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Just Between Us… Dear Friends, This time of year, I am always eagerly planning summer camping, a drive to Illinois to visit family, maybe a beach vacation and lots of daytrips. My parents were the model day-trippers when we were kids—in fact they still are. They just have to pack less stuff now that they aren’t toting three little girls along. I never fully appreciated how much they put into having fun with us while we were growing up until I had my own children. Oftentimes, we went to museums and the zoo in St. Louis, but the most memorable trips were those our parents were afraid to tell us about. We’d head out for a drive “to see what we could see.” My sisters and I cracked the code as we got older. The unexplained outings were their way of not building up the attraction too high, because they had absolutely no idea what to expect. I’ve been to the Apple & Pork Festival, hot air balloon races, more old diners than I can count, a candy factory, a hat convention, the home of a man who raises pet wolves and even the adopted “Home of Superman” in Metropolis, Illinois! Some of my best memories are of those outings and the fun en route, playing car bingo and singing classics like “This Land Is Your Land” and “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.” I hope all of you will make time for some special daytrips this summer and that you will send an email to tell us about it. On page 38, we have more daytrip ideas for your family this summer, and on page 22, check out some 4th of July events where you can take everyone to relax and celebrate our nation’s independence. Don’t forget about Bumble’s Summer Adventure Giveaways—9 weeks of giveaways throughout all of July and into August. See page 20 for more information. Your family won’t want to miss out on these amazing prizes! See you on the road!

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR Robin Johnson Bethke EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jennifer Bryerton TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Peter D. Bethke SENIOR EDITOR Sarah Pastorek ONLINE EDITOR Mandy Reynolds INTERNS Carrie Domenic, Gracyn Hill, Elizabeth Morgan, Emily Morris GRAPHIC DESIGN Cristan Keighley Barbara A. Tompkins ADVERTISING SALES Susan Powell, Carter Schotta, Jenny Stoltz, Gayle Tate CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kelly Casey, Carrie Domenic, Rick Epstein, Bernard Hairston, Jody Hobbs Hesler, Gracyn Hill, Cheryssa Jensen, Laura Merricks, Whitney Woollerton Morrill, Emily Morris, Beth Seliga, Danielle Sullivan, Bob Taibbi, Lynn Thorne ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER Denise Simmerman SALES ASSISTANT Caitlin Morris DISTRIBUTION Ray Whitson

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Contents TABLE OF

OUR TOWN

LIVING WELL

New Mom 24 Ready for Birth?

News 6

The Buzz Around Town 8 Was C-ville Kids in the right to change their name to C-ville Family?

Snapshot 10 Jessica Maslaney, CEO of Piedmont Family YMCA

Our Schools 12

INSPIRATION

Dear Bob 26 You Parenting Questions Answered

Mindful Parenting 28 Finding “Me” Time

Directional Daytrips 38 Adventures in All Four Directions

July Festivals & Events for Families

Editor’s Pick!

The Jefferson Swim League Celebrates its Golden Anniversary

Oh, Baby! 50

Oh, Baby! Be sure to read our article on taking beautiful photos of your newborn at home on page 50, birth preparation tips on page 24 and delivery assistance on page 30.

50 Years in the Pool 44

Healthy Family 30 Delivery Assistance

The Perfect Picnic 34

Packing Tips for a Fun Family Outing

Welcoming Students, Near & Afar

Out & About Calendar 14

new!

Tips for Taking Beautiful Photos of Your Baby at Home

Fresh Summer Looks 56 Decorating with Rose Quartz & Serenity

RESOURCES

2016 Baby Guide 53

Local Resources for Parents Alike 2016 Summer Home Guide Guiding You with Your Home

Tips & Trends 32 Fabulous Finds and Fun

UNTIL NEXT TIME

Rapunzel, Give It a Rest 62 A Dad’s Humorous Tales

So Love This! “Picnics during the summer are a personal favorite. The tips and ideas for creating a fun outing will definitely be put to use in my family.” See for yourself on page 34. — Elizabeth, intern

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Pre-Schoolers Bike for Charity Local preschool students raised money for the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital with a bike-a-thon. In the past 20 years, the charity event raised over $25,000 for St. Jude’s hospital, but this year, it changed to benefit UVA to provide assistance to a local institution. Kathy Carpenter, the director of pre-school and junior kindergarten programs at St. Anne’s-Belfield School, wanted to make it easier for students to see the impact of helping others by focusing on local children. Carpenter also hopes that early experiences with philanthropy will help mold their character as they grow into adults.

Students Win Music Competition Five Charlottesville High School (CHS) students recently earned soloist awards at a music competition in Nashville, Tennessee, while the school was also named Orchestra Champion and Grand Champion. At the competition, students met with CHS graduates Amos Heller and Devin Malone, both who currently perform with artists such as Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and John Legend. The longtime orchestra director, Laura Mulligan Thomas, recognized for her years of hard work, won the Award of Distinction for Director. The young musicians left with a plethora of knowledge, experience and impressive awards.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Internationally Recognized The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and International Lactation Consultant Association recognized Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital for excellence in lactation care. Staff at Sentara Martha Jefferson strive to be there for their patients every step of the way, starting with prenatal breastfeeding classes and going up to weaning 3-year-olds. Last year, UVA’s Children’s Hospital received the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Care Award. Allyson Michaels, a certified RN and lactation consultant with Sentara Martha Jefferson, receives calls and gives advice on newborns and breastfeeding, stressing the importance of patience, perseverance and practice.

School Board Limits Homework

Students Read For A Cause

The local county school board has voted to reduce homework to assist in prioritizing studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; education and protecting their health. An average of 10 minutes per night will be given for kindergarteners and first-graders but will gradually increase to about one or two hours per subject, per week for high school students. Studies at Stanford University have shown that more than this is counterproductive and can increase stress, headaches and sleep deprivation. The goal of the policy is to reduce busy work and focus more on work that is truly useful to learning. Throughout the next year, the county will monitor homework loads.

Charlottesville Catholic School students raised over $6,500 for local non-profits through participation in their annual read-a-thon. This year, Principal Michael Riley offered to get slimed if students met their goal in the number of pages read. His offer paid off, as students not only reached the goal of 125,001 pages but also exceeded it by 24,999 pages, bringing the total number of pages read to 150,000. In addition to encouraging reading, the reada-thon teaches a valuable lesson about the importance of service and utilizes the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s STEM skills through building the slime machine.

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{our town voices} The

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Was C-ville Kids in the right to change their name to C-ville Family?

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75% say “no”

25% say “yes” “I would suspect C-ville has the legal right to change the name as they have, but I think it was an ill-informed choice. Both publications need to engage not only with readers but also with advertisers who will likely be thoroughly confused going forward.” Charlottesville mom of two “I think it is confusing and reflects unoriginality on their part.” Val, Mom of two girls in Ivy

“It’s too confusing to have such a similar name especially when CharlottesvilleFamily is such a widely used resource for parents.” Natasha B., Crozet “This seems to be a blatant attempt on the part of the C-villerelated kids’ magazine to co-opt readership from a longer-lived publication with an excellent local reputation.” Jody H., parent “A publication should be good enough to stand on its own merits and should want to distinguish itself from others. The name change seems designed to foster confusion among potential audiences and advertisers. I think this is unfortunate.” Local mom of two teenagers

“They have the right, but it’s very confusing and I don’t feel a smart move on their part. People will think C-ville Family is CharlottesvilleFamily and that C-ville Kids just went out of business.” Cara C.

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Jessica Maslaney Chief Executive Officer, Piedmont Family YMCA Jessica Maslaney, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Piedmont Family YMCA, began her relationship with the Y as a camp counselor at age 18 in Arlington, Virginia. After a program development internship as a fourth-year student at the University of Virginia, she landed a full-time Program Director position upon graduation. Her next role as Site Director of the Crozet YMCA prepared her to take the local organization into a new building and a new stage. “The Y is the only job I’ve ever known. They have been very good to me,” Maslaney says. And the relationships she has formed there, as well as the excitement of finally watching the building go up, make this sometimes overwhelming but always rewarding job perfect for her. Though the Brooks Family YMCA building project persisted through its fair share of challenges before finally breaking ground in November of 2015, the Piedmont Family YMCA has existed for 22 years and currently serves “over 10,000 people through child care at the Jefferson School, aquatics and fitness at the Crozet YMCA, and various community-based programs and services, including CYAC swim team, camps, youth sports and more,” says Maslaney. The new building will bring many of these offerings under one roof and allow significant expansion for programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body, for all. What advice do you have for parents navigating the Charlottesville sports and fitness community for their children?

What is one practice you’ve put in place to get quality time with your family? I try to focus on one day at a time and carve out special time for my family throughout each day. Whether it is treating my daughter, to Bodo’s before school, taking a lunch break with my son, or going on a date night with my husband, I try to weave in one-on-one time with my family, especially on days I have to work late. What routine or habit helps you keep on top of life and work obligations? A detailed calendar! Synching my work schedule with my husband’s work schedule and the kids’ activities is key. This also allows us to intentionally schedule in family-focused activities. What is your favorite time of the week with your family? Sundays, which include church, brunch and family time. What is one thing your parents did well that you try to incorporate into your parenting? Being a part of my children’s lives and not taking a single day for granted. Growing up, I cannot remember a single event where my parents weren’t present as my number one fan. My parents would drop anything and do anything for my sister and I. I hope my kids always feel like they come first.

