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january 2019 Robin Johnson Bethke Jennifer Bryerton
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Robin Johnson Bethke
Dear Friends,
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jennifer Bryerton TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Peter D. Bethke
With a new year comes a fresh slate, and anything is possible! Looking back at last year’s resolutions, some were achieved, and on some, I missed the mark.
SENIOR EDITOR Sarah Pastorek ONLINE EDITOR Madison Stanley CALENDAR EDITOR Abigail Sewell
You could say I was optimistic to think I was ever going to have cleaned out my
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email inbox, let alone start every Monday like that. But, despite some overly
ambitious resolutions, our family had some great adventures together, and that
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is always the goal. We had lots of family game nights. My sweet husband and I even took a vacation, just us, for the first time since we’ve had kids! This coming year, we’re planning a camping trip, and it is going to be a blast. When plans include finger-painting contests, shirts filled with rocks (too long
Barbara A. Tompkins Susan Powell
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FAMILY HEALTH EDITOR Katharine Paljug CONTRIBUTING WRITERS & PHOTOGRAPHERS
a story to include here—just know its funny!), hikes, s’mores and inner tubes
Cathy Ashby, Frank Ballif, S. J. Byer,
on a river, you know it’s going to be a good time. We’re also hoping to revisit
Rick Epstein, Jim Foley, Ellen French,
Sylvia & Patrick Kibler, Whitney
Woollerton Morrill, Katharine Paljug,
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some of our favorite Virginia daytrips next year like exploring the Luray Caverns maze pretending we’re in the Hogwarts Tri Wizard Tournament, visiting the zoo or making up ridiculous names and back stories for the characters at mini golf.
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As the kids get older, we find their experiences with these trips are different
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every time we go, and their creativity, which leads to many laughs and silliness,
always gets better. In addition to a New Year’s Resolution of more family adventures, I’m going to tack on reading Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown and put some of the ideas into practice. A friend just gave me a copy of the book, so it’s going to be an interesting experiment. This letter, which should be on this topic, would be premature, as I’ve only just started reading but am already impressed. The author points out that the word “priority” means to be first. By definition then, you can have only one priority. It’s a pretty big idea, especially for a busy mom of four who keeps lists of lists, with priorities organized by area of life, and associated deadlines and shopping needs all color-coded, of course. This may prove to be a life-altering read. Happy New Year!
Christine DeLellis-Wheatley
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OUR TOWN
News 4
The Buzz Around Town 6 Do you think it’s appropriate for parents to get their infant’s ears pierced?
Snapshot 8
Sally Rose Monnes, Instructor, President & Co-Founder
LIVING WELL New Mom 20 1st Time Babysitter
INSPIRATION
Dear Bob 22 Your Parenting Questions Answered
Tips & Trends 24 Fabulous Finds and Fun
Out & About Calendar 12
January Activities & Events for Families
Daytrip Fun! 18 Snow Tubing
A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health
The Littlest Campers 32
Our Schools 10 Eliminating the Everyday Danger for School Buses
Mentally Strong 26
How Young is Too Young When It Comes to Sleepaway Camp?
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From sleepaway camps (pg 35) to a healthier you this year (pg 26) and other parenting advice, this issue has everything you need to tip off the new year as a family.
New Year, New You 30
Local Resources to Starting off the Year Healthier
Early-Bird Camp Quicklist 35 A Guide to Sleepaway Camps
UNTIL NEXT TIME Baby’s First Apartment 42 A Dad’s Humorous Tales
24 So Love This! “I am really looking forward to reading how our family can refocus for the New Year and strengthen our mental health.” — Carter, marketing consultant
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Renaissance School Students Get Published Two Renaissance School Synthetic Biology students were selected for publication in BioTrek, a synthetic biology journal authored and reviewed by high school students. The papers, “Fusarium Wilt Detection” and “Knockout on Fusarium,” focus on the danger Fusarium Wilt poses to the banana industry as well as the possible ways to restrict its pathogenicity. Renaissance School offers the Synthetic Biology course as an elective in association with UVA, which allows high school students to gain knowledge of biological systems while participating in lectures and laboratory activities. The papers showcase the students’ ability to solve real life problems by finding meaningful solutions.
The Smithsonian Institute’s Bridging of the Americas St. Anne’s-Belfield School’s fourth grade students will participate in the Smithsonian Institute’s Bridging the Americas/Unidos por las Alves program throughout the 2018–2019 school year. The program pairs each class with a class in Latin America to learn and share information about migratory birds that travel from Latin America and the U.S. each year. In addition to learning about the birds, students also gain an understanding of the customs and traditions of the people located in the regions where the birds travel. St. Anne’s-Belfield’s fourth graders were paired with a class in Colombia, whom they communicate with by the exchange of letters, artwork and even video calls. The program allows the fourth graders to learn about the world around them and to enhance their cultural knowledge and language skills.
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City Schools Continue to Close the Gap Charlottesville City Schools’ program, Extending the Bridges of Literacy (EBL), pushes their purpose of increasing students’ reading levels to close the achievement gap among economically disadvantaged students. Launched in 2015, EBL exposes students to a variety of experiences that they otherwise may not receive. The EBL afterschool program provides time for small groups of students to receive the necessary attention to build their skills and foster growth, allowing them to master vocabulary and share their knowledge with their classmates. The impact of EBL is evident not only in the students’ vocabulary and test results but also in their self-confidence.
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UVA Students Design Educational Games First year University of Virginia (UVA) engineering students were assigned to design educational games for children. The designs, which are intended to be used in elementary classrooms, were to be used to teach a variety of skills and subjects such as fractions, counting, kinetic energy and the solar system. Elementary students from a variety of schools in Charlottesville were invited to “play-test” the prototypes and provide their input. The process of designing games to be both educational and fun was challenging, but seeing their designs being enjoyed made the experience all the more rewarding for the UVA students. Most importantly, they had the opportunity to share their knowledge and passion of engineering.
What began to help a 10-year-old horse-riding student overcome his trauma led to the creation of the nonprofit ministry called Beautiful Brokenness. Katy Pistole, who runs the nonprofit from her farm in Mineral, Virginia, saw the potential of using therapeutic horses to combat trauma. Since being founded in 2010, Beautiful Brokenness provides the opportunity for those who suffer from trauma to heal while learning about themselves. Pistol does not force the children to share their experiences or her talk of God on them, but rather allows it to flow naturally. Participants are encouraged to help rescued horses overcome their hardships and fears, thus learning how to overcome their own at the same time.
UVA® CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & KOHL’S CARES. WORKING TO MAKE OUR CHILDREN HEALTHY Nationally close to 32% of school aged children are overweight or obese. The Kohl’s Hoo’s Fit Program is a UVA® Children’s Fitness Clinic initiative whose mission is to promote healthy eating and active living among area children. It includes innovative nutrition education and fitness programs provided in schools and community centers. Here are some tips to help set your child on a healthy path. Plan a family physical activity each week and make sure kids get one hour of exercise daily. Make meals at home and eat around the table. It’s never too soon for healthier lifestyle choices.
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“As a physician who has also seen thousands of patients in South Florida before moving to Charlottesville, many of whom culturally do ear piercing as infants, my experience is that it can be, in proper hands, a safe procedure. I do recommend, however, to do it before 6 months or wait until the child is at least 3 years old.” – Dr. Eric Rydland, M.D. “For us, the choice is cultural. We had our girls’ ears pierced just after they had the tetanus shot.” – Kelli, Charlottesville, Mother of three girls and a boy “I am Latina, and this is my culture. Many Latina moms pierce their baby girls’ ears when they are infants. It’s tradition. Do what you will for your own child, but be aware that piercing babies’ ears is part of other’s cultures.” – Latina Mama
“I do professional piercing at a local studio. We pierce little kids, but not infants. If you can tell me that you want them done then we are good to go. Regardless, avoid places that do not pierce the proper way i.e.— piercing guns.” – Chris, Charlottesville, father of three “I don’t make any changes to my kiddo’s body that aren’t necessary. Babies don’t need pierced ears, plus, if the earrings fall out they’re a choking hazard. Then, the ears are another thing you have to attend to when caring for them. Why not wait to see if they even wants pierced ears, and then let them keep the area clean and disinfected.” – Kris, Mom of many in Charlottesville “Not every child will want their ears pierced. I chose not to pierce my daughter’s ears when she was an infant. I waited until she was old enough to make the decision for herself. After all ... it’s her body.” – Diane, Mother of two
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School Board Votes to Ban Certain Clothing In November, the Charlottesville City School Board unanimously voted to ban students from wearing clothing that depicts symbols “associated with racial hatred and violence.” The passing of the resolution would make it clear that clothing with language or images that are discriminatory or that promote violence, such as Nazi swastikas, Ku Klux Klan, Confederate and other white nationalist imagery, create a disruption in the schools’ learning environment, and their goal is to help students and faculty feel safe. Representatives of the Hate-Free Schools Coalition of Albemarle County assisted in drafting the resolution. Although the resolution is widely supported, further discussion is required to determine its implications with students’ First Amendment rights.
Play for Preemies Showcase For the third year in a row, the Western Albemarle High School (WAHS) Girls’ Basketball team has hosted a competition showcase to promote a noble cause. The “Play for Preemies Showcase” is set for January 5, 2019 with the intent to raise awareness and funds for premature births at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital as well as the Carilion Clinic Children’s Hospital in Roanoke. The cause is meaningful to the WAHS girls’ team whose coach, Kris Wright, and his wife Heather, had children born premature. To date, the team has donated $6,500 to the hospitals and hopes to raise even more this year.
