Meet the Global Families of Puget Sound

Who lives here? Amar and Carol Gavhane, and their children: Ophelia, 4, and Henry, 3 months. Amar, 38, is Indian and Caucasian, and grew up in Ohio. Carol, 40, is Korean and Caucasian and grew up in Southern California. They were living in San Francisco when Ophelia was born, and relocated to Seattle because they wanted a more suburban environment for their young family. Amar is in marketing, and Carol worked in advertising before becoming a stay-at-home mom.

Where? The family rented in Bellevue for a year, then bought a house in Redmond.

When did you move here? September 2014

What, if anything, did you know about Seattle before you moved here?

Amar: Historic music scene, the sports teams. But other than that, didn’t know a whole lot.

Carol: I knew Seattle was a rapidly growing place, and a great, green place to raise a family.

Do you plan to stay?

Carol: I think so. We've moved a lot; this feels like home.

Amar: We really like it here. It's the best blend of good people, nature, tech and culture we’ve found.

What has been the biggest challenge in moving to Seattle?

Amar: Not knowing anyone. Pulling up roots.

Carol: That, and getting used to the gray skies and drizzle.

What one parenting practice sets you apart from other families?

Both: “Good enough” is OK.

Carol: Everything I thought I would do, before kids — only wooden toys, no screen time, only organic food — I do none of. A part of that is because when reality hits, you’re in survival mode. I just find parenting very challenging. It’s nonstop.