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• Middle Schoolers + Summer Vacation = ?

  Here is some advice for parents with kids who are not yet ready to handle all of the freedom they would like.

• It’s National Bike Month!

  We have several ideas for you to enjoy bike-riding with your family this month.

• Seattle Times: Lawmakers still have ‘a lot of work to do’ on education

  State lawmakers ended their regular session Sunday after passing only a handful of major education-policy bills. The issue will be a focus of the special session, leaders said.

• Spring Break This Week?

  If you are sticking around town, we have a list of 15 boredom-busting ideas that will help keep your kids busy and entertained over the break.

• Governor Signs Bill to Prevent Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Minors

  The new law requires that new teachers receive training on how to recognize and prevent commercial sexual abuse and exploitation of minors.

• Steps Toward Charter Schools

  Since the law passed in November, the state has made steps toward implementation.

• Positive Thinking Can Help Prevent Depression in Kids

  Researchers from Seattle Children's Research Institute say positive thinking can be an effective tool to prevent depression in middle school students.

• Tug-o-War: A Personal Account of Raising an Autistic Son

  It's Autism Awareness Month. Read this moving and honest story of one Seattle mom's experience raising a child with special needs.

• Navigating the World with Dyslexia

  Local experts share their insights, experiences and advice for parents.