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Sally Rose Monnes Instructor, President & Co-Founder
Sally Rose Monnes, instructor, president and co-founder of the Fight Like a Grrrl Club, is empowering women all across central Virginia. Established in early 2017 to promote awareness and unity in the community, the donations-based workshops provide women with a simple and effective self-defense education to give them a strong sense of physical and emotional well being. Part of the club’s mission is to use this training to inspire others to help build a society that fosters positive support for women and girls. In addition to Monnes’ seven years of Martial Arts training and background in American Boxing and Korean Karate, she is a competitive fighter in Oh Do Kwan and was a two-time Grand Champion at the Mid-Atlantic All Female Karate Open in 2017 and 2018, with first places in forms and sparring. What are the best and most challenging parts about your job? The best part of my job is knowing that we may be helping people avoid future assault and trauma, and that our training could potentially save someone’s life. The most challenging part is knowing we cannot guarantee anyone’s personal safety. Our hope is that our seminars—designed to build efficient muscle memory— will provide real-life skills and the confidence to use them. How have you grown and changed over the years? I have changed immensely. I walk differently, I communicate more directly, and I handle confrontation like a completely different person than I used to. As a survivor, I have learned to turn past trauma into drive and determination. I hope to show other survivors we can all come out stronger and more resilient. How do you balance all the needs of your community? It is quite challenging. We are doing our best to demonstrate that we are an intersectional feminist organization. We are learning new ways to show our allyship to the POC community every day. We have been successful in hosting diverse workshops, and we look
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forward to growing and making more efforts to show our priority in providing solidarity with minority communities. What helps you keep on top of life and work obligations? I work a full-time day job, I manage two bands, I am training for my Black Belt Test six days a week and the nonprofit has proven to take a lot of time and investment. I don’t have a lot of time for sleep or a social life, but I find calm in my training. It helps ground me when I feel overwhelmed by deadlines or anxious about never-ending todo lists. I am so fortunate to have such a stellar team. Every one on our board brings something meaningful. My femmerads (assistant instructors) Jamie and Megan bring fierce and positive energy to every event. And, of course, I couldn’t do any of it without my inspirational co-founder, Josh. He is my Sensei outside of F.L.A.G. Club, and he is the real reason I started this organization. We work really well together and make each other work harder. What advice do you have for young and their parents who are aspiring to help others through their careers? It is important to listen to other’s perspectives and stay humble. If your heart is in the right place, you can’t let it break your spirit. What is one practice you’ve put in place to get quality time with your family/friends? A warm, home-cooked meal. Food and music were always what brought my family together. Even as a child of divorced parents, I felt so much love at both homes listening to James Brown around the dinner table. Sylvia and Patrick, parents of five rambunctious children, are a husband and wife team in the Charlottesville area who focus on lifestyle photography, weddings and portraiture. See their work at sylviakiblerphotography.com.
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Eliminating the Everyday Danger 2nd Annual for School Buses The nightmare of every school division transportation director nearly came true for me earlier this year. One of our bus drivers came to a stop on Earlysville Road to pick up two siblings to take them to elementary school. The stop arm was extended from the side of the bus with a large stop sign displayed and the red lights on the bus flashing. A vehicle alongside the bus ignored the warning signs and without slowing its speed, continued past the bus, clipping the stop arm and dislodging the side view mirror before continuing ahead. Fortunately, the bus driver anticipated the danger a few seconds before impact and prevented the students from boarding the bus. I wish I could say this was a thankfully unusual incident, however it is not. A study some years ago revealed that there are as many as 6,000 violations in our county by motorists who ignore the law that requires them to stop for a school bus. It’s a fair conclusion that in 2018 this number is even greater, given that on every school day, there are 160 Albemarle County school buses on the road, traveling 14,000 miles to safely transport children to and from school. On almost every occasion when I’m filling in for a driver, I witness motorists passing my bus while its stop arm is deployed. If we are to avoid the tragic headlines that have been written in other parts
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of our nation, we should be doing all that we can to change the behavior of motorists who put the lives of young children at risk. One promising program is our use of extended stop arms, which are four feet in length compared to the usual one foot. This provides more visual notice to motorists that they should stop their cars while children are entering or exiting the school bus. On some roads, we have seen reductions of up to 80 percent in the number of violations that occur alongside buses that use the extended arm. Recently, we doubled the number of buses with this enhancement in our fleet. Extended stop arms are only part of the solution, because there are limits on where these devices can be utilized. Much more effective are school bus cameras that would record motorists who violate safety laws, similar to the red light cameras in some intersections. Use in other parts of the country has shown that such cameras, along with fines as high as $250, virtually eliminate repeat offenses. In fact, the recidivism rate is about one percent. We hope the General Assembly will vote to approve the school bus safety camera program. By pairing cameras along with extended stop arms, I’m confident we will make Albemarle County school roads the safest in our nation.
Jim is the transportation director for Albemarle County Public Schools. He notes that transporting students to school on a school bus is eight times safer than using a private vehicle and wants to make school bus travel even safer.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS Albemarle County has hired Stacy Pethia as the county’s new Principal Planner for Housing. Pethia formerly worked for the City of Charlottesville’s Department of Neighborhood Development Services. The Albemarle County Goodwill Stores on Rt. 29 and Pantops will be consolidated into one new Goodwill store in the spring of 2019. The new store is set to be in the former Gander Mountain store location. Boar’s Head Inn & Resort and Babylon Micro-Farms introduced the transformation of what was once a trout house at Boar’s Head into a hydroponic garden that will provide produce for the resorts many restaurant. Joining roughly 1,000 breweries raising money to benefit Sierra Nevada’s Camp Fire Relief Fund, Devils Backbone Brewing Company will be releasing Resilience IPA with 100% of the sales donated. Grit Coffee began in-house roasting this year, and you can now purchase their coffee both in one of their four local locations or online. Local Charlottesville mom, Kimberlee Barrett-Johnson, CFP®, CDFA®, who is a Private Wealth Advisor for Charlottesville’s Ameriprise Financial, was listed on Working Mother and SHOOK Research’s “2018 Top Wealth Advisor Moms” list.
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January 7, 6:30–8pm at Northside Library Explore Japanese culture and watch episodes of your favorite anime flicks with friends while enjoying snacks like Pocky. Show ratings range from TV-G to TV-14. 434-973-7893, jmrl.org
Charlottesville High School Presents: Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf
January 20, 3pm at The Paramount Theater Directed by Laura Mulligan Thomas, the Charlottesville High School Orchestra’s String Ensemble will perform the symphonic introduction for children, Peter and the Wolf, alongside narrator Jamie Bernstein. Designed for children of all ages. 434-979-1333, theparamount.net
34th Annual MLK Community Celebration
January 20, 5–7pm at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church For over 30 years, the Charlottesville community has come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All are welcome to attend. 434-293-3212, mtzionfabc.com
School’s Out Movie Afternoon
January 22, 2–4pm at Gordon Avenue Library Stay inside at the Gordon Avenue Library for a special screening of “A Wrinkle in Time” (2018), rated PG. Popcorn will be provided. 434-296-5544, jmrl.org
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Check out our online calendar at CharlottesvilleFamily.com for more local events and fun for your family!
Enchantment Theatre Company’s The Phantom Tollbooth
January 24, 6pm at The Paramount Theater Enchantment Theatre Company brings Norton Juster’s fantastical classic to life using puppets, masks, magic, scenic effects, and original music. CharlottesvilleFamily is a proud sponsor! 434-979-1333, theparamount.net
SPORTS, OUTDOORS & ACTIVE FUN Roller Skating
Now–May, Saturdays, 6–9pm at Greenwood Community Center, Crozet Enjoy roller skating under the Disco ball. 434-296-5844, albemarle.org
First Day Hike
January 1, 10am–12pm at The Trail at Monticello Celebrate 2019 with the first hike of the season. Take a two-hour trek on the Saunders-
Monticello rustic trails. Space is limited, and email registration is required. 434-984-9800, monticello.org
New Year’s Day 5K
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January 1, 11am race at Free Union Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia. Age group awards included, and bring a canned food item to benefit the Emergency Food Bank. cvilletrackclub.org
First Saturday Bird Walk
January 5, 7:30–9am at Ivy Creek Natural Area Enjoy an early morning bird walk with Jenny Gaden of the Monticello Bird Club. Beginners always welcome. Binoculars are available to share. 434-973-7772, ivycreekfoundation.org
UVA Men’s Basketball
January 5, 15 & 22 at John Paul Jones Arena Cheer on our ‘Hoos at home! 800-542-8821, virginiasports.com
The Xperience Tennis Invitational
January 10–12 at The Boar’s Head Sports Club Xperience Special Olympics tennis at its best at this three-day tennis extravaganza. Sign up to volunteer and cheer. 434-972-2237, specialolympicsva.org
Winter Sports Square Dance
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January 18, 7:30–10pm at Rockfish River Elementary School Live square dance caller and refreshments. All proceeds given back to selected community organization. All welcome. 434-361-2470, sites. google.com/site/grandsqsofnelson
3rd Annual Wassail
January 19, 4–8pm at Castle Hill Cider Enjoy a traditional wassailing ceremony with live music and crafts for everyone. 434-296-0047, facebook.com/castlehillcider
LEARNING FUN Solar Viewing
ROLLER SKATING
Now–May, Saturdays, 6–9pm at Greenwood Community Center. See this page.
