ParentMap, November 2012 Issue

The trees are barely bare, but already we're thinking snow! There is something about the freshness of a new season that brings out the best of us and our majestic Northwest. We have everything you need to get prepped, from tips for putting the smallest kids on skis to secret spots for family snowsho

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Postings

What's new?Our editors are always on the lookout for cool news that affects families. Each month, Postings brings you the scoop on the latest health research, parenting trends, happenings and more. Read on for this month's top-of-mind news you can use! May 2013 Teachers, we thank you! What would

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ParentMap, October 2012 Issue

  Have four years really flown by already? They have, and here we are gearing up for another presidential election as well as an exciting state gubernatorial election. Parenting life is crazy busy, so we dipped into the political issues that matter most to kids and families to help you guide your d

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ParentMap, September 2012 Issue

  When parents, teachers and experts talk about education, what typically comes up are subjects like reading, writing, arithmetic. But research shows that growing the heart is key to the development of an altruistic, empathetic, kind human being. Our resource-rich feature story and new compassion p

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ParentMap, August 2012

 Whoever coined the term “man’s best friend” was certainly onto something. From puppies that win our hearts to equine companions that teach compassion and help kids cope with challenges, animals undoubtedly have some kind of special powers. This month we help you to help your kids navigate the respo

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ParentMap, July 2012

Is that a glimmer of sun we see peeking through the clouds (finally!)? The summer chase is on!   From coastal rain forests to tide pools to sandy beaches, the Washington coast is dotted with delightful destinations. This month’s family travel feature delivers the inside scoop on getting your family

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Shared Parenting: Why Modern Families Are Choosing Equality

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

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ParentMap, June 2012

PHOTO CREDIT: Jeff Swift 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 an

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