CONTENTS
FEBRUARY 2020
Knit a soap sack for charity. Page 15.

FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
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8 CALENDAR
LOVE CAPITAL
Valentine’s Day events for kids, families and
parents. (Date night, anyone?)
14
THE JOY OF KNITTING
A cozy hobby, knitting has proven health
benefits. Learn how yarn crafts can relieve
stress while also providing an opportunity to
give back to the community.

16 SPORTS CAMPS FOR ALL
Whether your child is on track for the
varsity team or simply plays for the love of
the game, there’s a sports camp out there
for every type of athlete.

18
WHAT TO PACK?
Sending the kids to sleepaway camp?
Here’s a packing checklist to help you
get organized, plus a fun coloring page for
the kids.

12
FAMILY FUN
Spread the love with DIY conversation heart
bath bombs.

13 AT A GLANCE
A new airport concierge service for
families, inspiring picture-book biographies
and more.

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PARENT TALK
We asked local moms and dads where they’d like
to go to escape the winter weather.

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HEALTHY FAMILY
Mental health concerns for new moms.

50
YOUR SPECIAL CHILD
Craniosacral therapy provides hands-on
healing for kids with special needs
52 BOOKMARKED
Celebrating random acts of kindness.

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