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TWIN CREEKS 176-acre sanctuary in Ivy with dramatic main residence and guest home on private, elevated site with panoramic view of Blue Ridge Mts. Both cedar-sided homes built by master craftsmen offer open floor plans with stone fireplaces, soapstone floors, vaulted ceilings, extensive glass. Mostly hardwood forest with 15-20+/- acres open, frontage on the Mechums River, miles of trails, and so much more. MLS#546945 $2,895,000 Jim Faulconer 434.981.0076
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Just Between Us… Dear Friends, With the oldest of my four children turning 17 this month, I’m reflecting on what a long and wonderful journey it has been both as her mother and as one of the mothers of CharlottesvilleFamily alongside Robin – our other “baby.” My daughter was just 6 weeks old when Robin and I met, and we were starting out as new moms looking for resources that would help us to be great moms. The website came first in this great labor of love; babies in our laps, we expanded into print quarterly. And, just as our own families have grown, CharlottesvilleFamily has grown, too. What you see as CharlottesvilleFamily today is made up of two moms and some amazingly talented staff working to give our community a full complement of free resources for families, including the CharlottesvilleFamily.com website, CharlottesvilleFamily’s Bloom magazine each month, the annual CharlottesvilleFamily Ultimate Go-To Guide, the CharlottesvilleFamily Fun Fair & Camp Expo, our Facebook page with nearly 6,400 fans who want to be a part of the community we call CharlottesvilleFamily, and so much more. All of this is designed to help fulfill our heartfelt mission to help make parenting easier and growing up fun for all of the families in our community. A couple of weeks ago, C-ville Weekly changed the name of their quarterly supplement called C-ville Kids to C-ville Family. Since their name change, readers, clients and business associates have been calling, sweetly incensed on our behalf. To be honest, in an emotional way, it feels as though we looked away for a moment from the swing at the park and someone grabbed our “baby.” I guess we have come to expect the punches that we occasionally receive in the course of being small business owners. Bravery is sadly needed in spades at times like this – business is not for the faint of heart! But, we’ve also come to realize that our oldest “baby” is truly not a baby, any more than my own oldest soon-to-be 17-year-old daughter. CharlottesvilleFamily is all grown up, and it’s become more of a community project than a personal one. And, Robin and I are privileged to lead it, even if we no longer work strictly from our home offices with little ones underfoot. What matters most to us is what you—our community of readers and advertisers—feel. We welcome your feedback on our CharlottesvilleFamily Facebook page to tell us what you think, or answer this month’s Buzz question: Was C-ville Kids in the right to change their name to C-ville Family? We look forward to hearing from you.
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Contents TABLE OF
OUR TOWN
News 6
The Buzz Around Town 8 Are chores shared fairly in your
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LIVING WELL
new! New Mom 22 What to Expect Post-Pregnancy
INSPIRATION
Daddy’s Little Girls 36
Dear Bob 24 You Parenting Questions Answered
A Local Dad Who Realized He Was a Girl Dad All Along
Snapshot 10 Marc Boston, Children’s Author
Mindful Parenting 26 Mindful Exercises
Budding Creativity 42 Daytrip Ideas for Fostering
Healthy Family 28 Swim Safety
family?
Our Schools 13
City Schools Awarded Green Ribbon Award
Out & About Calendar 14
June Festivals & Events for Families
Packing for Camp 52
It’s About More Than Socks and Underwear
Editor’s Pick!
Time for Braces? 62
Parents’ Most Popular Questions Answered
I’m so excited for the nice weather and to explore the local pools and swimming holes beginning on page 48.
Art Appreciation
RESOURCES
Swimming Pools 48
The Coolest Pools & Swimming Holes
Summer Camp Quicklist Find the Ideal Camp
Tips & Trends 30 Fabulous Finds and Fun
2016 Dental Guide 63 Resources for Healthy Teeth
Home & Garden 32 A Summer Sanctuary
UNTIL NEXT TIME
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Smart Fathers Were Perfect Boys 70 A Dad’s Humorous Tales
33 So Love This! “If there’s anything that being a father has taught me, it’s that creativity is inherent; it’s in all of us.” For ideas on encouraging creativity in your family, see the Budding Creativity article on page 42. — Cristan, graphic designer
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Can you find Bumble with the baseball hat? See answer on page 71.
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Ivy Publications proudly sponsors: Grace Church Historic Farm Tour June 11 Grace Episcopal Church
This Month’s winner! Bumble’s “Dad & Me Look-A-Like” Contest see page 40 for the winner & the runners up Our winners took home a Family 4-Pack to Massanutten Resort Water Park and 2 Dozen Carpe Donuts...yum!!
Missoula Children’s Theatre Gulliver’s Travels June 25 The Paramount Theater
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Sponsored by
Lego Homes for Habitat for Humanity
Nature Backpacks
This April, Charlottesville Catholic School students teamed up to build Lego homes as if they were building for Habitat for Humanity. Kids between Kindergarten and eighth grade worked together to learn about the importance of community service while gaining experience with STEM curriculum. School administrators hoped the activity would instill the importance of social justice and creativity for the students. Each team participating in the Lego Blitz Build collected pledges to benefit the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville, and in return, the students had the opportunity to win special prizes in a few different categories.
The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library partnered with Virginia State Parks and the Science Museum of Virginia to create nature backpacks for local outdoor enthusiasts. Each pack contains bug catchers, scavenger guides, a wildlife guide and a magnifying lens, along with a free pass to any Virginia state park. The backpacks are available to be checked out from the library until December 20 and for up to three weeks at any one time. This offer provides a great opportunity for a family outing, and it is the perfect way for kids to learn about and spark an interest in nature. For more information, see vpl.virginia.gov/nature-backpacks.
June 2016
New Exhibits At The Discovery Museum include a Creation Station for artistic activities and a Sound and Music Studio where children can explore the concepts of vibration, pitch, volume and melody. The renovations and new exhibits allowed VADM to re-imagine and reinvent itself, and it has ended up being one of the largest local BGF projects to date. 977-1025, vadm.org
Ron Paris
in many different areas. VADM added a STEM Lab that encourages the learning of gravity, flight and motion, a Literacy Lounge for developing early language and reading skills, a Construction Zone for creative development, and a Sensory Studio for children up to 2 years old so they can safely explore, discover and imagine. In addition, new art exhibits
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The Virginia Discovery Museum (VADM) celebrated its 25th Anniversary with the community in mind, undergoing renovations and adding new exhibits. Through a grant from the Building Goodness Foundation (BGF), the museum was able to renovate the entire Front Gallery. Six new, interactive exhibits were also added for its young visitors to grow
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The
Buzz
AROUND
Are chores shared fairly in your family?
TOWN
57% say “yes”
43% say “no”
“I think it’s important that chores be equal. We rotate jobs each week to prevent arguments between our sons. This way, everyone is responsible for each of the different chores at some point. We hope they will come to understand the time and effort that goes into running a home.”
“They aren’t shared fairly in my family yet. My kids are 4 and 1 years old. My 4-year-old has a few chores but will gain more as he gets older.” Heather E., Stuarts Draft
Mother of two, Crozet
“I try to make things pretty equal, but two of my sons love being outside, so they end up doing more of the yard work than our third son.”
“We have a chore chart in my house to make sure that everyone shares the housework pretty equally. It’s been incredibly helpful!” Kate, Keswick, Mother of two
Mom of three, Charlottesville
Visit CharlottesvilleFamily.com to answer next month’s question:
Was C-ville Kids in the right to change their name to C-ville Family?
Cohousing: Yesterday’s neighborhood today A pedestrian-friendly village of private homes where neighbors interact.
What you need to know for where you need to go! free
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What you need to know for where you need to go!
ips Organizer Daytr Directory & More! •
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Ultimate GO-TO GUIDE •
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SPORTS ZONE
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Girls on the Run For the third year running, the national non-profit Girls on the Run visited Charlottesville to teach girls the importance of finishing a race. While running was not for the sake of competition, the girls were encouraged to do their best and finish the race, and all while being taught about health and confidence. Program directors also worked to create a positive atmosphere—free of judgment—so that the girls could carry the self-esteem they gained into the rest of their lives. Charlottesville girls were given the opportunity to participate in this exciting program while also learning life-management skills. Established in 1996, Girls on the Run dedicates 12 weeks to helping prepare girls, ages 8 to 13, to run a 5K. Just as it is in life, strength and determination are what help us reach our highest capabilities and finish what we ultimately started.
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JABA SPCA SARA SOCA H.O.W.S. Toy Lift Live Arts Monticello HS Salvation Army March of Dimes Special Olympics Mosby Foundation Caring for Creatures ARC of the Piedmont Habitat for Humanity Albemarle Fire & Rescue Ronald McDonald House Make A Wish Foundation Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Thomas Jefferson Food Bank Shelter for Help in Emergency Independence Resource Center Virginia Wounded Warrior Program
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{our town interview}
SNAPshot written & photographed by Laura Merricks
Marc Boston Children’s Author Children’s book author Marc Boston moved to Charlottesville from Kansas
we incorporated is “theme” night, such as Friday Fun Night! We
City two years ago, in part, to immerse himself in this city’s strong writing
typically grab Chinese takeout and a family movie, or we’ll play
community. A stay-at-home dad and lifelong book lover, Boston enjoyed
board games. They grow up so fast, so we are practicing being
bedtime stories as much as his three young daughters. But when they
conscious parents.
noticed how few books featured people of color, he says he “felt compelled to act. As Toni Morrison stated, ‘If there’s a book you want to read, but it
What’s your favorite time of the day or week with your family?
hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it,’” says Boston.
My favorite time is after all the homework is completed, dinner has been served and the girls are finally settled down in their PJ’s. This
The idea for Boston’s first picture book, The Girl Who Carried Too Much
is when we can all kick back and take a moment to talk about the
Stuff (Juju Seeds Media, 2015), came from his middle daughter “and
events of the day.
her old habit of gathering up as many of her possessions as she could carry—books, blocks, teddy bears—and bringing them with
What routine or habit helps you keep on top of family and work
her whenever we’d leave the house.” The result is a gently funny
obligations?
look at our culture’s pervasive message that more stuff means more
Going to bed in the 10 o’clock hour allows me to wake up at 5 a.m.,
success, and it features Annie Wilkinson’s colorful illustrations of a
when I can do a bit of writing and/or take a walk before my kids get
lively and sparkling African-American protagonist.
up and the mad rush of the day begins.
What advice would you give parents choosing books for their children?
What is one thing your parents did that you try to incorporate into your
I would encourage parents to shop for and purchase diverse
parenting?
books for their children. Picture books could have the power
My parents provided access to a wide variety of books covering
to reflect a true image of what our society really looks like! By
many different topics. You could usually find them with books in
prominently featuring one ethnicity over another, we run the risk
their hands. This certainly fostered my love of reading, so this is
of unconsciously planting in the minds of children a seed that may
something I hope to pass along to my children … an eternal love of
develop into future biases against other cultures.
reading. I believe books can be windows to the world!