There are many quality sports and fitness programs in the community. My advice would be to do your homework, talk with other parents, try various programs and facilities, and ultimately

choose the ones that make sense for your family and your budget.

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Welcoming Students, Near & Afar

For someone who has been in education as long as I have, not many stories surprise me. But one did the other day. Leilani Keys, who teaches in our English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) program, was telling me about one of her students who was born in the Congo and was a refugee from the terrible Rwandan War. She spent her life during that time fleeing from terrorists—five years very far from a classroom. She arrived in the U.S. thinking she was the only member of her family still alive, and through the International Rescue Committee, she became an Albemarle County public high school student. Keys described how she connected with this student, working to understand her life, fears and emotions and the magic wand that would transport her to a comfortable and successful learning environment. It is a challenge growing larger by the day throughout our division. More than 90 different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. We are becoming richer from the culture, traditions and life experiences our students and families bring to school. But there are challenges. Fortunately, we began preparing for those challenges several years ago with designing our Culturally Responsive Teaching program. It consists of strategies

RAte InfoRmAtIon: weekday: $42 weekend: $47

and practices that broaden teaching skills to reflect the diversity of all students, whether the child is from the Congo, China, California or Chesterfield. Teachers utilize this uniqueness in their lesson planning and instructional methods. In June, we brought together more than 50 educators to participate in workshops and to share their best practices. Four teachers received certifications for their work—we believe a first in the nation, and Leilani received our “Walking the Walk” award for her extraordinary support of all students.

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In her World History class, 18 of 19 students, with an average of less than two years in the U.S., passed their Standards-of-Learning (SOL) test. Leilani’s Congolese student, with a four-year hole in the middle of her academic career, passed all of her SOL tests. And she discovered that her sister and parents were alive.

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BIZ BITS OPENINGS

The porch of the Southern Crescent

In addition to Wegmans, 5th Street

next to The Local Smokehouse, is

Station shopping area will welcome A.C. Moore. Timberwood Tap House, Fuzzy Tacos, GNC, Planet Fitness, Hand and Stone, ComServe, Red Mango, Jersey Mike’s, Panera Bread, Petsmart, Sprint, Dick’s Sporting

Gallery and Bar, located in Belmont open for lunch. The interior of the beautifully remodeled 1923 Victorian house will be open for dinner soon. Sweethaus’ second location is now open on Ivy Road.

Goods, Field and Stream and Havertys Furniture.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

20th Century Vintage is now open on

Amy Morris, former teacher and

the Downtown Mall where Vivian’s Art for Living was previously located.

co-principal of the summer school programs at Broadus Wood Elementary

The Happy Cook bought Bounce-

School, is returning after six years to

n-Play in Charlottesville and are

become the new principal.

renaming it Bounce, Play-n-Create to

Athena Gould is the new executive

reflect the new changes—a Toddler Room, new pre-K through fifth grade classes and more. Burger Bach, a New Zealand-inspired gastro pub specializing in burgers and seafood, is open at The Shops at Stonefield, where Pasture was located. Doma Korean Kitchen, on West Main Street next to Maya Restaurant, is now open. The Fitzroy is open in the former Blue Light Grill location on the Downtown Mall. Fry’s Spring Station is open after a few interior renovations and an updated menu. Heirloom, a farm-to-table restaurant on the ninth floor of the Graduate Hotel Charlottesville is now open. The Juice House is now open on The Downtown Mall.

director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge. The Charlottesville Newcomers Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in May. James Beard semi-finalist Jose De Brito left The Alley Light for a position at The Inn at Little Washington. Joshua Walton has been promoted from assistant principal to principal at Walton Middle School, effective July 1. Brookville owners announced their take over of Gibson’s Grocery and rebranding it as Keevil & Keevil Grocery and Kitchen. New to Charlottesville, Little Bird Plays offers in-home individualized, creative and play-based enrichment options for toddlers and preschoolers. Online grocers, Relay Foods and Door to Door Organics, recently announced their merging agreement and plans

The Shops at Stonefield will be adding

to operate under a new brand—to be

Qdoba, Jared Jewelers, Mission BBQ,

announced later this year.

European Wax, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, Xfinity and BJ’s Brewhouse at its new

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Local Kids Learn Music Tech Thanks to donations from the Dave Matthew’s Band Bama Works fund and State Farm, Charlottesville students now have the opportunity to work with professional music technology. This June, the Music Resource Center held an open house for their after-school program where students experienced renovated studios, project rooms and new software. Along with these new opportunities for students, a scholarship program funded by State Farm is available for students with musical passion who cannot afford membership to the center. Executive Director Carol Smith hopes all students will be able to gain background in crucial industry skills such as communication, collaboration and how to express oneself appropriately in the workplace.

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FESTIVALS & FAIRS

Shenandoah Valley Music Festival

July 15–September 14 at Orkney Springs Come to one of the mid-Atlantic region’s longest-running outdoor music events, with world-class music by a stellar array of performers. 540-459-3396, musicfest.org

Green Valley Book Fair

Now–July 17, 10am–5pm at Green Valley Encourage children to read by letting them choose from over 500,000 new books. 800-385-0099, gobookfair.com

Orange County Fair

Summer Jam

July 3, 5–10pm at Massanutten Resort Kids activities, hoop dance, food vendors, beer garden, fireworks and more. All proceeds benefit Harrisonburg/Rockingham SPCA. massresort.com

Red Wing Roots Music Festival

July 8–10 at Natural Chimneys Park Family-friendly celebration with dozens of bands, kids events and activities, bike rides, great hiking and fishing. 540-245-5727, redwingroots.com

Wintergreen Summer Music Festival

July 9–August 7, 9:30am–11pm at Wintergreen Resort Park The theme this year is “Expect the Unexpected.” Choose from events and performances highlighting music, theatre, film, literature, history, food and wine. 325-8292, wintergreenperformingarts.org

Hanover Tomato Festival

July 9, 9am at Mechanicsville Family-oriented event with live musical entertainment, rides, games, a petting zoo, over 200 vendors, delicious tomato dishes and much more. 804-365-7150, hanovercounty.gov

Summer Extravaganza

July 9, 10am–10:30pm at Ridgeview Park, Waynesboro Enjoy music, food, amusements, arts and crafts and more, plus an awesome fireworks display to cap the day’s events. 540-942-6735, waynesboro.va.us

Madison County Fair

July 13–16 at Madison County Fair Grounds Enjoy the carnival, home exhibits, livestock and animal shows, kids fun tent, contests and competitions, a magic show, aerialists, demolition derby and more. 540-948-7073, madisoncountyfairva.com

Caroline County Agricultural Fair

July 13–16 at Caroline County Fair Grounds Racing pigs, community exhibits, petting zoo, camel rides, games, contests and more. 804-466-1507, carolinefair.com

Fauquier County Fair

July 13–16 at Fauquier County Fair Grounds Fun contests like the Antique Tractor Pull, corn shucking and cake decorating. Featuring various entertainers, guest musical artists, food vendors and fireworks. 540-351-6086, fauquierfair.org

July 20–23 at Orange County Fairgrounds This old-timey county fair focuses on rural life without the carnival rides. Each day is packed full of contests, shows, crafts, exhibits and music. 540-661-5393, visitorangevirginia.com

Mineral Bluegrass Festival

July 21–23 at Mineral, Virginia Family-friendly event of bluegrass music with food and camping available. Three days of great music, including raffles, prizes and giveaways. 540-672-3549, mineralbluegrass.com

Sweet Dreams Festival

July 23, 9am–4pm at Stuarts Draft Park Fun activities for kids including contests, a craft tent, rock climbing wall and inflatables along with food, entertainment and sporting events. 540-245-5727, sweetdreamsday.com

Blackberry Delight

July 23, 10am–5pm at Skyland, Shenandoah Skyland chefs create blackberry-infused dishes combined with a full day of live music, dancing, local crafts, pony rides and kid’s activities. 877-847-1919, goshenandoah.com

Rockbridge Fair & Horse Show

July 27–30 at Virginia Horse Center Family fun with carnival rides, games and contests such as the Lip Sync contest, water wars and the cornhole tournament. 540-464-2950, rockbridgeregionalfair.com

FloydFest

July 27–31 at Blue Cow Pavilion, Floyd A 4-day celebration of music and art, featuring more than 50 performers, artisans and crafters, food offerings, local and regional wines and microbrews. 888-823-3787, floydfest.com

Night Skies Festival

July 28–31 at Big Meadows, Luray Guest presentations by astronomy experts, Ranger Programs and viewing of the beautiful night skies Shenandoah National Park protects. 540-999-3500, nps.gov

Cupcake Decorating Challenge July 27th. See page 18 14

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Louisa County Agricultural Fair

July 29–30 at Louisa Fireman Fairgrounds Come out for pure country fun with barbeques, live bands, 4-H projects and much more. 540-894-3275, louisacountyagfair.com

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Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair

July 29–August 7 at Fredricksburg Fairgrounds Come celebrate traditional fair events, contests, entertainment and food for the whole family. 540-373-1294, fredericksburgfair.org

MARKETS & BAZAARS Farmers in the Park

Now–September, 3–7pm, Wednesdays at Meade Park Growers only market. Farm fresh veggies, fruit, baked goods, plants and much more. 970-3371, charlottesville.org

