Hall Pass

Snack attack!

This week: A bummer about munchies…plus, pitching ads to preschoolers. Only one week ‘til Kastner!

And -- we are proud to announce -- ParentMap wins 30 awards!

Enjoy passing notes in class? Pass to a friend.


	THIS WEEK

Fries with that? Junk now makes up 27 percent of kids’ calories! Hamburglar helper Brand loyalty - among 3-year-olds. Killer Kastner deal! The next 50 tickets sold will be half-price. Enter “KAST50” at checkout. Totally tubular Are “test tube” babies genetically different? Shot down Why some parents still stress over vaccines. Baby Wordsworth Can videos build babies’ vocabularies? Food safety New info on food choking hazards. Family volunteer op Seattle Children's PlayGarden needs…gardening help. Email for info. C3P oh! Check out a cool high school robotics competition. Share-n-save! Tell us what you think of Hall Pass and save $3 on one of our lectures!

GETTING SCHOOL READY

Tips from ParentMap education reporter Linda Morgan's upcoming book, "Beyond Smart: Boosting your Child's Academic, Social, and Emotional Potential."

He's so dreamy!

It's not easy to be young and in love; ask a tween girl. Most likely, while she's obsessing over a boy in her class, he’s more interested in who'll be playing basketball with him after school.

How can you stay clued into your child’s first crush? Here are some tips:

Keep your eye on your child’s computer use.
Watch for red flags, such as a sudden drop in grades or obsession with seeing a friend.
Watch for behavioral changes such as extreme secretiveness.
Be more open about your own first relationships.
Be available to talk to your child, not lecture.

Seattle Children's Theatre

LMNOP Consignment

South Hill Mall

Lakeside School Summer Academics and Athletic Camps

The Bush School

Arena Sports

Montessori Garden

Huntington Learning Centers

Children's Technology Workshop

Rainbow Play Systems

GIVEAWAY!

	Bod squad Only a few more weeks to catch the fascinating show “Bodies: The Exhibition” before it leaves Seattle! See more than 200 actual human bodies and specimens, and get an unprecedented look into the amazing human body. Not for every kid – but those that love it really love it! We have a family 4-pack of tickets to give away…enter here.