Parenting tips, tools + news

Where to host an outdoor birthday party

Outdoor party season is near so we have rounded up local gems perfect for your next fresh-air shindig.

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Target’s car seat trade-in event is back

Not sure what to do with an expired car seat? For a limited time, trade it in to be recycled and earn an awesome coupon.

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Summer on your terms

Empower your child to follow their passions with Laurel Springs’ self-paced, accredited online summer program.

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Fresh ideas for your kid’s school lunch

Has it been peanut butter and jelly for the past month? Find inspiration with these novel ideas for delicious and nutritious school lunches.

Lunchroom stardom ►

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Hands-on, experiential learning at CWA

Visit Charles Wright Academy, an independent day school in Tacoma dedicated to active, joyful learning. Now enrolling in grades 6–11 for fall 2022.

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Coaching our kids from reactivity to receptivity

Join ParentMap Live next Tuesday, May 3, to hear from Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., about how to teach kids to approach life with openness and curiosity.

Cultivate a “yes brain” ►

Make twice the impact with your donation to the people of Ukraine

Take action to help alleviate the suffering of families in Ukraine. ParentMap will match each donation made to Nova Ukraine up to $18,000.

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3 things to do with kids this week

Excitedly watch a favorite children's book about a disgruntled pigeon come to life on stage in this Seattle Children's Theatre musical.
Plan a memorable family day out at Pike Place Market with our perfect itinerary.
Meet adorable animals and find more springtime fun at the best petting zoos and farms around town.

FAMILY FUN CALENDAR ►

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Expert pediatric care for sickle cell

See how Seattle Children's and the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic treat the most kids with sickle cell disease in the Pacific Northwest, such as Jude.

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