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Scottsville Community Farmers Market Now–October 31, 8am–12pm, Saturdays at Scottsville Pavilion Find food, music, crafts and more. 286-4994, scottsvillefarmersmarket.org

City Market

Now–November, 7am–12pm, Saturdays at Second and Water Street parking lots Visit for fresh local produce, plants and plenty of homemade goodies and crafts. charlottesville.org

Stonefield Farmer’s Market

Now–November, 9:30am–2:30pm Saturdays at The Shops at Stonefield Stonefield and Central Farm Markets present weekly market with live music. shopsatstonefield.com

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Nelson Farmer’s Market Cooperative

Now–November 19, 8am–12pm, Saturdays at Rockfish Valley Highway, Nellysford Producer-only market featuring live music, fresh local produce, baked goods, fresh cheese, meats and poultry, fine crafts, plants, cut flowers and more. 760-6655, nelsonfarmersmarket.com

STAGE & SCREEN Dinner and Music at Grelen Nursery

Now–August, 5:30–8pm, Thursdays at Grelen Nursery The Market is open late with a buffet grill, cheese plates and live music on the patio. 540-672-7268, themarketatgrelen.com

Summer Movie Express

Now–August 3, 10am, Tuesdays & Wednesdays at Regal Cinemas Stadium 14 & IMAX Enjoy a choice of two family-friendly flicks every week. 244-3213, regmovies.com

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{our town calendar} Thursday Evening Sunset Series

Now–September, 6–9pm, Thursdays at Carter Mountain Orchard Pick fruit, grab some lite fare and perch on the decks to listen to free live music and catch an amazing sunset. 977-1833, cartermountainorchard.com

Minute to Win It

July 8, 3:30pm at Gordon Ave. Library Ready for some wacky games and challenges? There’s only 60 seconds to reach success. 296-5544, jmrl.org

Moonlight Movies: The Peanuts Movie

July 8, 8:30pm at Carter Mountain Orchard Enjoy a spectacular mountainside sunset, food, beverages and a live DJ before relaxing to enjoy this family favorite. 982-5277, virginiafilmfestival.org

Tuesday Tunes: Southwater

Pirates of the Pans (Young Audiences of Virginia)

Illstyle & Peace (Young Audiences of Virginia)

He’s Back! Harry Potter Celebration

Shark Week with Under the Sea

LEARNING FUN

Special Night for Special Needs

July 26, 10:30am at Central Library; July 27, 10:30am at Crozet Library & 2pm at Gordon Ave. Library; July 28, 4pm at Northside Library Explore how the drums and pans became the popular instruments they are today and learn about the West Indies, our island neighbors to the south. 979-7151, jmrl.org

July 26, 3:30–5:30pm at Northside Library A celebration of all things Harry Potter, including themed activities, crafts and a scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged. 973-7893, jmrl.org

Farm and Barn History Day

July 12, 6–9pm at James Monroe Highland Enjoy live music with a beautiful backdrop. Bring a picnic to enjoy with the family, or try some of the local food vendors on-site. 293-8000, highland.org

Now–November, 2pm, Saturdays at Ivy Creek Natural Area Come enjoy the newly repaired barn with displays to understand the history of the farm and the natural area. 973-7772, ivycreekfoundation.org

Chuggington: A Traintastic Adventure!

Public Night at the Observatory

July 14–17, 10am–4pm at the B&O Railroad Museum The popular children’s show comes to life. Young Trainees have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. 410-752-2490, borail.org

Dancing Lions and Laughing Dragons

July 15, 3:30pm at Northside Library The Laughing Dragon Kung Fu Lion Dance Troupe will be presenting a traditional Chinese lion dance and dragon dance, with a 50’ dragon. 973-7893, jmrl.org

July 5, 10:30am at Central Library; July 6, 10:30am at Crozet Library & 2pm at Gordon Ave. Library; July 7, 4pm at Northside Library Hip-hop added up: Find math hidden in the patterns and rhythms of hip-hop dance and music, and see math in a whole new light. 979-7151, jmrl.org

July 9, 10:30am at Central Library Learn about sharks. Discover how they live, what they eat and their importance. Visitors include a live baby shark, a shark egg, and one of the shark’s close relatives. 979-7151, jmrl.org

July 10, 5:30–7:30pm at Children’s Museum of Richmond A night welcoming children who have special needs for an exclusive viewing. Benefit from adapted materials, special activities and lots of opportunity to learn and have fun. 804-474-7000, c-mor.org

A View From the Top

July 1 & 15, 9–11pm at McCormick Observatory Three telescopes offer amazing views of our galaxy along with a slide show and tour. 243-1885, astro.virginia.edu

July 12, 10:30am at Central Library & July 14, 4pm at Northside Library The Wildlife Center will present these magnificent birds of prey and what they can teach us about the world they inhabit. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Butterfly, Butterfly, Where Do You Go?

July 19, 3:30pm at Crozet Library Join Jerry Schneider as he discovers the places in nature where butterflies live. Bring a white cotton t-shirt for a magnificent monarch craft. 823-4050, jmrl.org

After Jack (Young Audiences of Virginia) July 19, 10:30am at Central Library; July 20, 10:30am at Crozet Library; July 20, 2pm at Gordon Ave. Library; July 21, 4pm at Northside Library These young women perform some of America’s earliest music, combined with traditional Appalachian Jack Tales. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Harry Potter Film Series

July 21 & 28, 2pm at Central Library Celebrate the publication of the new Harry Potter book by watching some of the Harry Potter movies. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Movie on Over

July 22, 2pm at Crozet Library Bring a friend and some get-comfortable pillows. The library provides the popcorn. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Let’s Go Dig at Monticello See page 18

July 2016

Zany Animals

Daisy Head Mayzie

Games People Played

Storycrafters

July 22, 3pm at Central Library Discover some of the earth’s most bizarre and eccentric animals with educators from the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection. 979-7151, jmrl.org

July 22, 3:30pm at Gordon Ave. Library The Frontier Culture Museum will present an interactive program. Get moving and play while learning how kids in the past worked and played. 296-5544, jmrl.org

STORYTIME FUN Hello, My Name is Octicorn

July 2, 11am at Barnes & Noble Meet Octicorn, the funny, sweet and disarming character who is half octopus, half unicorn, half confused and a champion for anyone who has ever felt a little bit different. 984-6598, bn.com

Dreamtime Storytime

July 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6:30pm at Central Library Come in jammies to share rhymes, music and dreamy tales to get ready for a good night’s sleep. 979-7151, jmrl.org

July 9, 11am at Barnes & Noble When a daisy suddenly sprouts from the top of Mayzie McGrew’s head, she is faced with some tough decisions. Narrated by the Cat in the Hat. 984-6598, bn.com

July 13, 10:30am at Crozet Library, 2pm at Gordon Ave Library & 4pm at Northside Library Nationally recognized storytellers stop by to tell tales focusing on the joy of traditional stories and bringing alive all the fun you can have with them. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Are We There Yet?

July 16, 11am at Barnes & Noble Everyone knows that car rides can be boring and time slows down. In this book, a boy feels time slowing down so much that it starts going backward. 984-6598, bn.com

Story Games

July 22, 2pm at Crozet Library An afternoon of snacks and tabletop storytelling games. Improvise terrible ends for characters, save the day or confuse opponents. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Too Many Moose

July 23, 11am at Barnes & Noble If one moose is this marvelous, then more must be better. Martha merrily orders more and more and more until she’s in a major mess. 984-6598, bn.com

ARTS & CRAFTS Family Art Drop-In

July 1, 10:30am–12pm at Northside Library Let creativity shine. Decorate a foam visor to keep cool this summer. All materials provided. 973-7893, jmrl.org

LEGO at the Library

July 5, 2pm at Crozet Library Join other master builders for an hour of open-ended block building fun. The library provides the LEGOs, bring the imagination. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Castles and Courts Banner

July 9, 10am–12pm at Michael’s Arts & Crafts Kids discover their royal side and create felt banners for their courts. 971-1072, michaels.com

Donuts With Dad

July 23, 10:30am at Central Library Read-aloud time designed especially for dads to share with their little dumplins with donuts, coffee and juice. 979-7151 jmrl.org

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{our town calendar} Night at the Museum with Lowland Hums July 21, 5–9pm at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum Explore exhibitions after hours and enjoy food, beverages and live music by Lowland Hum. There will be a Kids Zone with Australian-themed children’s activities. 244-0234, kluge-ruhe.org

JULY 19

Monster Bookmark Corners

July 30, 10am–12pm at Michael’s Arts & Crafts Encourage kids’ summer reading with a cute creature to mark their place. 971-1072, michaels.com

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July 10, 10:30am–12pm at McIntire Botancial Garden Led by Master Naturalist Dr. Nancy Weiss, the walks will introduce a variety of common butterlies native to the Piedmont region. 326-2375, mcintirebotanicalgarden.org

Summer Big Woods Walk

July 10, 2pm at Montpelier Visitor Center Hike-shaded trails on this guided tour of the 200-acre land in James Madison Landmark Forest. 540-672-2728, montpelier.org

Get Your Kids Hiking!

