Being a good dad is not what it used to be

A local dad reflects on what it is to be a “hands-on parent” these days.

Time to step up >>

How to survive daylight saving time with kids

Top tips to stop the time change from ruining your kid’s sleep routine.

Spring forward >>

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Visit Charles Wright Academy in Tacoma

It’s all here: science, art, music, languages, athletics, technology, time in nature and place-based learning for students preschool–grade 12, led by inspiring faculty.

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16 films with heroic female characters

Celebrate International Women’s Day with these girl-power picks at your next family movie night.

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Sleepovers just got a lot more fun

Ten creative ideas for hosting a slumber party, from spy games to spa cupcake favors.

Kids will love these >>

How to encourage life skills in preschoolers

A preschool teacher shares her bag of tricks and what parents can do to support their children’s development.

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3 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS THIS WEEK

See films and shorts of all kinds at the Children’s Film Festival Seattle.
Spy great blue herons, take a breathtaking river walk and more ideas for urban nature adventures.
Play on a new jungle gym and visit antique fire trucks at Pioneer Square.

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Mini Maestros: ‘Wacky World of Percussion’

Take a wild and wacky whirlwind tour of the percussion family with Symphony Tacoma’s Percussion Quartet! Shake, rattle, hum and have fun.

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“Self-care tip for boys: If your son is having a hard time, make it spa time — salt baths, clay masks, silk eye mask, etc. They love it! And best of all, it improves their mood. ”

— Nikki M. from Olympia

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