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12 Train Adventures for Seattle-Area Kids and Families

1 week ago | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

Photo: The Seattle Center Monorail is an iconic train adventure in Seattle.
How to Host an Allergy-Safe Birthday Party

1 week ago | parentmap.com | Cherie Gough

Photo: iStock It’s birthday party time!You’ve planned the games, chosen a cake and shopped for party favors. Then it comes — an RSVP from one of your child’s classmates who has an allergy. According to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), 1 in 13 kids have a food allergy. What’s the best way to accommodate this guest and still plan the perfect party?
Kids: Earn Free Pizza at Pizza Hut for Reading This Summer

1 week ago | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

Photo: Pizza Hut’s Book It! program offers a free personal-size pizza to kids who complete a reading log Will your kids read for pizza? If your crew needs a little enticement to keep up their reading this summer, Pizza Hut’s Book It! Summer of Stories reading program can help.
Low-Tide Lowdown: Puget Sound Tide Pool Adventures

1 week ago | parentmap.com | Kellie Schmitt

Photo: Exploring tide pools. Photo: Kari Hanson On a recent sunny afternoon, Vanessa Tippmann crouched down on the wet sand to show her 3-year-old daughter the difference between smooth emerald-green eel grass and bumpy Turkish towel, a reddish-brown algae.
Beach Reads for Kids and Families: 2025

1 week ago | parentmap.com | Gemma Alexander

Photo: All book cover images from Amazon Adults tend to save their lighthearted, easy-to-read fiction for beach vacations while encouraging their kids to read more challenge books to stop the summer slide. But I suggest getting your young one a book that can do both.
The Best Teacher Appreciation Gifts From Trader Joe’s

1 week ago | parentmap.com | Kari Hanson

Photo: Just a few of the many great teacher appreciation gifts you can find at Trader Joe’s. Photo: Kari Hanson The end of the school year is almost here, and if you’re scrambling for a thoughtful (but not over-the-top) gift to show your appreciation, Trader Joe’s has you covered.
POP Club: Getting Kids to Eat Their Veggies Just Got Easier

1 week ago | parentmap.com | Kari Hanson

Photo: courtesy of Neighborhood Farmers Markets We’ve all been there: It’s dinner time and your child has eaten most of their food with one glaring exception, the veggies. While some kids will happily crunch down veggies with the allure of a little dip or a few strategically placed toothpicks, for others, veggies can be a tough sell.
10 Creative Backyard Camping Ideas for Families

2 weeks ago | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

Photo: Break out the tent for a fun camping adventure in your own backyard. Photo: iStock When the weather begins to warm up (even just a little) my family starts itching for a change of scenery and that refreshing dose of nature only camping can deliver.
New Exhibition in Tacoma Explores the Evolving Idea of Luxury — Through Cars

2 weeks ago | parentmap.com | Gemma Alexander

Photo: Courtesy LeMay – America’s Car Museum Editor’s note: This article was sponsored by America’s Automotive TrustNearly every American teenager has a dream car they can’t possibly afford — mine was a 1969 Chevelle SS — and for many of us, cool cars are a lifelong passion.
Hidden Valley Park Debuts New Playground in Bellevue

2 weeks ago | parentmap.com | Kate Missine

Photo: Kids can climb, slide, swing and explore. Photo: Meredith Charaba Bzzzt! Have you heard the latest buzz? This Bellevue park playground got a fancy makeover — and it’s pretty sweet.