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You really know how to pick ’em: The ‘beary’ best in the Pacific Northwest
We don’t mean to be presumptuous, but can we speak for you, our fellow PNW parents? If you’re like us, you may be feeling beyond parched, figuratively speaking. We’re staring down a third school year (!) beset by pandemic uncertainties and existential fears. Our coping mechanisms are overtaxed, and we are all suffering from being necessarily disconnected from many of the outlets and resources that define our unique experience of parenting children in the Pacific Northwest.
In the BPT (Before-Pandemic Times), the ParentMap team delighted in inviting our smart, discerning readers to vote in the annual Golden Teddy Awards. Soon after the pandemic grounded us at home in the spring of 2020, we made the decision to temporarily suspend our readers’ choice vote. A year later, still in quasi-lockdown, we made the same game-time call.
From where we’re sitting today, we decided it would be a good idea to take a look back over the most recent years of recorded awards outcomes to tabulate and remind you of the amazing, top-vote-getting faves you have turned to for years to help raise your family. We are devastated that a number of your go-to award winners and finalists from years past did not survive the coronavirus crisis.
Your reader recommendations have always kept it real, and they matter more than ever. We thank you for taking the time to share your perspectives with us.
Read on for your all-time top vote getters in these categories:
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Readers’ Choice: Top-Voted Camps + Classes
After-School Enrichment
Creative Dance Center (North Seattle) — One reader raves: “A truly phenomenal program for all children that focuses on brain development and the whole child.”
Russian School of Mathematics (Bellevue, Redmond, Factoria) — Parents love this after-school math enrichment, tutoring and test prep center for supporting their K–12 students. “RSM’s passionate teachers inspire confidence in students to understand math at a deeper level.”
Sponge School (Seattle, Kirkland, Issaquah, online) — Can’t argue with this review: “Sponge offers a unique, fun and engaging approach to language learning for babies and children … and it’s really fun for parents, too!”
Amazing Arts Camp or Class
Arts Aloft (Madrona neighborhood in Seattle; online) — Kids ages 4–12 learn the techniques of the grand masters in classes, workshops and fun themed camps.
Illumination Learning Studio (Seattle, locations in Greenwood and Ballard) — Readers praise the “well-rounded music curriculum” and “supportive learning environment” of Illumination’s interactive immersion programs for music, performance and fine arts.
Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio (Seattle) — Though the Roaring Mouse space remains closed in response to the COVID-19 crisis, this beloved studio/preschool has continued to inspire kids through its Mouse Family Workshops. “Their commitment to social-emotional development … [puts] them in a class of their own.”
Awesome Overnight Camp
Camp Gallagher (Lakebay) — Dream about classic summer camp experiences for teens on the shores of Case Inlet: “Summer stripped down to its purest form — water, trees, sunshine, friendships, freedom, adventure.”
Camp Orkila (YMCA of Greater Seattle; Eastsound) — Traditional overnight and day camps, specialty camps and expeditions, and family camps hosted at Orkila’s gorgeous spot on Orcas Island thrill families: “The Y is completely dialed in on all facets of coordination, education and fun.”
Wilderness Awareness School (Duvall) — These award-winning nature adventure programs for kids and adults result in happy kids who come home from camp “dirty, tired and so happy at the end of each day.”
Engaging Infant or Tot Class
Music Together at Music Center of the Northwest (North Seattle; online) — This nonprofit provides exceptional musical experiences for people of all ages, including “warm, engaging and supportive” parent and tot classes that develop natural music appreciation in young children through singing, instruments, movement and play.
Sponge School (Seattle, Kirkland, Issaquah, online) — Kids soak up languages, well, like a sponge, in classes for babies up to age 4, along with their grown-ups; parents have raved about the “awesome” and “amazing” teachers.
Sunshine Music Together (multiple Seattle-area locations; online) — PM readers never lose when they choose these parent-and-tot music classes: “The vibe is always different, depending on kids’ energy level and silliness. This is such a great mix of singing, instruments, rhythm and dance.”
Extraordinary Camp for Kids With Special Needs
Camp Korey (Mount Vernon) — Children living with serious medical conditions experience life-changing camp experiences all year around, and all for free. Camp weeks provide “an invaluable chance for kids with special needs to just be able to act and be treated like kids at a fun camp without focusing on their disabilities.”