July 16, 11am–12pm at Byrd Visitor Center, Skyline Drive Hiking expert Jeff Alt teams up with Shenandoah Rangers to guide families on a short hike loaded with tips to safely explore the outdoors. 540-999-3500, nps.gov

SPORTS & OUTDOORS All-Comers Summer Track Meet PROCEEDS BENEFIT:

Butterfly Walks

July, Thursdays 6–8pm at UVA Track at Lannigan Field The Charlottesville Track Club will host a series of races for all ages and all abilities with special events for children as well as fun relays. charlottesvilletrackclub.org

Let’s Go Pond Stomp

July 21, 9:30–11:30am at Monticello This family-friendly excursion explores the wild plants and critters of the pond along the Saunders-Monticello Trail. 984-9800, monticello.org

Sept 4 TOKIMONSTA + KENTON SLASH DEMON

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Sept 16

Butterfly Walks at McIntire Botancial Garden See this page above.

“Stars and Stripes” Workout & Craft

Sept 20

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July 1, 9:20am at Pen Park Come celebrate USA with Baby Boot Camp. After class, there will be an adorable craft for the kids and a summer picnic. 953-6888, babybootcamp.com

July 2016

July 28, 10am–12pm at Monticello Archaeologists-in-training will dig in a mock outdoor excavation, where they will learn proper field techniques, including screening and identifying artifacts. 984-9800, monticello.org

2nd Annual Save SK8 Nelson

July 2, 5–9pm at Rockfish Valley Community Center Help support Nelson County’s skate park. 361-0100, rockfishvalleycommunitycenter.memberlodge.com

Maymont Glow

July 9, 7–10pm at Maymont Mansion Deck out in glow gear for this walk/run that shows the mansion in a trail of lights. 804-358-7166, maymont.org

Let’s Go Dig

ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS Fandom Cupcake Wars

July 8, 2pm at Crozet Library Design a fandom-themed cupcake, add display elements and vote for overall best design. 823-4050, jmrl.org

Teen Jewelry

July 10, 2–3:30pm at Michael’s Arts & Crafts Learn an introduction to basic jewelry making skills while creating a trendy necklace. 971-1072, michaels.com

Create a Terrarium

July 11, 7pm at Gordon Ave. Library Learn how easy it is to add a little green to an indoor space. Bring a glass container, all other materials will be provided. 296-5544, jmrl.org

Snow White

and the Seven Dwarfs Sunday, August 7 • 2PM $5.00 Youth, $7.00 Adult

COMING SOON TO THE PARAMOUNT!

Draw Your Own Manga

July 13, 2pm at Central Library & July 19, 6pm at Crozet Library Join artist Michelle Nevarr in this introductory hands-on workshop and learn how to create manga. 979-7151, jmrl.org

Singin’ In The Rain August 14 • 2PM Sponsored by: Carpet Plus, Roy Wheeler Realty, WINA

Amiibo Only Wii U Tournament

July 15, 2pm at Gordon Ave. Library Nintendo Amiibos are small figures that can be trained in video games. Already trained an Amiibo? Test it against other Amiibos. 296-5544, jmrl.org

Inedible Jewelry

July 20, 6:30pm at Gordon Ave. Library & July 27, 2:30pm at Northside Library Miniatures artist Jessica Partain will cover basic techniques in working with polymer clay to make food figurines and turn them into earrings or necklaces. 296-5544, jmrl.org

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ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS Conscious Discipline Workshop

July 9, 8:30–10am at Our Neighborhood Child Development Center Look at how empathy helps to regulate negative emotions. Learn what immature empathy looks like and some of the mistakes made when trying to be empathetic. 202-8639, ourneighborhoodcdc.com

Cool Community Benefit Dance

July 15, 7:30–10pm at Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire Department Live square dance caller, tasty snacks and great music. All donations given to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. 361-2470, sites.google.com/site/grandsqsofnelson

DATE NIGHT Bold Bach at Bold Rock

July 14, 7:30–9pm at Bold Rock Cidery Come to the beautiful new Cidery for an evening of Bach. Get there early for a private tour of the facility, and stay after for the first Patio Party overlooking the valley at sunset. 325-8292, wintergreenperformingarts.org

Tins for Tunes Food Drive July

July 16, 5–9pm at Cardinal Point Winery & Vineyards Donate canned goods, sip wine and enjoy live music from The Kokomotions. 540-456-8400, cardinalpointwinery.com

Once on this Island

July 22–August 7 at Four County Players One-act musical about a peasant girl on a tropical island who uses the power of love to bring together different social classes. 540-832-5355 fourcp.org

South Pacific

July 23–24, 27, 29–30, 2pm & 7:30pm at The Paramount Theater An ever-topical story of love in the time of war and one of the most heralded musicals of all time. Since its premiere in 1949, it has won countless awards. 293-4500, ashlawnopera.com

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Moonlight Movies: American Graffiti

July 29, 8:30pm at IX Art Park Coming-of-age film about cruising and the rock n’ roll culture of 1962 is told in a series of vignettes about a group of teenagers. Enjoy an assortment of food trucks, beverages and a live DJ. 982-5277, virginiafilmfestival.org

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{our town calendar}

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Enjoy fun-filled celebrations this Independence Day

1776 The Musical

July 1–2, 7pm at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest An evening with the special presentation of the musical comedy based on the events leading up to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. 534-8120, poplarforest.org

Valley Fourth in Harrisonburg

July 4, 8am–10pm at Downtown Harrisonburg A full day of events, including a barbecue cook-off, beer and wine garden, live music, a marketplace of vendors, children’s activities and the annual parade and fireworks finale. downtownharrisonburg.org

Fourth of July at Lewis Ginter 4th of July Jubilee

July 1–4 at Wintergreen Resort Celebrate the red, white and blue with music, a block party, movie under the stars, chairlift rides, games for the entire family and, of course, fireworks. 855-699-1858, wintergreenresort.com

Old-Fashioned Independence Day Fun

Craft Stick Flag

July 2, 10am–12pm at Michael’s Arts & Crafts Kids make an American Flag just in time for the 4th of July. 971-1072, michaels.com

Crozet Independence Day Celebration

July 2, 5–10pm at Claudius Crozet Park After the parade, there will be live music, children’s games and amusements, fireworks and more. Traditional American fare will be available. 823-5899, crozetcommunity.org

Kiwanis Independence Day 5K

July 4, 9am–5pm at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Free admission all day to celebrate freedom and show appreciation to the community. Enjoy fun activities in the Children’s Garden from 1–4pm. 804-262-9887, lewisginter.org

July 4, 7:30–9:30am at Lighthouse Worship Center Come out for the 32nd Annual 5K Race. For the tenth straight year, proceeds will benefit Camp Holiday Trails, a camp for children with special health needs. 971-2094, kiwaniscville.org

July 4, 9am–5pm at the Frontier Culture Museum Enjoy a traditional celebration on the American exhibits featuring readings of the Declaration of Independence, food, music, and contests. 540-332-7850, frontiermuseum.org

Independence Day Celebration

July 4, 9am–6pm at James Monroe Highland Visitors of all ages can enjoy free grounds admission all day, including a variety of children’s crafts and activities. 293-8000, highland.org

Happy Birthday America

July 4, 9am–9:30pm at Carter Mountain Orchard Enjoy delicious food and refreshing beverages. Join the bike parade, water balloon toss, three-legged race, sack races, and our watermelon seed spitting contest. Enjoy live music and hayrides until dark. 977-1833, chilesfamilyorchards.com

Stanardsville 4th of July Festival

July 4, 10am at Stanardsville Enjoy a full day of activities including a parade, lively entertainers, battle of the bands, car show, inflatable attractions for the kids, dunk tank, water balloon fight and more. 540-290-8344, stanardsville.org

Independence Day Celebration

July 4, 11am–4pm at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Enjoy music, dancing, historical entertainment, games, storytelling and the reading of the Declaration of Independence. 534-8120, poplarforest.org

Independence Day Celebration at Red Hill

July 4, 3–9pm at Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial This celebration will feature historical interpretations and tours, kids games, art and craft vendors, live music, fireworks and more. 376-2044, redhill.org

Independence Day at Graves Mountain July 4, 4–9pm at Graves Mountain Lodge Celebrate Independence Day with music, food and fireworks. 540-923-4231, gravesmountain.com

Patriotism in the Park

July 4, 5pm Gates Open at McIntire Park Celebrate will food, local bands and games for kids of all ages. Fireworks show begins one minute after dark. newsplex.com

July 4th Celebration at James Monroe’s Highland See above listing.

July 2016

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{living well new mom}

Ready for Birth? Being Prepared Has Never Been So Important “When you say ‘as big as a bagel,’ do you mean the circle in the middle of the bagel or the whole, entire bagel?” A father-to-be posed this question during the labor and delivery class I was taking years ago at Martha Jefferson House. “The whole, entire bagel,” the instructor answered, concluding her primer on cervical dilation. The man sat speechless, his jaw dropping open to the length of an éclair. The instructor was trying to convey that the shock-and-awe of pregnancy peaks during delivery. Weeks later, when my daughter was born by emergency C-section, I remembered the instructor, and how she’d tried to prepare us for the unpredictable. Fortunately, most deliveries progress without complications, but not all. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015, over 3.9 million by Whitney Woollerton Morrill

babies were born in the United States. Of those, 8 percent had low birth weight, and 9.6 percent were born pre-term. “My advice is to expect the unexpected,” says Taylor Burley, a local new mom whose

New Mom

son, Brayden, was born four weeks early on March 17. Though overall her pregnancy progressed normally, at 32 weeks, her water broke. Within thirty minutes, she was admitted to UVA hospital. Burley’s delivery was difficult. Her baby became stuck in her pelvis. “He was stuck for five or ten minutes and lost oxygen,” Burley recalls. Burley credits her fiancé, Dustin Pritchett, for getting her through the delivery and the long days that followed. Brayden remained in the NICU for two weeks after Burley was discharged. Today, Burley counts her blessings. Her son is doing well, and her appreciation for Dustin continues to grow. “He was my rock from day one,” she recalls. “He was always the positive one when I was the negative.”