What’s one practice you’ve put in place to have quality family time?
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My wife, Rachael, and I believe in creating memorable experiences
Laura is a local freelance photographer, writer and mom of three
over providing material excess to our children. One of the things
amazing kids.
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{our town community} BIZ BITS OPENINGS Brookville Restaurant owners are transforming Gibsons Grocery in Belmont into Kevil & Kevil Grocery and Kitchen, which is expected to open late July-early August. Halo Salt Spa, is now open on East Main Street.
CHS Team Finishes 4th Worldwide As the only Virginia team to reach the finals in an international competition, the Charlottesville High School (CHS) Investment Team placed fourth at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The team was amongst only 14 other finalists from the initial 500 groups selected from across the globe. Each group created an investment strategy using Wharton software, and the CHS team wrote a 15-page paper explaining their own investment philosophy and process. In addition to placing third in the statewide 2016 Enactus at UVA High School Competition, organized by the McIntire School of Commerce, the students have also raised $17,000 to create a student-run endowment to support local anti-hunger initiatives.
Jack’s Shop Kitchen, a new farmto-table breakfast and brunch restaurant, will open sometime in June in Greene County. Family-owned, Rivanna River Company opened a temporary location behind Cosner Brothers Body Shop on East High Street. Wegmans Food Market will open its new location at 5th Street Station November 6, 2016.
CLOSINGS Bank of America announced it will be closing its Downtown Mall location on February 17, 2017. After more than 180 years of service in Madison County, E.A. Clore Sons will be closing by the end of 2016.
RELOCATION Derriere de Soie has relocated to Telegraph Art & Comics’ previous location on 4th Street.
Ablemarle Schools Nationally Ranked
ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Eric Irizarry was chosen as
Niche, an organization that ranks the top performing schools in the nation, has named Western Albemarle, Monticello, and Albemarle in the top 5 percent of the country. Academic excellence, including a stellar on-time graduation rate and low dropout rate, as well as health and safety data, sports and facilities for teaching were taken into consideration in the ranking process. Dr. Matthew Haas, the Albemarle County school division’s deputy superintendent, hopes the rankings will help the schools be able to better prepare their students for not only college admissions but also selecting their careers.
Charlottesville High School’s new principal, effective July 1. JDYFL, the only youth football league in Central Virginia, begins August 1.
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June 2016
Ourls
Schoo Wildlife Center Inspires Children’s Book The Wildlife Center of Virginia’s educational Peregrine Falcon, Maggie, is featured in her own children’s book. The book, Maggie the One-Eyed Peregrine Falcon, highlights Maggie’s journey from her nest in downtown Richmond to becoming an environmental ambassador at the Wildlife Center. The book, written by Christie Gove-Berg provides an explanation of how Wildlife Centers help rescue and treat injured animals. Through Maggie’s story, children can learn more about conservation while also seeing its importance close to home.
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City Schools Awarded Green Ribbon Award
This spring, the U.S. Department of Education awarded Charlottesville City Schools a 2016 Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Award. There are just three organizations in Virginia and 15 divisions across the country that received the honor this year. The award is the result of community-wide partnerships with the City of Charlottesville and a host of businesses and nonprofits such as City Schoolyard Gardens, the Local Food Hub, Sentara Martha Jefferson and UVA Health Systems. “The award looks at sustainability in a really holistic way,” says Susan Ramsey, science coordinator at Charlottesville City Schools. “Reducing our environmental impact is important, but the award also looks at how we are improving the wellness of our students and staff. And most importantly, they ask, ‘How are you teaching your students about sustainability?’ Charlottesville City Schools is a leader in all these areas.” So what does this mean for our students? Here are just a few examples: • Our gardens are vital outdoor classrooms; • Our lunch scraps are composted; • Our menus are fresher, healthier and more local; • Our solar panels are catching rays, and our students are catching on
to why this important; • Our students and employees are walking to school more; • Our chemicals and pest management are safer;
National Dance Week This year, the National Dance Week Foundation and Charlottesville Parks and Recreation hosted the Celebration of Dance, an event showcasing local dance groups. Participants performed a variety of different dances, including ballroom, hip-hop, contemporary ballet, clogging and swing. The celebration also hosted a National Dance Week Poster Contest that examined the question, “what does dance look like?” The event highlighted the unique benefits of dance in our community, while also including many local sponsors with prize giveaways. Concluding the celebration, awards were presented to three different ages for the top posters.
• Our students get visits not only from humans, but from bees,
chickens, dogs, goats and more; • Our utility consumption is down about one-third over the course of
10 years; • Our students are trying new, local fruits and vegetables; • Our homework assignments are being recycled, and other
• Our rainwater is being bio-filtered and harvested for use in the
schoolwork is being done without paper;
gardens; and, • Our students are taking brain breaks by getting out of their chairs
and moving. And from all of this, plus so much more, our students are learning and leading
us all into a greener future.
Beth serves as a community liaison for Charlottesville City Schools.
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Out
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JUNE 2016
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
BBQ Bonanza!
June 25, 1–4pm at First Colony Winery Formerly the Pig Roast, spend a day on the patio or lawn enjoying live music, delicious BBQ, lawn games and more. 979-7105, firstcolonywinery.com
Graves Mountain Festival of Music June 2–4 at Graves Mountain Lodge Picnicking, music and outdoor family fun, featuring the best bluegrass and roots. 540-923-4231, gravesmountain.com
The Trail at Monticello Community Celebration
June 4, 9am–12pm at Monticello Trail Enjoy a hike, food, music, presentations for all ages, a special trail dedication and more. 984-9800, monticello.org
Virginia Renaissance Faire
June 4–5, 10am–5pm at Lake Anna Winery Artisans, craftspeople, royal archers, children’s area and food merchants for a day full of fun and history. 703-508-5036, varf.org
Habitat Store’s Birthday Celebration
June 11, 9am–5pm at 1221 Harris Street Live music, food trucks, kids activities on the porch and more, celebrating 13 years of donors, customers and volunteers. 293-6331, cvillehabitat.org
Stone Tower Glenn Renaissance Faire
Grace Church Historic Farm Tour and Country Fair
June 11, 10am–4pm at Grace Episcopal Church Spend the day in the Keswick Hunt Country for a look at some historic farms, plus a Country Fair with 4-H animal exhibitions, artisans, vendors and live music. CharlottesvilleFamily is a proud sponsor of this event. 293-3549, gracefarmtour.org
31st Annual Scottsville Batteau Festival June 18–25, 11am–9pm at Scottsville Riverfront and Canal Basin Square Watch folks in period costume make their annual trek to the James River. Enjoy live music, shopping, local food and more. 286-9267, vacanals.org/batteau
June 25–26, 10am–5pm at Natural Chimneys Wear your favorite garb and join in a weekend of amazing performers, craftsmen, artisans, games and more. 540-337-6324, medievalfantasiesco.com
SPORTS & OUTDOORS Yappy Hours
Now Through October, Sundays, 12–3pm at Keswick Vineyards Local animal shelters and societies bring dogs in need of homes to play with families and other dogs. 244-3341, keswickvineyards.com
4 The Wounded 5K & Kids Fun Run
June 4 at UVA Research Park All-terrain course with an alternate route for handicapped runners as well as a kid fun run. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. 982-4850, 4thewounded5K.com
Clean the Bay Day
June 4, 9am–12pm at Charlottesville/Rivanna Watershed Volunteer and register to help clean up parts of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Be a part of this annual state-wide effort to clean our bay. cbf.org/clean
3rd Annual Bike Parade
June 4, 9am–12pm at Clark Elementary School Children gather to decorate their bikes with pinwheels, beads and streamers, then parade to the JMRL Central Branch. booksonbikescville.org
Twilight Hike
June 4, 7–10pm at Big Meadows Lodge Hike at dusk through the changing colors of the mountain sky and the spread of the stars at night. 877-847-1919, goshenandoah.com
Who’s Awake? A Family Night Hike
Reading Kick-Off Event 14
June 2016
begins June 4. See listings under “Storytimes” on page 16.
June 10, 7:30–9:30pm at Maymont Nature Center Meet some nighttime resident animals and learn about their nocturnal adaptations through experiments, games and a hike of the grounds. 804-358-7166, maymont.org
Roll Into Summer Reading with the Derby Dames
June 11, 12pm at Gordon Ave Library Derby skaters will talk with kids about what it takes to play roller derby, show off their cool gear and share Junior Derby tips. 296-5544, jmrl.org
ANTIQUE MELDS WITH MODERN IN IVY
NEW LISTING ON RUGBY ROAD
2945 MORGANTOWN ROAD • $849,000 This new construction 4 bedroom brick home with in-law or guest suite (includes a 5th bedroom, 4th full bath) over the garage exemplifies the appeal of utilizing reclaimed materials within a bright, open layout. Exposed, reclaimed beams, wide plank pine floors, 5 fireplaces, & an eat-in kitchen. MLS# 545938
1107 RUGBY ROAD • $499,000 Thoroughly charming, extensively remodeled Farmhouse minutes to UVA. Enter into the main level with 10 ft ceilings, heart pine floors, living room with fireplace & built-ins. Welcoming deep covered front porch, huge screened rear porch, brick and stone walk ways & mature garden spaces. Erin Garcia (434) 981-7245. MLS# 546235
Civil War Trail & Freedman’s Farm Walking Tour
June 11, 2pm at James Madison’s Montpelier Walk in the footsteps of McGowan’s Brigade, carving a path through archaeological remains of this Confederate winter camp to a reconstructed one. 540-672-2728, montpelier.org
Carter Mountain Orchard Peaches
Mid-June Through September at Carter Mountain Orchard Pick your own yellow peaches this summer among scenic views. 977-1833, cartermountainorchard.com
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Fairy Chase
June 18, 10:30am–12pm at Maymont Play games, make wishes, hear stories and receive your very own wings and wand. 804-358-7166, maymont.org
Bumblebee Jamboree
June 18, 10:30am–2:30pm at Maymont Families can enjoy live butterflies, crafts for the kids and more. 804-751-4401, maymont.org
Beginner Zumba
June 18, 2–3:30pm at Central Library Get moving with an introduction to this aerobic activity that incorporates different styles of dance. 979-7151, jmrl.org
BOXWOOD HILL • $3,950,000 Beautifully sited on 5 acres on one of the most private parcels in Farmington, surrounded by stone walls & boxwoods, this outstanding Georgian residence was designed by revered architect Madison Spencer & built to the most exacting standards by Ilex Construction. The showcase custom interior features Chesney fireplaces from England, Gaston & Wyatt cabinetry & millwork, English brass hardware, Mahogany windows, and a limestone foyer. Exceptional 1st floor design offers great flow for entertaining & casual living, with dramatic dining & living rooms opening to the rear porch & expansive lawn. 4 fireplaces, chef ’s kitchen, Vermont Slate roof, copper gutters, elevator. Absolutely pristine condition. Sally Neill (434) 531-9941. MLS# 545289
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8119 WEST END DRIVE • $410,000 Great floor plan – fabulous gourmet kitchen with granite counters, large island with breakfast bar. The second floor offers a master suite with a tiled master bath with frameless shower. Backs up to a private property and is adjacent to an open lot that cannot be developed. Mollie Krebs (434) 284-2951. MLS# 546213
680 BROAD AXE ROAD • $585,000 Traditional style with contemporary flair. Large kitchen with walk-in pantry & new stainless appliances adjoins a fantastic screen porch nestled into a serene, semiwooded lot. Great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, soaring stone fireplace & cathedral ceiling. Elizabeth Feil Matthews (434) 284-2105. MLS# 546428
Breathe!
