Parenting is challenging no matter the circumstances – and military families are dealing with additional layers of isolation. Here’s how PEPS is working to bring to Pierce County’s military parents together.
Will or Trust? A Practical Guide for Washington Families with Young Children
Estate planning can feel even more urgent when young children are involved – so what are the best options for your specific situation?
Helping Teens Thrive in a Digital World: What Parents & Caregivers Must Know
In today’s digital age, screens are integrated into almost every part of teenagers’ lives. Smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and laptops provide teens with access to education, connection, and creativity, but they also expose them to stress, misinformation, and unhealthy comparisons.
Reflections and Fueling the Future
Dear PEPS Community, As we step into a new year, I’ve been reflecting on the extraordinary progress we made together in 2025. Highlights of 2025 include: And throughout the year, even as we reached more families, we were also looking ahead, listening closely to parents, partners, and leaders as we shaped the future of PEPS. What we heard in those conversations echoes…
Advocacy @ PEPS: The Person Behind Policy Change
PEPS advocacy expert speaks about advocating for Washington families during this tenuous state budget — and what time-strapped parents can do to champion all Washington families.
Top 5 Posts of 2025
From increased rights for breastfeeding people to reimagining the role of the Board of Directors, here are the top read posts from the past year.
Spirit of PEPS and Recognition Awards
Each year, PEPS honors volunteers who shows deep commitment to parental support, enhance PEPS programming, serve their community, and inspire others to make volunteer service a meaningful part of their lives.
Pumping on the Job: Balancing Bottles, Bosses and Boundaries
A Perinatal Therapist’s Guide for the Logistics of Feeding and Returning to Work By Dr. Julie Franks (Estimated reading time: 6 minutes) Breastfeeding and chestfeeding are topics that carry so much weight — emotionally, physically, and logistically. For those who want to continue to nurse after returning to work, the idea of balancing their job schedule with pumping can feel…
A Place to Play: Greentrike creates fun — and connection — in Pierce County
By Polly Jirkovsky, PEPS (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes) This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Children’s Museum of Tacoma, now known as Greentrike. While those four decades have brought many innovations and changes, the organization’s deep commitment to “intentionally listening to children” has remained steadfast, explains Rolfe Bautista, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at the nonprofit. Founded as…
Finding Connection in Co-Leading: What Two Group Leaders Learned From Each Other
By Avani Nadkarni, PEPS (Estimated reading time: 2 minutes) At PEPS, it’s not just the parents that can find meaningful connection — sometimes, the Group Leaders find that connection, as well. Recently, Elaine Walsh – PEPS Leader Training & Support Manager, mom of two and 20-time Group Leader, and Anushree Dasgupta – PEPS Leader Recruiter, a non-parent and first-time Group…