When our son was born, my husband and I didn’t know what our date outings would look like or how they would change with Judah. We wanted to continue doing our favorite things; which included exploring new places in downtown Seattle, walking around Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, the waterfront, finding new parks in the […]
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Wild Waves – Not Just For Kids
My husband, Robert, bought me a season pass to Wild Waves for a Mother’s Day gift this year and one for himself so I don’t have to go alone! I haven’t been in five years when I last had a season pass. Funny story there, I worked down in Federal Way and was able to […]
Think of the Children
Traveling with children? You may or may not realize the implications that come with bringing little ones on board. Here are 5 “I’m traveling with children” mistakes to avoid: Red Eye Flights. It might seem like a brilliant idea to save precious dollars by booking the redeye now, but you might realize you’re not quite […]
Thumbusters
Getting a child to stop thumb sucking can prove next to impossible. Many parents try quick fixes like putting tabasco sauce or bandaids on their child’s thumb. Sometimes it works, but more often than not the child goes right back to sucking their thumb anytime it’s free. Mory Manca’s three daughters were serious thumbsuckers. He […]
Expression Through Therapy
As an alternative to traditional psychotherapy and mental health counseling, art therapy is an effective way to allow people to express themselves through painting, drawing, clay work, sculpting, and collage art. Engaging in this process can allow people to cope with everyday life experiences and help to define inner strengths. It can also determine hidden […]
Volunteer Opportunities Working with Children
While most people in our community still have jobs, homes, and plenty of food, it nags at us that there are many who are living in fear of failure. It is most painful when we see that many of those living in fear are the youngest in our community. Thankfully, there are community leaders who […]
Hart’s Gymnastic Center
Summer has come to an end but the impact of summer activities is still felt by some area businesses. For example, the Summer Olympics typically prompt young people to learn tumbling and gymnastics and trainers like those at Hart’s Gymnastic Center stand ready to coach these young athletes. Hart’s Gymnastic Center, owned by David and […]