CAPTURE IT ALL

Expectant mothers can take steps to be as prepared as

For tips and advice on

possible in the event that they or their babies need extra medical

capturing these precious newborn moments, see our Oh, Baby! story on page 50.

support: 1. Pack a hospital bag early. Burley’s advice: don’t raid the bag before baby’s due date. That way, it’ll be ready at a moment’s notice. 2. Make a list of friends and family to help with meals, rides, errands and communication to other family and friends. 3. Partake in the 24/7 counseling services offered at the hospital.

4. Designate a friend to serve as a health care advocate. He/she can accompany you to appointments, take notes and manage paperwork. 5. Use social media to share family updates rather than face the backlog of email/ voicemail/text messages. 6. Take showers. Burley found refuge in them when Brayden was in the NICU. “I could cry and scream in the shower without worry,” she recalls. Just knowing that you are prepared will relieve the surprise stress that comes with unexpected deliveries and allow you to swoon over your precious new baby in comfort.

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

July 2016

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Expert Advice Your Parenting Questions Answered

Dear Bob

by Bob Taibbi

My teen recently stood up to her friends (and did the right thing), but now she feels outcast. With such negative response from her peers, how can I assure her that she did the right thing? You and your daughter need to be commended—her for taking bold action and you for raising a teen with integrity. Peer pressure is a powerful thing and many aren’t brave enough to take a stand against a group. It seems like two problems. The first is reassuring her that she did the right thing; the second is helping her deal with being outcast. You can help her with the first by emphatically letting her know how proud you are of her for taking a stand. Let her know what a brave and good adult thing it was, that being true to yourself is about holding to your values even if it means risking popularity. (Keep it short, not a lecture). Tell her stories about your own struggles with standing up to peers at her age, or even about regrets you had when you didn’t. She may shrug and seem not impressed, but your feedback is vital. The other part that is bothering her the most is your daughter’s loss of friends. Because it is easy for teens to adopt a pack-like mentality, I’d ask your daughter if really everyone in the group disagreed with her or were they simply going along. If the latter, she can try approaching them individually to repair the relationship. If the group truly has out-casted her, the challenge is finding new friends who better fit her values. It’s important that you be sincerely empathic. Don’t brusquely say, “If they treat you like that you don’t need them!” but rather, “I know you feel sad and hurt that they reacted like this, and that this is hard. But it seems like they see things differently than you, and I think you did the right thing.” She will need your support as she deals with the loss, and encouragement to find others who are more like her.

How do I get my mother-in-law to stop giving me (bad and outdated) parenting advice without hurting her feelings? It always feels like some indirect criticism. Any time you are given unsolicited advice from someone, it’s easy to hear it as either criticism of what you are doing or control—especially, perhaps, if it comes from your mother-in law. A good starting point is to try seeing her suggestions not as critical or controlling, but as her attempt to be helpful, or to be included— or as her way of dealing with things that make her anxious. The Email your parenting point is to see it as not about you but about her. concerns and queries to The next step is to let her know how you are feeling. You can editor@IvyPublications.com. do this in person or send her an email or note and then make Yours might be included in sure you follow up with a phone call. You might say something like, an upcoming issue! “I’ve noticed that you’ve made suggestions or offered advice lately about how to handle the kids. I know you are just trying to be helpful, but I guess I’m sensitive to these comments. It’s easy for me to hear it as criticism of what I’m doing even though I know that isn’t what you’re intending, and I realize that my style is different than yours. I don’t want to hurt your feelings, but I would appreciate it if you could just let me handle things my way.” See how she responds. If she seems defensive or her feelings seem hurt, just reassure that you are not trying to be critical of her, but trying to help her understand how you feel. What you want to help her hear most is that you see her intentions as good, and

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that the problem is yours. Talk this over with your partner so he understands how you feel. If you do feel like your mother-in-law is feeling left out, talk with him about finding other ways she can play a helpful role. Author of 10 books and more than 300 articles—including the regular “Ask Bob” column in this magazine—Bob has 41 years of experience in couple and family work and is in private practice in Charlottesville (bobtaibbi.com).

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Finding “Me” Time When Family Life Takes Over

Mindful Parenting

All I wanted to do was watch Madmen. From the first time I watched it, I was hooked…even if I was years late to the series. It became my guilty pleasure, my zoneout time and my very favorite way to spend what very little me time I had. However, it was near the holidays when I started watching it—one of the busiest times of the year. Even without holidays, birthdays and special events, family life can take over. According to a poll conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA), 73 percent of parents report family responsibilities as a significant source of stress. We all remember the saying, ‘If mama ain’t happy, nobody’s happy’, and it is with good cause because it rings so true. Still, many times we push aside our wants and sometimes, needs to appease others, which can leave us feeling resentful. There has to be a happy medium between selflessness and self-care because we are still individuals with needs and wants that extend beyond our family. Psychologists say it’s essential for parents to not let family life take over their entire by Danielle Sullivan life. Balanced, content parents are better parents. Self-care is an essential component of a balanced life. Parents can feel guilty when they take time for themselves, but it pays off for everyone in the long run when parents feel strong, rejuvenated and able to give generously of themselves. Parenting is a marathon, not a sprint, and we must pace ourselves in order to function effectively for the long term. In addition to making time for self-care, setting aside time for you and your partner is vital. This means spending time together alone from time to time, outside of the family. You will not only reconnect and strengthen your marriage but also set a fine example of a strong relationship for your children to learn from and hopefully model when they are adults. Perhaps try winding down your evening together with some couple time—massages, an adult movie, a quiet evening out on the deck with Self Care some adult conversation or plan a light dinner together after putting For other information the kids to bed with some candles and music. Having friends with kids is a huge plus as well, allowing you to swap childcare with and ways to help you each other at a variety of times throughout the week—Saturday manage your work-life-me afternoon wine tasting, a weekday breakfast date, once a month balance, visit the American Friday night sleepovers for a quiet night alone. The options are Psychological Association endless if you use the time you have available between you and your at apa.org partner wisely. For some “you” time, listen to yourself, and do what is necessary to carve out some time from your busy schedule. Then enlist your partner for help. It is important to communicate with each other, letting one another know that you understand when “rebooting” time is needed and when a little extra support will help keep you focused and healthy. Don’t forget to encourage each other to take this time often. It’s good to stay on the same page with one another’s emotional and mental state. I finally did get to watch my show. Quite fittingly, I was both amused and inspired to learn that Don needed to get quiet within himself after a frightfully chaotic time in his life. We get signs from all over and surprisingly enough, mine came via Don Draper.

Danielle, a mom of three, is a parenting writer and editor, specializing in health, lifestyle and pets. She loves to find new ways to bring more Zen and mindfulness into her daily (hectic) life.

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Who Can Help You With Your Delivery?

Having a baby is among a woman’s most memorable life events. An important first step in preparing for the big day is choosing someone to help guide you through pregnancy and delivery. Women today have a lot of choices. OB/GYNs (obstetrics and gynecology) doctors specialize in prenatal care and delivery, but midwives and doulas can play an important role too. OB/GYN doctors have the highest level of training when it comes to making sure mom and baby are both safe and healthy throughout pregnancy and the newborn’s first days. Obstetricians typically care for women who have low-risk pregnancies. Specially trained OB/GYNs, known as maternal-fetal medicine specialists, can help care for women who have complicated or high-risk pregnancies. by Kelly Casey

Once you’ve decided to start a family, and even before you are pregnant, it is a good time to consult with an OB/GYN. “A preconception visit can help you plan in

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As a midwife who works in the hospital, Kwiecinski and her colleagues are nationally board certified in midwifery and also are registered nurses who collaborate closely with physicians when needed. Midwives who deliver babies outside of hospitals have a different type of training, work independently, and are usually known as professional or licensed midwives. For even more support, a woman can enlist the help of a doula. The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greeks, meaning “a woman who serves.” According to DONA International, the oldest and largest doula association, today’s doula is a “trained and experienced professional who provides physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth.” DONA lists online more than 100 doulas in Virginia. Kelly is a medical writer for the University of Virginia Health System. For more insight on kids’ health, go to childrens.uvahealth.com.

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Perfect Picnic by Cheryssa Jensen

July 2016

icnics are a perfect family summer activity! By bringing your own food and entertainment, they are also budget friendly and fun for all ages. Whether you like to lounge in the shade or join in a friendly game of ladder ball, cornhole or frisbee dunk, there are plenty of activities available. Picnics are also easy to plan and hassle free! Don’t believe us? Read on. Relay Foods, Charlottesville’s healthy online grocery store, pulled together some meal ideas that will make it easy for your family to enjoy delicious, healthy meals with lots of local goodness. Here is a guide to help you pull together the perfect picnic, where your family can eat well while also supporting some of our local vendors!