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January 4, 12–1pm at Ivy Creek Natural Area The Charlottesville Astronomical Society will present with their special viewing scope which allows participants to see flares and other signs of the sun without fear of blindness. 434-973-7772, ivycreekfoundation.org
Girls’ Geek Days
January 5, 9am–12pm at Greer Elementary School Girls learn new tech skills and connect to other STEM programs in the community. Open to all ages, girls in third grade or younger should plan to bring a guardian. Registration required. 434-973-8371, tech-girls.org
LUXE DETAILS & EXQUISITE DESIGN
9 ACRES IN IVY - MURRAY DISTRICT
1118 CLUB DRIVE • $1,399,000 Stunning French Provincial custom built by Selinger Homes with collaboration by Heidi Brooks Interior Design. Offers 1-level living with 1st floor master, adjacent study, mud and laundry rooms and on-grade garage. 3 additonal bedrooms upstairs each with ensuite bathrooms. Suzie Hegemier (434) 962-8425
500 RODES DRIVE • $899,000 2 Story Colonial w/ extensive porches. Open floor plan for entertaining, wet bar & fireplace. Chef ’s kitchen, gas stove, two ovens, warming drawer, cherry cabinets. Incredible master bedroom w/ “Hollywood” size master closet, his & her dressing rooms. Punkie Feil (434) 962-5222 or Elizabeth Feil Matthews (434) 284-2105
Calendar Photography Discussion
January 5, 3–4:30pm at Crozet Library Join National Geographic photographer Sam Abell for a slideshow and discussion of this year’s Crozet Gazette Calendar photography selections. All ages welcome. 434-823-4050, jmrl.org
Creative Writing Club
January 16–May 15, Third Wednesdays, 5–6pm at Northside Library Looking for a welcoming space to collaborate and get feedback on your writing? All creative writing is welcome, including poetry, nonfiction and fanfiction. 434-973-7893, jmrl.org
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Winnie the You Olympics
January 18, 2:30–3:30pm at Central Library This STEM workshop will test out which character matches your moves. Stop by on creator A.A. Milne’s birthday to find out how well you could keep up with bouncing Tigger, bounding Kanga and their friends. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
Creation Station
January 25, 3:30–4:30pm at Gordon Avenue Library Stop by to create with UVA Madison House volunteers. There will be a different project each week to explore. For all ages. 434-296-5544, jmrl.org
121 BLOOMFIELD ROAD • $2,595,000
Sited to enjoy stunning pastoral and mountain views, this dramatic 5 bedroom colonial offers a coveted address with extraordinarily speedy access to all of Charlottesville. Soaring ceiling heights and amazing natural light from floor to ceiling windows enhance the natural drama of the 1st floor living and entertaining spaces. 3 bedrooms suites upstairs and 2 additional bedrooms on the lower level. 21 acres of open, rolling hills framed by phenomenal mountain views in the heart of Ivy! Adjacent acreage and views permanently protected by conservation easements. Murray school district.
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OPEN FLOOR PLAN IN SCOTTSVILLE
1254 MAWYER FARM LANE • $949,000 Elevated property features commanding views of Ragged Mountains & surrounding countryside. Executive farm feel w/ outdoor entertainment spaces & perfect Pool setting. Marble Foyer, formal Dining Rm & Parlor, Family Rm w/ custom built-ins & fireplace, Media Rm & Home Office. Tommy Brannock (434) 981-1486
53 ANTIOCH SPRINGS LANE • $339,900 Stunning 4 BR 2 ½ BA home w/ 2-car garage on 2.68 acres. Light-filled 2-story foyer flows into gourmet kitchen open to breakfast area & great room. Outdoor living w/ screen porch, open deck & patio w/ spacious flat yard. Expansive master suite & plenty of storage. Rebecca White (434) 531-5097. MLS# 583462
PLAYTIME & ACTIVITIES Board in the Library
Now–May 21, Third Tuesdays, 6:30–8pm at Northside Library Play classic board games or try a Wii tournament in the Teen Room. Bring a friend or make a new one. Snacks provided. 434-973-7893, jmrl.org
Northside Pathfinders Club
January 3 & 17, 6:30–8:30pm at Northside Library Love monsters, magic, swords and goblins? Head to the library. All you need is dice and your imagination. 434-973-7893, jmrl.org
LEGO Mania
January 3–May 2, First Thursdays, 4–5pm at Northside Library All you need is your creativity and natural engineering ability; building blocks will be supplied. Space is limited. Ages 5+. 434-973-7893, jmrl.org
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January 5, 2–4pm at Central Library Enjoy a live action version of a real-life battle royale. Armed with nerf guns provided by the library and your survival skills, find out who will be the last one standing. Grades 5–12. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
LEGO at the Library
January 18, 2–3pm at Crozet Library Join other master builders for an hour of openended block building fun. The library provides the LEGOs. 434-823-4050, jmrl.org
Family Art JAMS
January 5, 4–5pm at Central Library Bust out your building moves and get your designs to spring up into structures. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
January 19 at UVA’s Fralin Museum of Art This program combines age-appropriate tours with hands-on art activities and makes the museum’s exhibitions accessible to children. 434-243-2050, uvafralinartmuseum.virginia.edu
Winter Wiggle Dance Party
Alice in Wonderland Party
KEVA Block Building
January 10, 10:30–11am at Gordon Avenue Library Frozen toes, chilled cheeks, knocking knees? Shake off the shivers and warm up with 30 minutes of dancing. 434-296-5544, jmrl.org
January 28, 4–5pm at Central Library Celebrate Lewis Carroll’s birthday with stories, crafts and other wonderful things in this madcap party featuring caterpillars, cakes and cats. Best for ages 3+. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
Baby-Sitters Club Club
LEGO Mania
January 11, 3:30–4:30pm at Northside Library Are you a fan of “The Baby-Sitters Club?” Join the BSCC for an afternoon of ice cream sundaes, fun activities and celebrate all things Baby-Sitters Club. 434-973-7893, jmrl.org
January 31, 4–5pm at Central Library Meet up with other LEGO-minded people and construct your very own masterpiece. Ages 5+. No younger siblings. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
Be the Book Club
STORYTIMES & READING FUN
January 16, 4–5pm at Central Library Ever wanted to enter a book you were reading, experience life as a story character, or learn the art of acting? Learn acting exercises, expand your imagination and help bring some books to life. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
Block Play
January 18, 10:30–11:30am at Crozet Library The library will provide a variety of block stations for you and your little one to explore. Ages 6–35 months. Drop-ins are always welcome. 434-823-4050, jmrl.org
Spine Crackers: A Tween Book Club
January–May, Second Thursdays, 4:30– 5:30pm at Central Library Tween readers are invited to read and discuss a different book each month. Join in fun bookrelated activities and munch on snacks. Free books will be provided. Required registration. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
Pictures & Pages
January 9, 10–11am at UVA’s Fralin Museum of Art Start with a book and then go look as you take a visit at The Fralin Art Museum to share stories, music, and movement. Ages 2–4. 434-243-2050, uvafralinartmuseum.virginia.edu
Stuffed Animal Storytime
January 12, 10:30–11:30am at Crozet Library Bring a favorite lovey to the Library to hear great stories and create a one-of-a-kind scarf to keep it warm this winter. 434-823-4050, jmrl.org
Winter Wonder
January 14, 10:30–11:30am at Gordon Avenue Library Snuggle in for winter-wonderland stories, songs, science-based activities and crafts. 434-296-5544, jmrl.org
Read-Aloud Crowd: Snow and Ice
January 16, 3:30–4:15pm at Gordon Avenue Library Enjoy a story and share some fun. Grades K–2. 434-296-5544, jmrl.org
Paws to Read
January 22, 1–2pm at Crozet Library Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to Abby, a registered therapy animal with Therapy Dogs International. Any young reader may sign up for a 15-minute appointment and bring a favorite book to read. 434-823-4050, jmrl.org
More Fascinating than Fiction
January 22, 3:30–4:15pm at Crozet Library Listen to incredible stories, enjoy an afternoon snack and chat about books you’ve been reading. Registration requested. Drop-ins welcome. 434-823-4050, jmrl.org
Cuentos y Canciones Bilingual Storytime
January 23, 4–4:30pm at Central Library Enjoy a special storytime in both English and Spanish featuring favorite stories, rhymes and songs in both languages to help you and your little one learn basic Spanish. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
Donuts With Dad
January 26, 11–11:30am at Central Library Donuts, coffee and juice will be served along with storytime fun. For dads, granddads, uncles or buddies with children ages 2–5. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
Novel Chat Book Club
BLOCK PLAY
January 18, 10:30am–11:30am at Crozet Library. See this page.
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January 28 at Northside Library Come discuss books and do a related activity while enjoying free snacks. Each month, you will be reading to a different theme. 434-973-7893, jmrl.org
ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS Animanga Book Club
January 15, 4:30–5:30pm at Central Library Discuss and read thrilling manga, then watch the anime adaptation. Light snacks provided. Grades 7–12. Free copies of the book will be offered to the first 10 participants to sign up. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
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January 29, 6:30–8pm at Crozet Library The Teen Book Club reads a wide variety of young adult fiction, nonfiction and graphic novels. Snacks are served, and a free copy of the book is included on a first-come, first-served basis. 434-823-4050, jmrl.org
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January 22, 6:30–8pm at Crozet Library Walk the red carpet and fight for your favorites of 2018. The library will compile the nominations and popcorn, attendees will provide the intense opinions and lively debate. Grades 6–12. 434-823-4050, jmrl.org
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January 23–May 22, Fourth Wednesdays, 4:30–6pm at Northside Library A safe, positive space for teens and their allies. There’ll be board games, video games, crafts and snacks. 434-973-7893, jmrl.org
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ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS 18th Annual Golden Apple Award Nominations
Now–February 4, 2019, at Schools in Albemarle County and City of Charlottesville Nominate your favorite teacher at a school in Albemarle County or the City of Charlottesville. One winner will be selected from each school. 434-296-5820, www2.k12albemarle.org
2018 Child Advocate of the Year Award Call for Nominations January 3–February 16 at ReadyKids Is there a Community member you feel should be recognized for all their hard work to benefit children? ReadyKids is currently inviting nominations for the John L. Snook Child Advocate Award, to be presented at the 23rd Annual ReadyKids Community Breakfast on April 16. 434-296-4118, readykidscville.org
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MITCHELL TENPENNY WITH SEAFORTH
STEEP CANYON RANGERS PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG WITH THE FRITZ
JAN 11 JAN 18 JAN 30
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FEB 22
THE ULTIMATE 80’S TRIBUTE BAND
LYAO COMEDY SHOWCASE
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ANDERSON EAST WITH LUCIA SILVAS
THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND PARTY
January 28, 4–5pm at Central Library. See page 14.
