing.

Regardless of age, there’s two parts of handling these situations. Part A is having clear consequences and enforcing accountability. For a young child who doesn’t understand

by Bob Taibbi the ownership, this might be a long time-out to think about what he did followed by a clear discussion at his level about taking things from others. You want the child to understand the importance of situation, and not just try and close the topic with an “I’m sorry.”

As kids get older, the consequences should go up. They should always take the item back to the store and apologize. If they steal money, they should have a way to pay it back, such as doing extra chores, or not being left unsupervised until they prove they are trustworthy. For teens, you may add in restricting their social activities with similar reasoning that stealing is about trust, and how can you trust them outside the home if you can’t trust them inside the home? You may also bring in police and press charges if behavior goes beyond one incident. The consequences should be strong enough to draw feelings of uncomfort; it is the uncomfortableness that will help the child realize the impact of his bad decision.

Part B of dealing with this is addressing the underlying cause.

Email your parenting If stealing is a bad solution, what’s the problem? Again for young concerns and queries to children, it’s just them not understanding the concepts. But editor@IvyPublications.com. for older children who know stealing is wrong, something else is Yours might be included in going on. Here’s where you want to try and have open and honest an upcoming issue! communication. Here you can gently ask questions to help them open up: Did they feel that they deserved the item, that stealing didn’t matter because it was a store not a person, because it was a challenge, etc.

Look at your child’s larger emotional landscape: Does she seem depressed or overwhelmed, does he have frequent problems with impulse control, is she sensitive to what her peers do or things that they have?

If stealing continues, and/or if stealing is aggressive where a child is intimidating or willing to hurt someone to get something, it’s time for therapy, either as a family, individually or often both. The therapist’s job is to ask the hard questions, help the child uncover and resolve underlying problems. Finally, you want to be conscious of your impact as a role model. You need to practice honesty and trust, accountability and strong values to help your child understand life’s priorities.

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15 Minutes of Peace 7 Easy Ways to Keep Your Life Restful

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Stemming from the selflessness that goes with motherhood, it comes as no surprise that new mothers are particularly vulnerable to feeling stressed, depressed and exhausted. While we all want to do everything we can for our children and our families, we have to remember our limits. Thus, we must find ways to instill harmony and relaxation into our busy lives, or our children and partner will feel the side effects.

Remember, “If mama ain’t happy, nobody’s happy.” Here are seven easy ways to find and keep peace in your day, and all only need 15 minutes.

Don’t Clean At Nap Time. A short nap can be the absolute best thing you give yourself all day. Having more energy after a brief rest period will boost your body and spirit much more than finishing up the dirty dishes.

Do Schedule Ways To Keep Your House Tidy. You don’t have to do it all yourself.

Enlist help from in-laws and friends, delegate to your older children, and discuss the division of labor with your spouse. Bring in other people to share in the responsibility.

by Danielle Sullivan Continue Regular Beauty Routines. Skin tells the tales of sleepless nights, inadequate nutrition and sheer exhaustion most commonly in the form of breakouts and dryness. To remedy this, do two simple things: moisturize with a thick, soothing lotion daily, and completely remove your make-up at night.

Bath Oils. Currently, essential oils are what everyone is talking about, and with good reason. Lavender has anti-anxiety effects, while mandarin has calming effects and Bergamot is recognized for relaxation. The can help soothe your mind, nerves and can physically calm you. Not to mention, who doesn’t enjoy a hot bath.

Make Comfort A Priority. After pregnancy, delivery and sleepless nights, you deserve some serious comfort. There’s nothing better than plush, soft materials to help make you feel soothed. Invest in a pair of super soft sweatpants and a hoodie, and some fuzzy slippers. With so many stylish and plush options available, you can look great and feel even Need More Help? better.

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CharlottesvilleFamily.com Dehydration and low blood sugar can make you feel terrible— headaches, muscle spasms, anxiety, shakiness and sluggishness. has what you need to find Keep a water bottle and fresh fruit, veggies and protein on hand, and and keep your family’s eat and drink at regular intervals. If you are having trouble preparing harmony. meals, try ordering or buying a premade family meal from one of the local grocery stores or markets.

Learn To Say No. “Oh you’re home today. Maybe you can meet me for lunch, go grocery shopping, pick up my kids, write the school newsletter and manage the fundraiser … the list goes on and on. And it will continue this way if you keep saying yes. We as women do not have a life sentence of pleasing others (although many of us have imposed this punishment on ourselves). A simple, “No, I can’t do that right now,” is all the explanation you need, and the first time you say “no” is purely empowering.

By taking care of yourself and your own needs, you will ensure a more peaceful you, which in turn will result in a harmonious family environment.

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{living well healthy family} Sugar Overload Health Hazards of Too Much Sugar A sweet treat is a great way to celebrate a birthday or other special occasions, but be sure to limit your child’s treats of soda, cookies and candy. A University of Virginia Children’s Hospital nutrition expert explains why.

Most parents know that too much sugar can lead to tooth decay and a hyper child.

But there’s also evidence that a diet rich in added sugar can raise fats in the blood to unhealthy levels, possibly contributing to chronic diseases.

“If fats in the blood accumulate, this can increase your risk for coronary heart disease later in life,” says Amanda Crane, a registered dietitian at UVA Children’s Hospital. She adds, “Some studies have shown an association between high sugar intake and other adverse effects including inflammation and oxidative stress. But more research needs to be done to really draw a conclusion.”

by Kelly Casey

There’s another great reason to limit added sugars: they give children nothing but empty calories. “When we overeat foods with added sugar, they don’t contribute very

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many nutrients,” Crane says, adding, “So we’re getting calories but not the nutrients we need.”

