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It's our birthday month so we want to share our party resources with you! Whether you're looking for the perfect place to have your party or the tastiest treats for your big soiree, you can find them in our Virtual Party Guide!
Weekend Fun!  
  
Collage Family Day
Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm 
Cost: Free 
Location: Smithsonian
American Art Museum
8th and F Streets NW
Washington, DC
Learn more about this event! 
Family Adventures!  
 
Mixtopias
Date: Friday, April 12 visarts
Location: VisArts
at Rockville 
155 Gibbs Street
Rockville, MD
Learn more about this event!

National Cherry Blossom
Festival Parade
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Date: Saturday, April 13
Time: 10:00am - 12:00 pm 
Location: Constitution Avenue 
From 7th to 17th Streets NW
Washington, DC

Rocknoceros Happy
Family Hour
Date: Friday, April 12 
Time: 7:00 pm - 1:00 am 
Location: Jammin' Java
227 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA
Learn more about this event!
Modeling Camp
 Quips & Tips for Mom

Raising Grateful Children
1. Model your own gratitude. Talk to your kids about what you are thankful for.
2. Encourage your kids to look for the silver lining (and model doing this yourself).
3. Inspire giving. Everyone, including the youngest children, possesses a wealth of ideas, talents, and skills. Find a cause that inspires you and make volunteering a family affair... read more tips!  

These tips were brought to you by:PeacefulParenting 
The Peaceful Parenting Path - Renée Kendley, M.Ed., is a certified parenting coach committed to helping parents defuse their emotional triggers, and let go of yelling, threats, rewards and punishments to discover the ease of parenting with gentle and loving authority. Call 251-604-2545 or visit them online at www.peacefulparentingpath.com
 Mom Reviews 
Angelia DVD
Angelina Ballerina Teaches Little Ones 
to Follow Their Dreams and Their Hearts
My three kids (5 ½ year old girl, 4 year old boy, and 20 month old boy) know Angelina Ballerina through books. Lorelei, my daughter, has read most of them, and my older son has listened to a few.  To say that they were excited to watch a full-length movie featuring Angelina is an understatement.....read the full review!
Open House at The Nysmith School
Tuesday, April 16 at 9 am
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About Nysmith School: Nysmith has an award winning program for children ages preschool
through eighth grade and is known nationwide for being a fun and energetic program that helps children achieve their potential without pressure. Their small class sizes and low student to teacher ratio allow their talented teachers to help your child succeed at a level and pace that is right for them.    
Call to learn more: (703) 713-3332
Mom Blog - Very Busy Mamá {life, beauty & style} Maria
We may be ready for spring, but spring isn't being too kind. However, there are warmer moments and when that does happen, I am the first to dress the part. For starters I hate wearing socks and I'm tired of bulky jackets and sweaters - so I'm thrilled...read more!    
Save The Date for these Fun Events!
 
Glen Echo Family Day
Date: Saturday, May 4
Cost: Free
Location: Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd
Glen Echo, MD 

Celebrate Mama
Date: Saturday, April 27
Cost: Free Celebrate Mama
Location: On the Square and Gibbs Street at
Rockville Town Square
HER 5KHER5K
Date: Sunday, May 12
Cost: See site for details
Location: National Harbor, MD
Learn more about this event!

March for DimesMarch of Dimes
Dates: Saturday May 4 (DC) and Sunday May 5 (Reston) 
Cost: Registration fee
Locations: Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC & Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA
Learn more about the DC event and the Reston event

Komen Global Race for the Curerace for the cure logo
Date: Saturday, May 11
Cost: $25 - $45 
Location: Downtown, Washington, DC
Learn more about this event!

Herndon Festival
Dates: May 30 - June 2 Herndon
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA
Learn more about this event!
Thank you for reading our eNewsletter!  If you have a great time at one of these events or have an interesting tip, please share it with us! It is our mission to experience the great adventure of parenting with YOU!

Sincerely,
Britni Petersen
Resource Editor
FAMILY Magazine
  

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