ParentMap, May 2012 Issue

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

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Opting Back In: The Pros and Cons of Returning to Work After Kids

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

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ParentMap, April 2012 Issue

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

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2012 Superheroes for Washington Families

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

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Living Green: A Deeper Look at Seattle Families' Eco-Friendly Lifestyles

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

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ParentMap, March 2012 Issue

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

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Parenting An Only Child: Are Siblings a Must for Childhood Happiness?

Parenting an only child comes with plenty of perks. Just ask Hope Austin of Mountlake Terrace. She has plenty of time and energy to play with her 3-year-old daughter, Grace; she isn’t drowning in child care expenses; and she knows Grace will enjoy extras, like more money for college. But that doesn

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ParentMap, February 2012 Issue

    It used to be assumed that siblings were a must for a happy childhood. But these days, researchers are making a pretty convincing case as to why this isn't so -- with one expert noting that only-child families are actually becoming the traditional norm. This month, we also take a look at

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