How much added sugar is OK in a healthy diet? The federal government answered this question in 2015 with groundbreaking updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, “Adults and children should limit added sugars to no more than 10 percent of their total daily calorie intake. Americans currently get about 13 percent of their diet from added sugars—almost half (47 percent) comes from beverages.”

The best way to satisfy a sweet tooth is to enjoy the natural sugars found in fruits, vegetables and dairy products such as low-fat milk. “It’s definitely important to have those as part of a healthy and balanced diet,” Crane says.

Try these easy ideas, from the USDA’s Choose My Plate website,

Recommended for Parents For more great ideas on what

to give your child the nutrients—and right amount of calories—she needs to grow up healthy.

Make fruit the everyday dessert. Serve baked apples and pears, enjoy a fruit salad, or serve yummy frozen 100 percent juice bars.

foods, and how much, to serve

Like whole grains, fresh fruit is rich in fiber, which keeps blood

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Make nutritious foods fun. Prepare them with your child’s help like creating a smiley face with sliced bananas and raisins. Cut fruit into fun and easy shapes with cookie cutters.

Play detective in the cereal aisle. Show kids how to find the amount of total sugars in different cereals. Challenge them to compare

cereals they like, and select the one with the lowest amount of sugar.

Replace sweetened yogurt with plain yogurt. Sweeten it up by adding your own fruit and honey. Serve graham crackers instead of cookies. And look for 100 percent fruit spread rather than jam or jelly.

Be sure to limit sugary beverages (sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks and juice) to 6 ounces or less a day. “Water and low-fat milk are the two best drinks we can be choosing,” Crane says.

Kelly is a medical writer for the University of Virginia Health System. For more insight on kids’ health, go to childrens.uvahealth.com.

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Small Formal

Gardens

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The formal garden seems like the ultimate rendering of order-through-nature in the world of horticulture. The myriad elements create calm through their tidy, repeated designs. Centerpieces and sitting areas beckon—along soothing paths surrounded by carefully clipped hedges and mowed grass. The orderliness is pleasing to both the eye and the brain, and you don’t need vast amounts of land to create a formal garden of your own for a smaller space.

Repeated Patterns and Shapes The garden beds will offer the base for setting off the formal gardening course. Think geometrically, and embrace rectangles, square or circles, using the plants within those beds to connect and resonate the feel and flow of the garden.

Balance and Symmetry Formal gardens usually work around an axis, as in crossing paths or one long path down the center with the beds on either side in equal, symmetrical measures. Also maintain this element with the plants, as well as hardscaping.

Interest Piece(s) Consider an architectural piece in the center such as a birdbath, a sundial, a statue or a bench. Or include pieces that repeat in expected spots throughout the plantings, such as upright clipped evergreens, container plantings that offer an injection of color or height, willow wattle fencing or rustic trellises.

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Plants To maintain drama during the offseason, formal gardens should be anchored by year-round greenery, such as boxwoods and other small evergreens. Another “rule” is to constrain the plant palette, limiting it to just a few colors. English gardens usually include antique roses, peonies and hollyhocks, while Italian formal gardens stay closer to clipped evergreens and boxwood topiaries with very little color other than natural greens.

Need inspiration?

Examples around Virginia include: Agecroft Hall (especially the Elizabethan knot garden) in Richmond; the Pavilion Gardens at the University of Virginia; Anne Spencer’s garden in Lynchburg; and The Enchanted Garden at the Poe Museum in Richmond.

For online inspiration, check out Prince Charles’ gardens at Highgrove Gardens, specifically the formal Sundial, or do a search on French parterre gardens.

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12 Ways to a Cleaner Green

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As Earth Day approaches and spring-cleaning begins, we’re reminded it’s a good time to recommit ourselves to some energy-saving activities for the home … and to get your kids involved.

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Making an effort to go green will positively impact your family’s physical and financial health, and it will improve your overall quality of life while also supporting local farmers at the City Market, conserving the water we all share and reducing the amount of electricity your family uses. Children have shown that they learn best through play, so use these tips to engage them in going green, expanding their knowledge of their community and world, and identifying their place in it.

Save and Repurpose for Arts & Crafts

Water “Off” Contest

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or coloring, and try making reusable bags out of old t-shirts.

hands, brushing teeth, washing dishes, etc. Also, take your kids

DIY projects are great ways to get the kids involved and to show

on a hunt around the house for leaking faucets or running toilets.

them the countless ways an item can be reused and repurposed.

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With toilets, the problem can be a

using lights when the natural sunlight is

worn-out flapper valve at the bottom

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of the tank letting water slowly escape

during the daytime.

into the bowl. In an interview with the Washington Post, Karen Wirth of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Unplug & Slay the Vampires

We all crave those tech-free family

suggests putting a couple drops of food

moments, when everyone’s attention is

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Challenge your children only to turn

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charger continues to drain 60 percent

to turn them off when leaving a room.

of the energy from the outlet it used

When my 9-year-old nephew stayed with

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continues to drain 66 percent of that

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energy

I went on to explain that leaving lights

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a waste of energy; he was eager to turn

plugged into the outlet, thus why these

them off. Out of habit, we all tend to turn

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devices to your kids, and go on a hunt

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with them to “slay the vampires” before

popular recycling containers. I love when I

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see that a product container is made from

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can easily turn off items plugged in at the

a game of weekly recycling. Kids should

same location by turning the power strip

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off when not in use.

