Contents TABLE OF
OUR TOWN
LIVING WELL
New Mom 26 Snooze n’ Cruise
News 6
The Buzz Around Town 8 Do you feel timeouts are effective? Snapshot 10
Our Schools 12
Jeff Alt, Author & Speech Language Pathologist
Closing Student Achievement Gaps
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Dear Bob 28 Your Parenting Questions Answered
November Holiday Activities & Events for Family
From Our Family to Yours 38 Tasty Thanksgiving Recipes from the
Mindful Parenting 30 Manage Multi-tasking
Healthy Family 32 ADHD Basics
Trim that Tree! 24 Local Farms Offer Petting Zoos, Cookies with Santa and More
Staff at CharlottesvilleFamily
Our Little Angel 40
A Local Mom Shares Her Son’s Story
My Super Mom! 46
Kids Talk About Their Heroic Mothers Who Work to Serve & Protect Our Community
Out & About Calendar 14
INSPIRATION
Editor’s Pick! I was so touched to hear a local mom share her family’s story about their journey of finding out their son Brodie has Down syndrome. See page 40.
Daytrip Fun for Adventurous Kids 52
On-the-Go Learning for Preschool & Beyond
Thanksgiving Crafts 58 Paper Feathers, Headdresses and Swags
RESOURCES
Tips & Trends 34 Fabulous Finds and Fun
Special Needs Guide 44
Home & Garden 36 Updating Furniture
Local Resources for Health & Learning
Guide to Local Preschools 55
Places to Play, Learn & Grow
UNTIL NEXT TIME
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What Not to Name the Baby 62 A Dad’s Humorous Reflections
So Love This! “Thanksgiving is all about food and family. And, I love reading the recipes and their stories from our wonderful staff family here at CharlottesvilleFamily. It’s one of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions every year!” – Robin, co-publisher & creative director
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Cover Image by Jennifer Coon CharlottesvilleFamily.com
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