To honor Martin Luther King Day tomorrow, we’ve got 20 ideas for heroic actions kids and families can take. Plus, tips to get picky eaters to munch on brain-boosting foods. And stick around to the very end for polar bears rolling around! 

Martin Luther King Day is more than a day off—it’s an opportunity to make the world a better place. Inspire your kids to help with these tiny-but-mighty suggestions. One idea for the bookworm in your life: Consider volunteering your youngster to read to younger students.

Is your child a science whiz like Marie Curie, or do they inspire others like Martin Luther King, Jr.? To find out, have your kid start by answering this question:  

How would your friends describe you?

A. compassionate
B. inspiring
C. curious
D. adventurous
E. brave
F. wise

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Healthy food isn’t always an easy sell; to some kids, the squishiness of red currants and the mushiness of avocados make these foods "weird." But don’t give up! Research shows that most eaters need six to 15 tastings of a new food before accepting it. Follow these tips to help your child learn to love brain-boosting bites.

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