Snacks

Beverages

Hudson Henry Baking Co. granola is quick to pack and

Meryem’s Homemade iced teas are a refreshing way to

easy to snack on. In a “big ole’ house” on a farm in Central

hydrate during a summer afternoon. The hibiscus-mint and

Virginia, Hope and David run Hudson Henry Baking Co. Hope

hibiscus-cinnamon flavors are healthy and adventurous with

happily bakes granola from scratch while listening to music,

a caffeine-free option for late afternoon picnics. Meryem, Ali

packaging each batch of Good News Granola with love and

and their son, Furkan, arrived in Charlottesville from Turkey

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Good bread is an important picnic staple, and MarieBette

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Café and Bakery is a perfect place to get croissants, baguettes

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Kelsey and Peter support the local economy by sourcing as

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{resources summer fun} Meals California Chicken Wrap Ingredients Yields 4 Servings 8 breaded chicken tenders 4 large wraps of choice 1 small cucumber, peeled and cut into thin strips 4 carrots, shredded 1 avocado, sliced 8 lettuce leaves

the center to make rolling easier: ¼

Ranch dressing, to taste

cut cucumber, 1 shredded carrot, ¼ sliced avocado, 1-2 lettuce leaves and

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Directions

2 chicken tenders. Drizzle with ranch

1. Preheat the oven, and cook the

dressing.

chicken tenders according to package

3. To wrap: fold in both the left and

directions, about 10 minutes, until

right sides, carefully fold up the wrap

heated through and crispy. While

starting at the side closest to you,

the chicken is cooking, prep the

continue to roll the wrap as tightly as

vegetables.

possible, squeezing the roll towards

2. To assemble: place a wrap on a large

you as you go. Place the wrap seam-

piece of aluminum foil and arrange

side down on the aluminum foil and

the following toppings slightly below

wrap the foil around the wrap.

Russian Radish Cucumber Salad This is a delightfully crunchy salad

Directions

that

1. Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp

takes

minutes

Seasonal and fresh are the keys to

knife, thinly

this enticing salad. Radishes and

radishes, and place in a large family

cucumbers are thinly sliced and

style serving bowl.

lightly tossed in a creamy mixture of

2. In a small bowl, whisk together sour

dill, garlic and fresh chives with a hint

cream, olive oil, minced garlic clove,

of lemon.

chopped chives, dill, salt and black

cucumber

and

pepper. 3. Add the sour cream mixture to

Yields 4 Servings

the vegetables, and toss with a large

1 cucumber, thinly sliced

wooden spoon, until each slice is

½ bag or about 8 radishes, thinly sliced

lightly coated.

¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt

4. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the

1 Tbsp olive oil, or oil of choice

salad before serving.

1 ½ Tbsp chives, chopped 1/8-¼ tsp dill Generous pinch salt Black pepper to taste Juice of ½ lemon

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slice

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced

assemble.

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DIRECTIONAL daytrips

Adventures in All Four Directions by Carrie Domenic & Gracyn Hill

July 2016

With summer break well on its way, we are all looking for different daytrip ideas for the family to help keep boredom at bay. More importantly, how can we keep the kids learning while on the road without their knowledge? For a spin this summer, try our directional daytrip idea, one resembling each of the four directions on a compassâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;north, south, east and west. Call it old fashioned, but pull out one of your old road maps of Virginia and help teach the kids how to lead the way to each destination. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have your phone or GPS in case you desperately need it, but we dare you to enjoy the venture as much as you will these our different destinations.

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{inspiration enrichment} To the South:

To the West:

Appomattox Court House and National Historic Park

Grand Caverns Experience

Appomattox Court House

entire family to see the National Natural

Court House and National Historic Park.

Landmark, which is also the oldest

While many Civil War sites tend

continually operating show cave in the

to commemorate battles, the

United States. Aside from it being the

Court House is a memorial to

oldest, the rocks continue to grow but can

peace as The Civil War ceased

be stopped with a single touch. So, guests

when Lee surrendered to

are encouraged not to touch the cave

Ulysses S. Grant in the

walls. Make sure to also bring

parlor of the Mclean house. Not much has changed

town since, and visitors can still tour

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chilly in the caverns, even in the heat of Summer. During your tour,

characters and events that helped shape

you will see over 200

our country’s history.

verified signatures of

history

a light jacket, as it gets

the 1,700-acre park to get a taste for the

Enjoy Appomattox’s popular living

Metro Richmond Zoo

runs

War history with a trip to Appomattox

in the appearance of the quiet

Montpelier

history

deep” at the Grand Caverns. Bring the

Grab a bite to eat after exploring the historical grounds at Baines Books and Coffee, a local favorite.

Grand Caverns

“where

Take advantage of Virginia’s rich Civil

attractions,

where

actors,

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Civil War soldiers who visited the cave. In addition

historians and interpreters portray people

to this rich history lesson, kids also get

who were actually at the Court House in

a peek into some interesting geological

1865. All of the characters wear authentic

processes. You’ll learn not only how

period clothing, converse in the manner

many of the cavern’s formations got their

of their day and stay in character all

shapes but also why they are different

day long. Before walking the grounds,

colors. Grand Caverns is a solutional

stop by the visitor center for an in-

cave, meaning that it was formed by the

depth introduction to the historic village

dissolving and eroding of limestone. After

that is geared toward kids as well as an

the guided tour of the caverns, explore

invitation to participate in the children’s’

the Living Cave South River Exhibit that

trading card program. Kids ages 6 to 13

was established with the help of the

can also take part in the Junior Ranger

Headwaters Soil and Water Conservation

Program, designed to help children have

District among others. This exhibit is

a fun, interesting connection with history.

geared specifically towards those taking

Striving to earn a Jr. Ranger Badge, kids are

the sixth grade science SOL, but it can

given a workbook to fill out and complete

be enjoyed by all ages. In addition to

during the tour.

the tour of the caverns you will get to

After your introduction, feel free to

experience an aquarium, invertebrate lab

explore the entirety of the park. Take

and exhibits about water chemistry and

some time to explore with your family,

alternative energy sources.

using your cell phone to learn more about

Once you’ve finished exploring the

nine specific sites located around the

caverns, take some time to meander

area. You can also take a five-mile walking

through the on-site hiking and biking

tour, narrated by Appomattox Court

trails, or bring a picnic to sit outside and

House NHP Historian, Patrick Schroeder,

have lunch. Different wildflowers and

via podcast. On your way out, make sure

wildlife can also be seen on either trail

you stop by the Park Bookstore to peruse

and can provide kids with another real-

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{resources enrichment} To the North: Montpelier Take advantage of the rich history of this region and visit James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange County, home of founding father and Father of the Constitution, James Madison. Visitors can expect to begin their experience with an interactive video explaining the story of James and Dolley Madison before experiencing the estate in person. With a guided tour of the Mansion, followed by independent exploration of the vast grounds, families can learn

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hands-on about the incredible history of this Virginia landmark. While touring the mansion, children and adults alike will be immersed in

FUN FOR THE YOUNG: July 6 and July 20

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

the lives of the influential Madisons, learning how they lived and entertained their many visitors. On the first floor, your guide will help you to explore

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the Drawing Room, Dining Room

and

Presidential

Library, where many of Madison’s later books and

maps

are

kept.

After a trip upstairs to see the main bed chamber, stroll through

While you’re on the grounds, don’t miss the opportunity to stroll the beautiful connector trail, a Virginia treasure between Montpelier and the scenic Grelen Nursery.

the Old Library, where James Madison spent hours preparing for the Constitutional Convention. To conclude the interior tour, stop by the War of 1812 exhibit,

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as well as the essential working spaces of the enslaved individuals who helped maintain Mr. Madison’s estate. Outside, roam the 2,650 acres of rolling hills and horse pastures, and

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enjoy stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to make a special stop at the Archaeology Lab, where an archaeologist will explain how they recovered lost sites and artifacts at Montpelier. The lab also features a hands-on area for the kids, where little ones can discover their own artifacts in a mock-archaeology

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unit. If you’re interested in delving into

budgie sticks, everyone in the family can

For a bird’s eye view of the park’s terrain

a later period in U.S. history, meander

feed the birds from their hands. The kids

and animals, take your little ones, 2

your way through Montpelier’s Civil War

can also feed a variety of other animals

years and older, on the Safari Sky Ride.

trail and see archaeological remains of

throughout the zoo. Meet the Zoo’s

All the while, the older kids can take a

a Confederate winter camp as well as

barnyard animals—goats, camels, llamas,

ride on the Junior Explorer Course or the

a reconstructed camp street. Between

chickens, sheep and more—and spoil

Treetop Zoofari Course, including over

the many interior and exterior exhibits

your favorites with $2 Zoo Treat cups. The

60 different challenges combined and

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animals love being fed by new friends, but

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the Zoo snacks the zoo provided you with. As you walk along the boardwalk trail,

To the East:

you will see a variety of hoofed animals,

Metro Richmond Zoo

fastest antelope.

including the Pronghorn, the world’s For some additional fun, let

There’s nothing like a trip to see your

the little ones take a ride on the

kid’s favorite friends at the zoo. In Moseley,

Jungle Carousel or let them loose

VA and just over an hour drive, the Metro

on the playground where they

Richmond Zoo, home to over 2,000

can climb, jump and crawl like

animals, is a great place for the family to

their favorite animal. The Safari

admire over 150 species of animals from

Train Ride will take you through an

around the world.