Mental Health First Aid: Youth Version
January 25, 8am–5pm at 500 Old Lynchburg Road This eight-hour course for adults who work with adolescents teaches a five-step action plan to offer help to people in a crisis or with symptoms of a mental illness, and connect them with the appropriate care. This program is designed to educate citizens, families, school personnel and more. 434-962-3301, mentalhealthfirstaid.org
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OPEN HOUSES Free Union Country School Admissions Open House January 7, 9–11am at Free Union Country School 434-978-1700, freeunioncountryschool.org
CWS Interactive Open House
January 12, 9:30am–12pm at The Charlottesville Waldorf School Pre-registration is recommended. 434-973-4946, cwaldorf.org
Oakland School Open House
January 21 at Oakland School, Troy 434-293-9059, oaklandschool.net
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January 22, 9–10:30am at Tandem Friends School RSVP to Mary Lyman Bias. 434-951-9314, tandemfriends.org
Field School Admissions Open House January 22, 9–11am at Field School 434-823-4353, fieldschoolcv.net
Molly Michie Preschool Open House January 22, 9am–11am at 1901 Thomson Road 434-977-7406, mollymichiepreschool.org
Covenant School Coffee With Head of Lower School January 24, 8:30–9:50am at The Covenant School, Birdwood Campus 434-220-7330, covenantschool.org
Covenant School Coffee With Head of Upper School January 25, 8:30–9:50am at The Covenant School, Hickory Campus 434-220-7330, covenantschool.org
Mountaintop Montessori Open House January 25, 9–11am at Mountaintop Montessori 434-979-8886, mountaintopmontessori.org
DATE NIGHT Adult Skating Party
January 5, 5–8pm at Carver Recreation Center Bring your date for an evening of Adult Only skating. Ages 18+. There will be a live DJ and light refreshments. 434-970-3053, charlottesville.org
Gnocchi Two Ways
January 7, 6–7:30pm at The Happy Cook Melissa Close-Hart, from The Junction in Belmont and formally of the renown Palladio Restaurant at Barboursville Vineyards, will focus on how to make Gnocchi two different ways served with salad and dessert. Seats limited. 434-977-2665, thehappycook.com
Steep Canyon Rangers with David Wax Museum
January 18 at 8:30pm at the Jefferson Enjoy this award-winning sextet’s contemporary American music style. 800-594-8499, jeffersontheater.com
2019 New City Arts & The Haven Art Auction YOU CAN HELP!
January 19, 6:30–8:30pm live auction at Common House, 7:30–10pm silent auction at Old Metropolitan Hall Attendees will have the chance to bid on art from over 50 generous local, regional and national artists. All proceeds will benefit Housing2Home. 434-202-5277, newcityarts.org
Soul Suppers: Cora Harvey Armstrong
January 26, 6–9pm at The Front Porch This monthly Sunday evening concert series, featuring masters of American Roots Music, will include a family-style dinner at 6pm and music at 7pm. 434-242-7012, frontporchcville.org
University of Virginia Chamber Music Series – Elizabeth Roberts
January 27, 3:30pm at Old Cabell Hall, UVA This series presents innovative performances by UVA’s world-class performance faculty and celebrated guest artists. 434-924-3052, music.virginia.edu
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Wine and chocolate pairing
March 16
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
April 13
National Scrabble Day Tournament: adults & youth divisions
April 20
Easter Egg Hunt
Kendall Street Company
January 30, 11pm at The Southern Café & Music Hall Enjoy music by this lively local group. 800-594-8499, thesoutherncville.com
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Snow Tubing! Just an hour’s drive away is Wintergreen Resort’s The Plunge, the largest tubing park in Virginia. After riding up the park’s conveyer lift, guests can zoom down its 10-story tubing lanes at speeds reaching 30 mph. The park recommends The Plunge for ages 6 and up and requires children to be at least 42 inches tall. Younger and smaller children can take part in the tubular fun at Ridgely’s Fun Park. wintergreenresort.com
While winter certainly can make going outside less enjoyable, there are many fun ways you can take advantage of the cold weather. Our area has several winter resorts that offer family-friendly snow tubing just an hour or two away. If you need a bit more snow to play in, we’ve also included a few resorts that are farther away. Before you get on the road, remember to check height and age requirements, as well as ticket availability. You should also wear snow boots or waterproof boots and dress for the weather (layers, hats, gloves and snow pants). Most importantly, follow the rules and have fun!
Also close to home is Massanutten Resort’s Family Adventure Park. Snow tubing is very popular here and regularly sells out, especially on weekends and holidays. Tickets are available online as
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well as in person starting 30 minutes before the first session. Because gold card holders and resort guests may purchase tickets a day in advance, often causing busy days to sell out the day before, make sure to call the park to check ticket availability. Children must be at least 36 inches tall. massresort.com If there’s no snow yet, you can visit Liberty University’s Snowflex Centre. Made of a plastic material called Neveplast, Liberty’s tubing runs are open year-round. The nursery slope is for ages 2 and up, while the two main tubing runs are for ages 5 and up. liberty.edu/snowflex
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Located just north of Harrisonburg, Bryce Resort’s Tubing Park features 800-foot tubing lanes. Sessions are one hour and 45 minutes long, and tickets are sold online or in person on the day of your session. Children must be at least 4 years old and 36 inches tall. bryceresort.com If you are looking for a more upscale destination, consider the Homestead Resort in Hot Springs. Sessions are one hour long at the Penguin Slides Tubing Park and require reservations. End the day with yummy s’mores on the Casino Lawn. Participants must be at least 5 years old and 48 inches tall. thehomestead.com
For taller mountains and a longer snow season, visit Snowshoe Mountain’s CocaCola Tube Park in West Virginia. The park offers five six-story tubing lanes and twohour sessions. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended, and children must be at least 4 years old and 36 inches tall. snowshoemtn.com Finally, just a three-hour drive away is Winterplace Ski Resort, West Virginia’s largest tubing park. Two “super carpet” conveyor lifts whisk you back up the hill after each run. Children must be at least 44 inches tall to tube, but smaller children can join in on the fun at the Kiddie Park, weather permitting. winterplace.com
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1st Time Babysitter Tips on Finding the Perfect Sitter for Your Little One
New Mom
In life, we all need to take breaks, and new moms are no exception. Whether it’s to run an errand, grab a quick meal or check in at work, the time comes when it’s necessary and good to entrust our little one to a babysitter’s care. Our first instinct is to just take baby with us rather than plan and organize everything for a babysitter. However, you’ll be thankful for the respite from 24/7 caregiving. Here is a break down, so you can get up and at ‘em. Think small. Start by having your partner, a family member or a friend watch baby for 60–90 minutes. This will help you focus on the outing knowing baby’s with a trusted loved one. A quick errand will give you time to get out and back without worrying about pumping or writing out instructions for bottles, naps, etc. When you return, you can have a cozy reunion feeding together. Crying is normal. Your baby may wail when you leave, so remind yourself ahead of time that babies cry to let off steam. If your little one is otherwise by Whitney Woollerton Morrill healthy, fed, warm and changed, know that she’s ok. Push yourself out the door, and remember that you’ll be a better mom if you take a breather. Cry in the car if you need to; you need to blow off steam, too. Turn on the radio, hit a drive-through and feel a little bit free. Interview potential sitters. After you’ve practiced having a loved one babysit, ask other new parents for referrals. Set up times for sitters to visit the house when baby is awake so you can see them interact. Ask about experience, reliability, driving record and infant CPR/first aid training. Explain your caregiving expectations and scheduling needs. Have the sitters shadow you while you change and feed baby. This will make it easier to remember important details, like making sure baby’s safely buckled in during diaper changes. Partner up. While you’re vetting sitters, your partner can help prepare the house by stocking up on baby’s essential supplies, and making a list of emergency contacts. Supplies Care.com is a great site where should include clean outfits, diapers, wipes, diaper cream, you can filter through sitters pail liners, bottles, formula, blankets, burp cloths and with certain experiences a baby carrier. For emergency contacts, list parent work and for different purposes and cell numbers, the pediatrician’s address and phone, 911 like date nights versus pet sitting. and poison control. Include baby’s full name, date of birth, approximate weight, and any health conditions/medications. Add the address of your house at the bottom of the page. Print it all out and hang near the telephone so it’s easily accessible. Set the date. Schedule a babysitter so you and your partner can have a date. Confirm with the sitter by text or email, and use the opportunity to restate in writing your key household policies. These may pertain to the use of digital devices while with your child (May the sitter take photos of your baby, or use social media while at your house?) and/or whether your sitter may receive visitors while you’re out. Viva Las Vegas. Ok, maybe not Vegas, but definitely make your inaugural outing fun. Stroll the Downtown Mall with your partner, getting something to eat you don’t have to prepare and get excited about all the things your baby will enjoy one day, too.