SANCA — School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood) — SANCA’s range of classes for teaching circus arts such as flying trapeze, trampoline, tumbling, unicycling and more “stretch both the mind and body, letting kids be both creative and physical.”
Seattle Children’s PlayGarden (South Seattle) — These inclusive, nature-based summer camps engage campers of all abilities, ages 1–18. “Absolutely magical garden and amazing, caring staff,” says one reader reviewer.
Fabulous Family Camp
Camp Gallagher (Lakebay) — Family retreats at Camp Gallagher offer a multitude of traditional camp activities that you’d expect, plus “gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, really good food and fellowship.”
Camp Orkila (YMCA of Greater Seattle; Eastsound) — Family retreats to Orkila promise all of the traditional activities and enjoyments of camp, plus some that are a bit more non-traditional. Costs for activities, meals and cabin lodging are inclusive.
North Cascades Environmental Learning Center (North Cascades Institute at North Cascades National Park) — “Magical” is the word one happy camper used to describe the bonding experience of family getaways to the North Cascades Institute on the shores of Lake Diablo.
Groovy Dance Camp or Class
Creative Dance Center (North Seattle) — ParentMap readers rave about the inclusive, all-ages dance instruction available at the CDC: “A joyful, energetic, creative environment for all kids (and adults!) who need to move to music!”
Cornish Preparatory Dance (Seattle) — This program was sadly put on hiatus in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, but over the years it has offered creative dance classes as well as various preparatory dance company levels that featured “age-appropriate learning, awesome instructors and small classes.”
Emerald Ballet Academy (Emerald Ballet Theatre; Bellevue) — While classical ballet instruction for dancers in grades 8–12 is the school’s focus, it has over the years also offered thematic summer camps that include both dance and art activities.
Pitch-Perfect Music Camp or Class
Music Together at Music Center of the Northwest (North Seattle; online) — Instructors deliver an internationally recognized music curriculum for children in a welcoming, down-to-earth program that helps caregivers and young children develop musicality together. “It’s lovely to see how the kids engage during our sessions and the impact thereafter.”
Northwest Girlchoir (Seattle area) — Readers love the weeklong day camps that provide a great introduction to the organization, which is dedicated to transforming lives through music education, choral performance and community.
Sunshine Music Together (multiple Seattle-area locations; online) — One parent enthused: “Excellent music program taught by wonderful and engaging teachers that manages to mix a strong educational approach with a fun and welcoming environment.”
Sensational Sports Camp or Program
Lil’ Kickers Soccer for Kids (five Greater Seattle locations) — Having a ball starts with having a ball at Lil’ Kickers. Over the years, readers have told us that their kids love these high-energy classes taught by “kind and fun instructors.”
PRO Club (Bellevue, Redmond and Seattle locations) — Family-favorite PRO Club is a premier Eastside destination for youth fitness and sports classes, leagues and programs.
SANCA — School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood) — Disagree with this if you must: “Circus stretches both the mind and body, letting kids be both creative and physical, supported by great coaches in small classes.”
Stellar Swim Camp or Class
PRO Club (Bellevue, Redmond and Seattle locations) — Readers rave about the aquatics program at PRO Club, citing the fabulous swim lessons, swim camps (hello, Mermaid Camp!), dedicated pool time for family fun and more.
SwimGuru (two Seattle locations; one in Mukilteo) — Emphasizing highly effective teaching methods by career instructors, SwimGuru provides swim instruction for toddlers to adults. “Within three lessons, both of my swim-resistant kids were happily jumping in, going underwater and loving the pool!”
Waterbabies Aquatic Program (multiple Greater Seattle–area locations) — Waterbabies’ mission focuses on safety and developing confidence in the water; instructors follow a gentle, child-centered teaching method.
Super STEM Camp or Class
Pacific Science Center (Seattle and various Puget Sound locations) — Over the years, PacSci has reaped reader votes for its awesome array of STEM-based Camps for Curious Minds offerings and “awesome, intriguing science curriculum.” The center’s Curiosity at Home program and resources have kept the learning opportunities coming during the pandemic.
Russian School of Mathematics (Bellevue, Redmond, Factoria) — Golden Teddy voters concur that RSM’s learning methods build kids’ confidence in math and improve their logical thinking skills, too.
