Your weekly parenting buzz

I don’t regret redshirting my kindergartner

A local mom reflects on the decision to hold her kid back for a year because of the pandemic.

So your teen is online dating

Online communication is inevitable — here’s how to promote healthy and safe digital relationships.

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At Washington’s charter schools, all students are seen, known and valued. Learn more about your free public options for fall 2021.

Simone Biles put the spotlight on mental health. Here's how parents can protect their own kids’ mental health when participating in youth sports.

COVID-19 complicated the path to mental health care and support for LGBTQ+ youth.

How caregivers can help ►

Sponsored by Seattle Children’s Hospital

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Discover the private school changing the face of education. Learn about our advanced, content-rich curriculum at our Aug. 28 information session.

Inspect interesting and wacky items on display at a quirky new exhibit.
Play a round of putt-putt at budget-friendly mini-golf courses around Puget Sound.
Make the most of summer’s last weeks with this funtastic bucket list.

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At Samena, swimming is part of our play-based curriculum, which also includes art, STEM and more. Registration for 2021–2022 is open now.

‍✨ Good news, witches and wizards! The long-awaited mystical Ballard bar with a magic wand shop is opening soon.
🦪 Shellfish-related food poisoning is on the rise. Is the PNW heat wave to blame?
😷 Some child-care centers in Washington have temporarily closed after an increase in COVID-19 cases among children.