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Dry Your Clothes on the Line

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It’s almost summertime! Let life slow

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free power of the sun to dry your clothes

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Teach your kids how clothes pins can be

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Do you know where your children are? The child sitting in an empty refrigerator box in your living room may actually be in a spaceship headed to Mars to make contact with the green and orange three-headed, yet friendly, aliens who live there. If you are a parent of a young child or remember what it was like when your children were young, you are well aware of the fact that many children have rich fantasy lives and are often in another world. In this imaginary world, anything can happen.

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imagine that!

A Peek Into the World of Make-Believe

by Katherine Jenkins

The years from age 2 to around 6 or 7 are often called the

routines with other children, dolls or stuffed animals. They

“play years.” During this time, a child’s capacity to think in a

may also play “grown-up,” imitating what their own parents say

symbolic and representational way increases dramatically.

and do, often with very amusing—and sometimes humbling—

Pretend play involves a child’s ability to imagine something

results.

that she cannot actually see or to use something as a play

Many children also create an imaginary friend who becomes

symbol that does not have to resemble the object for which

a regular part of their lives. The imaginary friend may be an

it stands, such as imagining a cardboard box as a spaceship.

invisible person or may be embodied in an object, such as an

Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, who wrote Touchpoints, a bestselling

animal, doll or action figure to which the child talks. Marjory

book on children’s emotional behavioral development, writes

Taylor, a psychologist from the University of Oregon who has

that beginning around age 3, a child’s imagination “takes fire,”

done extensive study on imaginary friends and published a

and they not only learn by observation, but also by imagining

book titled Imaginary Companions and the Children Who Create

scenarios based on what they observe.

Them, notes that by age 7, two-thirds of children have played

Walk into any preschool, and you are bound to find children

with imaginary friends, and one-third of them still do. Imaginary

playing house, setting up a store, dressing up or talking to an

friends used to have a bad rap. Jean Piaget, a Swiss cognitive

imaginary person on the telephone. At home, children may

theorist whose theories on early childhood development took

play “school,” imitating their teachers and acting out classroom

hold in the 1960s, believed that imaginary friends reflected

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{inspiration enrichment} immature thinking and that they should vanish by the time a child starts school. However, that view no longer holds, and the more widely held opinion is that children will naturally outgrow their imaginary friends, and adults should not scold children for using their imaginations.

According to Dr. Angeline Lillard, a psychology professor at the University of Virginia, “children with imaginary companions are in most ways similar to other children, but they do have somewhat more advanced social cognition.”

Research has consistently found that first-born and only children are most likely to have imaginary friends. Brazelton offers one possible explanation to this finding: that children with older siblings are rarely left alone and are often “shoved into reality” by older siblings, and younger siblings who do have imaginary friends are often teased by older siblings, which leads them to stop having them. Of course, every rule has exceptions, and Ann Kellams, a pediatrician in the Division of General Pediatrics at UVA and a mother of three, noted that her middle child, Stella, had an imaginary friend named Sonna for nearly a year, and subsequently had two other imaginary friends, all of whom served the role of playmates.

Why do children engage in pretend play? Lillard muses that while there are many theories that attempt to answer this question, most do not offer a good explanation for why pretending to do something is better than really doing it.

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However, Lillard points out that “one exception to this is the idea that children pretend to help them cope with emotion. For example, they pretend to be powerful when they feel weak.”

Some psychologists theorize that in joint pretend play, young children act out and respond to each other’s pretend feelings in order to gain control over a potentially fearful experience, such as going to the doctor or dentist. In creating these pretend feelings, children may be better able to regulate their own feelings as well as better understand other’s feelings.

With regard to imaginary friends, Brazelton writes that they “give kids a safe way to find out who they want to be” and allow children to find their own identities by trying on different roles. In addition, imaginary friends can be used to “cast out the devils that besiege him—hate, envy, lying, [and] selfishness.

All these can now be ascribed to someone else—an imaginary friend.” While an active imagination is a sign of emotional health in children around ages 4 and 5, it is also very common for children to use their imaginary friends as scapegoats for their own bad behavior or negative thoughts. Kellams recounts an incident when her daughter Stella, who has a younger brother, informed her that her imaginary friend Sonna “has a baby brother too, and she doesn’t like him.” Kellams says that in such situations, parents can help by giving words to what a child feels. For example, a parent might say, “I can see how she may feel that way, but I bet there is a part of her who loves her baby brother, too.” When a child tries to use her imaginary

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{inspiration enrichment} friend as a scapegoat, parents can also respond by acknowledging the child’s wishful thinking. A parent might say, “I know you wish that the lamp didn’t break, or you wish that someone else broke that lamp, not you. But you don’t need to lie. I love you even though I don’t like what you’ve done.”

In addition to helping children explore and manage their emotions, engaging in pretend play may help contribute to a child’s cognitive and social skills. Several studies have suggested that pretend play strengthens a wide variety of mental abilities, such as memory, language, logical reasoning and creativity. In the article “The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds,” published in Pediatrics, Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg writes about the importance of unstructured and undirected play, including pretend play and how it is necessary for children to develop skills such as learning how to work in groups, sharing, negotiating conflicts, learning self-advocacy skills, learning how to move at their own pace, discovering their own interests and practicing decision-making skills. Ginsburg is a strong advocate of allowing children to have down time rather than overscheduling them with too many adult-directed activities, giving them the chance to “reboot” and foster healthy development.