STEP Computer Academy (Bellevue) — STEP’s Junior Computer Academy provides learning options for kids, including after-school programs, weekend classes and summer camps that teach them how to develop websites, design and build robots, create games and more.
Wild Nature Camp
Pinnacle Explorations Outdoor School (various Seattle-area locations) — Pinnacle’s school-break and summer camps are steeped in the organization’s mission to provide a meaningful educational experience that inspires participants to develop lifelong connections with the natural world.
Wilderness Awareness School (Duvall) — From building awareness of basic outdoor skills to teaching serious survival skills, these day and overnight camps and programs “sweep kids off their feet summer after summer and [remind] them of what matters in life.”
Wolf Camp (Puyallup and Lake Sammamish locations) — Since 1997, a howling-good time has been had by all during Wolf Camp’s authentic wilderness camps. “Wolf Camp taught me how to build lasting relationships with my peers to get through the tough conditions of the outdoors,” shared one participant.
Top All-Time Golden Teddy Vote-Getters | Out + About Adventures ►
Readers’ Choice: Top-Voted Out + About Adventures
Awesome Animal Experiences
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park (Eatonville) — Close-up encounters with native species, such as bison, elk and bighorn sheep, are the star attraction of this park, but kids also can’t get enough of Kids’ Trek, a nature-inspired playground that features ropes, slides, cabins and a giant tree.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (Tacoma) — The South Sound’s jewel of a zoological park features awesome viewing of animals in both water and land habitats. Guests love PDZA’s special programs and year-round appeal.
Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle) — WPZ’s 92 acres are home to more than 900 animals (and 250 species), including some of the world’s most critically endangered. In all seasons and in any kind of weather, it is a favorite destination for animal-loving kids and their grown-ups.
Can’t-Miss Holiday or Seasonal Event
Snowflake Lane (Bellevue) — The Bellevue Collection’s holiday show is a festive family favorite, with free nightly performances featuring falling snow, holiday music, toy soldiers, dancers and live toy drummers on stilts.
Swansons Nursery Reindeer Festival (Seattle) — This gorgeous North Seattle nursery becomes even more gorgeous when decked out in its seasonal finery. The festival features its namesake reindeer, Santa visits, a model train setup and other magical décor that puts everyone in the holiday spirit.
WildLights/WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle) — The annual holiday lights installations at Woodland Park Zoo dazzle and delight. After mounting the hot-ticket WildLights spectacle for eight seasons, the zoo introduced a new generation of its light show, called WildLanterns, in 2020.
Fabulous Family Farm or U-Pick
Fox Hollow Farm (Issaquah) — Head to Fox Hollow Farm in Issaquah to race the mini tractors, dive into the corn bin, ride inner tubes down the creek and frolic in the inflatable playhouses.
Remlinger Farms (Carnation) — Part amusement park, part produce paradise and all fun, Remlinger attracts area families to its U-pick berry fields in summer and pumpkin patch in the fall.
Swans Trail Farms (Snohomish) — Families descend upon this lovely farm to enjoy bushels of harvest fun, including picking apples, prowling the 50-acre pumpkin patch, navigating the corn maze, petting farm critters, hopping a wagon ride and more.
Kid-Friendly Museum
Imagine Children’s Museum (Everett) — Beyond its generous fund of interactive exhibits, readers love the large rooftop outdoor space, art studio, science lab and popular camps.
KidsQuest Children’s Museum (Bellevue) — Kids and their grown-ups love the exciting climbing sculpture adjacent to the museum entrance, the fun outdoor space, hands-on studios for tinkering and making art, and engaging STEM programs.
Pacific Science Center (Seattle) — Boy, have parents missed regular visits to PacSci during the pandemic! The museum adapted admirably to the challenges, pivoting to serve the community with virtual programming. The museum will launch an exciting limited-run interactive exhibition, “HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever,” this October.
Local Family Escape
Seabrook (Seabrook) — Head to this coastal town to ride bikes on quiet streets and paths, and enjoy the wide-open beach, sports courts, indoor swimming pool, skimboards, pottery painting studio, spa, restaurants and more!
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort (Leavenworth) — Creature comforts abound at this alpine resort featuring hiking and cross-country skiing trails, an amazing spa, a dedicated Play Barn for the kids, and delicious, sustainably sourced food.
