The fallacy and danger of mom stereotypes

Working mom. Stay-at-home mom. Soccer mom. PTO mom. Let’s stop with the labels and cut each other some slack.

Stop the mommy wars >>

What to know about the shocking booster seat report

A new investigation shows Evenflo repeatedly made decisions that put children at risk.

Important takeaways >>

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Summer@Annie Wright — register today

We balance fun with learning, so campers can spend the summer exploring, making friends and gaining new skills. Open to kids from any school, ages 4–14.

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Families with ‘special needs’ don’t want your pity

Stop trying to make me feel better about my daughter’s diagnosis.

What we want instead >>

Why we should address prejudice in bullying

In today’s charged social climate, racial and minority bias must be part of the conversation on bullying prevention.

What the research shows >>

Pedestrian safety tips to teach the kids

Teaching kids to walk and bike to school independently is easier and safer than you think.

Brush up on the basics >>

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Free event for South Sound families

Bring the kids to ParentMap’s family resource fair on Saturday, Feb. 22, and explore dozens of local camps, preschools and learning programs.

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“My daughter refused to eat fruit or vegetables. I began making fruit and veggie smoothies with a little yogurt and called it ‘ice cream.’ She loves it and now easily gets her daily intake of vitamins. ”

— Amie R. from Sumner

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