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These easy-to-make and delicious indulgences are fun to eat and fun to share.

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Snowflake Lane at The Bellevue Collection

Celebrating 15 years. Experience the wonder of falling snow, music, toy drummers and dancers in this complimentary nightly parade, now until Dec. 24.

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How to make the holiday season more meaningful

Twelve ways to connect and create family holiday celebrations that matter.

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Dan Siegel is back!

Join ParentMap Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Seattle for a special ParentEd Talk with best-selling author and speaker Dan Siegel, M.D.

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This city goes all out for the holidays

A fresh sprinkling of powder, impressive decorations and a nightly parade? It’s no wonder families love Snowflake Lane.

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3 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS THIS WEEK

Get lost in a maze of lights at this new holiday fest.
Snap a pic with the best Santas around the Sound.
Watch a playful performance that is active, noisy and super fun for kids.

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Discover more at Charles Wright Academy

It’s all here: science, art, music, languages, athletics, technology, time in nature and place-based learning for students preschool–grade 12, led by inspiring faculty.

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“When I want my kids to try a new food, I purposely don't ‘serve’ it to them. When they see my husband and I eating it, they ask to try it. Kids want what they don’t have. ”

— Lindsey C. from Covington