April Chan

April Chan

April Chan is a journalist based in the Seattle area. She previously served as editor for several area Patch community news sites and prior to that, worked as the online reporter for The Olympian newspaper.

Recent Articles

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Home Sweet Home

Gardening With Kids: Easy Steps to a Fruitful Home Garden

Expert tips for getting started and what to grow with kids

By: April Chan | Mar 21, 2023
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Indoor Play

It’s Lego Time! BrickCon Is Here

What families need to know about Seattle’s Lego convention

By: April Chan | Sep 26, 2022
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Pregnancy + Childbirth

COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy

What prospective and new parents need to know

By: April Chan | Nov 30, 2021
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Behavior + Discipline

Do Manners Really Matter?

What's changed over the last few years and how to help kids improve their social skills

By: April Chan | Oct 19, 2021
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Family Safety

How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Safest Possible Return to In-Person School

Top tips for a healthy back-to-school season

By: April Chan | Sep 21, 2021
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Health + Nutrition

Essential Steps to Safeguard Your Child Returning to In-Person Learning

Why now is the time to catch up on routine health screenings and immunizations

By: April Chan | Aug 04, 2021
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The Great Outdoors

Where to Find Affordable Family Fun On the Water

Try out kayaking, canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding with kids

By: April Chan | Jun 28, 2021
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Parent Stories

Kids Are Back in School: Local Parents Tell Us How It's Going

Three local moms on how their kids are getting on at school

By: April Chan | Mar 23, 2021
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Movies

4 Buzzworthy New Movies to Watch With Your Kids This Fall

Get the lowdown on these popular new movies available on Netflix and HBO Max

By: April Chan | Nov 19, 2020
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Parent Stories

Local Parents Are Scrambling for Options This Fall

Parents are stressed, confused and struggling to make it work

By: April Chan | Aug 10, 2020