Suncadia Resort (Cle Elum) — Readers say this family- and pet-friendly resort offers a luxurious getaway and a wealth of year-round activities in spectacular natural surroundings. The list of amazing amenities is endless.
Rainy-Day Refuge
Funtastic Playtorium (Bellevue and Lynnwood locations) — The pandemic put such a depressing kibosh on energetic indoor play. Happily, these popular indoor playgrounds for kids 10 and younger survived to play another day. And the next day … and the next day …
Kids Discovery Museum — KiDiMu (Bainbridge Island) — Worth the short ferry ride from Seattle? You bet! Fawning caregivers of younger visitors especially love the Waldorf-inspired Totally Tot space.
Seattle ReCreative (Seattle) — This nonprofit “creative reuse” retailer and community art center blends fine art teaching skills with a modern-day mission to find new life for materials that would usually end up in a landfill. Creative kids and their parents can shop, learn, play, create and donate.
Splash-Worthy Pool
Lynnwood Recreation Center (Lynnwood) — They already had us with the thrilling spray features, lazy river and sensational waterslide. The deal was permanently sealed by the hot tub, the warm-water therapy pool and the lap pool for serious teen swimmers.
Mountlake Terrace Pool (Mountlake Terrace) — Little swimmers can’t get enough of the beach-like swimming area and lazy river. Parents love watching their kiddos practice swim moves in an area so shallow that they can touch the bottom with their feet.
Snohomish Aquatic Center (Snohomish) — This epic 52,000-square-foot swim center in Snohomish features a surf-simulation machine, an epic waterslide that winds outside, a recreational lap pool and a lazy river.
Tourist-in-Your-Own-Town Attraction
Pike Place Market (Seattle) — Tourists and residents alike understand that iconic Pike Place Market is in so many ways the vibrant heart of our city. This year is a particularly special time to visit — let’s venture down safely to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the successful community efforts that saved the market from the demolition that threatened it back in 1964. (Can you even imagine?)
Seattle Center (Seattle) — Our uniquely unique cultural center draws families from all over to enjoy its onsite museums, theaters, festivals and one of the region’s best playgrounds.
Space Needle (Seattle) — Did you know that Seattle invented the future in the year 1962, when it hosted the World’s Fair, a six-month-long celebration of science and technology that drew more than 10 million visitors from around the world to our then relatively unknown mill town? More than 50 years later, the Space Needle still inspires Seattle-area families to keep recreating a better future.
Top All-Time Golden Teddy Vote-Getters | Food + Dining ►
Readers’ Choice: Top-Voted Food + Dining
Cool Ice Cream Shop
Full Tilt Ice Cream (multiple locations) — Offering all-natural ice creams with whimsical flavors (and vegan offerings), these hip scoop shops are adored for their down-to-earth, “funky” atmosphere.
Ice Cream Social (Tacoma) — Readers love the fact that Ice Cream Social uses only natural, mostly local ingredients and no corn sweeteners.
Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream (nine locations in Seattle and on the Eastside) — Established scoop mainstays for many Seattle families, these modern parlors feature an “exceptional” variety of house-made seasonal ice creams, including the celebrated salted caramel and balsamic strawberry.
Corner Coffee Shop
Anthem Coffee (eight South Sound locations) — Offering coffee, tea, even beer (if it’s been that kind of a day), Anthem is a hip meeting place for families.
Caffe Ladro (multiple locations) — The name means “coffee thief” in Italian because when it opened in 1994, the original Queen Anne shop intended to pinch customers from coffee giant Starbucks. This old-school coffee shop’s 16 neighborhood locations around Seattle have stolen ParentMap readers’ hearts.
Cloud City Coffee + Café (Seattle’s Maple Leaf neighborhood) — This welcoming and homey destination is all about community, and readers rave about the locally roasted specialty coffee and delish house-baked pastries.
Crave-Worthy Cultural Eats
Crossroads International Public Market Restaurants (Bellevue) — Got a hankering for Japanese food? Or maybe Italian? Mexican? Korean, Mediterranean, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese? Crossroads is truly a cuisine crossroads for every taste.
Din Tai Fung (four Greater Seattle locations) — Serving up crave-worthy Taiwanese, Shanghainese and dim sum, Din Tai Fung always has a line out the door. Totally worth the wait.
