Plus, Ikea has the cutest new stuff for kids' rooms.
Parenting tips, tools + news
Feb. 5, 2024
My son was a prolific artist in his early years, and I’ve got the drawers piled full of pictures to prove it. This week we’ve got some
great ways your creative kids can focus their love of making, baking and more to support their community
(rather than fill your shelves and counters!).
Honor Black History Month by lifting Black voices at these
fabulous community events around town
, or by parking it on the couch and turning on one of these
delightful TV shows or movies featuring Black leads
.
Plus, Ikea has a whole
new slew of darling and inventive products for kids' bedrooms
— we want one of each. And don't miss our
free talk this Tuesday at 1 p.m.
with highly sought-after parenting educator, Juletta Skoog.
— Kari Hanson,
associate editor
Delightful movies featuring Black leads
TV shows and movies that celebrate Black art, Black culture, Black history and Black joy.
Family viewing ►
How your creative child’s projects can do good
Turn your child’s excess art, baked goods, crafts and more into a volunteer opportunity.
Passion projects ►
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Red Gate Farm day camp
Red Gate Farm is an outdoor camp where campers can build their self-confidence by riding and learning horsemanship.
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10 secrets to motivating kids that actually work
Researchers and psychologists have shown that the use of certain words and practices can help the unmotivated child.
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Art and tech summer camp enrolling now
Open World helps students develop tangible skills in fields like computer science, game design, music and art.
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New sanitation exhibition welcomes groups
"A Better Way to Go" the new exhibition at the Gates Foundation Discovery Center asks, “What do we do with all of the poo?”
Potty talk ►
3 things to do with kids this week
Go on a special Valentine's date night while the kids have a blast at one of these
parents’ night out drop-off evening child care options
.
Seek a deeper understanding of the many contributions of Black Americans at these
fab Black History Month events for families
.
Grab your flashlights and your kids! The
hunt for Monkeyshines is on
.
MORE EVENTS THIS WEEK ►
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Northwest Glass Quest 2024
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Family fun at Crossroads Bellevue
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