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Surprising ways overtiredness harms kids

ADHD-like symptoms and other signs that your kid needs more sleep.

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Spontaneous (and cheap!) date night ideas

Sneak in a date night before the summer ends with these fun and easy ideas.

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Village Fun Days

Join us for Village Fun Days at The Village at Totem Lake, sponsored by Cinemark. Every Wednesday through Aug. 25 will feature a fun theme.

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Giving birth is the best moment of your life (right?)

Sometimes things don't go as expected. Up to 45 percent of mothers have reported experiencing birth trauma.

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Crossroads Movies in the Park

Enjoy a family-friendly movie series on Thursday nights in August at Crossroads Park. Free family activities start at 7:30 p.m., movies start at dusk.

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A healthy start to the new school year

Why well-child visits are more important than you think.

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Sponsored by the Western Washington Medical Group

3 things to do with kids this week

Take a roller coaster ride on a bike at these rad pump tracks around Seattle and beyond.
Enjoy late-summer berries and a cool dip on these family-friendly hikes to mountain lakes.
Pack your picnic basket and enjoy family time at one of these idyllic picnic spots.