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17 parenting hacks from TikTok you have to see
From a clever potty training trick to a hilarious laundry tip, these viral TikTok videos are relatable and useful.
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Tips to motivate kids to stay in bed
Limit cycles of bedtime whack-a-mole with these achievable ideas.
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8 hilarious books that will make your kids LOL
Need a laugh? These funny picks make reading fun for everyone.
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Connect kids with the outdoors
Enjoy the outdoors this winter — in the field or on the water. There is so much to do in Washington. Get out there!
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3 things to do with kids this week
Dig in the dirt, pick your own veggies and explore the Living Playground on
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Take your toddlers and preschoolers
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Local news you could use
👏 A family farm in Kent is named
one of the best pumpkin patches
in the nation! Learn more about the farm and other
great South Sound pumpkin patches
in our roundup.
🎃 A Washington grower won first prize at
the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off
. Go big or gourd home, right?
💔 The
number of shootings in King County
this year has already surpassed 2020 totals.
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Solutions to your school woes
Our special edition Learning issue focuses on practical ways parents can help their kiddos (and themselves) in navigating this school year.
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