Your weekly parenting buzz

The safest masks for kids

To help you sort through the plethora of options, we found some thoughtfully designed options your kid will want to put on and keep on.

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What parents wish they knew before their kid started school

Kid heading into the elementary years? Readers share their best advice.

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Ears, nose and throat care for children

Mary Bridge Children’s team of pediatric experts brings years of clinical training and experience in ear, nose and throat care to your kids.

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Don’t miss this epic giveaway for families!

ParentMap has teamed up with the Washington State Fair to give away two exclusive fair fun packs, including admissions, rides, parking and more.

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8 ways to reduce back-to-school worries

A psychologist from Seattle Children’s shares how you can best support your child’s return to in-person learning.

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Signs your child might have an eating disorder

THIRA Health clinicians say that they have seen an uptick in the frequency and severity of eating disorders.

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Looking for a primary care provider?

Learn more about family medicine physician Dr. Sarah White, who recently joined our new clinic in Tacoma.

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3 things to do with kids this week

Take a trip to the Ballard Locks to visit the renovated salmon viewing area, watch boats pass and more.
Splash the day away at South Sound-area swimming lakes.
Fuel your nature adventures with tasty local fare at these new food stands in select Washington state parks.

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Choose knowledge, experience wonder

NOVA Middle School is the South Sound’s intellectual home for highly capable learners, one where students can discover how amazing middle school can be.

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Local news you could use

😷 Washington state is requiring all school teachers and staff to be fully vaccinated. Plus, the new statewide mask mandate is now in effect.
📚 We love this! Seattle high school students designed and built a new micro library and community space.
😣 Bah humBUG. Our mostly mosquito-less summers may soon be a thing of the past.