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9 time-saving recipes for hectic fall evenings

Get your dinner plans in order with the best slow cooker recipes, easy sheet pan dinners and genius ways to use leftovers.

The amazing benefits of child-directed play

Foster self-confidence, social development and focus — all while bonding with your child.

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The Tooth Fairy and Delta Dental are delivering smiles to parents looking to keep kids learning at home this fall.

These apps, sites and text hotlines help kids cope with anxiety or depression.

Homeschool expert and author Julie Bogart shares how parents can rethink at-home education and inspire a true passion for learning.

Local early education experts share practical strategies to support a smooth adjustment — for kids and their worried parents.

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Child Care Aware of Washington can help you find a provider that can support remote learning. Call 1-800-446-1114.

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

Get your little music maker singing, dancing and playing in a free virtual class led by Music Center of the Northwest.
Pick your perfect pumpkin and get your fill of harvest fun at the best pumpkin patches around the South Sound.
Venture out in search of spawning salmon at South Sound-area rivers and creeks.

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Now enrolling kids ages 6 weeks–5 years. Our Auburn program is an enriching, positive place that encourages children to explore, discover and learn.

🐧 In otter news, we flippin’ love these hilarious wildlife photos of animals being complete goofballs.
📚 This couple started a nonprofit that provides kids with free books featuring Black main characters. Since 2018, they have distributed more than 6,000 books.
🐶 A toddler born with a cleft lip adopted a puppy who was also born with a cleft lip. Excuse us while our hearts melt into a puddle.