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Expert Advice
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Your Parenting Questions Answered
I’m uncomfortable with the skimpy clothes trend for girls. My teenage daughter thinks she’ll be a social outcast if I insist that shirts need to have sleeves for school. How can I manage this in a way that minimizes the conflict? A good rule of thumb in getting though the teen years is choosing your battles. What this means is that during these years you don’t want to focus on 30 things that may bother you, but rather choose the top three. If you have too many, your daughter misses the message about why you think this is important; instead she lumps it all into thinking that you are always giving her a hard time. If this is one of your big three then make your case and hold the line. But for many of such situations, it’s best to work towards a compromise. You don’t want to dismiss how your daughter is feeling or suggest that she shouldn’t care what her friends think. Peer pressure is very real at this age and not fitting in is, for her, a real problem. So if you are willing, see if you can reach some agreement. If it is about sleeves, find some compromise about what is acceptable. by Bob Taibbi Perhaps she agrees to wear sleeves a few days a week, but not every day. It’s helpful to think of this as not about clothes but about her learning to navigate relationships and how to solve problems within relationships. Finally, if you feel that the underlying issue is not about clothes but about the folks she is hanging out with, don’t demand that she stop being with her friends but instead steer her towards other peer groups through after-school activities, sports, church groups, etc. My middle-school daughter is eager to try lots of new things. She keeps up her grades, but her many activities and involvements interfere with family time, and she does get stressed out sometimes. Should I limit how many activities she can do? I’m thinking it’s best to break this down into separate problems. One is whether she is staying so busy because she truly is interested in doing these things or maybe feels pressure from friends, or even puts pressure on herself to accomplish a lot? You want to have a conversation with her about why she is really doing so much. Is she really enjoying it? Does she feel pressure to keep it up, why? Email your parenting If you notice her getting stressed and are worried about it, concerns and queries to the question is whether she too notices it and is worried. It’s easy editor@IvyPublications.com. under stress to get tunnel vision or hyper-focused on what you’re Yours might be included in doing and overlook how stressed you really are. Again, try having an upcoming issue! a conversation with her about it—you notice and are worried that she seems stressed with all that she has to do. Is she aware of it? Does it bother her at times? Is there something she would like to do, or something you could help with so that this is less of a problem? Finally, take a look at family time. Is it about having to drive her to all of these activities, which logistically is a problem for you? Is it that she gets home late, missing dinner with the family, or is so tied up on weekends that she doesn’t have time to simply relax with the family? Again raise the topic, talk about the specific problem and see if you can reach a solution. If it is about your values—doing things as a family—be sure to make your case for that priority and then work out a joint solution.
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Small Changes for the New Year
After celebrating and reflecting on the previous year, January begs us to look forward. Here are some ways to take advantage of the energy of a brand-new year.
1. Set a Tangible Goal. Instead of committing to something that seems great, but unrealistic, set a small goal you can actually achieve. Maybe you hope to get more sleep or spend more time on self-care. Set resolutions that will leave you giving yourself some grace. 2. Learn Something New. It’s so fulfilling to stay a lifetime
learner. Focus on learning something you’ve always been curious about—maybe it’s floral design, writing or a new language. 3. Write in a Journal. Commit to writing down one thing you’re thankful for each day. It only takes a few seconds, but the benefit of a change of perspective is invaluable.
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New Year, New You
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A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health
The new year often brings thoughts of improving your health, with many people focusing on physical goals such as eating healthy, exercising or quitting bad habits. But are you making time for your mental health? 26
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Approximately one in five adults living
licensed clinical social worker and trained
happen with your fifth child as easily as
in the U.S. struggles with mental health.
doula, Cox has worked with families and
with the first. Holly Kennedy, a trained
But according to the National Alliance on
mothers, including women who struggle
counselor who serves as a pro-bono
Mental Health, less than half of them get
with
with
therapist at the Women’s Initiative and
any sort of treatment or help with their
infertility issues, loss of babies, rough
runs the Moms with Babies Discussion
struggle. For parents, that gap can grow,
prenatal experiences…all this leads to
Group
as the demands of family and children
anxiety, and sometimes depression. Just
434-872-0047), has seen this firsthand.
decrease
because a woman is pregnant does not
“Depression and anxiety are the number
mean that she is elated.”
one complication of childbirth,” she says.
your
time
and
energy
for
reaching out. Stress, anxiety or depression
depression. “Women
deal
(info@thewomensinitiative.org
/
can begin to feel like your “normal” state of
Even parents who are excited for the
Women are not the only ones who can
being, rather than a temporary condition.
arrival of a new child may experience
experience depression and anxiety during
Not prioritizing your mental health
doubts about their ability to parent, or
these periods. Many men also struggle
can have negative consequences for both
concerns about how their relationships
with their changing role. They may have
you and your family, says Jennifer Smith,
will
are
difficulty connecting with a new baby, feel
a mental health therapist at Thriveworks
completely normal, but they can conflict
sad about changes in their relationship
Counseling. “If you continue on without
with wanting to appear happy and
with their partner or be anxious about
listening
confident. Trying to hide worry or sadness
raising a child the “right” way. “I want
can often make those feelings worse.
[parents] to understand that this new
to
your
emotions,
without
listening to your body, something far
change.
All
these
feelings
Postpartum. Many new parents feel
phase of their lives is a complicated one
active
stressed out or sad after a baby arrives.
and that mental health concerns are a
commitment to caring for your mental
This is completely normal: starting a
common issue,” says Cox. “The more we
health at every stage of parenthood.
family is a huge life change, and for most
talk about this, the easier we can make it.”
more detrimental could happen.” This
new
year,
make
an
parents, there is a period of mourning the
Growing Children. As children grow,
old life you left behind, no matter how
parents experience a whole new set of
Mental health struggles can take
much you love your child. In some cases,
expectations and demands, which can
a variety of forms, including clinical
however, the stress of new parenthood
strain both their individual mental health
depression, anxiety, recurring guilt and
goes beyond the “baby blues” and becomes
and the health of their relationships.
chronic stress or worry. These can hit
postpartum depression or anxiety.
Parenthood & Mental Health
“One of the biggest challenges… is
at any point in your parenting life... and
“Everything changes: huge changes to
that parents may feel the need to have a
sometimes before you even become a
the body, major shifts in a woman’s roles
façade of having it all together,” explains
parent.
and relationships, new responsibilities,
Kennedy. “Oftentimes it is an inner
During Pregnancy. Though popular
stresses
and
cultural
struggle of guilt or shame, and seeking
media often paints pregnancy as a time
explains
Cox.
This
of joy and excitement, for many parents
hormonal fluctuations and huge life
Other times, she adds, the stresses of
it is a challenging time. This is especially
changes can lead to intense depression or
everyday life can add up. And if you don’t
true for parents who have experienced
anxiety, especially for women who have
set aside time to deal with them, they
infertility,
struggled with either in the past.
can become overwhelming. “Changing
trouble
adopting,
marital
problems or previous depression. “Getting and staying pregnant are much
harder
than
we
think,”
says
Kelly Cox, the owner of Bend Yoga. As a
expectations,”
combination
of
help can feel overwhelming.”
The American Academy of Pediatrics
jobs, moving and relationship difficulties
estimates that one out of every seven
can also present unique challenges to
women
postpartum
a parent because you may not have the
depression or anxiety, and it can even
physical and mental time and resources
experience
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challenge such as… issues at school or problems with friends, the parent can often experience and feel the struggle as well,” says Kennedy. “It can be hard to separate one’s self as a parent from your child’s emotional ups and downs.”
Daily Habits for Your Mental Health Protecting your mental health doesn’t have to be reserved for a time when everything feels like it’s going wrong. Instead, try to make time for daily habits that support your emotional well-being. Get active. “Find a physical outlet,” suggests Cox. “Go on a run, hike with friends, take a yoga class... anything to get [your body] moving. The effects of
endorphins
on
depression
are
remarkable.” Get enough sleep. “The sleeping piece is particularly overlooked,” says Smith. “It is so important for [your] well-being.” Stimulate your brain. “Find things that engage different parts of your brain in a
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way that feels enriching: reading, doing artwork, listening to a podcast,” suggests Kennedy. “The flip side of that idea is mindfulness: meditation, yoga, or going for a quiet walk and being with nature.” Nurture your support network. “Get a group together with other moms, and plan walks or visits to parks,” suggests Cox. Connect with your partner. “Take time to sit down and check in with where you are with your feelings, with encouraging one another and with expressing your
gratitude to each other?” says Smith. “Check in and see how you’re both doing with the stresses of everyday life.”
to focus on myself?”
Even if you don’t think you are suffering
Parents often focus on the well-being
from depression or anxiety, you should
of their families—children, partners and
still talk to your doctor if you feel you
Celebrate successes. “Our minds have
their own aging parents—at the expense
are overwhelmed or struggling with the
a way of wanting to focus on what’s not
of caring for themselves. But in the long
demands of everyday life. “You don’t need
going well,” explains Kennedy. “At the
run, protecting and caring for your own
a diagnosis to get help,” says Kennedy. “If
end of the day, think about or write down
mental health is one of the best things
you aren’t feeling or functioning the way
three things that went well or three things
you can do for your family.
you’d like to be, there is great benefit in
you are grateful for.”
“Self-care is not selfish; it is a
talking with a professional and learning
Simplify your schedule. “Overscheduled
necessity,” says Kennedy. “We [need] to
lives can be draining,” says Kennedy. “Take
model positive self-care for our children
A doctor or therapist will be able to
a look at your calendar and reflect upon
to see and learn its importance.” She adds,
advise you on what steps to take next. In
how you are using your time and energy.
“You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. It’s
some cases, that may mean medication
Are you engaging in activities that fulfill
just being able to tap back into yourself.”
for anxiety or depression. But in many
you, or are there some tasks or activities you could let go, even for just a day.”
more.”
cases, what parents need is an opportunity
When to Get Help
to talk things through with a professional
Invest in your own health. “[Keep]
Even with regular self-care, there are
who can help them clear away the
regular appointments with doctors and
times when you may need to talk to your
negative clutter that has been building up
[seek] professional help with mental
doctor. If you feel sad, anxious, unhappy
in their lives and relationships.
health when you need it, including
or worried on a regular basis, that may
“If you think of a river going through
therapists, support groups and medication
be a sign that you are suffering from
dirt or through the woods, the more
options,” advises Kennedy.
poor mental health. Mood swings, lack
the water flows, the deeper it indents,”
Make time for yourself. “I always tell
of interest in your normal activities, not
explains Smith. “If we always think in
clients to do a life check,” suggests Smith.
eating well, trouble sleeping, difficulty
a negative way, then our automatic
“What are some areas in my life where I
concentrating or even a feeling of physical
thoughts are more negative… A lot of
feel the most stressed? Where do I need
heaviness are all symptoms of depression.
