It’s okay to let your kids fail

An age by age guide to handling failure. Trust us — they’ll be happier for it and so will you.

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10 best frozen dinners for hectic evenings

A recipe developer shares her favorite (healthyish) frozen meals for families.

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Washington college savings plans

WA529 can help families save for higher education expenses. With tax benefits and flexible options, it’s easy to start saving today.

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Did limiting my kids’ screen time hold them back?

A local mom on why she regrets not taking a more balanced approach to tech.

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Our free Every Child Summit is this week!

Connect with dozens of experts and local organizations that support families with neurodiverse learners.

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A new way to access behavioral health care

A telehealth program seeks to offer convenient and cost-effective mental health care for families.

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Devour local ice cream made with real blood and bugs.
Scream with fright (and delight) at these 10 scary (and not so scary) haunted attractions.
Climb, stomp and zip through a dinosaur-themed playground.

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Crafts, climbing and cookies at fall festival

Join us Saturday, Oct. 26, in Occidental Square! Activities will include bounce houses, seasonal treats and the opening of a brand-new playspace.

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Welcome to Mic Drop, a new space for our community to celebrate all things parenting. We’re looking for your genius hacks, funny stories or awesome parenting moments. Share your story here.

First up at the mic:

“My younger son loves technology, cooking and getting up early. So we taught him how to make lattes using our espresso machine, and we now get lattes in bed!”

— Katherine B. from Seattle