Tamarind Tree (Seattle) — Kids get so busy chowing down on the delicious provincial Vietnamese food that they completely forget about making any dinner-table mischief.
Family Pizzeria
MOD Pizza (multiple locations) — The pioneering concept behind MOD’s artisan-style pizzas and mission of Spreading MODness have made it a popular pick for ParentMap readers.
Pagliacci Pizza (multiple locations) — Parents know Pag’s creative seasonal pizzas rock, and cheese pizza aficionados (read: all kids) beg for its signature, baked-on-bricks cheese pies.
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria (multiple locations) — Born in Naples and raised in Seattle, Tutta Bella’s neighborhood restaurants bustle with activity and happy kids noshing on true Neapolitan pizza and scrumptious gelato.
Kid-Friendly Neighborhood Restaurant
Elliott Bay Brewing Company (multiple locations) — Parents can relax at these laid-back family-friendly brewpubs in Burien, Lake City and West Seattle.
Red Robin (multiple locations) — Red Robin’s staying power in the Golden Teddy Awards has everything to do with its great kids’ menu, delicious burgers and lively atmosphere. Not to mention the bottomless steak fries!
Vios Café & Marketplace (Capitol Hill, Seattle) — Fans love the traditional Mediterranean fare, particularly the lamb skewers, spanakopita and galaktoboureko (creamy custard in flaky phyllo); the play area keeps kids busy so parents can relax.
Sweet Treat Shop
Cupcake Royale (five Seattle locations, plus delivery) — This long-standing favorite for Seattle-area families serves up a variety of seasonal flavors, house-made ice cream, espresso drinks and more.
Hello Robin (two Seattle locations) — This Golden Teddy darling got its start because fellow GT stalwart Molly Moon Neitzel of Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream encouraged baker Robin Wehl Martin to set up a bakeshop on Capitol Hill. About a dozen flavors are on offer each day, including gluten-free and vegan options.
Mighty-O Donuts (five Seattle-area locations) — Readers love that all of Mighty-O’s doughnuts are made with certified-organic ingredients and are free of GMOs, artificial flavors, additives, dyes and preservatives. (They’re also free of eggs and dairy.)
Top All-Time Golden Teddy Vote-Getters | Family Resources ►
Readers’ Choice: Top-Voted Family Resources
Kids’ Dentist to Smile About
Bothell Pediatric Dentistry (Bothell) — Going to the dentist can be a blast at Bothell Pediatric Dentistry: “The staff make going to the dentist FUN! … and the waiting area is like a mini-retreat for parents.”
Lynnwood Kids Dentist (Lynnwood) — How is this for high praise: “My 4-year-old actually begs me to go see the dentist.”
Puget Sound Pediatric Dentistry (four Puget Sound locations) — Voters praise the dental care with a gentle touch and the fun, kid-focused environment.
Positive Parenting Group or Class
Lake Washington Toddler Group (Kirkland) — LWTG welcomes children ages 5 months–4 years, offering programs and classes for parents and siblings that promote strong, healthy families.
Program for Early Parent Support — PEPS (multiple locations) — This indispensable org helps parents of infants and young children build communities that empower them to meet the challenges of parenting through mutual support and the sharing of information. A must.
Woodinville Toddler Group (Woodinville) — This “very supportive and nonjudgmental group” provides community for parents and an environment in which toddlers can play and create with their peers.
Priceless Pediatrician
Allegro Pediatrics (eight Eastside locations) — Voters have praised the clean clinics, caring staff and wonderful access to health care available at Allegro. “They always get us in! We are never rushed and always leave feeling comforted and taken care of.”
The Polyclinic (multiple locations) — Staff pediatricians offer both inpatient and outpatient care, ensuring continuity for children’s health and well-being.
Swedish Medical Centers (multiple locations) — Readers appreciate the convenience of weekend hours, multiple locations and top-notch medical care by great staff. The app “simplifies everything.”
Special Needs Resource or Service
Hallowell Todaro ADHD Center (Seattle; via telehealth statewide) — The center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive and emotional disorders in children and adults, using a strength-based approach.
Kindering (multiple locations) — Offering evaluations, therapy, early intervention, education and support to serve children with special needs and their families.
Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy (Wallingford and West Seattle locations) — Speech language pathologists provide individualized services. “We were matched with a therapist quickly and have had a wonderful experience.”
