54 NORMAN TRAILBLAZER MERLEYN BELL. PHOTO BY SHEVAUN WILLIAMS.
Features 14 Making a Splash
Departments 10 Local Family Fun
Water safety questions answered 16 Teaching Beyond the Land Run Centering the Indigenous experience 28 Social Emotional Learning
5 days of Spring Break fun in OKC
20 Mom Talk
7 ways to support your young athlete
24 Calendar
Springtime family fun events
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34 Family Mental Wellness Tips for teens gaining independence 48 Exploring Oklahoma Adventure awaits on nature- inspired day trips 54 Real Moms of the Metro Norman legislator exemplifies power in representation 58 Super Kids of the Metro One family’s journey with autism
in the Classroom Teaching empathy, relationship building and healthy identities
On the cover Plan an OKC Spring Break page 10 Take a Nature-Inspired Road Trip page 48 Summer Camp Guide page 40
38 Seeking Normalcy This Summer
Four families share benefits of summer camp experiences
40 Summer Camp Guide 29 virtual and in-person options for every child’s interest
4 METROFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM / MAR-APR 2021
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