Regularly engaging in pretend play is a very important part of a child’s development; it is so important that its absence is one of the diagnostic signs of autism. “Children with autism tend not to engage in spontaneous frequent pretend play like other children do,” says Lillard. On the flip side, Kellams notes that among parents whose children have active imaginations and imaginary friends, a common worry is whether their child is able to differentiate fantasy from reality. In most cases, imaginary friends should not be a cause for concern: “Children know their imaginary friends are not real,” says Lillard.

Rather than being a source of worry, imaginary friends should be welcomed. Using imagination is an indicator of complex thinking in this age group and a sign of a child’s quickly developing ability to test the boundaries in his world. However, Kellams points out potential “red flags” that may raise concern and may warrant further discussion with a child psychologist: if a child consistently chooses imaginary friends over real friends, isolates himself or herself from social opportunities, withdraws from active participation in school or play, has an imaginary friend who “makes” the child do things he does not want to do, or if the child verbalizes

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aggression toward the imaginary friend,

for the New York Times editorial he wrote

parents may want to examine the

in 1897 which included the line “Yes,

situation more closely.

Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus,” sums

Another common concern among

it up best, “The most real things in the

parents, says Kellams, is how much

world are those that neither children

involvement adults should have in a

nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies

child’s fantasy life. Kellams believes that

dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but

adults should refrain from asking too

that’s no proof that they are not there.

many questions about their imaginary

Nobody can conceive or imagine all the

friends. “You can acknowledge it, but

wonders there are unseen and unseeable

move on,” says Kellams. And Brazelton

in the world. You tear apart a baby’s rattle

writes that, “[i]maginary friends melt

and see what makes the noise inside, but

away when adults talk about them. Either

there is a veil covering the unseen world

they go underground, or the magic goes

which not the strongest man, nor even

out of them.”

the united strength of all the strongest

Parents who’ve watched their child

men that ever lived, could tear apart.

engage in pretend play often describe

Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance,

it as looking through a window into a

can push aside that curtain and view and

child’s mind and her world, and while

picture the supernal beauty and glory

it is indeed magical, it is also fleeting.

beyond. Is it all real?… in all this world

Inevitably, children grow up, and pretend

there is nothing else real and abiding.”

play, as well as imaginary friends, melts Katherine, a part-time librarian and busy full-time mother of two imaginative children, likes to imagine herself relaxing on a tropical island.

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Thirteen-year-old Patrick has Autism and is almost completely non-verbal. That is unless he is on a horse. In fact, his mom, Christine, shares that a few years ago Patrick spoke one of his first unprompted words while riding. “The instructor The Therapeutic Riding Association of Virginia, Inc. (TRAV) is a nonprofit organization whose members are involved with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. For a list of therapeutic riding centers in Virginia, see travinc.org.

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occupational or physical therapist, and is used not to teach the individual to learn how to ride, but rather to expose him or her to the motion of the horse. This type

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Dance along with your favorite fairy (2&Sessions)&& tale characters Adult Evening Dance Camp Fairy)Tale)Princess)Camp) (Ages 18+) June&21&(&23&&(Ages&3(5)&&&July&12(14&(Ages&5(8)|&9(11am|&$150& Storybook Ballet Camp (Ages 6-­‐8) && 15 -­‐ August 19 | 6-­‐9pm | $225 August Dance&along&with&you&favorite&fairy&tale&characters& Adult)Evening)Dance)Camp) June 27 -­‐ July 1 | 9-­‐11am | $225 Students explore details of ballet, tap, jazz, (Ages&18+)& & contemporary, & choreography in a Storybook)Ballet)Camp &(Ages&6(8)&& Explore classic ballet stories & hone technical skills stimulating environment August&15&(&August&19&&|&6(9pm&|&$225&

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Students&explore&details&of&ballet,&tap,&jazz,& contemporary,&&&choreography&in&a& stimulating&environment& • Tuition is due on the first day of the month

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An&intensive&for&fancy&footwork,&skills&&&drills& Hawaiian Dance Mix Camp (Ages 6-­‐8)

July 26 -­‐ July 28 | 9-­‐11am | $150

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Explore&hip&hop,&tap,&jazz,&and&traditional&Hawaiian&dance&& Swan Lake Summer Intensive (Ages 7-­‐9)

August 1 -­‐ August 5 | 9am-­‐3pm | $350

SUMMER PROGRAMS

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in which the camp is held. Tuition fees cover all classes, materials for arts and crafts projects, and a healthy snack each day at the •%Tuition%is%due%on%the%first%day%of%the%month% studio in%which%the%camp%is%held.%Tuition%fees%cover% • Participants should bring a bagged lunch to all%classes,%materials%for%arts%and%crafts% enjoy with friends between dance and projects,%and%a%healthy%snack%each%day%at%the% enrichment activities studio% • Each camp will have a Parent Showcase on •%Participants%should%bring%a%bagged%lunch%to% the last day of camp enjoy%with%friends%between%dance%and% enrichment%activities% • Register for one camp and receive 10% off each additional camp held during Summer • Each%camp%will%have%a%Parent%Showcase%on% 2016 (does not apply to Summer Session the%last%day%of%camp% Classes) • Register%for%one%camp%and%receive%10%%off% each%addition%camp%held%during%Summer% 2016%(does%not%apply%to%Session%Classes)

