3 ways you might be reinforcing gender roles

These pitfalls at home are common, but the solutions are surprisingly simple.

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Why I didn’t want my kids in advanced math

“The school wanted to put my children on the fast track to success — shouldn’t I want the same thing?”

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Small classes and big experiences at AWS

Explore all that Annie Wright Schools have to offer students age 3–grade 12 at our preview event on Thursday, Jan. 30. Learn about academics, arts, athletics and much more.

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Being sick when you’re a mom is the worst

Unfortunately, a restful day in bed isn’t an option for most moms. So what’s a sick mama to do?

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10 small changes to get your life (sort of) together

Here’s to being slightly healthier, happier and less stressed parents.

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Meet a teen who’s changing our schools

Kidist Habte advocates for equitable funding of Seattle Public Schools.

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One mom faces a scary rare condition

“As a first-time mom, I was scared to death. I would stay up all night and just feel terrified that he would stop breathing,” said Courtney Combs.

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“When my kiddo wants a treat, but it’s too late, I tell her she can have it the next day and I write her name on the wrapper. Labeling it magically makes her feel better about waiting. ”

— Eleanor L. from Seattle

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