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ParentMap, April 2013 Issue
Happy spring! Finally, it's here. There's perhaps nothing more energizing that the scent of budding flowers and fresh spring air, except maybe for the inspiration that comes from an amazing cast of true superheroes. Check out what these do-gooders have contributed to the health and success of cou
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ParentMap, March 2013 Issue
March is a time of transition away from the darkest, coldest season and the cluster of demanding wintertime holidays. Spring is not quite fully here, and so we have a moment of pause and reflection. This month, we ask you to reflect on our feature story, Stolen Youth: Child Sex Trafficking on the
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ParentMap, February 2013 Issue
February is always a strange but fun mix of Valentine's crafts for the little kids, romantic inklings for some budding tweens and teens, and a reminder for us adults to re-focus some energy on our sexual and romantic partner. This month's issue will give you great ideas not just for Valentine's
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ParentMap, January 2013 Issue
Here we are, the chaos of the holidays finally behind us, surrounded now by the deepest part of the winter and all the contemplative time it brings. It's the perfect time to celebrate the turning of the year, clean the slate, and search for ways to be more mindful. Our feature story, about Findin
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ParentMap, December 2012 Issue
How fast it all happens! It seems like just a minute ago it was carefree summer, and now suddenly Thanksgiving is finished and the holidays upon us. Despite the weather, there is really no better time than the dark months of winter to get cozy with loved ones, reflect on what's important and what
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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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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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