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Caldecott and Newbery award-winning books

A local writer won the prestigious Newbery Medal this year. Find out about her book and other award-winning titles.

Adorable new Ikea finds for kids

Brighten and organize your home with a nifty bookshelf, ingenious toy storage that doubles as a goal and more.

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Seattle Humane offers camps where kids learn about care and kindness for animals.

News and recommendations to know about this week

Get ready for a brand-new indoor adventure park in Puyallup that's got 45,000 square feet of mega-fun plus massage chairs for weary parents!

If your kids loved “Dragons Love Tacos,” they'll adore the author's newest book all about ice cream.

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Visit Eastside Pediatric Dental Group in February for Pediatric Dental Health Month. Always welcoming new patients.

Playing in the mud is good for your health. Here are some fun mud-play activities and the best places for muddy explorations.

If you want your kid to be truly successful in life, you need to help them cultivate strong self-control.

Explore a fairy-tale forest, visit new playgrounds and escape to the “tropics” with our bumper mid-winter break activity list.
Visit a wastewater treatment plant, discover a nature-oriented playground plus more surprisingly fun urban nature adventures.
Creature report! See what happens in 1 cubic foot of earth or sea in this fascinating new exhibition at the Burke Museum.