Your weekly parenting buzz

Sweet gifts for when you can’t be there in person

When video chats and phone calls aren’t enough, consider giving one of these 10 thoughtful gifts to stay connected and deliver smiles all around.

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5 ways to help siblings play nice

Try and keep the peace with these expert tips and bonding activities.

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Washington College Savings Plans

The Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and DreamAhead College Investment Plan help families save for college expenses. Start your savings today.

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Fancy ways to celebrate, pandemic be damned

Make any event feel special at home with gourmet takeout, decadent treats, memorable entertainment and more.

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Is it the winter blues or something more?

How to help kids and teens cope with seasonal sadness and more serious mental health concerns during the dark winter months.

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How to grow a leader

Every kid can learn to be a leader. Here are five things that make a good leader and how parents can help foster those skills.

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Pupstanding Academy virtual dog training

In the middle of crate training? Is your puppy nipping and biting? We’ll help you, so training goes faster for your family. Workshops start at $29.

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3 things to do with kids this week

Book tickets for a new holiday nature adventure, where snow people and deer (including real ones!) await.
Slip and slide your way down a snow-packed hill. Here are the best spots to go sledding and tubing.
Get out of the house! We’ve gathered up screen-free activities for every day of winter break.

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Help us keep families together

Donate today to help Seattle Humane provide resources to families in need of food, veterinary care or supplies for their pets.

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Things that made us smile

🎁 A teen raises thousands of dollars to give homeless kids the Christmas they deserve.
🌰 Two words: squirrel tables.
🎵 A former ballet dancer with dementia reacts to music from “Swan Lake” in a moving video.