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The best fall outdoor gear for PNW families

Get outside and brave the elements with these game-changing rain pants, fishing bibs, snuggly socks, cozy boots and more.

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10 delightfully creepy Halloween decorations

Go all out this year and brighten your family’s and neighbors’ spirits. (You have to see the realistic hand lanterns!)

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We are an independent classical Christian school preparing students to engage the world with wisdom, compassion and courage.

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When your kids walk in on you having sex

Caught in the act? Here’s how to handle the aftermath of an accidental peep show.

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Safer, smarter strategies to help teens cope

Parenting a teen during a pandemic brings on a whole new set of challenges. Learn how to better support teens in a free talk with author and sociologist Christine Carter, Ph.D.

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One local school’s recipe for resilience

A middle school dean shares how his school is implementing social-emotional learning — and encouraging resilience — through online instruction.

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Soledad O’Brien, Gordon McHenry and Brittany Packnett Cunningham will help us build a stronger, more equitable community — one free of poverty.

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3 things to do with kids this week

Please check the latest COVID-19 information, take responsible precautions and practice safe social distancing when venturing out.

Celebrate fall with 15 best bets for safe family fun — we’re talking about salmon spotting, fall fests and more.
MoPop is now open! Here’s what to know about the exhibits and safety protocols if you plan on visiting.
Take in gorgeous fall colors on 8 kid-friendly autumn hikes near you.

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Come play with us!

KidsQuest Children’s Museum presents the Fall Festival. Join us on Oct. 19–23 for a virtual concert, spooky science labs and more.

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Things that made us smile

😷 A Seattle startup is selling the coolest light up masks to help raise money for COVID-19 relief.
💻 A Lake Stevens kindergarten teacher’s viral remote learning video is winning the hearts of people everywhere.
😍 A second baby orca has been born to J pod, following the much-celebrated birth of Tahlequah’s baby boy last month.