[therapy] is reframing that and creating
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new thought patterns, creating more positive patterns so we can change our behaviors and the way we do things.” For many parents, it is difficult to ask for help, or even to tell someone you are struggling to keep it together. “It’s often
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or hopeless or empty, that’s when a lot often come in and they’ll say, ‘Doesn’t just go through the motions?’” Smith adds, “I’ll say, ‘A lot of people do, but you don’t have to.’”
Talking to Your Friends & Family One of the most important things you can do for your mental health is to talk to your own support network about how you are feeling. “There are a lot of people out there who don’t want to ask for help and try to do everything on
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kids for an afternoon to talking about is essential to good mental health. Be it makes you feel vulnerable. You may be your life have experienced many of the same issues. Like anything else, the first step is just to try. If you have trouble starting a conversation about mental health, try giving them to your loved ones to read before you sit down to explain what’s and be honest... Choose someone you know will listen and offer you space to talk.”
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One of the biggest struggles that parents can face is being honest with their partner or spouse about their mental health or satisfaction within their relationship. “I think parents and couples go through the day to day, [and] they’re not taking time to stop and look at the big picture,” says Smith. “There’s a breakdown in communication.” To begin addressing that breakdown, Smith suggests starting with what was important to them when they started out. “What were their own specific values coming into the relationship and how did they come together with the other person?” Being mindful of those values, she says, can help refocus your
relationship
and
reframe
the
struggles that you are experiencing in positive ways. It also opens the door for continuously supporting each other’s mental health. As partners, you are in the best position to help each other or notice when something is wrong. You are also the best people to encourage each other to seek help from a doctor or therapist when necessary. Emotional
support
also
includes
creating a safe space for your partner to prioritize his or her emotional needs. “Unfortunately, there can still be a stigma and sense of shame or guilt for seeking help,” adds Kennedy. “A partner’s supportive perspective can be pivotal in helping someone make that first call or inquiry.” No
matter
where
you
are
in
parenthood or what daily struggles you are dealing with, caring for your own mental well-being is essential. “We get so caught up in taking care of other people, and we need to make sure we are advocating for ourselves and our own health,” says Kennedy. “When the mom or the dad is in a good place, that is beneficial for the entire family.”
seeking out books or other resources and
going on. “Seek out those closest to you
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THE Littlest
Campers How Young is Too Young When It Comes to Sleepaway Camp?
For years, you’ve been hearing great things about area camps, and you can’t wait for your 6-year-old daughter to experience the joy of sleepaway camp. You’ve talked with the camp directors, and you’ve asked all the important questions. You’ve run the numbers, and your budget is in good shape. All your summer camp ducks are in a row, right? Before you start sewing name labels into any of your daughter’s underwear, there’s one more crucial question to ask: Is your child ready for camp?
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{resources camp guide} Contrary to popular opinion, camp readiness isn’t wholly dependent on age. It’s actually dependent on a number of factors, including age, emotional maturity, skills like reading and telling time, and the ability to attend to matters of personal care and hygiene.
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Contrary to popular opinion, camp
and developmental level, regardless of
readiness isn’t wholly dependent on age.
the child’s age. “Most children under the
It’s actually dependent on a number
age of 7 are not ready to go away to camp,
of
age, emotional
but sometimes, older children aren’t
maturity, skills like reading and telling
ready, either. More than age, your child’s
time, and the ability to attend to matters
maturity level plays an important role in
of personal care and hygiene. Because
determining whether he’s ready to leave
children’s development in these areas
home easily for a week or so. Does he
varies
child,
spend the night away from home easily?
are
Does he seem ready to separate from you
reluctant to pinpoint a specific “camp-
for a day or so? If so, he may be ready to
ready” age.
head for the hills.”
factors, including
greatly
experienced
from
camp
child
to
professionals
“There is no right age at which all
Malinowski
agree,
say Jon C. Malinowski and Christopher
more of a struggle than older children
Thurber, authors of The Summer Camp
adjusting to the separation from home.
Handbook.
However, there are many differences
Instead
of
looking
for
a
magic number, Malinowski and Thurber
in
encourage
enthusiasm, maturity and ability to
parents cues
from
to
take
their
camp
children.
individual
tolerate
children’s
separations.
preferences,
Therefore,
your
“Kids themselves are the best judges of
child might be slightly younger than 7 or
when they are ready. When they show
substantially older than 7 before he feels
spontaneous interest in camp, that’s a
comfortable going to overnight camp.
good clue that the time is right.”
In addition to emotional maturity,
When pressed for a number, however,
camp directors and counselors suggest
most camp professionals agree that
that parents look at practical matters.
by age 6 or 7 the majority of children
How much daily assistance does your
are ready for overnight camp. But, they
child need? For example, can she tell
caution, not every child will fall into that
time? Can she read basic words? Can she
category.
be responsible for her own daily grooming
Penny Warner, author of Parent’s
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and
saying, “In general, younger children have
readiness
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children are ready for overnight camp,”
and personal hygiene?
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According to many camp directors,
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these issues are important for young
Incredible Camp Adventure, urges parents
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camps, girls and boys have to be able to
The Early Bird’s Guide to Sleep-away Camps
It’s just as certain as hot weather and afternoon thunderstorms: Come summer, thousands of Charlottesville kids will pack their bags for sleep-away camp. For parents (and kids, too) choosing a camp can be daunting because reservations need to be made so early, so we are continuing to share our Early Bird’s Guide to Sleep-away Camps. So, make yourself some s’mores in the microwave, start panning now for summer fun and brush up on those campfire songs!
SLEEP-AWAY CAMPS Camp Alleghany for Girls Lewisburg, WV 304-645-1316 campalleghanyforgirls.com The oldest summer camp for girls in the Virginias. Traditional outdoors program includes ropes, archery, dance & drama, sports, swimming and more. Ages 7–16. Accredited. See ad page 34 Camp Friendship Palmyra, VA 434-589-8950 campfriendship.com Founded in 1966, Camp Friendship is a family-owned, ACA-accredited camp for ages 7–16. Campers are empowered to choose their own adventure from 35+ activities including archery, horseback riding, high ropes & more. Private tours available. See ad page 37
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Camp Hidden Meadows Bartow, WV 1-800-600-4752 camphiddenmeadows.com Co-ed, non-sectarian camp offered at 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-week sessions. Activities include horseback riding, sports, rock climbing, backpacking, mountain boarding, performing arts, organic gardening, 1,000foot zip line and much more. Ages 6–16. Accredited. See ad page 38 Camp Holiday Trails Charlottesville, VA 434-977-3781 campholidaytrails.org Fun and challenging year-round activities for kids with medical needs and their families, including canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, wall climbing, swimming, archery, music, arts & crafts and much more. Accredited. Ages 7–17. See ad page 43
Camp Strawderman Edinburg, VA 301-868-1905 campstrawderman.com Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley at the Alleghany foothills, girls ages 6–17 can experience horseback riding, swimming, tennis, archery, hiking on mountain trails, crafts, nature study, drama and more. See ad page 39 Camp Yogaville Buckingham, VA 800-858-9642 yogaville.org/camp Camp Yogaville is a two-week long yoga summer camp for kids ages 7–14. Kids will enjoy 700+ acres for activities like swimming, hiking and crafting, will learn about yogic ideals, practice Hatha Yoga every morning, learn Sanskrit and more. See ad page 38
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to read a few words so they can follow a written schedule and a time chart, even aside from being in a group with a leader. At most camps, that leader is a trained counselor. Counselors are on-hand for basic assistance, to lead activities and to ensure the safety of all campers. But the counselors can’t substitute for parents. If your child isn’t used to being responsible for herself, she’ll need some preparation before
embarking
on
a
sleepaway
experience. Talk with staff members at the camps you’re considering to find out what basic skills your child will need. It also helps to find a program that has
experience
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“Is there a fire escape?” I asked. “I don’t know,” said my 23-year-old daughter Marie as I visited her first apartment. “Look out the window and see.” I did and found nothing to break a three-story fall to the sidewalk. “Well,” I said, trying to sound a positive note. “You might survive that drop. A cat almost certainly could. If you were thinking about getting one, that would be an argument for it.”