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Call 434.973.2555 • Email info@charlottesvilleballet.org CAMP | EXPLORERS’ CAMP | FILM ACTING INTENSIVE Register)Online)at)www.CharlottesvilleBallet.org/Summer)))) 1885 Seminole Trail, Suite 203 • Route 29 and Woodbrook Drive in Charlottesville, VA Call&434.973.2555)•&Email&info@charlottesvilleballet.org) •&1885&Seminole&Trail,&Suite&203&|&Route&29&and&Woodbrook&Drive&in&Charlottesville,&VA& P R O G R A M S F O R P R E-S C H O O L - G R A D E 12 &

JUNE - AUGUST 2016 CONTACT KIM NEWTON, ASSISTANT TO HEAD OF SCHOOL FOR AUXILIARY PROGRAMS AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS:

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KIDSCollege@PVCC

NEW! Over 90 STEM & Arts Summer Academies June 13-August 12 3rd-9th Graders, Half or Full Day Options STEM: Minecraft, 3D Printing, EV3 Robotics, Space Explore, Create Apps, Eco-Explorer, Coding, Small Engine, Forensics, Solar Ovens & more!

ARTS: Sculpture, Jewelry-Making, Freestyle Rap, Photography, Acting, Shoe & Fashion Design, TV Production, Dance, Spanish & Chinese & more!

Off-site: KidsCollege@Fluvanna – June 6-17 NEW! Easy online registration at WWW.PVCC.EDU/KIDSCOLLEGE 434.961.5354

KIDSCollege@PVCC Learn today...Lead tomorrow

Do you have a curious child who likes to explore and learn by doing?

Send them to Blue Ridge Connections this summer! Connect your child with the world of today through exploration of current culture and the past and give them the opportunity to gain self-confidence in a safe, facilitated environment.

Tinkering/Makerspace • Kayaking • Hiking • Outdoor & Historic Cooking • Archery •Campfires • Low-ropes initiative course • Team-building activities

For more information: discoverexperiential@gmail.com or call Cat Maguire at 571-338-2920. Registration Information is at discoverexperiential.com This program is run in partnership by Discover Experiential, LLC and Blue Haven 151

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1 - 4 Week Sessions Boys & Girls • Ages 7-16 Only 2 hours west of Charlottesville!

Horseback Riding • White-Water Rafting • Climbing Tower • Sailing • Sports Mountain Boarding • Canoeing • Backpacking • Swimming Arts & Crafts • Organic Farm • Mountain Biking • Rock Climbing • 1,000 Ft. Zip Line • Performing Arts • Dance & more!

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All Rights reserved. Nike and the Swoosh design are registered trademarks of Nike, Inc. and its affiliates, and are used under license.

Nike is the title sponsor of the camps and has no control over the operation of the camps or the acts or omissions of US Sports Camps.

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Looking for more camps?

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also sense if a rider is tense, they are able to provide benefits to a multitude of people with special needs. By reacting to the emotions and commands of the rider, they become a feedback mechanism, teaching riders how to respond to certain stimuli.

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partial absence of the corpus callosum— the structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain. Peri also has

Camp Horizons Summer Camp...

Endless Adventure and Fun! Camp Horizons – a premier coed sleep-away summer camp in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia offers a safe, supportive community in which campers can feel comfortable embarking on new adventures and developing friendships that will last a lifetime.

• Discover: Ages 6-8 • Journey: Ages 9-11 • Explorer: Ages 12-16 Add to your summer fun with our specialty camps!

• Equestrian • Adventure • Leadership

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Autism. Seeking a way to improve her daughter’s coordination, Heather shares her family’s experience with therapeutic riding for five years at the Charlottesville Area Riding Therapy (C.A.R.T.), “We decided to have her [Peri] try therapeutic riding to see how it would do with the pathways of her brain—if it would help the left and right side communicate.” While pleased that riding has improved Peri’s muscle tone and coordination, Heather says, “The best part is seeing her smile when she is on a horse. She absolutely loves to ride.”

Christine also shares that their entire family has benefitted from therapeutic CharlottesvilleFamily.com

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Village School Summer Theater Arts Camps for Girls

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Unleash your imagination this summer and create fantastical characters and develop stories which bring popular fable adventures to life on the stage!

Camps for rising 1st-8th graders packed with brainstorming, acting, singing, dancing, costuming and set design, ending with a vibrant performance for family and friends.

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Camp Watonka Boys 8 - 16 In the Poconos at Hawley, PA Offering qualified instruction and laboratory work in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, ecology, electronics, geology, physics, photography, robotics and rocketry.

The sciences are incorporated into a fun filled, camper selected program that also includes archery, arts and crafts, climbing, mini-bike riding, riflery, sailing, swimming, tennis, trips, windsurfing, woodworking, ropes, etc. Private Lake. American Camp Association accredited.

2, 4, 6 and 8 week sessions.

www.watonka.com • mail@watonka.com • Phone: (570) 857-1401 For catalog write: D. Wacker, PO Box 127 Hawley, PA 18428

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riding. “Once Patrick got started, our family got involved too. My Dad, my daughter, Erin, and myself are all regular volunteers.

We’ve all found that the program is as therapeutic for us as it is for the students

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we work with!”

Many therapeutic riding centers would not be able to function without the help of family, friend and community volunteers.

Volunteers can be involved in a variety of

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horse

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additional safety support and behavioral

A SAFE HAVEN FOR CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION art | crafts | yoga | dance | cooking | theatre | fishing programs box city | drumming | fencing | animation | basketball Session 1: June 13-24 • Session 2: June 27- July 8 • Session 3: July 11-22 Rising 1st grade through 8th grade • Extended day option Contact Director, Fran Smith | 434-760-3097 | fran@dezadesign.com Workshops and applications available on online at tandemfs.org

Celebration of sports & health for girls & moms! or cognitive support for riders, general horse maintenance, handling and more.