June 23, 4pm at Central Library Join Deborah Barry, yoga instructor at Bend Studio, to breathe, stretch, bend and relax. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Mimi’s Run 5K
June 25, 8:30am at Trump Winery 3.1 miles for Love, Health and Charity. Every dollar raised will go directly to the UVA Heart and Vascular Center, kids and dogs are encouraged at this fun family event. 989-6715, mimisrun5k.com
Silly Summer Fun-O-Lympics
June 30, 2pm at Crozet Library Could you be a silver medalist in the dizzy discus? How about going for a bronze in the synchronized snack toss? 823-4050, jmrl.org
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STORYTIMES Summer Reading Kick-Off Ceremony
June 4, 11am at Barnes & Noble Challenge kids to read over the summer. This years theme will be inspired by the Summer Olympics – A Summer Reading Triathlon. 984-6598, bn.com
Northside Summer Reading Kickoff
June 7, 6pm at Northside Library Join us for a family dance party featuring some of your favorite tunes, an appearance by Pete the Ca, and face painting. 973-7893, jmrl.org
Baby Romp
June 8, 10–11am at Central Library Sensory and exploratory play for your wee one, and grown-up conversation for you. For tots under the age of 2 and their caregivers. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Crozet Summer Reading Kickoff Party
June 9, 1pm at Crozet Library Race into the library to get your first dash of summer reading, and then step outside to enjoy some sweet summer treats and sunfilled fun. 823-4050, jmrl.org
Oh the Places You’ll Go
June 11, 11am at Barnes & Noble A special Keepsake Edition of Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise graduation speech for children starting out in the world. 984-6598, bn.com
Girls of Summer with Charlottesville Junior League
June 11, 10am–12pm at Northside Library A celebration of girls, summer and books. With book signings, sweet treats and fun book-related activities. 973-7893, jmrl.org
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Breathe, Bend & Books: A Yoga Storytime
June 17, 11am at Gordon Ave Library Books come alive in a whole new way as we read, stretch our bodies and explore movement and yoga poses. 296-5544, jmrl.org
Extremely Cute Animals Operating Heavy Machinery
June 25, 11am at Barnes & Noble From David Gordon comes a funny and whimsical take on believing in yourself and telling bullies who’s boss. 984-6598, bn.com
LEARNING FUN Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Now Through October, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays at Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society Take a tour around Court Square, learn some of the city’s history and revisit the time of Thomas Jefferson. 296-1492, albemarlehistory.org
LEGO Mania
June 2, 4pm at Northside Library Bring your creativity and natural engineering ability. Building blocks supplied. 973-7893, jmrl.org
Civil War Mansion Tour
June 11, 11am at James Madison’s Montpelier Trace the sequence of events that led from the creation of the Union, to its near destruction in the Civil War. 540-672-2728, montpelier.org
LEGO at the Library
June 14, 2pm at Crozet Library Join other master builders for an hour of open-ended block building fun. The library provides the LEGOs. 823-4050, jmrl.org
Saving the Skittles Way
June 16, 4pm at Central Library Interactive workshop offered by the UVA Community Credit Union using Skittles as a way to visualize numbers. 979-7151, jmrl.org
The British Invasion
June 18–19, 10am–5pm at Monticello Visit encampments, meet re-enactors and learn about the Revolution. With interactive fun for the family. 984-9800, monticello.org
Inside Hardware & Software with Willow Tree
June 22, 1:30pm at Central Library A hands-on tour of hardware and software basics. Segments on dissecting a machine and principles of programming. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Under the Sea
June 6, 6:30–8pm at Gordon Ave Library Get started in the Summer Reading Program, with ice cream, music and face painting. 296-5544, jmrl.org
June 22, 10:30am at Crozet Library, 2pm at Gordon Ave Library and 4pm at Northside Library Discover the Chesapeake Bay and see what lives below the waves in this exciting live animal presentation. 823-4050, jmrl.org
Touch-A-Truck
Mess Fest
Ice Cream Social
June 11, 9am–12pm at University Baptist Church Explore, touch and learn about many different trucks in a safe environment. universitybaptist.org
June 25, 12-5pm at the Science Museum of Virginia Slingshot painting, liquid Nitrogen explosions and volcanic candy eruptions. Come make a mess and learn. 804-864-1400, smv.org
MARKETS & BAZAARS Scottsville Community Farmers Market
Now Through October, Saturdays, 8am-12pm at Scottsville Pavilion 286-4994, scottsvillefarmersmarket.org
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK [PG]
Missoula Children’s Theatre returns to The Paramount this June!
Sunday, June 5 • 2:00PM $9.50 Youth, $14.50 Adult
City Market
Now Through November, Saturdays, 7am12pm at Second & Water Street parking lots charlottesville.org
Gulliver’s Travels Saturday, June 25 12:00PM
Stonefield Farmers Market
Now Through November, Saturdays, 9:30am2:30pm at the Shops at Stonefield shopsatstonefield.com
Antique and Garden Field & Market Day
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Alice in Wonderland Saturday, July 2 12:00PM
June 4, 10am-5pm at Carter Mountain Orchard 977-1833, chilesfamilyorchards.com
Green Valley Book Fair
June 25–July 17 at Mount Crawford Encourage your child to read by expanding his or her home library at prices you won’t believe. 800-385-0099, gobookfair.com
215 EAST MAIN STREET, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902 TICKETS • www.theparamount.net • 434-979-1333 THANK YOU TO OUR PARAMOUNT PRODUCERS CLUB SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AND THE VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS CHRIS and BRAD EURE JANNA and DAVID GIES
STAGE & SCREEN Thursday Evening Sunset Series
Now Through September, Thursdays, 6-9pm at Carter Mountain Orchard Perch on the decks to listen to free live music and catch an amazing sunset. 977-1833, cartermountainorchard.com
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Moonlight Movies: The Lego Movie
June 3, 8:30pm at Carter Mountain Orchard Come early to enjoy a mountainside sunset, food from the Grill and a live DJ before the film. 982-5277, virginiafilmfestival.org
Charlottesville Symphony Presents: Pops at The Paramount
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June 4, 7:30pm at The Paramount Theater The orchestra performs a program of hits from the worlds of film, Broadway and television. 979-1333, theparamount.net
Charlottesville Ballet Academy Spring Performance
June 5, 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm at PVCC Charlottesville Ballet Academy presents “Once Upon a Time.” Performances by ballet students of all ages. 227-7592, charlottesvilleballet.org
Raiders of the Lost Ark
June 5, 2pm at The Paramount Theater Indiana Jones takes on a group of Nazis who are searching for the Ark of the Covenant, which Adolf Hitler believes will make his army invincible. 979-1333, theparamount.net
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Summer Concert Series Kickoff
June 7, 7:30pm at Western Albemarle High School Auditorium The 80-member Charlottesville Municipal Band will open its 94th Summer Season of free concerts. cvilleband.org
Please call for Fountain Cave Adventure tour information!
Summer Movie Express
Juggle & Twist with Jason Le Blanc
Chamber Music Concert
A Cappella at the Library
Pelican Trapper’s Magic Show
Thursday, June 2 at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at 9:30 p.m.
Potomac by Air: Our Nation’s River
June 14, 10:30am at Central Library; June 15, 10:30am at Crozet Library & 2pm at Gordon Ave Library; June 16, 4pm at Northside Library Give yourself the gift of magic. Taylor Lewis presents a variety of magic and illusion show. 296-5544, jmrl.org
Picture Book Film Fest
Thursday, June 2 at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m.
June 17, 10:30am at Crozet Library Bring a blanket and pillows if you’d like to cozy up to watch a few of your favorite stories on the big screen. 823-4050, jmrl.org
Appalachians
Theatre Games
Sunday, June 5 at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8 at 8:00 p.m.
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE:
Generating Power, Creating Memories
Wednesday, June 8 at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16 at 9:00 p.m.
