CONTENTS
FEBRUARY 2019
ON THE COVER
Sheppard Pratt’s “Love Your Tree” poster contest, pg. 14
Passengers on the Durbin &
Greenbrier Valley Railroad
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
10 20
12 14
AWAY FROM THE EVERYDAY
Thinking of sending your child to camp? Discover
the benefi ts of sleepaway camp.

RAISING HEALTHY KIDS
Expert tips to help your child avoid a lifetime
of obesity.

‘LOVE YOUR TREE’
Shepard Pratt’s poster contest promotes body
positivity. 22
26 30
40 41
HEALTHY FAMILY
Making friends with food
SCHOOL NOTES
Inspiring your child to read
BOOKMARKED Lovable books for kids
DMV FUN
Celebrate Black History Month
LAST WORD
Thoughts on Hamlet and #MeToo
FAMILY CALENDAR
GUIDES READERS’ RESPONSES
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18 SPRING BREAK CAMPS
24 MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
32 SUMMER CAMPS
38 OPEN HOUSE
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