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Here's our Valentine's Day surprise for our readers: newsletters intended to fit how and why you read our content.

ACTIVE KIDS

Attack! Destroy! Reframing sports talk

Is there a time and place for aggressive words in athletics? Experts weigh in.

BOOKS

7 books that teach kids about democracy

Celebrate Presidents Day (Feb. 20) by teaching kids about civil rights and democracy.

DISCIPLINE

Should you encourage your underachiever to develop 'grit'?

"Grit" is in, but is it just an excuse for adding stress to kids' lives?

MOVIES

Why 'The Lego Batman Movie' is awesome

Lego Batman and his "nine-pack" break the macho superhero stereotype into pieces.

3 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS THIS WEEK

Practice reading to a kitty

This reading event at Seattle Humane Society will have kids purring.
Go sledding, without the crowds

Nearby snow has an expiration date; here's where to hit the hills.
Count birds in your backyard
Audubon's Great Backyard Bird Count is on, starting Friday!

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Brutally honest Valentine's Day cards

Do time-outs hurt kids? Here's the latest research

6 STEM-tastic apps for girls (or boys)

20 children's books featuring black characters

GIVEAWAY

Attend ParentMap's lecture featuring Laura Kastner, Ph.D., and you could win a night at the Fairmont Olympic!

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