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Middle school is a very awkward time socially. Some boys look 16, and are shaving, and some look 10. Girls are often towering over the boys in their...
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Find out more about Risa: Risa Sanders is a retired Psychologist (and dancer) who now uses her Ph.D. to cope with raising a teenager, loves finding new things to do in the "DMV" with kids, investigating challenges to raising happy teens, is a published essayist, and a secret fan of funk. |
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Middle school goes by in a blur. Just when you really learn your way around the halls, it's time to move on. Parents often complain that they no...
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Beginning kindergarten, and elementary school, is a wondrous time for most children. You may think it's mostly drawing, recess and field trips, but...
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Offer to help a neighborWrite a thank you note to someone who was helpful, or did something extra to assist you. Copy their supervisorMake a list of...
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. October is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Celiac Disease can be especially challenging for parents of young children because they tend to be...
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My son and I are Segway nuts! We've taken Segway tours many times, both the on and off-road varieties, and we had one of our most fantastic tours this...
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McLean Project for the Arts, hosts their annual, juried, outdoor art festival, ArtFest, in McLean Central Park, at the intersection of Dolly Madison...
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McLean, Virginia is approximately 7 miles west of Washington, DC and lies in the northwest corner of Fairfax County. With nearly 60,000 residents...
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In the mood for a carnival? Who isn't? It's that season again! Head out to Lewinsville Park in McLean for a day filled with great old-fashioned fun,...
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Looking for a casual, inexpensive restaurant that's perfect for young kids? Want something different? And definitely no lengthy lines? I revisited a...
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- Get More Than a Movie Rating- The real scoop on movies your kid wants to see
- Great website for parents and teens re: internet safety issues
- Internet Addiction: A potential new diagnosis and serious issue to watch
- What Did I Just Hear? What Were Those Lyrics?? Find Out What They're Really Singing
- Making the Most of Parent Teacher Conferences
- Find Out What Those Text Message Abbreviations Mean
- More Text Message Abbreviations- a must for parents
- BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper (links to 100s of homework helper sites)
- Internet Safety
- More on Internet Safety from the National PTA
- Collection of Resources on Bullying
- BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper (links to 100s of homework helper sites)
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- District of Columbia Public Schools
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Guide to Private Schools in the DC Metro Area
- Domestic Abuse Resource Guide
- Finding a therapist-National Mental Health Association
- HHS Substance Abuse Treatment Locator and Clearinghouse
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline
- National Sex Offender Registry
- Poison Control
- Resources for Drug Dependence and Addiction
- Things to Consider When Adding a Pet to Your Family
- Fairfax County Government- forms, assistance, regs., etc;
- Fairfax County's List of must-have phone numbers
- Farifax County Tourism Information
- Washington Metro Transit Authority
- Consumers Checkbook-consumer info. on everthing, and every service, you might need in the Metro area
- Fairfax County Dept. of Parks and recreation- everything happening at all parks and rec centers
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- McLean Connection- see weekly community calendar; editions for all communities in NoVa
- Fairfax County Public Library System-services, classes, resources
- Arlington, VA.- great attractions
- Check out the free (that's free!) programs at the Millenium Stage every Friday evening at the Kenendy Center
- Bake a cake together again after all these years
- Visit any of the wonderful Smithsonian museums-they're free!
- Learn to play chess together
- See a mid-morning movie at a great discount
- Go to the library for some new reading and also great programs
- Walk the dog together and relive happy childhood memories
- Go ice skating or bowling, and check out a community rec center
- Explore the DC monuments
- Enjoy great bands (all genres)- usually all age shows
- Write a note to someone you care about
- Discover neighborhood theatres
- Savor the incredible statuary and artwork in the Library of Congress
- Volunteer!
- Frontline-Growing up Online (terrific and enlightening)
- How It's Made (haven't you always wondered about that?)
- So You Think You Can Dance (always fresh; true athleticism)
- Ace of Cakes (great for aspiring engineers+bakers)
- How'd That Get On My Plate? (fascinating)
- Design Squad (teen teams compete-incredible engineering and teamwork)
- Project Runway (get your sketchbooks out)
- Top Chef (innovative and grace under pressure)
- Wrecked (Incredible. Occasional language. Middle school plus).
- Invention Nation (amazing!)
- Food Network (nearly everything is great!)
- Newberry Award Winners
- Notable Books for Young Readers Through High School
- MIddle School Reading List Suggestions from FCPS
- Summer Reading List Compiled by Montgomery County Public Schools
- Homework Help on the Internet (jam packed resource list; corresponds well to curriculum)
- Homework Without Tears (an oldie but goodie for parents)
