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Learning to Lead: Raising Leaders for a Global World
Liam Kim of Bonney Lake is a leader in training: The 4-year-old has been directing others since he learned to talk. By the time Liam was 2, his mom, Shannon, noticed how easily and comfortably he took the lead around kids of all ages, from his older cousins to strangers at the zoo. “When we’re at th
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The ABCs of Tutoring Success for Kids and Families in Greater Seattle
Whether your child needs support this school year to improve his or her grades, master a new subject or prepare to take the SAT, finding the right tutoring resource, at a fee you can afford, can be a challenge. Here are tips from experts on what’s available in services, how to shop different options
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The Family That Marches Together
Ever wonder about those parents who rally in the streets with a baby strapped to their chest? Have you thought about teaching your kids firsthand about civics and democracy but can't imagine how you would actually find the time, or patience, to haul them to a political protest or bill-signing? Whe
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We Vote for These! Great Books That Get Kids Election Ready and Civics-Savvy
Are your kids wondering why their favorite toy commercials have been replaced by talking heads? Do they ask you if they live in a red or a blue state? Or maybe they are already running for class president? No matter where your child is on the political spectrum — from left to right, confused to savv
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Webinar: Finding the Right School Fit
Finding the Right School FitAnoo Padte, Art of EducationChoosing your child's school is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Personalized education consultant and parent coach Anoo Padte joined ParentMap for a live, interactive webinar to guide parents through the many
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Really scary! How to Handle All That Halloween Candy
Every Halloween, your children drag home huge bags of candy, and you wonder: How much should I let them eat? What should I do with the rest? And how can I protect their teeth? Joel Berg, Ph.D., chairman of the University of Washington’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry, says kids should only eat c
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Homework: Set Your Kids up for Success
“Let’s start the school year right,” you tell your child each fall. “It’s time to buckle down and establish good study habits. For starters, lose the Xbox and the remote control. And while you’re at it, color-coordinate your notebooks, keep an assignment checklist and label your folders.”At least th
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Handwriting and Literacy: Does Your Child Have the ‘Write’ Stuff?
A few years ago, Seattle parents Michelle Lewis and Henry Underhill noticed that their 5-year-old son did not seem interested in learning letters or their sounds. At that same time, the boy’s 3-year-old brother was trying to write his name. The parents saw the difference, but at first they weren’t t
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