June 22, 2-3:30pm at Northside Library June 29, 7-8:30pm at Gordon Ave Library Professional actor and musician Koda Kerl will present an acting workshop featuring theatre games, improv, stage combat and a lot more. 973-7893, jmrl.org
Moonlight Movies: Beach Blanket Bingo
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June 25, 12pm at The Paramount Theater Ship-wrecked and trusty computer JCN on the fritz, brave explorer Gulliver finds himself lost in space with nothing but an Invisible Force to guide him. 979-1333, theparamount.net
June 7–August 3, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10am at Regal Cinemas at The Shops at Stonefield Enjoy a choice of two family-friendly flicks every week all summer. 244-3213, regmovies.com
June 9, 8pm at Church of Our Saviour Featuring performances of music in many styles and eras, benefitting the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival. 540-421-0244, emu.edu/bach/chamber
Chesapeake Bay by Air
Missoula Children’s Theater Presents: Gulliver’s Travels
June 24, 8:30pm at IX Art Park Come early to enjoy an assortment of food trucks and a live DJ. 982-5277, virginiafilmfestival.org
June 25, 2–4pm at Central Library Watch a performance by juggler extraordinaire Jason Le Blanc, then try juggling and balloon shapes for yourself. 979-7151 jmrl.org
June 28, 10:30am at Central Library; June 29, 10:30am at Crozet Libary & 2pm at Gordon Ave Library Five guys, five voices, taking a cappella to the next level with vocal drums/beatbox and vocal bass under lush harmonies. 979-7151, jmrl.org
ARTS & CRAFTS Night at the Museum with Judy Chops
June 16, 5–9pm at Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Museum Explore after hours and enjoy food, music, the Kids Zone, as well as a short discussion about an artwork. 244-0234, kluge-ruhe.org
Family Art Jam: Fun with Fish and Fowl June 18, 1–5pm at UVA’s Fralin Museum of Art Kid-friendly exploration of the exhibition. 243-2050, virginia.edu/artmuseum
How to Toon
June 21, 11:45am at Gordon Ave Library, 2pm at Central Library & 4pm at Crozet Library Cartoonist Joe Wos will inspire and entertain as he shows how to create and develop incredible cartoon characters. 296-5544, jmrl.org
Crafternoon: Duct Tape Edition
June 29, 3:30–4:30pm at Northside Library Learn the basics of crafting with duct tape, or design your own indestructible masterpiece. All materials provided. 973-7893, jmrl.org
ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS Cosplay Party
June 6, 6:30–8pm at Northside Library Dress up as your favorite character, or borrow one of the library’s yukata for the evening. With special games and snacks, a photobooth, and anime, of course. 973-7893, jmrl.org
Teen Summer Kickoff Party
Digital Graphic Design Workshop
June 21, 1pm at Central Library Local artist and graphic designer Mike Uriss will teach principles of graphic design. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Urban Survival 101
Summer Kickoff Teen Lock-In
Laughing Dragon Kung-Fu
June 10–12 at Barnes & Noble Our first festival for this popular genre will involve teen authors and illustrators as well as community partners. 984-6598, bn.com
Music On The Steps
June 10 & 24, 12pm at Central Library Lunch to the rhythm as ensembles from the Charlottesville Municipal Band and other local groups serenade you while you munch. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Teen Obstacle Course Challenge
June 15, 7pm at Gordon Ave Library Help to turn the library into an obstacle course, then time yourself in this fast and fun activity. 296-5544, jmrl.org
Mystery Party
June 17, 6–8pm at Northside Library Can you figure out who killed the star soccer player, and why? Join us after hours for an evening of dark secrets and sleuthing. 973-7893, jmrl.org
Let Your Hair Down: Beachy Waves
June 20, 6pm at Central Library Holly Herring of Moxie Hair and Body Lounge will show you to get the most out of your tools and make yourself shine. Please bring a curling iron. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Intro to Cosplay Workshop
June 20, 6:30pm at Northside Library Join Jillian Ryan to learn the basics of creating your own cosplay, and hear about her experiences as an experienced cosplayer. 973-7893, jmrl.org
WITH WET
June 27, 6pm at Central Library Holly Herring of Moxie Hair and Body Lounge will show you to get the most out of your tools and make yourself shine. Please bring a flat iron. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Table Top Games
B-Fest Teen Book Festival
THE 1975
Let Your Hair Down: Flat Iron Fun
June 10, 2–4pm at Crozet Library Join us for a design-your-own superhero contest, snacks and a viewing of the hit movie “Avengers: Age of Ultron” to start your summer off right. 823-4050, jmrl.org
June 10, 5pm at Gordon Ave Library Join us after the library closes on Friday for capture the flag. There will be snacks, music, face painting and more. 296-5544, jmrl.org
with Brett Dennen
June 22, 4–6pm at Northside Library Learn to navigate the city and the basics of self-defense with the International Black Belt Center of Virginia. 973-7893, jmrl.org
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June 29, 2pm at Central Library From Apples-to-Apples to Jenga, drop by the library for an afternoon of low-tech games and snacks. 979-7151, jmrl.org
June 24, 2pm at Gordon Ave Library Come watch and learn the magic of martial arts. 296-5544, jmrl.org
JULY 19 07.20.16 PROCEEDS BENEFIT:
FOR PARENTS 31st Annual Homeschool Convention & Educational Fair
June 9–11 at Greater Richmond Convention Center More than 140 workshops, speakers, used curriculum sale, hands-on science & technology demonstrations and exhibitors. 804-278-9200, heav.org/convention
Conscious Discipline Workshop
June 11, 8:30–10am at Our Neighborhood Child Development Center Explore how offering choices gains children’s cooperation and how, or when, to offer true, positive choices. 202-8639, ourneighborhoodcdc.com
Director Emeritus of Smithsonian’s National Museum Speaking
June 13, 7pm at Central Library Brent D. Glass, Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian, will speak about his new book “50 Great American Places: Essential Historic Sites Across the U.S.” 540-882-4929, HallowedGround.org
Women’s Four Miler Training Program
June 28–August 27, 7am at UVA’s Lannigan Field Join in 11 consecutive Saturdays of group training and coaching. Health experts available each week. 242-8151, w4mtp.com
Sept 4 TOKIMONSTA + KENTON SLASH DEMON
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DATE NIGHT Annual Open House
June 11, 11am–5pm at Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery Enjoy a haywagon tour of the vineyard, a cellar tour with the winemaker and live music. 979-7105, lovingcupwine.com
Wineappalooza
June 11, 12–7pm at DuCard Vineyards Annual wine, music, food, crafts and an allaround fun festival is back for all to enjoy. 540-923-420, ducardvineyards.com
Look3 Artist Talks & EDU
7th Annual Grace Church
HISTORIC FARM TOUR —beyond the gates JUNE 11 | 10am-4pm | Keswick, VA wwwgracefarmtour.org
June 15–18 at The Paramount Theater LOOK3 will bring 10 extraordinary photographers from around the world to the stage. Be prepared to be inspired, delighted and challenged. 979-1333, theparamount.net
Sara Moulton Cooks Veggie Pancakes
June 15, 10–11:30am at The Happy Cook Sara will be presenting recipes from her newest book “Sara Moulton’s Home Cooking 101.” 977-2665, thehappycook.com
The Temptations
June 19, 8pm at The Paramount Theater For more than 40 years, this group has propelled popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world. 979-1333, theparamount.net
Vine to Wine 5K
June 24 at Barrenridge Vineyards Enjoy a scenic fun run, followed by a glass of your favorite Barrenridge wine. corkscrewracing.com
Jambeeree Festival
June 25, 1-7pm at Starr Hill Brewery A one-of-a-kind experience for craft beer & music lovers featuring Virginia breweries, hop exhibits, live music, local food trucks, games and more. 823-5671, starrhill.com
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June 25, 9pm at the Jefferson Theater Remember the Eighties? We all do, but the Legwarmers don’t just remember the Eighties, they relive them. 800-594-8499, jeffersontheater.com
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MAKE IT A MEMORABLE FATHER’S DAY Father’s Day Weekend June 17-19 at Wintergreen Resort, Nellysford Start a new tradition and celebrate this special holiday on the mountain. 325-2200, wintergreenresort.com
Dad School and Grandpa Loves You Storytime
June 18, 11am at Barnes & Noble Adorable kid’s-eye view of what would happen if Dad went to school, and a charming book celebrating the special relationship a child has with Grandpa. 984-6598, bn.com
Father’s Day Gift Workshop
June 18, 11am-12pm and 1-2pm at Amazement Square Celebrate all things dad by making gifts and cards for that number one guy in your life. 845-1888, amazementsquare.org
Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner
June 19, 11am-2pm and 5:30-8:30pm at Boar’s Head Inn Treat Dad or Grandpa to a special brunch or dinner in the Old Mill Room. 972-2230, boarsheadinn.com
Father’s Day Tour
June 19, 10am-4pm at Poplar Forest Free tour of Thomas Jefferson’s private retreat for fathers all day. 525-1806, poplarforest.org
Top of the Mountain Picnic
June 19 at Carter Mountain Orchard Plan a special day at the orchard with a pancake breakfast, picnic and more. Kids can enjoy the craft station and make a gift for Dad. 977-1833, chilesfamilyorchards.com
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Father’s Day Weekend at Wintergreen
June 18-19 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden A whole weekend of fun and relaxation with live music and a cookout, plus remotecontrol model boats on Sydnor Lake. 804-262-9887, lewisginter.org
Father’s Day Picnic
June 19 at Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Celebrate dad as you enjoy a ride to Whittaker Station for a picnic. 877-686-7245, mountainrailwv.com
Father’s Day Cigar & Wine
June 19, 12-5pm at DuCard Vineyards Enjoy wine and cigar combo specials and music by local acoustic duo Grass Fed link. 540-923-4206, ducardvineyards.com
Father’s Field Day June 19, 11am at Early Mountain Vineyards A smoked meat feast and festival to celebrate Dad, featuring menu items from JM Stock Provision. 540-948-9005, earlymountain.com
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Postpartum Adolescence
What to Expect Post-Pregnancy
As a middle schooler, I don’t recall hoping I’d get a second adolescence in my thirties, yet that’s just what happened when I became a new mom. Everything in my socio-emotional-physical layette felt a tweeny-bit familiar—the social awkwardness, the weight of others’ expectations, the front-and-center body changes. “What happened to your girlish figure?”, a male work associate asked me shortly after my daughter was born. I’d crossed paths with him on the Downtown Mall one day when I was foraging for carbs. He’s a good guy and was trying to be funny, but what did by Whitney Woollerton Morrill
he mean? Was he saying my pre-pregnancy physique was girlish? Or did he mean my blipped-out pregnant body was more youthful than my current, postpartum biscuits and gravy?
New Mom
In a time-warped, reflexive way, I wanted to crawl into a hole with some Ho Hos. Instead, I said, “Can we stop talking about my body now?” I even felt mortified around my newborn sometimes, as if she were some experienced baby-judge who was rating my performance 24-7. When she grew big enough to sit in a bouncy seat, we’d have these weird stare-downs, like at the O.K. Corral. She didn’t like to be out of my arms, so I’d slip her into the bouncy seat and try to knock a to-do item off the list. I’d look up from my task and freeze when our eyes met. Was she about to wail? Was I supposed to be talking to her the whole time? Where did she begin, and where did I end? That last question is one that never really goes away. But in the
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extension of mom’s body. Nature has a good reason for this. But
Sweethaus, a game of Putt Putt or a Seventeen magazine from your favorite bookseller.
during the important period of mother-child bonding, our inner middle-schooler is apt to photo-bomb the tender family scene with her braces, training bra and nagging insecurity. Perhaps the only remedy is to be kind to those children, meaning your baby and yourself. This motherhood gig is brand new, and doing it well takes time, practice and stare-downs. Author Julia Cameron, who writes about the creative process,
addresses the unfair standards artists hold themselves to. Her observations in “The Artist’s Way” apply equally well to awkward new moms, “We don’t compare our student films to George Lucas’s student films. We compare them to Star Wars.” A better option is to accept the inevitable changes to our bodies and lifestyles, give ourselves a pat on the back and, once again, enjoy the chance at a second adolescence.
Whitney is an architect who designs and writes for families. Her blog is theCoconutgirl.com.
