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ParentMap Live >> See our upcoming schedule of expert speakers and free kids’ activities. New events added every week!

3 ways to reason with your kid

These effective parenting tips meld authoritative discipline with fairness.

Strategies to know >>

10 CSAs Puget Sound families can join now

Eat local produce, support local farmers and save a trip to the store!

CSAs that deliver >>

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Summer Reading Program

Dig deeper, read, investigate, discover. Be a part of the free Summer Reading Program at the Pierce County Library System.

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Ridiculously fun things to add to your back yard

Transform your home into an awesome playground with the coolest kits, courses and equipment that you can have delivered.

10 sanity savers >>

Resources on anti-racism for families

Get your family talking and learning about race together with this thought-provoking list.

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Isolation is especially tough on teens

How to support your teen’s mental health during this difficult and lonely time.

Expert tips >>

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3 THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS THIS WEEK

Please check the latest COVID-19 information, take responsible precautions and practice safe social distancing when venturing out.

Pick fresh berries at U-pick farms around the Sound.
Experience roaring falls and gentle cascades on nine kid-friendly waterfall hikes.
Learn circus arts, gymnastics and dance skills at a free online class with ParentMap and SANCA.

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What does child care look like moving forward?

Take a short survey to provide local organizations with your insights about working parents’ child-care needs and be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

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THINGS THAT MADE US SMILE

👏 A 9-year-old and her friends raised more than $40,000 for Black-owned businesses by selling homemade bracelets.
🎨 Local artists completed an incredible Black Lives Matter mural on Pine Street.
👦 Thanks to a crafty mom, these toddler BFFs can finally play together again.