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‘Crow With Fries’ in Auburn's Les Gove Park. Credit: Nancy Chaney
What another roller-coaster year it has been. We had riots, the inauguration, the vaccines, the variants and everything in between. Parents have been trying to keep it together throughout another tumultuous year, juggling remote learning and a rocky return to school. Despite all the stress and uncertainty, we hope that you’ve enjoyed some day trips, mini vacays and fun outings with the kids. We took a look at some of our most-read content for the year and, unsurprisingly, articles about playgrounds, local attractions and staycations registered the most clicks. Here are a few other popular articles that pretty much sum up the year that was 2021.
- Best New Seattle-Area Playgrounds of 2021
- Instagram-Worthy Spots Around Seattle to Visit With Kids
- Fantastic Farm Stays Around Washington
- Cabin Getaways for Seattle-Area Families This Fall and Winter
- 17 Kid-Friendly Lodges for Fantastic Family Getaways
- Kid-Friendly Pump Tracks Around Seattle
- 5 Nearby State Parks for Families to Visit
- A Seattle Public Schools Teacher Reflects on How the Return to In-Person School Is Going
- A Local Mom on the Hurt Caused by Racial 'Color Blindness'
- The Rise of Cancel Culture Among Teens: What Parents Need to Know
- The Mental Health Question Every Parent Is Asking
- Everything You Need to Know About Parenting a Sensitive Kid
- Yes, Your Kids Can Walk to School by Themselves
- 8 Ways to Protect Your Kid From Pandemic Languishing
- PNW Children's Books to Inspire Local Adventures
- 10 Awesome Books With Heroic Asian Characters
- 4 Ingenious Ways to Buy Yourself an Hour of Quiet Time
- The Safest Masks for Your Kid This Fall
- 10 New Ikea Products Your Kids Will Love
- 9 Consignment Stores for Seattle-Area Families
- The Top Trending Baby Names in Seattle
