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Christmas Otter delivers mischievous cheer

An unusual visitor makes mischief at the Finks’ house.
Sydney Parker

A Jolly Holiday that Honors a Family’s Irish Roots

No visit from Santa Claus and no stockings, but still plenty of holiday sweetness.
Lisa Stiffler

Mexican Holiday Traditions Connect a Tukwila Family to their Roots

An "ongoing holiday" that starts in mid-December
Lisa Stiffler

Being Merry and Bright — and Brighter and Brighter

The Kleisle-Murphy light display on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill keeps growing.
JiaYing Grygiel

’Tis the season for getting neighborly

Building community is easier than you think
Carla Saulter

Dad Next Door: The Princess Problem

Beneath the veneer of neo-feminism in today’s princess movies, there lies an old, familiar dynamic: the damsel in distress and the knight in shining armor.
Jeff Lee, MD

Tiny House, Growing Clan

Soon to be five, Olympia's Carlson family is livin' large in a 204-square-foot home on wheels
Andie Powers

Toys galore at Snapdoodle

The community-based store offers plenty of play space and a birthday party/craft/game room called the Doodle Zone
Rebecca Mongrain

5 holiday book recommendations for young readers from Third Place Books

​Books are a wonderful gift, especially during the holiday season
Rebecca Mongrain

Redefining What Makes Toys ‘Hot’

Allen Rickert of Top Ten Toys shares 4 worthy toys to add to your shopping list
Allen Rickert

Quirky gift ideas for little space travelers

Outfit your tiny astronaut with goods from the Greenwood Space Travel Supply Co.
Rebecca Mongrain

How to Talk to Your Kids about Race

Understanding race through many smaller conversations
Niki Reading

How to Talk to your Kids about Sex

Start with body parts, expand from there
Katherine Hedland Hansen

How to talk to your kids about bullying

Recognizing, addressing and defending against bullying
Sydney Parker

How to Talk to Your Kids about Climate Change

Cartoon polar bears and pikas help kids explore a changing planet
Lisa Stiffler

How to Talk to Your Kids about Violence and Terrorism

Amy Hatch
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