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Expert Advice
Dear Bob
Your Parenting Questions Answered My son and daughter are 11 and 13 and squabble constantly. Is this “normal” sibling rivalry? I was an only child, and all I ever wanted was a sister. It hurts me to see that they are not friends. What can I do to help them get along? I feel your pain—I was an only child myself. As I learned personally and from the families I’ve seen over the years, yes, some sibling rivalry is normal. Just as couples tend to snap at each other when they are stressed, it’s common for sibs to do the same. Ultimately, it’s all a matter of degree. Most sibs will squabble on bad days, but remember that there are good days to balance it out. Since your kids are close in age, they can be competitive or react strongly to unfairness. Your older son, for example, may feel that he does more around the house than his sister, or your daughter feels like her brother has more privileges than she does. But hopefully, they can balance this out with positive times together—some common interests, going to the mall together or even helping each other with homework. If they can’t, then you need to wonder why and help them. The ground rule on sibling rivalry is to let them try and work things out on their own. Listen when they ramp up, and see if they can settle down on their own. If they can’t or if they escalate too far, step by Bob Taibbi in and separate them to give them time to cool off. When they are calm, help them talk about the problem (don’t take sides), and help them come up with a solution. If they do this often, separate them at the start so they can get better at realizing they need to cool down. Follow up with them individually or in a family meeting to help them learn how to work out their differences. If this doesn’t help, you may want to look at your own marital issues. Severe cases of sibling rivalry are often connected to tension in the home stemming from the parent’s own tension. The children are essentially acting out because of how the situation makes them feel. If this perhaps is the case, it’s time to have a heart-to-heart conversation with your spouse, and/or consider couple or family counseling. My husband and I are going through what I feel is an amicable divorce. We’ve had differences in the past about parenting, and I’m worried it may understandably get worse once we are living apart. Any suggestions? Divorce is a difficult time for everyone in the family, and you are right to be concerned. I often find myself saying to divorcing parents that what is most difficult about the process is that you Email your parenting now need to do what you often struggled to do when together— concerns and queries to work together as a couple, communicate and strive to be on the editor@IvyPublications.com. same page. This is important for your children, because what they Yours might be included in need most is consistency. an upcoming issue! While your own parenting styles may be different due to your own personalities, you need to agree on certain rules and routines. If they differ, such as with different bedtimes or homework expectations, your children will be confused. And in an effort to understand the new structure, they will test limits. Your being on the same page about your expectations of them along with their everyday routines will help your children feel safe and settled. So, as parents, you want to get together and map out clear rules and routines you both can agree to uphold. It’s all about the details—bedtimes and bedtime routines, chores, schoolwork. If this is difficult, get a couple of sessions of counseling as parents
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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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Mindful Exercises Learning Ways to Minimize Anxiousness and Worry
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Psychology, spiritual and Zen experts alike agree that bringing mindfulness into everyday life is one skill that can make a dramatic difference in the enjoyment of living. When was the last time you felt anxious, worried or afraid? Chances are it wasn’t that long ago, and chances are even higher that you were stressed about something in the future. You were thinking about the possibility of something going awry, and thereby, creating anxiousness before anything negative occurred. I used to be the queen of this, and I can tell you that everything I have worried or stressed about was infinitely worse in my mind than in real life. Learning to be mindful does the opposite—it forces you to be fully present now, concerned only with what is happening in this very minute, not next week or next month. Mindfulness helps both children and adults get out of their own way, so to speak, and enjoy life. It reduces stress and worry, and promotes happiness and contentment. And best of all, it can be learned! by Danielle Sullivan Jennifer Elliott, owner of Ashtanga Yoga of Charlottesville, explains, “Many people begin a mindfulness practice to deal with stress in their lives. Whatever the motivation is for beginning a mindfulness practice over time, the practice can fundamentally change the way we understand our own minds, how we see ourselves and how we experience our connection to others and the world.” So how can you get started? Elliott suggests keeping a gratitude journal and writing in it at the end of each day. “This is a lovely way to connect with your child and remind ourselves of how precious our human life is,” she says. She also recommends putting all devices away “at meal time, when you are driving in the car with your children or really anytime you are with your children.” Physically, learning how to breathe correctly in also a mindful process. “A simple exercise to teach the importance of watching the breath is to have your child lie down with their favorite stuffed animal Mindful Support on their belly, and with each breath, they watch it rise and fall. This For more local outlets teaches the importance of breathing deeply, and it is fun!” where your family can Here are some other quick ways to instill mindfulness into work together to build everyday life: 1. Savor every meal, and bite. Eat meals slowly, and together— more mindful practices, away from the TV and computer—discovering the taste and aroma see our online listings at of the food on your plates. CharlottesvilleFamily.com 2. Go for leisurely walks and point out the weather, sights and smells of your surroundings. 3. Check in with your child’s feelings. Encourage them to talk about what they are feeling when they are cranky or fidgety in order to help them recognize their own emotions and how they affect their behavior. Remember to do the same and model this for your child. 4. Keep the blaring sounds off, keeping your home as calm and soothing as possible. When auditory clutter is reduced, you are naturally more engaged in the here and now. 5. Help your child to not anticipate worry and focus on what is happening now. The best way to do this is model it yourself, which helps the whole family!
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On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a day at the pool or beach. With swim season here, it’s a great time to freshen up on water safety. It’s also important to know what drowning looks like; it’s not the loud, splashing event we see in movies. Before heading to the pool or beach, follow this advice from Christopher Holstege, MD, a pediatric emergency medicine doctor at UVA Children’s Hospital. When in the water, keep children under age 5 within an arm’s length and watch them closely. Don’t assume a ring or other flotation device will keep them safe. At a family gathering with lots of adults, it can be easy—and potentially tragic—to get by Kelly Casey
distracted for a few minutes, thinking someone else is watching your young child. Drowning is the second leading cause of death for American children under the age of 14, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many
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young children drown within 25 yards of a parent or other adult. Sometimes, an adult will have no idea it is happening. This may sound surprising until you consider that drowning is subtle, silent and can happen in less than a minute. A child who is drowning can look like they are simply doing the doggy paddle. But because they are in distress, they can’t wave their arms, yell for help or use their legs. Instead, their body instinctually goes into survival mode—their head is low in the water and tilted back with their mouth open. They may try to swim in a particular direction but can’t make headway or roll over onto their back. Call 911 immediately if a child is found unresponsive in the water. If a child has a near drowning experience—pulled out of the water but responsive— call 911. If the child looks sedate, is having problems breathing, is constantly coughing or repetitively vomiting, or for any other reason
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the beach. Most children are ready for swim lessons by age 4, but babies and toddlers may benefit from lessons, research shows. Just don’t count on lessons to keep your toddler, or older child, safe in the water. A watchful parent is the surest way to keep kids safe and having fun on a hot summer day.
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A Summer Sanctuary
“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” – Sam Keen, Author
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Plant A Moon Garden
During our Virginia summers, the evening and nighttime can be the best times in the garden. Extend your garden appreciation moments well into the summer nights with a moon garden, also known as a “twilight garden” or a “white garden.” The dusty silvers, whites and pale yellows will offer punches of light within the dark, and you can accent with soft, twinkly outdoor lights, adding serenity and magic to the oasis. Make sure to plant a few fragrant plants, as well, because many scents intensify in the cooler temperatures of the night.
Silvers
Lamb’s ears, dusty miller and rose Campion.
when a night breeze rustles through them, including grasses such as blue fescue or Japanese silver grass.
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Additional light sources.
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reflections of the lights and the moon. Try light-colored stones or
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pebbles in the walkway, and include fairy lights on copper wire.
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Fragrance
Moonflowers, petunias, hostas (look for fragrant
the light.
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{living well home and garden} Spoil dads this Father's Day with Panzanella (also known as Italian bread salad)—a versatile, savory and satisfying dish that can be served as a side at a BBQ or a stand-alone dish for dinner. Play around with the ingredients and try adding meats like salami or prosciutto; fresh corn is also a nice addition. *This is adapted from an Ina Garten recipe.
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A Local Dad Who Realized He Was a Girl Dad All Along
There I sat on the basement couch alone, looking down into the sweet face of my 4-month-old baby girl. Cradling her head as she nursed from a bottle, milk rolled down the side of her cheek. I noticed she was in desperate need of a diaper change. Resting my head on a propped up pillow, I sighed, looked up at the ceiling and thought, “Am I going to be cut out for this?” This is one of the strongest memories of my first day on the job as a stay-at-home dad.
hands clutched my face just like Macaulay Culkin in “Home Alone.” So off we went to shop for hair bows and dresses instead
I was a brand new, dazed and confused dad trying to figure
of ball caps and jerseys. Honestly though, it’s not like I truly had
out what it would mean to be responsible for this bundle that
anything against having a girl, because mostly I just hoped for
needed my constant care and attention. This was the greatest
a healthy child. We were having a little girl, and I was cool with
challenge that had ever been bestowed upon me, the boldest
that.
adventure I’d ever set out on.
Still, it’s tough to articulate why I initially wished for a son.
When my wife and I got the word that we were expecting
I guess that I always thought I would be a better “boy-dad.” Part
a little one, I was excited! I couldn’t wait to meet my son. I
of this, I’m sure, stems from being raised with two brothers (our
envisioned the two of us wearing baseball gloves, tossing a
little sister came much later), and together, we’d get involved in
ball in the park or watching a game together while I explained
all sorts of boyish hijinks. The childhood I experienced involved
what made my favorite player so great…and my explanations
sliding down banisters, climbing trees and racing daily to see
resonate with him because it was instinctually, “a guy thing.” Oh,
who was the fastest. A childhood that included skinned knees,
the fun he and I were destined to have.
torn jeans and excessive playing in the dirt was one I envisioned
However, my bubble was burst as shockingly as the sound of a turntable needle scratching across a record … WHIRP!! We
for my son; it was a rite of passage—testosterone-fueled fun of my youth. I could have a “Mini-Me.”
were not having a son; we were having (gulp), a daughter! My
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{inspiration father’s day} It soon became obvious that as much as I thought I was teaching them, they also were teaching me how to stand proud and firmly rooted in my newfound knowledge that I really enjoyed being a dad to girls.
Besides, what did I know about raising
teach how to shave? There would be no
cars or particularly interested in building
what I perceived would be a delicate little
one for me to impart precious father-son
things, but you get my point. These were
girl? When I was very young, I hardly
advice to over the years.
the tried-and-true gems of machismo—
ever noticed girls. They seemed to always
I thought I needed a boy—to instruct
wisdom passed from father to son
be off in a corner somewhere reading
him on how to properly tie a tie, train
throughout the ages—and that was the
something, or giggling while politely
him in the art of outdoor grilling or coach
legacy I was prepared to impart on my
sharing and playing with dolls. We boys
him on the proper way to toss a football.
son by golly!
never giggled, rarely shared and certainly
From me, he’d learn to be a gentleman,
Then one day it was confirmed that
didn’t play with dolls … we played with
and I’d tutor him on various things like
we were having child number two, so
“action-figures,” thank you very much.
changing motor oil and building things
needless to say, we still didn’t need
If I have a girl, I thought, whom would
using big manly tools. The funny thing
to go shopping for anything blue. Yes,
I play catch with or take camping, or
is, I’ve never been really good at fixing
another girl! And again, I was cool with
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that. Secretly, I wondered if there was something I wasn’t doing right! I was sure that if there was a lesson in biology class on how to influence the gender of a fetus, I must have been out sick that day. And then we were blessed with girl number three, which completed the hat trick. And for a third time, I was cool with that, as long as they were healthy. However, at this point I was resigned to the fact that getting that boy was possibly not going to be in the cards, unless we were willing to have a basketball team worth of children, which we are not. What’s the difference really, right? So I’d have dolls and teddy bears littered all over the house instead of trains and baseball gloves. Some of my buddies would tease me about not having a son to pass my name down to, and that my surname would be lost to the ages. “You need to keep trying, you need to get that boy,” they chided. My typical response was that “I have As it turns out, at my age, I enjoy living in
tried ... THREE times. But as you see, it
With time, I grew into a more
ain’t working out.” We’d all share a good
conscious parent, by accepting the fact
laugh, but what they didn’t know is that
that I now have these three amazing
I love how their smiles explode into
deep down I was already feeling a shift in
daughters. I realized that it didn’t matter
girlish giggles when I chase them around
if my child was a boy or a girl, what did
and tickle them crazy when I catch them.
