Madison Miller

Lynnwood

Trends and Engagement Editor at Parent Map

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Articles

Back in the News: South Sounders Plunge Into Wellness

Jan 15, 2025 | southsoundmag.com | Madison Miller

In light of renewed local interest — including an article this week in The News Tribune — we're publishing this story about the Puget Sound Plungers from our January-February 2022 issue. You’ve probably heard of the annual Polar Bear Plunge, where people start off the new year diving into chilly waters — a wet and cold symbol of a fresh start.
School Nutrition Guidelines Are Changing: What Parents Need to Know

Apr 11, 2024 | parentmap.com | Madison Miller

Not many of us have particularly fond memories of school lunches. We could choose from a pretty limited menu: grease-soaked pizza, milk carton-flavored milk, sloppy joes made with questionable meat and, as a treat, severely underripe apples. Those are fortunately faraway memories, but public school lunches are still … well … not great. The federal government publishes the science-backed Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) every five years. The last one was released in 2020.
The Helping Hand: Ellen Young

Mar 31, 2024 | parentmap.com | Madison Miller

Growing up in a large extended family that welcomed adoptive and foster children, Ellen Young says witnessing her family’s generosity and commitment to helping others fueled her passion for making a difference in others’ lives. The thought of a child experiencing pain or hardship is a weight Young carries with her every day, and it drives her in her work with Ruby Room, a nonprofit that provides free formalwear and accessories to underprivileged teens.
Seattle Preschool Program Applications are Open

Mar 27, 2024 | parentmap.com | Madison Miller

Applications for the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) are now open to families needing reduced or free tuition. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced that the nine-year program is expanding this year to add 16 classrooms, increasing the total capacity to about 150 classrooms and 2,500 students throughout Seattle in time for the 2024-2025 school year. The City of Seattle has invested about $3.5 million into the program’s expansion.
Mt. Rainier's New Park Reservation System: What You Need To Know

Jan 25, 2024 | parentmap.com | Madison Miller

Summer might seem far away, but now is the time to start making plans — especially if you want to visit Mount Rainer. Mount Rainier National Park visitors will need a reservation to enter through the park's most popular entrances — Sunrise and Paradise — during peak hours starting this summer.
Students Combine Art and Technology to Help Build Self-Esteem

Jan 23, 2024 | parentmap.com | Madison Miller

Seattle-based lifelong artist Catherine Mayer has witnessed art’s transformative effects on people. She first saw it when she was painting public murals and passersby would stop to marvel and be moved, she said. “They enjoyed watching the process of art being made,” she says, adding that they would pepper her with questions and comments. And now she gets to see those effects on a much larger scale. She came up with the idea of developing a drawing app.
Neighborhood Spotlight: Green Lake

Jan 23, 2024 | parentmap.com | Madison Miller

The eclectic and comfortable neighborhood of Green Lake is just a few minutes north of downtown Seattle. Home to approximately 10,000 residents, this small north-central Seattle neighborhood is named after its centerpiece, Green Lake. Geologists believe the Vashon glacier formed Green Lake around 50,000 years ago. Fun fact: Dredgings of Green Lake have brought up volcanic ash from an eruption of Glacier Peak that occurred about 6,700 years ago.
Inexpensive Places to Host Your Next Kid’s Party

Jan 16, 2024 | parentmap.com | Madison Miller

Do you remember the days of simple yet fun birthday parties? Where you could host a group of kids, have cake and ice cream and have a blast without dropping more than $500? Well, those days aren’t completely gone. We’ve rounded up our favorite places to host your kids’ next birthday party that won’t break the bank. Our local recreation centers offer such value to local families, and that includes birthday party spaces as well.
McDonald’s Squishmallows Are Finally Here

Jan 11, 2024 | parentmap.com | Madison Miller

Squishmallows have become a household favorite for their cute characters and comfy forms. Your house might be up to the brim with these adorable plushies, but who couldn’t use a few more? Now, you can add to your growing collection when you buy a Happy Meal at McDonald’s. The partnership between the fast-food giant and Jazwares (the creators of Squishmallows) was announced in December and customers will have a limited time to collect all 12 mini Squishmallows.
Neighborhood Spotlight: Tacoma’s Museum District

Dec 17, 2023 | parentmap.com | Madison Miller

There’s a reason why Forbes named downtown Tacoma as one of its 13 Art Trips You Need to Take. From public art, which includes Dale Chihuly glass installations scattered around the city, to a rich cultural history (there are six museums within walking distance of each other), to impressive and varied dining experiences and engaging and entertaining activities, the Museum District serves as a one-stop spot for families.