Parenting tips, tools + news

Our society needs to start valuing caregivers

A Q&A with Seattle author, Angela Garbes, highlights where we went wrong and how we can course-correct.

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Introducing kids to video games the right way

These days, screen time is inevitable. Establish these healthy habits from the beginning and discover the best beginner games to try.

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Join Kent Parks at Camp Walkapala

Keep your child (grades K–6) active and engaged during all eight weeks of summer at Kent Parks Camp Walkapala. Scholarships are available!

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Take a break from the sun with new Netflix shows

From sea monsters to action heroes, Netflix has plenty of new releases to keep the kids entertained this summer.

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Expert pediatric care for sickle cell

See how Seattle Children's and the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic treat the most kids with sickle cell disease in the Pacific Northwest, such as Jude.

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Best online sites for summer learning

A teacher picks the best programs to help keep kids learning over the summer break.

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3 things to do with kids this week

Have a family dance party at one of the many free outdoor summer concerts around town.
Find exciting and cheap fun on our list of 25 free summer outings and activities — your kids and wallet will thank you.
Ridiculously delicious local strawberries are ripe for the picking — but not for long! Scout out the best farm near you.