8-acre area with free ranging animals,

The colorful, lively birds in the Budgie

as you listen to a narrated conductor

Aviary are a crowd favorite, and with $1

share unique facts about the animals.

After a day filled with animal fun, enjoy a sweet treat at Jimer’s Frozen Custard, about one mile away.

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50 Years in the Pool The Jefferson Swim League Celebrates Its Golden Anniversary

July 2016

by Jody Hobbs Hesler

This summer, the Jefferson Swim League (JSL) celebrates its golden anniversary—50 years in the pool and in the community. Spawned in 1966 with a mere five teams, the league has since grown to 18 teams and over 2,800 swimmers in and around Charlottesville each summer.

staying

For Fairview Frog parent Mary Ann

are extensions of public pools. With

power are only a couple of things the

Active

participation

and

Valente, JSL team membership “means

18 different teams around town and

league has going for it. “We give an

a community, summer recreation and

surrounding

opportunity for kids to be able to swim on

being a part of something.” Valente’s two

interested swimmers are likely to find

a team where they learn a skill, receive

sons, now 17 and 14, have been swimming

an option that fits their needs close to

outstanding coaching on their strokes

since the oldest was 6, and Valente also

home.

and are also a part of a great social group,”

volunteers on the publicity committee

So what does a meet look like? “It

says Cleve Packer, 2016 league president.

for the end of season championship meet

starts with the National Anthem,” Valente

There’s a lot to love about being a

known as Champs. “We’re the luckiest

says. “All the swimmers start lining up

part of a swim team. For one thing, “It

people in the world to have [JSL] in our

for the various events with the Clerk of

is the most fun way to learn to swim,”

backyards,” she says.

Course. Then it begins.”

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as four hours, with events in Freestyle,

says Meriwether Lewis third-grader and Farmington Frog Simon. “Cheering for

areas

choose

from,

Individual meets can run as long

my friends on the team and seeing my

Each season begins with practices in

friends from school on the other teams” is

May. Swimmers then compete at weekly

Individual Medley, Freestyle Relay and

what he likes best about being a member.

meets for six weeks, spanning from mid-

Medley Relay. Events are ordered by age

Madelyn, a Boar’s Head Boarfish and

June to the end of July and culminating

level, and the league is separated into

Village School seventh grader says her

three divisions by competitiveness level.

favorite thing about swimming “is getting

meet—Champs. Different teams have

“Each event may take as little as 45

in the water and letting yourself be free.”

different requirements for membership.

seconds,” Valente says, “and it goes on

Some are parts of country clubs; others

all night long.” Active parent volunteer

the

league-wide

championship

Breaststroke,

Backstroke,

Butterfly,

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smooth

ensures running

the of

success

the

meets.

“Somewhere during there, as a parent,” Valente says, “you may become a timer or sell refreshments to raise money for your club.” Then, “at the end of the night, they tally up the points, and somebody wins.” All JSL parents are involved in some way, because the organization and the meets are 100 percent volunteer-run. There are as many kinds of volunteer positions as there are kinds of parents, from hospitality helpers to timers to Stroke and Turn judges and Clerks of the Course, with some requiring special certification while others require little to no training. So, all JSL parents are involved in some way, supporting its 100 percent volunteer-run culture. Four

hours

tight-as-clockwork

events might sound hectic, but that’s not at all how swimmers and volunteers experience the meets. Swimmers can compete in only three events per meet, which leaves them a lot of free time just for socializing. For Blake, an eighth grader and CITY Swordfish, “My favorite parts are during the meets when you have a lot of time in between swimming and you can hang out with friends.” The kids aren’t the only ones having fun either. CITY Swordfish parent Pam Wiese says, “I think it’s fun. [For parents] it’s the same sort of thing the kids experience. Most swim meets are fun atmospheres.”

Ben Hair Just Swim For Life Foundation JSL has grown into more than just swim teams. The League also pairs with the Ben Hair Just Swim for Life (BHJSL) foundation, whose members, Packer says, “volunteer to waterproof our community to help kids who may not have the opportunity to join a swim league and learn how to swim.” After the kids learn through BHJSL, he says, “they have a skill that can save their life.” “Most

parents

don’t

realize

that

drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in children ages 5 to 9,” says

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decades-long volunteer and JSL historian, Bob Garland, “and that’s when most kids first get into JSL.” In fact, according to Packer, “we’ve found out through the BHJSL foundation that recent studies show 70 percent of African American, 58 percent of Latino/ Hispanic, and 40 percent of Caucasian children can’t swim or feel uncomfortable around the water.” That’s why BHJSL is committed to teaching all children to swim, and it’s why at JSL “children learn to swim first,” says Packer.

Sportsmanship and Beyond The league is big on fun and safety, but another important pillar of the JSL experience is sportsmanship. “I love that we’re taught from an early age to shake

they learn why we do this.”

volleyball together and send good lucks to

hands with our competitors next to us in

Fairview Gator and Blue Ridge School

the pool,” says Peyton, a Farmington Frog

senior Evan says, “Although swimming is

Everyone involved in the meets seems

and Henley seventh grader. “The little

a highly competitive sport, there’s good

to pick up on this collegial vibe. “My kids

ones see us (the older ones), doing this

spirit in it.” During the meets, he says,

have embraced that whole thing about

and try to copy us. It’s cute. Eventually

“Swimmers of different teams often play

learning how to swim, learning about

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cheers

learned about myself,” jokes Blake, CITY

Beat the summer heat with one of

everybody on. All these kids go to school

Swordfish and Walton eighth grader, “I

these public pools and spraygrounds.

with each other. They’re just on different

don’t like getting in the water when it’s

Call ahead for schedule changes for

teams because their house happens to be

really cold, and I don’t like getting up

in a different place.”

early in the summer.” On a more serious

Wednesday night swim meets and for thunder and lightning delays. Don’t

Valente.

“Everybody

Sportsmanship

affects

how

note, he adds, “when I look at my times,

forget the sunscreen, towels

swimmers on opposing teams behave

it’s made me realize how much I want to

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get better at something, and how every

how they value their own hard work. JSL

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His sister Keely, also a CITY Swordfish

solo focus, so if you perform below your

and Monticello High School tenth grader,

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own expectations, “There’s no one to get

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mad at but yourself,” says Madelyn. “It’s

but also teaching younger kids how to

not your coach’s fault or your opponent’s.

swim.” This inspired her goal to become

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safety instructor) certification from the

sportsmanship

JSL

Red Cross, and finally achieved the status

swimmers don’t like winning. “Sure,

of swim coach. Her love of swimming kept

winning a swim meet is a great feeling,

her focused on this long-term goal and

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practicing with people every day towards

and out of the water. “Life is about the

a common goal.”

little things,” Evan says, “and victory isn’t

This focus on sportsmanship and self-improvement

helps

swimmers

what makes you happy in the end. What makes you happy is relationships with friends and family, and that’s really what swimming is all about.”

Bonus Round: A Few Other Great Things About Swimming Having teen coaches is one of the bonuses of the JSL model. “The kids are learning and being mentored from the coaches,” Valente says. These teen coaches “embrace the younger children,” she says, “and they’re mentoring them about what it means to be a teenager.” Not every kid is interested in every sport. For Keely, “I like that it’s outside, and I have a lot of allergies to pollen, so it’s nice that it’s not in the grass.”

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Looking back over his many decades of service to the JSL, Bob Garland says, “It’s easy to know why I keep coming back ... [it’s] that the thousands of kids who go through at least one summer of JSL are in little danger of drowning.” Swim team also opens up options for how families can spend their summers. “You don’t have to send your kid to camp,” says Valente. “You can send them to the pool, and they get their exercise and their vitamin D.” Better than that, she says, “It’s a life skill. It’s not hard on your body. No concussions,

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volunteers is another plus. “Unselfish and great volunteers are the foundation of our league and just do a great job,” says Packer. In fact, many of the

consultants

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significant administrative roles for the league continue years past their own children’s involvement. Garland started off in the JSL as a swim team parent, and his son is 44 years old now. That kind of commitment, as Valente says,

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Oh, Baby!

Tips for taking beautiful photos of your baby at home

Photography & Words by Beth Seliga

Moms often say they wish their kids would stay babies forever, but being able to capture their every precious moments and changes can help hold onto these memories as they quickly grow. Parents turn to professionals for this. But by being able to photograph your children yourself, you can choose to shoot in a natural setting, more truly reminiscent of their first few months and you can capture the milestones, candid moments and special visits from adoring family. While it might sound challenging, we have some tips to make it an enjoyable experience for both you and your child.

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Keep your camera handy!

