Rebecca Mongrain

2 months ago | parentmap.com | Rebecca Mongrain |Kid-Friendly Versions

Photo: iStock Everyone gets bored with the basic sandwich (though it does have its place!), but not all parents have the time or desire to whip up an Instagram-worthy bento box spread. And yet, relying on school lunch or supermarket convenience foods is not necessarily the best solution for your budget or your kid’s health.

Jun 27, 2024 | seattleschild.com | Rebecca Mongrain |Aidan Bond

Traveling with kids can be hard, but family road trips can be some of the most memorable times in a child’s life, and heck, they are pretty fun for the whole family, too. Living in the Pacific Northwest means that we have tons of awesome road trip destinations just a hop, skip and a jump away from Seattle. Seattle’s Child has gathered our five-favorite child-friendly road trip destinations, just under three hours from Seattle.

Feb 29, 2024 | seattleschild.com | Rebecca Mongrain |Aidan Bond

Not that kids mind the cold and wet weather –  in fact, it can be a struggle to get them to wear a jacket – but when most days are cold or rainy or both, it’s good to have plenty of ideas for indoor activities, so we’ve put together more than 25 “fun-things-to-do-inside,” from simple science and games at home to inexpensive (or free) outings around the Puget Sound region.

Nov 4, 2023 | seattleschild.com | Rebecca Mongrain

The diverse holidays of the next two months are the perfect time to practice seasonal, sustainable feasting— whether at home or in your favorite restaurants. By choosing locally grown ingredients and buying from local businesses, eating sustainably supports the region’s local food system and environment. Visiting restaurants focused on sustainability allows your family to see and taste the movement in action and gain ideas for bringing it all home.

Aug 31, 2023 | seattleschild.com | Rebecca Mongrain

Otis Golden’s day begins at 8:40 a.m. at Rainier Beach High School. As a paraprofessional, Golden works his way through seven different classrooms each day, supporting students with individualized education plans (IEPs) and other special educational needs. Golden likes to say that his day is one of socializing, but stresses that these interactions are far more than chit-chat. When he engages with students, Golden aims to help them become better adults.