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FEBRUARY FAVORITES

Golden Girl
Figure skating icon Kristi Yamaguchi inspired a whole generation when she won the gold in the 1992 Olympic Games. Here's an interview with this Bay Area athlete, artist, wife, mother and philanthropist.

Hit The Ice
Perhaps the Olympic Games in Vancouver this month will inspire your child to get out on the ice. If so, here's a list of rinks and classes in or near Silicon Valley.

Our Teeth, Ourselves
February is Children's Dental Health month, a good time to think about this important part of your child's routine care.


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Test Your Valentine’s Day IQ
How much do you really know about this holiday? Check out our fun quiz on the origins of this romantic little observance and why it’s celebrated on Feb. 14.

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