Your weekly parenting buzz

11 ways to help your tween safely explore sexuality

Before the internet does it for you.

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Woohoo! Target’s car seat trade-in event is back

Instead of sending expired or damaged car seats to the landfill, bring them into a Target store this week and receive a coupon.

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Washington College Savings Plans

The Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and DreamAhead College Investment Plan help families save for college expenses. Enroll in GET by May 31.

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Picking a college during the pandemic

This year’s graduates need to reimagine how they select a school. A director of college counseling shares top COVID-19 issues to consider.

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The Rise of Cancel Culture

In this free talk for parents and teens, therapist Jo Langford, M.A., will break down what families need to know about cancel culture and its impacts.

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What to look for when choosing child care

A preschool veteran shares the most important health and safety factors to consider when choosing a child-care setting for your child.

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Reopening for arts began with science

By carefully following scientific guidelines last fall, Charles Wright Academy safely reopened to offer in-person arts and athletics once again.

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3 things to do with kids this week

Check out our bountiful list of spring break outings: Explore island trails, meet barnyard critters, take a day trip to a Victorian seaport and more.
Catch some wind at eight great kite-flying spots around Seattle and beyond.
Cherry blossoms are in bloom! Head to our favorite spots to frolic among flowers.

Join our free scavenger hunt party on April 21

Calling all adventurers! Discover unique treasures within your home in this interactive, virtual event with ParentMap and Girl Scouts of Western Washington.

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Things that made us smile

‍💗 This adoption story of seven siblings is both heartbreaking and heartwarming.
🚌 King County Metro unveils buses featuring art inspired by Black Lives Matter.
📘 “Goodnight Moon” is brought to life in an incredible interactive exhibit.