matter however was that I was being
And by the way, girls are not always the
my authentic self as a parent, that I was
delicate creatures I once naively thought
living my truth and encouraging them to
they were. I can affirm the fact that girls
do the same. Was I going to acknowledge
can catch a football, climb trees, race
and nurture their gifts until they were old
and slide down banisters. They love to
enough to do it themselves? Was I going
hike, camp and race, and can without a
to teach them that material possessions
doubt do all the things boys can do. It’s all
are less important than meaningful
testosterone and tutus with us!
a more peaceful environment.
relationships? Will I show them that
A lot has changed since that first lonely
they are loved unconditionally? Would
day on the basement couch, but there is
I encourage financial responsibility, and
certainly more to come. I’m sure that if
an entrepreneurial spirit, and would I
I’d have had a boy at some point, I would
teach them that mistakes happen and are
have been just as satisfied, but I learned
a necessary part of the growth process?
that it never was necessary. Because what
These
transcend
ultimately matters is that we listen to our
gender and the TRUE wisdom of the ages!
children and create an environment that
It soon became obvious that as much
allows them to feel that they have a voice
fundamental
things
as I thought I was teaching them, they also perspective that would forever change my
were teaching me how to stand proud and
life and the way that I viewed my three
firmly rooted in my newfound knowledge
daughters—for the better. My narrow
that I really enjoyed being a dad to girls.
ideas about the virtues of having a boy
I enjoyed how they could sit quietly
versus having a girl had already begun to
playing with their dolls, cars, gadgets and
dissolve.
whatnots, or calmly leaf through a book.
that matters in this world.
Marc is a husband, father of three daughters and the author of The Girl Who Carried Too Much Stuff. Find out more about him at marcboston.com.
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Dad & Me Look-A-Like
contest
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Jacob & Adam (Dad)
Corey & Jerry (Dad)
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Mike (Dad) & Ben
Brandon & David (Dad)
Johnny (Dad) & Sam
Malcolm & Nathan (Dad)
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Daytrip Ideas for Fostering Appreciation for Art
Watch our tip bubbles for all sorts of summer fun outing ideas! You’ll find something for everyone in the family!
by Catherine Malone
M
any a summers are
appreciation. It may sound like a dated
filled with time at the pool or the beach,
concept, but it’s actually a perfect summer
sitting back with a cold drink and catching
experience, offering opportunities to be
up on a started but not-yet-finished novel
both outdoors in the sun and indoors in
while the kids splash. But at some point,
the cool air conditioning. Talking about and
as the days blur together in a haze of
exploring art can help keep kids’ brains
wet swimsuits, summertime romance
working without being blatantly academic.
favorites
For the children who are naturally artistic,
and
sunscreen
application,
summer ennui sets in. I’ve come to learn
art
how my families and others alike benefit
understanding of what they can possibly
from a project—a little structure to the
create. For more reluctant young artists,
season. So, the search is on for something
a focus on looking and discussing, rather
that
overly
than feeling pressured to create original
educational but that provides enjoyment
works of art, can provide a sideways
and enrichment for the whole family.
entrance to an understanding of art.
the
kids
won’t
deem
Summer is the perfect season to undertake
artistic
exploration,
and
appreciation
can
enhance
their
As smartphones and other electronics continue
to
invade
every
aspect
of
Charlottesville offers countless art camps
modern life, learning to look at anything
and classes. Many of our local children’s
without a hashtag is becoming a lost
museums
to
skill. So the first step is slowing down and
creativity. The Virginia Discovery Museum
learning to look closely at your everyday
has an open room well-stocked with
environment. As with all great projects, a
simple supplies. The Children’s Museum
little shopping trip is in order, and nothing
in Richmond has a similar space souped
gives greater pleasure than new art
up in size stocked with so many art
supplies. Maybe your child prefers those
supplies plus recycled resources that
linear, precise lines that can be produced
the kids can engineer into large
with Sharpies. Or do your kids like a more
sculptures. For an out-of-the-box
tactile experience (summer is a good time
experience, visit Amazement
to make a little mess)? Watercolor or ink
Square, where you can smock
pencils can be shaded with the addition of
up and enter the glass room
water, and oil pastels are like fancy finger-
JMRL Summer Reading Challenge June 1–August 31 at all JMRL Locations Adults, teens and kids of all ages can participate in the same program and earn prizes.
have
rooms
dedicated
to paint on the walls.
paints for older kids, producing rich colors
But for a more personal, family-bonding
kind
that can be easily blended. A leisurely
of
trip to one of the Art Box’s locations is
thing, consider making some
a visual experience in itself. Spring for
efforts in the category of art
high quality paper and paintbrushes
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Photo credit: Coe Sweet
Photo credit: Coe Sweet
{inspiration enrichment} mailbox. Before you begin, try to help your
image in five minutes, then move on to a
children organize their efforts. Should
different medium and try again.
they proceed by going from background to
For an easy field trip, take your
middle ground to foreground, or by color
sketchbook and art supplies somewhere
and shading, progressing from lightest
fun. The Blue Ridge Parkway is an obvious
to darkest? As you create together, try to
destination, where you can hike a little,
guide a conversation towards discussion
sketch a little and snack a little. Closer
of artistic ideas like line, color or shadow.
yet is Carter Mountain
Next, try setting up a still life on a table
Orchard, where
or shelf: a few beautiful pieces of summer
you can focus
fruit or vegetables, some flowers from a
on
garden in a solid (not glass) vase. Don’t
larger
use more than three pieces, and try for
a single tree
that elusive balance between simplicity
or even just a
and variety—colors, shapes and textures.
single peach.
Look closely at the scene and discuss
Budding
its composition before making marks
artists
on paper. Circle around the objects, and
also
welcome
observe how light and shadows fall. It
at
many
sometimes helps to use a lamp to create
Charlottesville’s
a specific effect. Once observed, have
My family had a fabulous experience
Nature-Inspired
the
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view,
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are of
wineries.
the kids draw first with pencil or a black
recently at Castle Hill Cider, where tasting
that feel good in the hands. Now set up
pencil, followed with colored pencils
room manager Laura Blair Pate, a talented
a daily time with your new sketchbooks,
or markers, and then paint or make a
painter in her own right, praised my
to capture something quotidian: the back
collage. If you have a perfectionist in
daughter’s sketchbook watercolor of the
lawn, the flower bed in the front yard, the
the family, set a timer and complete an
property. For an all-around experience,
fun! Getting there is half the
FAMILY ART JAMs: June 18 and July 16
Age-appropriate tours with hands-on art activities— an enriching experience for the whole family!
FUN FOR THE YOUNG: June 22, July 6 and July 20
Gordon Avenue Children’s Librarian Glynis Welte shares stories that engage our youngest art patrons.
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July 23 and July 25-30 at 7pm July 23 and 30 at 2pm Ruth Caplin Theatre
Go beyond our stage with these special events:
July 28: A post-
F
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July 29: Enjoy a pre-show dinner on UVA Arts Grounds.
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Our 94th Season! Summer ConCert SerieS DateS
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Charles Torian, guest conductors
Music from Stage and Screen
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All concerts are FREE and open to the public. Seating is General Admission. Doors open at 7:30 Ensemble Lobby Concerts at 7:15 prior to each performance.
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From the Classical World
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{resources enrichment} kids
can
enjoy
some
over the Bacchanal panel). Perry incorporates references to art
alcohol free cider and the
historical trucs and themes that include Van Eyck’s Arnolfini
art world tropes of bread
Wedding Portrait and Raphael’s School of Athens, all spelled out
and cheese.
in the brochure offered beside the music department’s entrance.
As skills
observation develop
Across the lawn and down Rugby Road, UVA’s Fralin Museum
and
of Art offers a free, encyclopedic collection of art and is open
conversations
Tuesdays through Sundays from noon until five. There are two
amongst the family
special exhibitions on display this summer: “Art Lovers,” which
about
art
take
shape, it’s time to start
interacting
with works of art and thinking about
them
beyond,
“Oh that’s pretty.” A truly special experience is the mural cycle by world-renowned artist Lincoln Perry called “The Student’s Progress,” located in Old Cabell Hall at the southern terminus of the UVA Lawn. Because it’s not a museum, you can be a little more relaxed. Perry’s work, the product of 17 years, is a large narrative mural with beautifully saturated colors. It tells the story of a woman’s
shows works of art that deal with that particular emotion; and
journey through life as a student and teacher at UVA in a way
“Andy Warhol: Icons,” which features many of Warhol’s familiar
that is accessible to young children who will enjoy making up
works. You have an escape hatch, as it’s easy to waltz off to
the story of the woman’s life and finding her in each panel. You
the Lawn or the playing field across from the museum if your
can also take a swing at recognizing other familiar sites that can
audience is restless. Don’t feel pressured to see everything, as
be found around Charlottesville in the mural (just maybe skip
you can always come back. Even the most experienced museum
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goers get fatigued if they try to take in too much in one visit. If you want to make a rainy or overly hot and humid day out of it, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is about an hour from Charlottesville. The museum is open seven days a
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week and general admission is free. For younger children who may also be animal lovers, Paul Mellon’s collection of sporting art holds a lot of appeal. There are multiple equestrian paintings and sculptures, as well as studies of other animals, like a circus bear and my personal favorite, “Alert Basset Hound.” For the child who likes the shiny or the possibility of spinning a narrative fantasy, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ wonderful collection of 18th- and 19th-century silver indulges Downton Abbey-esque speculation. Just don’t ruin it by wondering how much work it would be to polish it. And don’t worry, the guards won’t be fazed if you feel compelled to speak in fake British
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accents. Much of art relies on artifice. The gift of art appreciation is like the gift of good literature—it stays with you and is enriching in ways that are particularly hard to articulate in a culture where speed and consumerism set the bar. The ability to articulate what a person finds beautiful and the capacity to contemplate are skills that can reverberate through a lifetime.
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COOL POOLS & swimming holes
COOL PUBLIC POOLS
Be sure to bring sunscreen, towels and swim diapers for the little ones. Call ahead for schedule changes for Wednesday night swim meets and for thunder and lightning delays! Also, check websites for season pass information.
Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center 970-3072 This 27,000+ sq. ft. indoor facility features a lap pool, diving board, two water slides, zero-depth entry, in-water play structure and lazy river. Cost: ages 3 and under free; city residents $4.50-$8; nonresidents $6-$11.
CROZET Crozet Park Aquatics & Recreation Center 205-4380 At this eight-lane outdoor pool, enjoy zerodepth entry, mushroom waterfall, baby pool, umbrella-shaded picnic tables, snack bar, bathhouse and swim lessons. Cost: $10 Day Pass. piedmontymca.org
Washington Park Pool 977-2607 Lap lane, toddler area, mushroom fountain, spiral slide and bathhouse. Cost: ages 3 and under free; city residents $1-$6; nonresidents $2-$11.