smelling rat lay dead on the sidewalk. Again, trying to be positive, I said, “Wow, that’s one heck of a rat!” “It’s not as big as it looks,” she joked. “The fur adds 5 pounds.” “I wonder what killed him,” I said, looking around. The neighborhood had no cute coffee shops, parks or corner grocery stores. It consisted entirely of old industrial buildings, some already converted to apartments and some noisily in the process. Everything
She had been living in the apartment for two weeks before I could get into the city to visit. She asked, “How do you like it?” “It’s excellent,” I said. It’s a really big empty room in a converted factory. It had brick walls, high ceilings and a shiny hardwood floor. It looked like an art gallery without pictures. Most of the furnishings had arrived with me. I had driven my car there with two kitchen chairs in the back seat, a bookshelf sticking out of the trunk and a queen-sized mattress lashed to the roof. I’d used my favorite rope. It’s about 40 feet long and a half-inch thick. A while ago, I’d put glue on the ends so they wouldn’t unravel. It reminds me of the kind of rope sailors are always pulling on. I’m a great respecter of good rope, but I wasn’t always that way. When I was Marie’s age, I tried to move a big mattress across Olympia, Washington, by merely placing it on the roof of my car. Optimistic, I figured if I drove slowly, there would be no need to tie it on. Somewhere along the route, the mattress took wing. Backtracking through town, I found it lying big and pink right in the middle of the street with cars detouring around it. But you stack up a few decades, and optimism fades, and you learn how to tie a slipknot. Now, given enough time and rope, I could fasten a mattress onto the top of a jumbo jet. “Show me your neighborhood,” I suggested. About 100 feet from her front door, a large, foul-
was brick, concrete or asphalt. The passers-by looked kind of mean, and sirens shrieked by one street over. Maybe the rat died of discouragement. I didn’t say it, though. Our house is no Taj Mahal, but it’s beside a beautiful river with plenty of trees around it. I didn’t like seeing Marie surrounded by such ugliness. But, she has embarked upon her life and doesn’t seem to care. She’s doing a theater internship almost for free. She earns some money selling refreshments and by babysitting. Not afraid of work, she has lined up some freelance writing and hopes it’ll make ends meet. Her cheerful hopefulness makes me love her even more than usual. I took her out to dinner and then slept over. Before leaving in the morning, I got my rope, tied one end of it to a radiator by the window and coiled it neatly on the floor. It blended with the shabby-chic industrial décor. “In case the stairwell is blocked by fire, take that chair and smash out this window,” I advised. “Then climb down this excellent rope.” “Dad,” she said patiently, “Bricks don’t burn.” “They can surprise you,” I said. “I can’t climb down a rope,” she said. “Sure you can. You just need the right incentive. Like an inferno at your back.” “Well, thanks, Dad,” she said with a slight smile. “I know how you feel about your rope.” I kissed her goodbye and drove away. I should’ve said, “Certainly fire safety is nothing to sneer at. But really, I just admire the brave way you’re taking on the city and setting up your life, and the escape plan is just my way of trying to make a meaningful contribution.” Maybe I’ll call her up and tell her. Everyone loves to receive a good, stout rope, but even flowers usually come with a card.
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“The secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” – Mark Twain
Veronica Seguin Veronica Seguin, a second year University of Virginia drama student, has a love for food, one that inspired her to compete (and win) the popular Food Network’s “Chopped” teen tournament while she was still in high school. Fortunately, after scheduling conflicts prevented her from appearing in the spring of 2014, she was cast again the following year. As Veronica says, she was “meant to be denied the first year in order to prepare herself to win the next year.” Although she has no plans to pursue a culinary career, cooking is a therapeutic hobby that will stay with her for life. When did your interest in food begin? I fell in love with food from a young age. Being a military kid gave me the opportunity to travel all across Europe and expand my palette. I definitely think one of the most important things my parents did for their children was to make us try new foods. If I was opposed to trying a new vegetable or a new dish at a restaurant, my parents made me a stakeholder in the food on my plate by including me in the cooking process or allowing me to watch a cooking show revealing how said dish was made. This helped me see the ingredients not as an enemy or nasty alternative, but rather as a creation I played a part in. How did you prepare to be a contestant on the show? The whole premise of Chopped is the art of improvisation, time management and problem solving. The chefs have less than 30 minutes to create a cohesive dish from four mystery basket ingredients unbeknownst to them before the time starts. In preparation, I cut up a bunch of strips of paper, wrote down H-6
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ingredients and leftovers we had in our kitchen at home, and I mixed them up in a bowl. I remember coming home from school every day after track practice and musical rehearsal, setting a 30 minute timer for myself and drawing four slips of paper to challenge my improv cooking skills. The best way to practice is to recreate the pressure-filled environment. What are your favorite recipes to make? I LOVE making crêpes, which are thin French pancakes. You can make them savory or sweet, store them in the fridge for meal planning and even dress them up as a fancy meal. Whenever I’m home, my siblings beg me to make them crêpes. What was your favorite food as a child? Kraft Mac n’ Cheese. Chemical-ridden and terribly horrible for you, it nonetheless provides a flavor profile, texture and creaminess unlike any other dish I’ve ever had. Do you have any goals regarding cooking professionally? Hahaha, no. Like I mentioned before, cooking has always been a therapeutic hobby for me, and I don’t want to conflate the stress of a professional cooking lifestyle with a fun hobby. Do you have any current projects? I’m currently applying to the Commerce School to study Marketing. I don’t have any cooking projects right now, but I am gearing up for summer stock auditions at the Southeastern Theatre Conference and hoping to be cast in UVA Drama’s spring production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
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{living well food & family} What is one of your first food memories? When I was little, my Nonna would invite me to cook pies with her, and she’d always save the pie crust scraps for me to make small cinnamon rolls out of. I loved the idea of playing a part in cooking the family’s dessert and watching my little creations bake and crust over in the oven. What item(s) could you not live without? Professional and personal setting-wise: a Cuisinart Food Processor and KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Whom do you admire? I admire my Papa. He’s the most selfless, empathetic and reassuring person I know, and when I’m struggling with something, I go to him and my Nonna for advice. Where do you love to eat out locally? I love Lemongrass Thai on the Corner, and I get their Pineapple Fried Rice. I also love Oakhurst Café’s Eggs Meurette and Bacon Gruyère Scone. What is the best advice your parents have ever given you? Always choose between the harder right and the easier wrong.
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Can you share a recipe that’s quick and easy to make with kids that they will love? If you’re making a pie, save the leftover pie crust. Combine ¼ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the rolled-out dough, and then roll the dough out again to press the sugar into the crust. Cut into 1-inch thick strips and roll into small spirals. Bake at 350º F for 7–9 minutes or until golden brown. Why is it important to teach children about healthy eating? It’s important to understand that food is the fuel of the body and that the vitamins, minerals and chemicals found in food affect your health internally just like any scratch or cut will affect you externally.
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HANDYMAN 1. Advantage Handyman 2. Charlottesville Handyman Services 3. Stewart Handyman Services 3. Handy Mike
ORGANIZING SERVICE 1. Charlottesville Organizing, LLC (pg H-18) 2. Simply Organized 3. Organized Design by Amy Smith
HEATING & AIR 1. Albemarle Heating & Air 2. Robertson Electric (pg H-15) 3. Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning (pg H-13) 3. Airflow Systems
PAINTER 1. Piedmont Paint & Finish 2. CertaPro Painters 3. Integrity Home Services
DECORATOR 1. Folly Home Furnishings 2. Alana’s 2. U-Fab 3. Foxchase Design
HOME ACCESSORY SHOP 1. Roxie Daisy 2. Circa 3. Caspari
PEST CONTROL 1. Dodson Pest Control 2. Holistic Pest Solutions 3. Foster’s Pest Control 3. Blue Ridge Termite & Pest Management Group
ELECTRICIAN 1. Robertson Electric (pg H-15) 2. Fitch Services 3. Mr. Electric of Charlottesville
HOUSE CLEANING SERVICE 1. Molly Maid of Albemarle 2. Busy Brooms 3. Blue Hat Cleaning 3. Merry Maids
PLUMBING 1. Robertson Electric (pg H-15) 2. Michael & Son Services 3. W.E. Brown 3. Beck Cohen
HOME ELECTRONICS 1. Crutchfield Store 2. ProLink, LLC 3. Best Buy
ROOFING 1. Blue Ridge Roofing 2. Rooftop Services 3. W.A. Lynch Roofing
LAUNDRY SERVICE 1. Express Laundry Center 2. Preston Suds 3. Eco Dry Cleaners
WINDOW CLEANING 1. Cavalier Window Cleaning & Power Washing (pg 43) 2. First Impressions Window Cleaning 3. Bluebird Window Cleaning
FLOORING 1. Carpet Plus 2. Blue Ridge Building Supply 3. Seminole Carpet & Floors FURNITURE STORE 1. Grand Home Furnishings 2. The Artful Lodger 3. Classic Furniture GARDEN CENTER 1. Ivy Nursery 2. Snow’s Garden Center 3. Milmont Greenhouses (pg H-18) 3. The Corner Store H-14
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LANDSCAPING SERVICE 1. Snow’s Garden Center 2. Dos Amigos Landscaping 3. Meriweather Mowing Service 3. Town & Country Services
SERVICES AUTO DEALERSHIP 1. Umansky Automotive Group 2. Malloy Ford 2. Colonial Auto Center
3. Jim Price Automotive 3. Flow Automotive BANK/CREDIT UNION 1. UVA Community Credit Union (pg H-9) 2. Virginia National Bank 3. Blue Ridge Bank CAR/REPAIR SHOP 1. Airport Road Auto Center (pg H-15) 2. Bob’s Wheel Alignment 3. Settle Tire Pros 3. University Tire & Auto Center CAR WASH 1. White Horse Auto Wash 2. All American Car Wash 3. Clean Machine Car Wash FAMILY LAWYER 1. Tucker, Griffin & Barnes P.C. (pg H-11) 2. MichieHamlett Attorneys at Law 3. Charlottesville Family Law FINANCIAL CONSULTANT 1. The Legacy Foundation, LLC 2. Northwestern Mutual 3. Wells Fargo Bank INSURANCE AGENT 1. Gary Albert, State Farm Insurance (pg H-3) 2. Beth Towe Heck, Towe Insurance (pg H-20) 3. Greg Leffler, State Farm Insurance (pg H-12) 3. Cynthia Shifflett, State Farm Insurance
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INSURANCE COMPANY 1. State Farm Insurance 2. Towe Insurance (pg H-20) 3. Allstate (pg H-21) MORTGAGE BROKER 1. First Heritage Mortgage 2. Mahone Mortgage 3. Crown Mortgage PET BOARDING AND GROOMING 1. Pampered Pets 2. Wakefield Kennel 2. Autumn Trails Veterinary Center 3. All Things Pawssible 3. Canine Campus PET TRAINING 1. All Things Pawssible 2. Pampered Pets 2. The Dogg House 3. Shady Mountain Pet Retreat VETERINARIAN 1. Georgetown Veterinary Hospital (pg 9) 2. Monticello Animal Hospital 3. Charlottesville Veterinary Hospital 3. Albemarle Veterinary Health Care Center REAL ESTATE FIRM 1. McLean Faulconer Inc. 2. Roy Wheeler Realty Co. 3. Nest Realty Group REALTOR 1. The Marjorie Adam Team, Nest Realty (pg H-19) 2. Gayle Harvey, Gayle Harvey Real Estate 2. Denise Ramey, Denise Ramey Real Estate, Long and Foster 3. Byrd Abbot, Roy Wheeler Realty Co. 3. Sasha Farmer, Story House Real Estate
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Creating a Multi-Purpose Basement for the Whole Family A year ago, Abby and Austin decided it was time to turn their unfinished basement into a space every member of the family could enjoy. After having child number four, the couple realized their home was losing its “roomy� feeling. No more was there a space where they could take a break from the constant noise of a family or where the kids could separate from each other for some alone time. The other problem they started to run into was their need for more storage space. It was time to take action, so they met with an architect and explained all that they want the space to house.
