6 Simple Ways for Dad to Bond With Baby

July 31, 2021

When your bundle of joy arrives, usually the focus is on Mom and the new baby’s bond, which makes total sense! Science shows that a strong bond between a mother and child boasts plenty of benefits, such as increased immunity. But what about dads? Even though there’s less emphasis on this relationship in the early days …

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6 Ways to Tackle New Parent Loneliness

July 31, 2021

My first child was born a few weeks before Thanksgiving. That holiday season was a complete blur of nursing, napping and utter fascination with my newborn. When my maternity leave was up I didn’t feel ready to go back to work. So, my husband and I decided that I would quit and be a stay-at-home mom. …

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When the Kids Want to Trick-or-Treat Without You

July 30, 2021

I’ve always loved celebrating Halloween with my children. When they were small, I’d hold their hands and sometimes when the door opened, I’d cajole them into their requesting rhyme. I’d charge a Butterfinger and two Snickers for my chaperoning services, a fee they didn’t mind since those were not their favorite candies anyway. On the …

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When Everybody’s Grandparents Are Divorced

July 30, 2021

By the time my mom was my age, she was a thriving two-time divorcee who frequently traveled the world with an inseparable group of lady friends. It wasn’t until she met my father that she decided to have children, a choice she made at age 37. And while my parents loved each other fiercely, their …

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Wasatch Academy

July 30, 2021

Wasatch Academy Diverse and inclusive independent boarding school for grades 8-12 and post grad. Wasatch Academy is a college and life-preparatory boarding and day school for students grades 8-12 and Post Grad where every student is welcomed as they are and empowered to discover who they want to be. We provide a diverse and inclusive …

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Simple Strategies for Keeping Younger Siblings Occupied (And Out of the Way) During Virtual School Days

July 30, 2021

School is well under way and it looks like for much of the country that virtual learning, whether it be homeschooling or instruction through the school district, is going to be our new norm for awhile. Distance learning comes with many challenges for teachers, students and parents alike, especially when multiple kids are involved. For parents …

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Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Story Ballet Series for Families

July 30, 2021

Photo: “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” at Pacific Northwest Ballet. Credit: Angela Sterling It’s easy to imagine a little girl’s delight at the chance to see real live ballerinas dancing in a ballet. But little boys are just as likely to leap through the lobby during intermission as little girls are to twirl. Classical ballet is a …

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Facts and Myths About Teen Suicide: Why Starting the Conversation Is Critical

July 30, 2021

Suicide ideation — thoughts about or a preoccupation with suicide — isn’t just a term to me; I believed my life was worthless at age 17. It took me hours to fall asleep, and I saw no reason to leave the warmth of my bed and attend school. My parents brought me to a counselor, …

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Northwest Trolls: Enchanting Giant Trolls Lumber Into Town

July 29, 2021

Photo: Pia the Peacemaker, on of Thomas Dambo’s Northwest Trolls, sits in the trees on Bainbridge Island. Credit: Jennifer Johnson A magical new adventure is unfolding around the Pacific Northwest this month, and families are going to want to be a part of it. Giant troll sculptures are sneaking into town, one by one. As …

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Chinese Zodiac: The Horse Child

July 29, 2021

Welcome to the Chinese zodiac for kids and parents! About the Horse Child The mercurial and lovable Horse is a happy-go-lucky daredevil who requires and demands plenty of room to move. Cheerful, popular, and quick-witted, the Horse loves nature, animals, sports, and, most of all, adventure. The Horse prefers to be unbridled (ha!) and tends …

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