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Seven Habits of Highly Unsuccessful Couples In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s a look at common traps that ensnare couples with kids – and some good advice on how to break free.

Black History Month Special: Snowy Day Remembered For half a century, a picture book featuring a young African American boy has charmed readers. Learn about author Ezra Jack Keats and the impact of his work on children’s literature.

A Musical Instrument for Every Personality Trumpet players tend to be bold. Pianists are more quiet. What instrument reflects your child’s temperament?

Camp’s Secret Weapon Self-awareness, self-control and the ability to cooperate with others are great predictors of adult success and happiness. And they are the very skills fostered at quality summer camps.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Note - Another Month of Holidays

Mom's Minute - Helping Kids Smile

Health Note - Get Smart About Antibiotics

Parents Key to Getting Preschoolers Moving

Is Something Scary in Your Sink?

Green Family - Goodbye to Head Lice

Get Out! - Adopt a Tree

Things We Like…

Techie Family - From Phonics to Physics

Home Cooking - Clay Cooking for Winter Weather

Ask the Doctor - Balance in the Age of Electronics

Health & Safety - Dealing with a Knocked-Out Tooth

Education - Teaching Literacy by the Book

Ages & Stages - Storm Party

Pop Rocks - The Incredible 3-year-old Hulk