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January 2019
#1 Discuss What You Need in the Space
to help keep things put away as well as storage spaces out of their reach.
#2 Plan Your Layout There’s no right or wrong way to
For Abby and Austin, they looked
After discussing all of the family’s
separate your space, but it’s important
at all their home has grown to lack and
necessities with them, the architect went
to focus on the must haves first, as you
what spaces their family could benefit
over a few other details prior to sketching
might have to compromise to work in all
from having. They started with the most
out a plan for the space’s layout. The
of the “areas” you want to include. Once
obvious clutter for a family with four
couple had to decide the type of flooring
they compiled a list of all the details
kids—crafts, games, toys and gaming
they wanted in each space, such as
and minor projects that would need to
systems—and made sure the central
rubber floors in the workout space,
be done to transform this space, Austin
part of the space would be dedicated to
hardwood floor in the guest room, tile in
and Abby’s biggest concern was how to
the kids and to family time. With how
the bathroom and a combination of tile
create comfortable areas that suit all
often they are going in many different
and carpet in the family space. Austin
of their needs while not impeding the
directions, they want to build in a set day
and Abby also had the opportunity to
traffic flow. After researching how other
each week when they can spend quality
add in any extra windows for natural
families made use of their basements and
time together, so this space will become
lighting, as well as to discuss the light
consulting with an interior designer, they
more than just another room in their
fixtures that would be best for each
came to realize that the key would be to
home.
area of the basement. For instance, wall
create zones that are not only functional
Since having their fourth child, the
sconces in the stairway, recessed lighting
by themselves but also tied together
family was now left without a guest
in the darker areas, dimmer switches
through style, colors and access. The
room. With grandparents and family
near the media space for family movie
couple talked amongst themselves, and
living outside the area, they frequently
nights, among others. After discussing
then took their ideas and questions to the
had visitors. Having a space that could be
with a local contractor the importance
architect. They started the discussion by
dedicated to visitors (and that would be
of checking for moisture problems such
locating the water heater, pipes, circuit
easier to keep clean then loaning a kids
as seepage and condensation and re-
box, wires, furnace, smoke detectors and
bedroom each visit) would save them from
insulating to ensure the spaces are warm
any other appliances and utilities they
more than just late-night cleaning prior
and cozy rather than damp and musty,
will want to close off from curious kids.
to guests arriving. An extra bathroom
they talked about the need for adding any
From there, they discussed the overall
downstairs would also be a lifesaver, so
additional walls to divide the spaces.
layout of the space and how they might
they added a small full bathroom to the list of must haves. For mom and dad, they needed a space where they could battle the stressors of everyday life. With having young kids, it was getting harder and harder to fit working out into their schedules. They agreed that a space that could house a few machines and some free weights would be the perfect escape. Finally, the family needed storage space for all that comes with a family of six. From the dozens of board games, craft kits, gaming systems and toys the kids have acquired over the years to the heaps of school projects, Christmas decorations and bulk grocery buying at Sam’s Club and Costco, staying organized was getting harder and harder. So, Austin and Abby made it clear that storage was a need more than a want with this project. They made a point of incorporating storage spaces that kids can access and reach CharlottesvilleFamily.com
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want to break it all up.
In the main space that ran from one
With a basement in a “T” shape,
end to the other, they would be able to
Austin and Abby knew they wanted to
incorporate the family space with an
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make one tip of the “T” the bedroom
area for a sectional and television while
and bathroom. Attaching the bathroom
creating a space for a table and mini fridge
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to the bedroom with a separate door for
at the other end for game nights and
entering from the family space would give
crafts. In the media space, they would also
a feeling of privacy for guests. They also
have the opportunity to add in surround
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ended up adding a shower/sauna combo
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the media space (the bottom of the “T”),
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they would be able to close off the space
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suggestion of installing pocket doors for
underneath for built-in storage. Here,
the bedroom and bathroom to help the
they would be able to house big and bulky
space feel open and give opportunity for
items away from sight. Further storage
maximizing the spaces.
could be added into each of the spaces,
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At the other tip of the “T,” the family
such as with a vanity with drawer space
wanted to put the workout space. By
in the bathroom, cabinetry surrounding
placing it here, they would be able to take
the mini fridge, a dresser underneath
advantage of the already existing wall and
the television in the media space for
lock the space away from the little ones
games, systems, movies and all the ugly
to ensure no accidents would take place
wires, and an armoire with drawers in
with the equipment. They also made the
the guest room for also hanging clothes.
decision to change the door to a pocket
Another detail many homeowners forget
door to ensure they could keep it open
to take into account in the beginning
and be able to listen for the kids when
phases is the airflow. Austin and Abby
they were in the room.
decided they wanted a ceiling fan in each
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After much anticipation, Pantone has
Try incorporating shades of Living Coral
announced the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year. Living Coral has made its debut, inspiring interior designers, decorators, homeowners and artists to integrate the vibrant color into their work and home. The welcoming color embraces us with happy warmth “to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment.” Just as with any of your favorite colors, there are many ways to incorporate this year’s playful color into your home. To add the rich, saturated tone to your space, carefully consider the lighting and desired atmosphere. For instance, to make a room bright and bold, consider using it as the base color. For a subtler look, consider pairing it with a softer shade as an accent wall or by simply incorporating the color in the furniture and décor. Living Coral can also be easily paired with woods and neutrals. It serves as a great complementary color for all wood types, from maple, walnut and teak to cherry, oak and cedar. Living Coral can be used in a variety of ways to liven any room. Pair the color with warm neutrals and soft rosy tones in the living room to create a bright yet calming space. Incorporate the color within the upholstery of a sofa or with a chair with a fun pattern. Other ideas include mixing patterns of the color with solid colored pillows on a neutral-toned couch or add a one-seater chair to a sitting area or a sofa in the study. In the bedroom, you want to create an energizing yet inviting space that shines without feeling overwhelming.
paired with jewel tones, such as with an accent wall that’s painted or covered in washi tape. Get creative with different throw pillows, bedding or layered rugs that make the room bright, yet cozy. Feel inspired to show off your flare in this space. The entryway is a great space to showcase the warmth and vibrancy of Living Coral. Go bold with the walls and use different shades of Living Coral to create stripes and decorate with gold and neutral tones. To make a subtler statement, try lighter-toned wall colors with a coral rug, lamp or painted ceiling. To create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere, choose soft gold tones to pair with Living Coral in the bathroom. Decorate the space with a modern light fixture, or even hide the color in the cabinets with washi tape. For a tasteful pop, incorporate rich, coral towels and a shower curtain. The color can easily be incorporated in the kitchen and dining room, too, without going overboard. Sprinkle Living Coral through accessories with interesting wall art and painted mirrors. Curtains, light fixtures or lampshades, rugs, throw blankets, vases and pillows are also excellent ways to bring the color into the room without overpowering it. Bar stools with eye-catching upholstery around the island or splashed of the color inside the cabinets can be used to create an kitchen inviting. A bold table runner or a bench that pairs with neutral chairs are other great pieces to add to liven up the dining room.
of the rooms—the guest room, the media room, above the table and in the workout space—as well as an overhead air filter in the bathroom. The final details you should plan out during this phase are the fun perks, such as a music system, television and/or water cooler in the workout space, a home computer network and maybe a home theater system.
#3 Decorate & Organizing Before
buying
any
furniture
or
equipment, get the dimensions of the room and each space so you can purchase items that fit. Once you have decided on a theme or look for each space and all construction-type
projects
have
been
completed, the next best step is to paint. Painting with no or low-volatile organic compounds is the best way to go. There are many options that are all-natural and offer a rainbow of bold colors. You may also consider some alternatives to paint. You could try a 100-percent natural, U.S.made plaster that uses natural pigments for color. When shopping for paints and products, look for the Green Seal certification to limit toxins. Once you’ve decided, use a paint calculator to tell you how much you will need. Prep walls with castile soap and water rinse, or a primer base, and you’re all set. Once the space is all ready to have furniture moved in, start by setting up the spaces furthest from the access point, so you won’t have to re-move furniture to clear a path to other areas of the basement. After everything is all in place, add your family’s personal touches to each room. It could be as easy and simple as using their crafts and creations from school as wall art, or personalizing pillowcases with some of your favorite family photos. And, finally, have everyone help put everything away into it’s new home, so all ages will be able to contribute to keeping this new space clean and clutter free.
S. J. is a freelance writer from the northeast who enjoys helping families create homes and spaces where they can make numerous memories.
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