Depending on your skill level around horses, some facilities even offer extra riding lessons to familiarize volunteers with the animals more. No matter what your skills are, there is always a way you could help out at a local riding center.

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Saturday May 7 • Albemarle High School • 1-5pm $35 per girl • $25 per mom • $50 mother/daughter For girls, ages 8 -13: golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis & volleyball For moms: fitness & gentle yoga Tee shirts, goody bags, & healthy snacks for all!

mid-

Atlantic area publications on topics from education, special needs and travel to parenting and product reviews.

To register, go to albemarle.org/parks For more information, call SuperStarters at 917-834-5717 CharlottesvilleFamily.com

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Summer Prep Program (April-May) Swimmers train with our JSL Championship coaches to prepare for their best JSL summer swim season!

Stop by and visit us at the pool!

Virginia Gators of Charlottesville is located at Fairview Swim & Tennis Club 707 Belvedere Blvd.

Charlottesville, VA 22901

Year-Round Swim Programs We offer year-round programs for beginner-elite swimmers, of all ages, in our dedicated, family-friendly facility located in the Belvedere neighborhood.

Our JSL Championship coaches train swimmers to be their best.

Registration is ongoing. Flexible membership plans are available.

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Dance camps!

Imagination! Creativity!

Crafts • Stories • FUN!

Build Confidence - Gain Poise Ages 3-18

DANCE CAmpS • “FROZEN”/ Princess Ballet -Dance with Anna, Elsa, Olaf!

Pretty tutu’s and tiaras!

• HIP HOP! JAZZ! TAP! -FUN for boys/girls: Age 6-12 • Disney and Show Tune Favorites -Energetic movement!

Theater jazz style • Ballet, Lyrical • Intensive Dance Workshop Age 8-17

WEEKLY CAMPS! June July August

CharlottesvilleFamily Favorite Award Winner 2015

REGISTER ONLINE NOW at WilsonSchoolofDance.com

973-5678

Director: Juanita@WilsonSchoolofDance.com

3114 Proffit Road (Next to Forest Lakes)

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Area Therapeutic Riding Programs For information on horse therapy programs in our area, call or visit these sites and organizations. For more therapeutic riding places in Virginia, visit vhib.org.

4-H Therapeutic Adventure Camp

(Orange) A riding camp for ages 9–19 in at Elmwood Farm Equestrian Center, offers riders three stations: arts and crafts, horseback riding and horse education. Each day ends with a special presentation—motorcycle sidecar rides, Orange County Sheriff’s Office K9 Demonstration or horse-drawn carriage rides.

(540) 308-0433, 4htaco.weebly.com

Brenda Stephens (Earlysville) At

Springfield Farm, children with special needs are embraced with the philosophy that “A child at play is learning.” Hippotherapy sessions are directed by occupational, speech or physical therapists and engage children physically, emotionally and cognitively. Fullday small group farm camps, too. 996-7604

professionals. The Horse Program provides a safe and nurturing environment where campers learn how to care for their horse and enjoy riding in the ring or on the trail.

977-3781, campholidaytrails.org

CART—Charlottesville Area Riding Therapy (Crozet) A nonprofit

organization devoted to bringing therapeutic horseback riding to those with special needs, ages 4 and up. Therapy caters to attention deficit disorder, autism, cerebral palsy, cognitive defects, hearing impairments, muscular dystrophy, visual impairment and more.

823-1178, cartcrozet.org

Dragonfly Dreams Horse Farm

(Earlysville) Strives to give people a quiet, private place to interact with horses and other animals. Children are able to work with horses one-on-one, learn basic riding skills and equine care, and develop relationships with the horse. 960-0146, dragonflydreamshorsefarm.com

and surrounding areas through its mission of making a difference in lives through horses and nature. Both children and adults can work ® with horsesFOR on the ground, under saddle and YOUTH DEVELOPMENT in carriage driving, as well LIVING as through three FOR HEALTHY programs: General Public, Special Needs and FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Youth Empowerment. 960-8830, fairhunt.com

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THANK YOU! Easy Tips to Teach Gratitude

by Christina Katz

Teaching kids to express gratitude doesn’t have to end in tears or tantrums. As a parent, it is important to approach the

the road.

task with an upbeat, playful attitude. Teach your kids to think

Forget time-pressure. Chillax. Writing thank-you notes

of gratitude as “thank-you time,” instead of attaching too much

is not a race or a competition. The more pressure you apply

anxiety to the task of writing a simple note. By using a relaxed

to grateful actions, the more angst you instill in the task. Just

approach, you can teach your kids valuable lessons about

because your mother insisted you write your notes within

appreciation that will last well into the future.

twenty-four hours, doesn’t mean it’s the only way, or the way

Somebody loves you. Start by reminding your child that

you should handle the task with your children. Let the kids

writing a thank-you note is wonderful, because “it means

write their thank-you notes when you can find some thoughtful

someone loves you enough to give you a gift.” Who wouldn’t

downtime to get the job done well, rather than feeling rushed.

want to say thank you when you put it like that?

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set a great precedent for fun, colorful thank-you notes down

Keep a gift list. This is key at a busy party or event. Keep a

Let preschoolers scribble. Use blank cards and envelopes to

clipboard handy where you mark down who to thank and why.

get very young children involved in the thank-you note process.