CHARLOTTESVILLE The City of Charlottesville offers both indoor and outdoor facilities for gallons of water fun! All pools have a lifeguard on duty, but for safety, children under 8 must be supervised in the water by an adult. Pool hours are subject to change. Call 977-0601 for more information on pool hours, swim lessons and the city swim team. charlottesville.org Onesty Family Aquatic Center 295-7532 This facility at Meade Park offers spray features in the pool, a slide, diving board, lazy river and a zero-depth entry area with play structure for younger kids. Cost: ages 3 and under free; city residents $1-$6; nonresidents $2-$11.
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LOCAL LAKES & SWIMMIN’ HOLES These three parks—Chris Greene, Mint Springs and Walnut Creek—have sand beaches for freshwater swimming during the summer months (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day) with lifeguard protection. Season passes are available. There will be no swimming on days that Albemarle County Schools are in session. Our area also offers two fun swimming holes—Riprap Hollow and Sugar Hollow— alongside popular hiking trails for an oldfashioned dip. (No lifeguards.) 296-5844, albemarle.org
Chris Greene Lake 296-5844 Fifty-three water acres and two beach acres, lifeguard, changing rooms and canoe rentals. Fishing and limited boating also allowed. Hours: 11am-7pm. Cost: county residents $2-$3; nonresidents $3-$4.50. Mint Springs Valley Park 823-4921 Eight water acres and one beach acre for swimming, limited boating and fishing. Lifeguard, restrooms. Hours: 11am-7pm. Cost: county residents $2-$3; nonresidents $3-$4.50. Riprap Hollow swimmingholes.org A clear, deep-blue swimming hole is your reward for hiking 1.7 miles from the lower trailhead, off Route 612 near Crimora. Refreshingly shaded, this spot offers glimpses of crayfish and salamanders in the shallows. Part of the Shenandoah National Park system. Hours: Dawn to dusk. Cost: Free. Sugar Hollow swimmingholes.org A short drive out of town near White Hall, this cool river swimming hole offers a refreshing break from the Sugar Hollow trail, with clear water and gentle rapids. Swimming in the reservoir is not allowed. Hours: Dawn to dusk. Cost: Free.
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Walnut Creek Park 296-5844 Forty-five water acres and two beach acres, lifeguard, shelter, restrooms and canoe rentals. Fishing & limited boating allowed. Hours: 11am-7pm. Cost: county residents $2-$3; nonresidents $3-$4.50.
SUMMER-ONLY MEMBERSHIP POOLS ACAC Adventure Central 978-7529 Water slides, Olympic-sized pool and kids’ pool, water play features, lap lane, swim lessons and swim team. acac.com Blue Ridge Swim Club 242-6894 Only open on Sundays this summer, this unique pool in Ivy is fed by a spring and freshwater stream for lake-like swimming. Roped-off shallow end, diving board, poolside beach umbrellas. Swimming lessons with lifeguards. blueridgeswimclub.com Fairview Swim & Tennis Club 973-7946 Open membership for this 25-meter pool in the Belvedere subdivision; diving well, lap lanes, toddler pool, wading pool, slide, snack bar, swim lessons, swim team. Also tennis, basketball & volleyball. fairviewclub.org
Crozet YMCA community pool May 9—outdoor summer season opens, heated water!
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Fry’s Spring Beach Club 296-4181 Shallow play pool, family pool and 50-meter lap pool; swim team and café. Also volleyball, tennis courts and shady areas. New Swim S’cool offers swim lessons for members and non-members. frysspring.org Hollymead 540-751-1888 Diving well, lap lanes and a baby pool. Membership open to Hollymead residents, families with children on the Hollymead Swim team and limited non-resident community members. hollymead.info Key West Club 977-7665 Twenty-five-meter pool with lap lanes, diving well, toddler pool, snack bar, swim team and lessons. Tennis courts also available. keywestclub.org Old Trail Swim Club 823-1670 Views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Old Trail Golf course plus zero-depth entry, 25-meter lap swimming, 12-foot diving well, Jacuzzi bench, wading pool with fountains and enclosed area for little ones. oldtrailvillage.com
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{resources summer fun} YEAR-ROUND MEMBERSHIP POOLS ACAC Albemarle Square: 978-3800 Downtown: 984-3800 Indoor 25-meter pools, lap lanes, warmwater pools, hot tubs, swim lessons, group classes and physical therapy. Downtown location has outdoor rooftop oasis. acac.com Boar’s Head Inn 972-2235 Three outdoor pools, including a heated 25-meter pool and toddler pool; water aerobics and swim team. boarsheadinn.com Farmington Country Club 296-5661 Heated 25-meter lap pool with zero-depth entry area, diving well, toddler pool and swim team. farmingtoncc.com Glenmore Country Club 977-0701 Seasonally heated 25-meter pool with diving area, lap lanes, children’s pool and swim team. glenmorecountryclub.com Greene Hills Club 985-7328 Twenty-five-meter pool and wading pools with view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, swimming lessons and swim team. greenehillsclub.com UVA Intramural Rec Sports 924-3791 Two indoor centers including lap swim in 25-meter and 50-meter pools, warm-water leisure pool, swimming classes, family swim, co-ed sauna and poolside café. AFC and new North Grounds location. recsports.virginia.edu
SPRAY GROUNDS If swimming isn’t your thing, cool down at the spray ground! Charlottesville Parks & Rec offers a fun complement to its pools with three city spray grounds, open daily through September 18. Picnic shelters and playgrounds nearby! charlottesville.org
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Belmont Park Spray Ground 970-3260 Enjoy the spray during 10am-8pm. Free.
park
hours,
Greenleaf Park Spray Ground 970-3260 Play during park hours, 10am-8pm. Free. Forest Hills Spray Ground 970-3260 Play during park hours, 10am-8pm. Free.
SWIM TEAMS CYAC/Piedmont Family YMCA 205-4380 City and county residents ages 6-19 are welcome to participate in this program and compete in USA Swimming and YMCA Swimming meets. piedmontymca.org Jefferson Swim League Seventeen local teams for kids ages 4-18 compete in the Jefferson Swim League. Visit jsl.org for details about these teams, programs and membership requirements. Virginia Gators 218-2487 A collection of teams located in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Harrisonburg and Roanoke. Athletes on the teams participate in USA Swimming sanctioned competition. virginiagators.org
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packing for camp
It’s About More Than Socks and Underwear by Sue LeBreton
“Mom. You forgot to pack extra socks,” says my 10-year-old son accusingly. We have just picked him up after a week at camp. Socks, I muse, mentally searching through the gear I had packed over a week ago. I remembered making an extra trip to the store for the hiking socks requested on the camp list. Had I not packed them? “Do you mean the hiking socks?” I inquire. “No, just any socks. I have a blister because I wore the same pair of socks all week,” he says, his voice rising. “I packed more than enough socks,” I assure him. “They were right there with your underwear.”
“Oh
yeah, I
could
not
find
my
underwear, so I wore the same pair of underwear all week, too.” His dad and I burst out laughing at this point, but he does not seem to see the humor. “They were not in the bag. I even had a counselor help me look for them,” he asserts confidently. Puzzled, I wonder if he could have been the butt (pun intended) of a cabin prank and someone had hidden his underwear and socks. When we arrive home, I open the large gear bag. Lo and behold, jammed in one section, just where I packed them, are ample clean socks and underwear. I show him. “Oh, I guess we never saw the second zippered section,” he says. My mind harkens back to the night CharlottesvilleFamily.com
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PACKING THE BASICS Think
one of the travel size ones that clip
about the different activities your
onto a backpack to keep it as a visible
child will do at camp and the best
reminder for your child.
Camp-worthy
clothing:
outfit(s) to wear for these activities.
Tissues: Tissues or toilet paper is
As a parent, it is also good to be
not always readily available when you
conscious of the expected weather
need. A travel pack of tissues will go
and clothes that are easy to clean.
a long way, and who knows, it could
Appropriate
Tennis
footwear:
shoes are always the best for camp,
Water bottle: An insulated water
outdoors. They also protect your
bottle with a non-spill top is the
child’s feet from scrapes and cuts,
best, but disposable ones work too.
rolled ankles and bumped toes.
It is important for little ones to stay
best for outdoor activities at camp, but at the minimum, a baseball cap
hydrated and have a bottle to refill when they need. Snacks: Even if lunch is provided, small snacks are good to send
comes in handy. Sunscreen: Teach your child how
along. You know your child’s eating
to lather up properly, ensuring he
habits best. Remember to check the
or she is protected throughout the
camps policy for nut- or peanut-free
day. Also, some camps do not allow
restrictions.
counselors to touch the campers, so
Contact list: You made your child
they would not be able to help your
recite every phone number possible
little one lather up.
before he or she left for camp, but
Towel: Even if the campers will
under pressure, it’s normal to forget.
not be swimming, a towel is a good
Make it easy on counselors with a list
backup for messes, sweat, water-
of important contact information in
focused activities and boo-boos.
your child’s bag, and be sure to show
Plastic bag: Send along a plastic bag for many uses—trash from lunch
your little one where to find it. A
surprise:
No
matter
the
that ends up mixed with a clean
duration of the camp your child is
pair of clothes, holding wet clothes,
attending, it is good to include a little
carrying crafts and more.
note or treat in their bag. It will go
Hand
sanitizer:
It
is
always
good to send along some sanitizer, especially for meal times. Pick up
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offering one to another camper.
especially those that involve the
Hat: Wide-brimmed hats are the
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earn your child an extra friend for
a long way when they need a little loving boost from their biggest fans.
before camp when I finished packing
choose to send them to camp.
his bag and then, as suggested by the
If it leaves your house, label it.
camp guide, I walked him through where
From luggage to individual items,
everything was packed. I suppose the,
use a system to label every T-shirt,
“Yeah, yeah mom, I know,” should have
shoe or flashlight. Preprinted labels
sounded an alarm that he was not fully
are great, but expensive. One year
engaged. Lesson learned. The following
when my daughter attended camp
year he packed his own bag, and I
we created a logo for her using
reviewed it to ensure he really didn’t
her initials and marked all items
forget socks and underwear this summer.
using a permanent marker. Even
As you pack and prepare to send
if another camper had the same
your child off to camp, whether it is the
initials, her items were uniquely
first or fifth time, remember that camp
identified.
organizers are experts, so trust their
Be
considerate
with
care
directions and follow them closely. After
packages. Double check if this
sending two children to various camps
is even allowed. In more rustic
for more than six years, here are some
surroundings, food is not allowed
general guidelines that I have learned
in sleeping quarters because it
and relearned.
