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10 life skills every teen should know

How to have productive conversations about these important skills without lecturing your teen.

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My child is leaving for college

Grab the tissues! This mom’s reflection on saying goodbye hits us right in the feels.

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Register for DigiPen Academy’s fall semester

Discover all the exciting opportunities DigiPen Academy has to offer, including K–12 general education classes and a variety of unique electives.

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Confessions of a grand-nanny

What a grandma wishes parents knew about helping with the kids.

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Why I held my kid back a year from kindergarten

Was redshirting the right choice?

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9 creative outdoor activities for kids

Fun ways to foster an appreciation of nature and get kids outside.

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3 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS THIS WEEK

Climb aboard and slide through a ‘train’

This underrated playground is a train-lover’s dream come true.
Go apple picking and enjoy freshly pressed cider

Ripe this way to seven nearby orchards that are worth a visit.
Fly kites, hike along waterfalls and fish at the lake
Explore this outdoorsy town with tons of family attractions.

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Growing healthy bodies and minds at PRO

Discovery Bay Learning Academy offers programs for ages 2.5–6. We have state-of-the-art technology, small class sizes, enrichment programs and more. Open to everyone.

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7 school lunches for your gluten-free, Paleo or vegan kid

The best airlines for traveling with kids

Samena, connecting the community since 1958

We offer swim lessons, preschool, before- and after-school care, fitness classes and more. Join today! More >>

Music Together

Have a blast singing and jamming with your little ones. Classes throughout Seattle, the Eastside and the North Sound. More >>

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