If someone gives a gift, describe the gift with a few details. But

By explaining what you are creating in a cheery tone, you will

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2016 PARTY Planner

It’s party time! Whether you’re planning a costume party or a craft afternoon, making party choices is fun, from the invitations to the treats for the goody bags. Our comprehensive party planner is designed with busy parents in mind, so prepare to celebrate in style!

NAME

DESCRIPTION

PHONE & INTERNET

PARTY ENTERTAINMENT DAVID GRAHAM, MAGICIAN

760-0596

EXPRESSIONS FACE PAINTING

409-4796

FRECKLES N’ FRIENDS ENTERTAINMENT

971-5812

*FOXBORO FARM See ad page 75

Traveling petting zoo with miniature farm animals to entertain and educate children.

facebook.com/FoxboroFarmPettingZoo/ 804-307-2955

JUMP ‘N MORE PARTIES

566-1223

KNOCKERBALL CHARLOTTESVILLE

964-6040

METAMORPHOSIS FACE ART

589-8906

*PERFECTLY POSH See ad page 79

Pamper yourself and friends with these great beauty products at your in-home party.

perfectlyposh.com 801-441-1744

*SUPER FUN ATTRACTIONS See ad page 73

Full-service entertainment, amusement and games for surrounding counties.

cvilleinflatables.com 374-1386

TELL ME ABOUT IT MYSTERY TOURS

760-0525

WES ISELI, MAGICIAN

877-987-4201

WILD EARTH ENCOUNTERS

540-447-4879

*WOODWORKING WITH CHILDREN See ad page 79

Building fun for children ages 5-14 and all experience levels.

www.kidsoutandabout.com/ woodworking.html 979-1220

Party packages include lots of fun activity themes like swimming or rock climbing.

acac.com 978-3800

PARTY LOCATIONS *ACAC See ad page 37 ALBEMARLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE

296-5833 CharlottesvilleFamily.com

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*ALBEMARLE COUNTY PARKS & REC See ad page 79

Enjoy the warm weather & sunshine by reserving a shelter at one of our parks.

albemarle.org 296-5844

ATA LEADERSHIP MARTIAL ARTS

973-3000

BALLET SCHOOL

975-3533 Themed packages range from laser tag & nerf bouncenplayofcville.com to Frozen & art parties.

973-1111

*BOUNCE-N-PLAY See ad page 73 BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP

964-1998

*CAMP FRIENDSHIP See ad page 61

Sports, horses, arts & crafts, swimming pool & lake fun with a party host.

campfriendship.com 589-8950

*CARRIAGE HILL FARM See ad page 79

Barnyard birthday parties at Carriage Hill or we can bring pony rides to any special event.

charlottesvillehorses.com/ponyparty.html 296-2672

CARTER MOUNTAIN ORCHARD

977-1833

CAVALIER SPORTS CARDS

974-1771

Dinner at Home & DaH Catering Fresh, healthy prepared meals for you and your family. New menus weekly, featuring the best ingredients from local farms. Available for pick up or delivery on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. Gift cards available for new and growing families.

Full service or pick up catering available for parties and events of all sizes.

dahcatering.com | dahcatering.chef@gmail.com

218 West Market Street, Charlottesville

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don’t stop there. If someone does a good deed, jot down a few

Provide writing templates. Until your child learns what is

words about the person and the deed. This clipboard becomes

typically included in a from-the-heart note, provide him or her

your go-to source for a regular thank-you note practice.

with neatly handwritten or typed up age-appropriate templates

Keep cards at the ready. Purchase a greeting-card sorter so

to follow.

you can keep track of all types of cards, including blank cards

Be sure to include:

and homemade cards. Let kids choose the card design they

1. A greeting

prefer or let them create their own. Letting your child make all

2. A thank-you for the gift or gesture

of the decisions is another easy way to instill graciousness in

3. What the recipient likes most

their future.

4. Tell the giver you hope to see them soon

Have special thank-you tools. Create a thank-you note kit with special supplies just for writing thank-you notes, making the process all the more fun. Here’s what to put in yours:

5. Say “thanks again” 6. Close on an upbeat note Also provide address templates. Very young children will

• Pens or markers—think glitter or calligraphy

need to have their thank-you notes addressed for them. Once

• Stickers or even envelope sealing wax

kids are old enough to write, create an address template for

• Special thank-you-note stamps

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Dreading the MESS and the STRESS of having a birthday party at home?

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DESCRIPTION

PHONE & INTERNET

*CHARLOTTESVILLE BALLET See ad page 63

Private ballet lessons for your little ballerina.

charlottesvilleballet.org 973-2555

CHARLOTTESVILLE PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL

293-2727

CICI’s PIZZA

964-0001

*CLASSIC GYMNASTICS See ad page 57

Professional instruction for tots to teens.

Safety certified master instructors.

classicsgymnastics.com 978-4720

*DURBIN & GREENBRIER VALLEY RAILROAD See ads pages 22, 79

Special themed railroad excursions. You can even stay a night in the Caboose!

mountainrailwv.com 877-686-7245

FAIRVIEW SWIM & TENNIS

973-7946

FOOTNOTES STUDIO

242-0605

GLASS PALETTE, THE

977-9009

GREENWOOD CENTER ROLLER SKATING

296-5844

HIDDEN CREEK FARM

985-4309

HIGHLANDS GOLF PARK & PIRATE PETE’S MINIATURE GOLF

985-2765

KEGLER’S BOWLING

978-3999

KOHR BROS FROZEN YOGURT

975-4651

*LAZY DAISY CERAMICS See ad page 79

Paint a piece in the studio to be glazed or use a pottery-to-go kit for hosting at home.

lazydaisyceramics.com 295-7801

*LITTLE GYM, THE See ad page 77

Private party with instructor-led activities in the gym with party room, too.

thelittlegym.com/CharlottesvilleVa 975-5437

MICHAEL’S ARTS & CRAFTS

971-1072

MY CHOCOLATE SHOPPE

995-5428

*PIEDMONT FAMILY YMCA See ad page 24 PETITE BEBE

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Supervised swimming and sports activities along with rental party space available.

piedmontymca.org 974-9622 244-9500

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them to follow, including the return address, address and

their unique talents with what you’ve got on hand to create

where the stamp goes. Teach them to add, “Please do not bend”

something personal.

onto the envelope when sending photos and when to use extra postage for notes with something extra added inside.

