Lynnwood dad Billy Farrow can throw a tea party like nobody’s business. He gets plenty of tea-drinking practice as the main caretaker for his daughters, Gwen, 3, and Jane, 1, while his wife, Tanya Farrow, works as a second-grade teacher. In between his night and weekend shifts as a restaurant manage

The weather's getting warmer and we've got trains on the brain -- train vacations with kids, that is! If you've been thinking about hopping on board for a weekend summer getaway, don't miss out on our great train-travel tips, along with neat ideas for where to hop on and off for a family summer jaun

This month, we have one very special person on our minds -- and that's you, Mom! Whether you're a proud SAHM or a busy workin' mama, we're sure that you'll have plenty to relate to with this month's feature, Opting back in: The pros and cons of returning to work after kids. Also at the top of our li

Before kids, Lorraine Wilde had a great job managing supplies for a chemistry lab in Bellingham, a vibrant college town. It was the kind of job she’d trained for when she earned her master’s degree in environmental science, the kind of job she thought she’d have forever. But her plans changed in a h

Awe-inspiring and committed to creating positive change for Washington families, our 2012 Superheroes are finally here! Learn more about what makes these courageous, passionate advocates tick and about their ongoing hard work in the community. And, with April being National Volunteer Month, we've g

Inspiring is the only word to describe the amazing roster of Superhero nominations that we received from our readers, as well as from past ParentMap Superhero honorees.  The select spirited and committed individuals who grace this year’s Superheroes issue come from many sectors of life; all of them

When it comes to green living, Seattle mom Kathy Cowles considers her family pretty typical: They recycle and compost, avoid meat, buy organic and local foods, and use public transit whenever possible. But to friends and relatives in other cities, the family is the epitome of eco-consciousness. Sea

This month, we're talking all about green living and the important steps that families can take to lessen their carbon footprint and live more eco-friendly lifestyles. It's a well-known fact that we live in somewhat of a beautiful green bubble here in the Pacific Northwest, but how truly green are