attracts wild animals. If food is
that campers bring a detailed list of their
own
permitted, it is good to send enough to
belongings. When she was packing up to
bags while still supervising. We want
share with cabin mates. But, be sensitive
come home, it made it easier for her to
them to be able to find those important
to any allergy issues, and many camps
locate missing items when she knew she
socks and underwear, unlike my own
are peanut or nut-free facilities.
was looking for two pink shirts. She liked
Have
children
pack
their
young one. Plus, it adds to their sense
Pack it in and pack it out. A horse
of independence—another reason we
camp my daughter attended suggested
this technique so much that she uses it to pack for other camps. continued on page 58
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Camp Hidden Meadows Set in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains, Camp Hidden Meadows is committed to providing young people with a wide variety of experiences that are fun, safe and rewarding. Campers have the opportunity to participate in everything from white water rafting and jewelry making to fly fishing clinics, woodworking and more, and all in an environment that fosters personal growth, individual responsibility and active participation in the camp community. Enjoy living, learning and playing in the great outdoors at Camp Hidden Meadows. ACA Accredited. 800-600-4752, camphiddenmeadows.com
The Little Gym Day camps at The Little Gym of Charlottesville provide children the summer camp experience minus the bug bites, poison ivy and weeklong commitments. The camps this summer includes: Super Kids Quest for ages 3-8 that revolves around an interactive learning theme with different, creative lesson plans that will keep your child engaged; and Grade School Skill Thrill for ages 6-12, where kids take their gymnastics skills to the next level through specific beginner, intermediate or advanced moves. See ad page 57 434-975-5437, thelittlegym.com/charlottesvilleva
Oakland School & Camp Oakland School & Camp combines an intensive academic program with the joys of traditional summer fun for both year-round and summer-only students.Summer students and campers benefit from individualized programs, ungraded curriculum, small classes and daily one-to-one instruction while enjoying recreational activities like swimming, arts and crafts, nature study and sports. Summer sessions also include wildlife exhibits, overnight camping trips and outdoor movies under the stars! Learn more at the open house on July 11 at 10 a.m. See ad page 59 434-293-9059, oaklandschool.net continued on page 60
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first year our son attended camp, but he managed to work through it, and so did mom and dad! When he completed his first week at camp, he felt very proud and independent. Valuables like jewelry and expensive electronics belong at home. If children attend camp with cell phones or iPods, they will miss the opportunity to connect and make new friends without the barriers of technology. Isn’t that why we are sending them to camp in the first place?
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Time for Braces? Parents’ Most Popular Questions Answered by Liza Finlay
As your little ones get older, their bodies are constantly growing through the childhood stages and into their teen years. With all of those changes, your child’s mouth is an important one that you should pay special attention to. Millions of American youths have donned one form of braces or another. But, does your child, or you for that matter, really understand the cycle of braces—knowing when and if your child needs them, how to care for them and how to reassure the nervous ones. What you need is to sit down with your orthodontist and allow your child, and you, to hear some practical advice. And with that advice comes emotional support you both unknowingly need. Braces are a great responsibility; so, let’s start from the beginning.
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{resources dental guide} Q: It seems to me kids are getting braces earlier and earlier. Is it just a cash grab?
With technological advances,
“we like to wait until most permanent
orthodontists can obtain a digital image
teeth have erupted before initiating
of your child’s teeth, and “we have a 3D
treatment,” says Dr. Taylor B. Varner,
A: You’re wise to be cautious about
model printed to make an appliance or
D.D.S. “There are, however, some
agreeing to any pricey service, whether
retainer, so no more mold (impression)
significant dental problems in which I
it’s a brake job for your car or braces
taking is required,” says Dr. Bart Weis,
recommend early treatment,” she says,
for your child. But mostly, we’re seeing
D.D.S., at Charlottesville Orthodontics.
“such as crossbites, severe crowding,
younger children in braces simply
Early intervention can make it easier
oral habit intervention (like a prolonged
because of what orthodontists have
to fix both issues: Young children have
thumb sucking habit) or psychosocial
learned about treatment since we were
softer, more malleable bones, so their
concerns.”
kids in headgear.
jaws are more readily encouraged to move or grow in a more ideal shape.
Q: Will I be able to tell if my child needs
will be referred to an ortho around their
And because younger kids grow
her teeth fixed?
seventh birthday. That’s when most kids
faster, treatment takes less time. Early
have all their primary (“baby”) teeth, and
intervention can also prevent crowding
adult teeth begin their descent—giving
down the road. For example, a six-year
orthodontists a clear window into what’s
adult molar normally erupts right
happening, and what will happen, in
behind a baby second molar. If your
the mouth. That first visit shouldn’t
child loses that baby molar early, the
Kids with suspected tooth troubles
cost anything, since most orthodontists
adult molar may drift forward, severely
don’t charge for consultations. They look
crowding adult teeth that emerge. By
for two things: tooth crowding and jaw
moving that adult molar back into its
misalignment (such as crossbites, severe
ideal position early, you can avoid having
overbite, where top teeth extend way
to pull it out it later on and possibly
beyond the bottom teeth, or under bite,
avoid further orthodontic work.
which is the opposite).
At Charlottesville Orthodontics,
A: You can definitely keep your eyes open for signs of possible problems. Your child’s 20 primary teeth should be in by the time she’s about 3 years old. Permanent teeth begin to pop out between ages 6 and 9, beginning with the front teeth and the back molars. Why those teeth? They’re the biggest and need lots of room. You and your dentist can watch to ensure that adult teeth are growing according to plan and that there’s enough room for them.
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{resources dental guide} Q: How much should I expect to pay? A: The cost depends on how much work
treatment might break down into an
Q: What are some recommendations for
initial payment of $1,000, followed by 24
healthy eating with braces?
monthly payments of about $165 each.
has to be done. A patient who needs
A: Minimize sugary or starchy foods Q: How can I reassure a nervous child?
a simple retainer and four months of treatment will pay less than one who
and drinks, such as cake, ice cream, cookies, pie, soft candy, pretzels, crackers,
needs full upper and lower braces for
A: Today’s braces are more comfortable
lollipops and more, limiting to just one
two years. But generally speaking, fees
than the ones mom or dad might
per day. For drinks, limit soda, sweetened
range anywhere from $2,000 to $8,000.
have worn, plus they’re more efficient,
tea, sports and energy drinks, Kool-Aid,
meaning your daughter will get faster
vitamin water, lemonade and more.
Most employee benefit plans cover a portion of the cost—typically to a
results. She’ll also have to endure fewer
maximum of $2,000 to $2,500. You can ask
visits to the orthodontist—wires in her
avoid breaking your braces is anything
your orthodontist to map out the phases
braces will need tightening and adjusting
that you need to bite into to eat. You
of treatment and the costs associated
only once every eight to 12 weeks,
can get around this by cutting the food,
with each phrase, in order to spend your
compared with three or four.
such as corn off the cob or rib meat off
If your daughter’s vanity is at stake,
insurance money strategically; you may
The hard fast rule about foods to
the bone, or slicing apples and chopping
want to save those insurance dollars for
she can choose clear, plastic braces,
vegetables into small, bite-size pieces.
the most costly parts of the treatment
which work just as well as metal, but are
During the first few days after getting
and budget for the rest.
less conspicuous. If she’s older, there’s a
your braces on or having them tightened,
Keep in mind, too, that there isn’t an
chance your child won’t even need a set
try eating foods that are softer or liquid
orthodontist on the planet who expects
of “train tracks.” Invisalign Teen consists
based until the soreness passes.
to be paid all at once. They’ll usually
of one or two clear, nearly invisible trays
ask for 10 to 25 percent of the total fee
she can remove temporarily for cleaning
up front, followed by monthly, or even
or for a first date. Yet, they work as well
quarterly installments. So a $5,000
as traditional, non-removable braces.
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{until next time humorous reflections} Smart Fathers Were Perfect Boys Humorous Tales from a Dad’s Point of View
“Dad,” said my 16-year-old daughter, Wendy, “can Mary and Jessica sleep over tonight?”
by Rick Epstein
is open wide as if he is singing opera. Although it’s clearly a gag, the photo is the only evidence I have that he ever even
“Mary the Thief?”
considered misbehaving. He certainly never confessed to
Wendy replied angrily, “That was a long time ago.”
anything.
Wendy’s circle of “frenemies” rotates swiftly, and when
Dad had the right idea. He created his own legend and
she is on the outs with them, she tells us about their
then lived it. The way he told it, as a youth he never stole,
wickedness. And Mary had been the central figure in a
drank, smoked, fought, cursed, made a bigoted remark or
story of a shoplifting spree at the mall that ended with her
peed outdoors. He read voraciously, but his library books
capture, followed by a craven attempt to take the rest of
were never overdue. If there had been a Congressional
her crew down with her. Wendy then asked me, “Haven’t
Medal of Homework, he would have won it.
YOU ever stolen anything?”
The man I knew made the model boy believable. He
After a thoughtful pause, I admitted, “Three things,
shaved on Saturdays, paid his bills early and never started
although one of them was a box of thumb-tacks, so you
eating until Mom had lifted her fork. Dad would no sooner
could say it was about 100 things. But, each crime is
swipe a hotel towel than he would commit a triple ax-
burned into my memory, and I’m ashamed of them.”
murder. He never appeared outside of his bedroom in
The PERFECT father wouldn’t have ever done anything wrong.
undeserved sick day or tried to reuse a postage stamp.
The SMART father would
The PERFECT father wouldn’t have ever done anything wrong. The SMART father would know when to lie. And then there’s me.
know when to lie. brief had
adventurous.” But not mine.
lost
I was never 100 percent comfortable with having such a righteous father. It seemed that his excruciatingly
and
given
moderate lifestyle and apparent freedom from temptation
permission
prevented him from fully appreciating a lively and
practically
to steal anything she could. I had also forfeited and
son, and I’ll tell you about the time my pals and I were
the moral high ground Wendy
my gets
that
exchange, I
Youthful shenanigans? He could never remember any. Some fathers might’ve said, “Drugs? Pull up a chair,
And then there’s me. In
his underwear. He never sped, parked illegally, took an
right
to
indignation
disappointment
caught.
Me
and
adventuresome boy like me. But when my children arrived, because of my dad’s example I was able to become the paragon of virtue that
if
she
he was, but with one virtue too many—honesty of a self-
my
big
indulgent sort that likes to tell all to whoever asks.
mouth.
So as a Father’s Day gift to all you rookies, here’s a
I know every kid transgresses, but if you’re lucky, you
piece of advice: Someday Junior will ask, “Daddy, did you
won’t find out about it until they are grown up. My 23-year-
ever lie, steal or cheat?” Have your answer ready ahead of
old daughter, Marie, now tells me about her mischief
time. And for the good of humankind, please try to come
behaviors when she was 10 for the sheer fun of it.
up with something better than “yes.”
Kids will cross the line; it’s what they do. But there has to BE a line, drawn by parents and enforced with commitment if not successful—at least for safety’s sake. What about my own father? I found an old snapshot of him at age 13 standing beside a sign that says “QUIET. Hospital Zone.” His arms are outstretched and his mouth
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Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.
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