2-4-6-8, look for folks to appreciate! Don’t merely write thank-you notes for gifts. If someone’s good deed impacts your child, ask if that person should go on the gratitude list.

Children will benefit from this practice in real-life situations, when someone freely helps them without having been asked first. By doing this, note writing will become a celebratory habit, not merely a task to dread after gifts have been received.

As a parent, it is fun to teach our little ones such positive traits and habits—when it doesn’t end in tears or time outs of course. Don’t forget to model gracious behavior in a positive and contagious attitude for your children as well. If your child does something above and beyond for you or for someone else, be sure to write him or her a thank you note, acknowledging what it is you are thanking them for. They will be able to better

Encourage self-expression. Teach your children that thank-you notes are a form of self-expression. Encourage

understand the feeling of appreciation that they are giving someone else the next time they write a personal note.

them to add drawings of the gift(s), or a drawing of them with the gift-giver. Other ideas that are sweetly personal can be including photos of your child opening the gift, photos of the gift in action, photos of your child with the gift-giver, etc. Also,

Author, journalist and writing coach, Christina keeps a list of people she feels grateful towards as part of her gratitude practice.

see what ideas your child can come up with, and let them use

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{until next time humorous reflections} Bring It On Athletic Scholarships A Dad’s Humorous Reflections The Epstein family has finally produced a varsity athlete.

I know it’s nothing to boast about; millions of families crank

by Rick Epstein

him out of a rowboat. So I assume he swam at least once, but he didn’t like it.

them out as routinely as Crayola manufactures crayons.

I played pickup baseball games every day. I didn’t like

But we haven’t been one of those families. In fact, from

practicing, although I could give 100 percent to an actual

the time my grandfather Sam Epstein arrived in America,

game for 10 hours at a time. At age 10, I got my parents to

it has taken about 100 years for one of his descendants to

take me to Little League tryouts. I wanted to wear a real

suit up and provide a challenge against athletes from other

uniform, sit in a real dugout and play nine kids on a team.

high schools.

Hundreds of boys turned out. When it was my turn, a man

My 17-year-old daughter Sally is going into her second

with a clipboard watched me catch two of three throws and

year as a distance runner. So far, she has always finished

hit one of three pitches. “We’ll call you,” he said neutrally.

last, but she said, “I’m getting A Letter this year because I’m

Doubting he would, I wept on the drive home, then waited

a senior.” A Varsity Letter!

in vain for the call.

I know that track is a mixed sport, containing fierce

Thirty years later, my dad finally told me the man HAD

competitors along with the kind of kids who just enjoy

called, but, “we saw how upset the tryouts made you, so we

being a part of a team. But when I see EPSTEIN emblazoned

decided not to tell you.”

in yellow letters across the back of Sally’s navy-blue

“Dad!” I said, “You don’t know what you’ve done! Did

team sweatshirt, I feel a surge of pride—like we’re finally

he leave a number?” Thanks to my over-protective parents,

partaking fully of life in America.

my moment had come and gone at age 10. I never went out

Old Sam Epstein’s two sons were too busy hitting the

for another team. In high school, while the rest of the guys

books or working for wages to play games. And the next

were running wind sprints to please some coach, I devoted

generation? My cousins were non-physical specimens, who

my efforts elsewhere.

lacked

desire

When my three daughters were old enough, they each

even to keep score or carry

the

hustle

played some rec league softball or soccer. But none stayed

equipment. My brother

with it past sixth grade. My cousins’ and brothers’ kids did

Jim

It may take another 100 years for an Epstein to bring home a trophy, but like Sally, I’m in no big hurry.

and

was

an

artist

with no taste for athletics.

Steve

was

And now here’s Sally, an actual member of the Fighting Terriers track and field team. Her meets take place in the

no

afternoons when I’m supposed to be at work. But one

towel-snapper

day last spring, supervision was lax, and I slipped away.

either;

was

Although Sally had already run her seven-minute mile, I

debate

got to lounge around on the turf, chatting with her and her

team. And me?

pals as we watched other girls run and jump and throw

on I

Brother

no better.

the

he

dreamed

of

playing professional baseball.

Dad and I played catch in the back yard only twice. When it came to sports, he had a bad case of “Not Getting It.” He associated physical exertion not with fun, but with emergencies—the result of

things. It was as relaxing as a nap in a hammock.

I’ve promised Sally that this year I’m going to see her run a race or two. “Maybe I’ll be able to finish ahead of someone,” she suggested.

“Don’t do anything special on my account,” I said. “I just want to see you race.”

It may take another 100 years for an Epstein to bring home a trophy, but like Sally, I’m in no big hurry.

catastrophe or poor planning. I never saw him run. He told me that when he was a boy, some roughnecks had thrown

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Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

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