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It’s very common for teens to feel extra stress during the Back to School period. From tests & papers to sports & clubs, it’s a lot! Especially in an area like Northern Virginia, where education is so highly valued. Here are three strategies that we recommend to our therapy clients for managing stress and maintaining positive relationships with their teens during Back to School:

Meet Students Where They Are: When your teen vents to you about their day, listen. Being “that person” your kids can vent to is the most powerful way you can show genuine support. From time to time, mirror their mood, even if their reaction seems a little dramatic by adult standards. Show you’re listening with eye contact and by repeating what you hear.

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EvolveAll has opened pre-registration for fall Youth Martial Arts classes beginning September 9th. Enroll now to reserve your spot! Limited spaces are available in our classes for 5-7 year olds, 8-10 year olds, and teen programs.

Through mastering martial arts techniques, setting and achieving goals, and engaging in positive peer interactions, our students develop a sense of confidence that radiates through every facet of their lives. Our skilled instructors guide students through structured classes that teach the importance of discipline, focus, and dedication. Youth martial arts offers a fantastic opportunity for children and teenagers to stay active and improve their coordination, flexibility, and overall physical fitness in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We love fall at Art House 7, which ushers in a robust roster of terrific classes for preschoolers to adults. Our fall session, starting Sept. 5, offers painting with oils, watercolors, and acrylics; drawing; sculpture and collage; ceramics (including the wheel); and printmaking, sewing, crocheting and knitting. If you’re looking for a shorter commitment, we also have a full schedule of workshops, Art Nights, and Morning Art Socials.

If you haven’t discovered Art House 7, please check us out! We offer classes throughout the year, taught by a range of fantastic teachers. We have free events as well. You can buy art supplies next door. We’re near the Lee Harrison Shopping Center, and free parking is outside our door.

Aether Mediation proudly announces the launch of DivorceDigitally.com, our AI-assisted divorce negotiation service. Our user-friendly web platform offers a fast, fair, and objective way to navigate the complexities of divorce. Divorce Digitally balances your needs with those of your spouse to deliver a fair outcome without bias or third-party intervention.

Couples no longer need to endure the emotional toll of traditional divorce negotiations when their goal is simply to transition from marriage to independence. Hiring a divorce lawyer to engage in costly, stressful, and prolonged battles is not your only option.

Heads up: Well-Paid Maids will be OOO this coming Monday. Labor Day is one of four paid holidays we give our employees. They also get an additional 20 PTO days each year.

Labor Day feels particularly important to us. Taking the day for a little R&R allows us to reflect on our employees’ hard work over the past year and show them some extra appreciation.

Registration is Now Open for Fall Fencing and Archery Classes at Nova!

Discover the thrill of fencing or archery this fall at Nova Fencing and Archery Club! We offer a warm and welcoming family atmosphere while providing expert coaching to help athletes reach their full potential.

Katia joined the Well-Paid Maids team in March, and she’s already received rave reviews!

One Google reviewer wrote: “I used Well-Paid Maids for the first time this month. Katia, our cleaner, was wonderful. This place was sparkling when she left.”

Capital Water Polo is offering a Two Week Free Trial!

Players MUST PRE-REGISTER at the following link: www.capitalwaterpolo.com/register

The Virginia Hurricanes will hold tryouts on August 17 and August 18 for its 2025 girls flag football travel teams. The tryout times and locations are listed below.

**Many of our players also play travel soccer and travel/AAU basketball. We make it possible for these players to play Hurricanes flag by adjusting our schedules!!

Virginia Hurricanes Basketball and GTS Fusion Basketball are offering a Friday night youth basketball training program in September and October 2024 for girls and boys in grades K through 5.

AGENDA: Players will have a fun-filled experience working on individual basketball skills and learning the rules and concepts of the game. Sessions will consist of a 30 minutes skills session followed by 30 minutes of controlled game play.

Well-Paid Maids staunchly supports a federal minimum wage increase.

In case you missed it, last month marked 15 years since the federal minimum wage increased to $7.25. It hasn’t budged since. What has budged? The cost of living.