Supportive Birth or Postpartum Service
Birth Matters NW (Eastside) — The doulas of Birth Matters NW have a combined 20+ years of experience providing labor and postpartum care, including birth classes, full-spectrum doula services and placenta encapsulation.
Exhale: Body & Birth (Seattle) — PALS-certified birth and postpartum doula with a commitment to health activism, reproductive justice, providing inclusive and full-spectrum care.
Swedish Medical Centers (multiple locations) — In addition to expert delivery, maternity and postpartum care, Swedish offers a wide variety of classes that expectant and new moms and dads rely on for peace of mind in early stages of parenting.
Trusted Nanny or Babysitter Service
The Nanny Consultant (Woodinville) — “Kyla Lopez-Perkins takes caring care of the parents [to make] sure they have the perfect nanny who fits their family,” avows one satisfied customer.
Seattle Nanny Network (Kirkland) — Offering long-term child care, backup care and child care for events, Seattle Nanny Network earns voter props for its excellent training of nannies and great customer service.
West Coast Nannies (Bellevue) — This boutique placement agency wants to help your family find the perfect nanny.
Top All-Time Golden Teddy Vote-Getters | Shopping + Services ►
Readers’ Choice: Top-Voted Shopping + Services
Awesome Book or Toy Shop
Secret Garden Books (Seattle) — This beloved independent bookstore in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle has been an institution for book-loving families since 1977, earning raves for the friendly, knowledgeable staff, wide selection and convenient location.
Snapdoodle Toys (five locations in Seattle and the Eastside) — “Over-the-top customer service,” unique toys and a wonderful selection of children’s books are just a few of the reasons why ParentMap readers *heart* Snapdoodle.
Third Place Books (multiple locations) — These community-minded bookstores in Lake Forest Park, Seward Park and Ravenna welcome patrons to buy and sell quality used books and browse an extensive collection of new books. Programs for kids include book clubs and a Summer Reading Challenge.
Cool Kids’ Clothing Shop
Childish Things (Seattle) — Customers of this popular North Seattle consignment shop love the “amazing selection of kids’ stuff AND maternity! Easy to sell, no appointments, same-day cash.”
Just Between Friends (multiple locations) — Fans of this consignment franchise love that they can get quality merchandise at good prices — and that JBF gives back to the community through local charity partners.
Rhea Lana’s Consignment Events (Tacoma) — Readers flock to these upscale children’s clothing pop-ups, noting that the prices are always reasonable, the events are well organized and the selection is huge.
Essential Baby or Maternity Shop
Channing Baby & Co. (Tacoma; online) — Parents love the knowledgeable, friendly staff and huge inventory of high-quality baby gear and one-of-a-kind items.
Jack & Jill (Lynnwood) — Parents head in droves to the Jack & Jill consignment events at the Lynnwood Convention Center to fetch a pile of … affordable kids’ and maternity clothing and gear. “This event is well organized and always offers high-quality products at great prices. I never, ever miss it!”
Village Maternity (Seattle; online) — The shop carries stylish maternity and nursing clothing, and also rents out hospital-grade breast pumps and baby scales.
Favorite Family Photographer
Hardie Photography (Seattle area) — Photographer and doula Whitney Hardie specializes in birth photography. She also shoots family portraits with the same artful care and attention.
Kiley Riffell Photography (Seattle area) — This award-winning family, maternity and portrait photographer “… is magic — what an incredible talent!”
Lydia Brewer Photography (Seattle area) — Readers praise Lydia’s ability to capture emotion and personality in her portraits. She “has a way with families and really ‘gets’ children,” notes one fan.
Super Kids’ Salon
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids (Bellevue and Seattle locations) — Parents love the entertainment/distraction factor of a Sharkey’s haircut; kids love the fun cars, gaming stations and lollipops!
Snip-its Haircuts for Kids (Bellevue) — Over the years, parents have praised Snip-its kid-focused approach, welcoming atmosphere, and additional services such as ear piercing and lice prevention.
Wild Child Salon (Tacoma) — South Sounders head to Wild Child for friendly, patient and entertaining kids’ cuts. Several voters have reported that the stylists are particularly good at working with kids who have special needs.
Top All-Time Golden Teddy Vote-Getters