• Window light is your friend! I love the light from a patio

It has long been said that the best camera to use is the one

door or a window. It makes great soft light with enough shadows

you have with you. Keep your camera at the ready, because

to create a little depth in your portraits.

you just never know when those special moments are going to

• When in doubt, face the subject’s nose towards the light.

happen. We are lucky to have such great technology available

• An easy and great light source—open up your front door.

to use with our phones, but I also like to keep my “big” camera

• Another favorite of mine is a front door or front porch. The

charged up, with a card and a multi-purpose lens so I can just

soft diffused light will light up your little one and create some separation in the background with your darker interior lights. Advanced tip: If you are ready to take it up a notch, any white cardboard, paper, etc. is a great way to bounce a little light.

grab it when I see something that I want to capture. When using an iphone, try to get ample light. The more “good” soft light available the better quality image you will have, and it should be perfectly suitable for prints.

Try this: Sit your child with the light form, a window or door, streaming in at about 45 degrees to their face, then put a large piece of white paper or poster board on the other side. The result

Consider color and pattern! Avoid Color Casts: Avoid bright colors right next to baby’s

will be a beautiful portrait with softened shadows. Another great

skin. It will reflect off baby’s skin and change that beautiful

use for a friend!

creamy, soft baby skin into green, red, magenta or the like. Try to

Use what you have! You don’t need to go out and invest in expensive props or even try to reproduce the things you see in the studio portraits.

stick with no more than three colors in your palette when taking portraits of your children. Reducing the number of colors limits distractions and creates harmonies. In the same vein, choose color families that go well together:

We have all seen those Pinterest fails by now, so use what you

• Beach Tones: Creams, light blues, soft greens, blush

have. Some of my very favorite images are those where a baby is

• Deep Tones: Burgundy, navy, Kelly green

just rolling around on your comforter or in their crib. Someday,

• Nautical: Yellows, blues, whites

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• Avoid wearing the same color: All

old. And when I look back, I miss some

when kids see their images on phones

white or all black palettes tend to blend

of the images that I didn’t take because

and computers but never on their walls.

together making it challenging to see

they were too normal, too every day. But,

We do have a USB, for each child, with

where one child ends and the next begins

they passed like those moments always

school presentations and little moments

• Go ahead and mix your patterns

do, and they blossomed into new and

with grandparents, but we have many

as long as they coordinate: The key is to

beautiful things. Yes, I still wish I had

captured moments decorating our home.

coordinate but not match

a few more images of my kids in their

I have even purchased a wooden box for

cribs, me rocking them and all of those

each of my children that I am slowly filling

adorable, eventful baby baths. So, now I

with their most important life moments.

When setting up your scene, look in

really try to get those every day moments:

There have been so many studies that

the background. You want to make sure

my son reading to my daughter, our

concluded that seeing images of their

there isn’t anything stealing the attention

homeschooling routine, riding bikes and

families on a daily basis gives children

from your little one.

scooters or us out in the garden.

a sense of belonging and a positive self-

Look for distractions!

Details, details, details!

Try to capture your own day in the life

image. PLUS, they bring so much joy. After

by making a short list of your routine and

a rough day, you look up at your walls and

Fingers, toes, toys, blankets and socks.

capturing it in your own way. Maybe it’s

see all of those who you love grinning

The nursery, your art on the walls and

the cup of coffee your husband makes

back at you.

bath toys, and don’t forget about those

you in your favorite mug, maybe it is

cute chubby baby bellies. Not only will

being awake at 3 a.m. when the whole

the details help you remember but also

world is asleep. Yep, even that pile of

albums with details are inherently more

baby laundry you haven’t quite put away.

pleasant to flip through. And, future

Dinners and bottles and grocery store

generations will have a peek into our

trips—document it all, print it and put it

generation, the toys we had and how we

in a box for later, and I promise you will

lived in the now.

never regret it.

Catch the moments that Print, print, print! I highly recommend printing matter most! My children are now 6 and 3 years

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Fresh Summer Looks

July 2016

Decorating with

Rose Quartz and Serenity by Emily Morris

This perfect blend of pastels—Rose Quartz and Serenity—marks Pantone’s

throw pillows, rugs, fresh flowers, vases,

first time breaking free from naming just one color of the year. Instead, these

lamp shades or a trendy picture frame

soothing (usually gender specific) colors have been paired in the name of gender fluidity, following the societal trend of what Pantone calls the “gender blur”

collage with some sporting a creative print. For another quick add-in, try a shade of one of the Pantone colors as

and representing more than just a calming ethereal color scheme. Individually

your paint for that accent wall or trim in

or together, both were chosen because of their ability to spruce up anything

your living space. You have the ability to

from kitchen accessories to redecorating your son’s or daughter’s bedroom.

add as much or as little of these colors as you desire to your space with these easy changes. For your bedroom or a guest room, it can be as simple as finding a new set of sheets, a comforter or accent pillows

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Incorporating these colors throughout

of your favorite shade to create a real

your home can be as easy as picking out

focal point. Another creative idea could

a new outfit at the mall. For the living

be a combination of the two colors into a

room, find a rug one of this year’s shades

specific section of the room. For instance,

but with a fun print that will mirror the

add a bench painted a shade of one color

feel of your space whether you prefer

with a nearby lamp or blanket thrown

modern,

over the back of the other color for a

another era-inspired mood. For an easy

sweetly complementing duo. If you want

alternative to a rug, curtains for every

to take on a big project, you could opt to

season are fun ways to keep your home

paint your bedroom a soft hue of either

seasonally balanced while also exuding

color and use the sponge technique for

your inner style. Curtains the shade of

an unusual twist.

contemporary,

vintage

serenity will add a breezy, weightless feel

Liven up the kids’ rooms to create

to the room; whereas, the rose quartz will

a bright and playful atmosphere. Both

give off a warmer, intimate vibe. If you’re

hues can be worked in with new rugs

in the market for new furniture, try an

that grow with their stages and phases.

accent chair with one of the colors and

Paint their chest of drawers a bright

tie it in with throw pillows on the couch

shade of either color. Add gold accents,

across the room. If you have a room with

such as with the drawer handles or legs,

mostly neutral colors, you can focus on

for an eye-catching twist none of their

the color coming from your accessories—

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{until next time humorous reflections} Rapunzel, Give It A Rest Humorous Tales from a Dad’s Point of View

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“Dad, can I sleep over at Justine’s?” It was 10 p.m. on a

At 11 a.m., showered, dressed and freshly painted,

Saturday night and my 13-year-old daughter, Wendy, had

Wendy climbed into an SUV chauffeured by somebody’s

just emerged from a movie theater with a few other girls.

mother and was off to the mall with a girlfriend and two

“No,” I said, “You slept at Justine’s last night, so you

boys.

have to sleep in your own bed tonight.” For Wendy, any

Devoted to her mission, Wendy is only home for as

night is a dead loss that isn’t spent talking about boys until

many hours as we require her to be—hence the rule about

dawn.

no sleepovers on consecutive nights.

“Kourtney, Rebecca and Katie—kids you LIKE—are

And when she is home, she has a phone clamped

going to be there. It won’t be just a sleepover; it’ll be a

to her noggin or a keyboard under her fingers, as her

PARTY,” she coaxed.

Facebook page serves as a pumping station that keeps the

“No,” I said, knowing that Wendy gets a once-in-alifetime social opportunity about every 45 minutes.

gossip flowing. She disconnects only when we compel her to. Hence more rules.

Wendy made a face, faded back to share the bad news

I think all kids should spend time in their rooms,

with her friends, and then came along quietly. Silently, in

gazing out the window, reading books and wondering what

fact. Once in the front door at home, she said, “Can I borrow

life is about. Getting a little bored would be just fine. Being

your phone and call Brandon?” Her cell

a little lonely? Excellent!

phone had been impounded as

Our two older daughters were only a little like Wendy

punishment for something or

at age 13. To find someone who was just like Wendy, you

other.

Wendy is only home for as many hours as we require her to be—hence the rule about no sleepovers on consecutive nights.

must climb a little lower on the family tree. Yes, I was as

“It’s after 10 o’clock,” I said.

girl-crazy as Wendy is boy-crazy. Unlike Wendy’s, my social invitations didn’t come as

“But he has his own

frequently. That red-brick junior high building was my

cell phone, so it’s not

social opportunity, where even the most inhospitable

like I’d be bothering his

algebra class afforded me opportunities with females of

parents,” she said.

breath-taking beauty. School dances were even better. And

“No,” I said. “Just give

in the decorated gymnasium, any girl I approached was

yourself a rest. Calm down

forced to at least contemplate two or three minutes in a

and get a fresh start in the

one-on-one conversation with Yours Truly.

morning. I’ll try real hard to like

My unattractiveness had a natural braking effect on

whatever plan you come up with

many relationships, but our Wendy looks like a piece of

then.” I really hate saying “no” so often, but

candy, especially when she wears lip gloss, and can capture

it seems like if I give a careless “yes” or two, Wendy will be next seen on a cross country road trip.

the heart of any runty man-boy she fancies. Our rules are all that keep her from disappearing into

She argued with me a bit, and then with my wife. Too

the social maelstrom whipped up by her own appeal. My

tired to stay up and monitor Wendy’s activities, I have

wife is optimistic, but she has no conception of the beast

no idea what she did next. For all I know, she acquired

we are fighting nor of the fragility of its cage.

a phone and spent the night blabbing with Brandon. But when I woke up at 7 a.m., I found her sleeping in her bed, which I took as an encouraging sign. Wendy at rest is a rare and painfully beautiful sight, and it made me glad I’d locked Rapunzel in her tower.

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