Plus, feast without the fuss — fully cooked holiday meals to-go. 🦃
Parenting tips, tools + news
Oct. 28, 2024
This week, we’re here to lighten the load for families. From our guide to the best
fully prepared Turkey Day dinners
around the Seattle area, to the science behind the
benefits of not being your child’s full-time cruise director
, to our
Halloween quiz that’ll leave you laughing
, consider this issue a mini survival guide for a stress-free and joyful season.
You’ve got this, parents!
—
Kristin Leong, senior editor
Places to buy a fully cooked holiday dinner
Spend more time with family and less time stressing over food this year.
Feast without the fuss ►
You can stop constantly entertaining your kid
A parenting expert explores the incredible power of boredom.
Guilt-free downtime ►
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Discover the exceptional education offered at Hope School. Our values-based environment and rigorous academics ensure each students’ success.
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What type of Halloween parent are you?
Take our fun quiz ... if you dare!
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Join us Nov. 5 at Our Lady of the Lake School
OLL’s welcoming and inclusive preschool–eighth grade program meets learners’ needs, blending strong academics with the whole child’s growth!
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Snag a $300 gift card to Stanford’s in Seattle
Enjoy a festive night out with an evening of rich flavors and traditional ingredients. Giveaway ends Nov. 1.
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3 things to do with kids this week
From indoor pools to mini golf, find a
fantastic activity
to get you out of the house on a rainy day.
Stop the eye roll and thrill the whole family with one of these
outings even teens will enjoy
.
Diwali is on Friday! Discover a
special way to celebrate
with our roundup of local events.
MORE EVENTS THIS WEEK ►
Winning strategies for parents of gamers
It’s all fun and games until we try to turn off the video game. Join our ParentEd Talk with Dr. Alok Kanojia to learn how to establish limits.
Register now ►
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Small Frye: Storytelling + art
Children’s books come to life through movement, drama and art-making activities at the Frye Art Museum. Free. RSVP, ages 2–5 and caregivers.
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Holocaust Center for Humanity Seattle
Join the HCH for a screening of “White Bird” on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. in Bellevue. Tickets for children under 12 are free!
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