Considering disposables vs cloth diapers while you’re traveling? It can be done!
A Tranquil Isle in the Sea of Busyness
By Holly Koteen-Soule We all know that sleep is essential for rejuvenation, and if you find yourself paddling hard all day long, you may also want to find a quiet mooring place somewhere in the middle of the day. Naps give young children a chance to rest and recharge, but calm times during waking hours are also necessary for children…
Getting the Most from Play Dates: Teaching Kids about Friendship
Some children are born social butterflies, eagerly navigating the waters of making new friends with relative ease. And some children need more support when it comes to meeting new people and developing friendships. It’s common for children – even adults, really! – who are naturally quiet or reserved to feel uncomfortable with initiating a conversation. Young children are often just beginning to learn how to read social cues, share toys, and take turns in a conversation. No matter…
Your Guide to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Coming to Washington in 2020
By Zandrea Harlin Have you heard the good news? Washington State is expecting…Paid Family and Medical Leave beginning on January 1, 2020! Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program will provide workers with paid time off to welcome a new child to their family, care for a sick loved one, or to recover from their own serious medical condition. Below,…
You Have Kids. Yes, You Need a Will
By Megan Gebhardt A new child can mean new experiences, memories, fun – and increased responsibilities. Fortunately, we have organizations like PEPS in our area that help new parents grow our families, our communities, and connect us with the helpful resources essential to parenting through localized meetup groups and access to resources and educational information. For the past several years,…
The Ganesh Festival – a Family Tradition
Swarnima, our Leader Impact Specialist, shares with us one of her family traditions that’s been in her family for more than 3 generations…
When All Else Fails: More Snacks
By Leah Wyatt Hi, I’m Leah. I’m the mom of two year old boy-girl twins and a four year old daughter, plus I work part-time from home. I like strong coffee, bad reality TV, and childless trips to Costco. Want to be friends? Was that an awkward introduction? Aren’t they always? As someone who spends a lot of time at…
Simple Ways to Encourage a Second Language
Anjelica Malone, a local parent, shares with us the variety of ways her family is providing opportunities for her children to learn a second language…
From Diapers to Diplomas
~ From PEPS sponsor, Washington College Savings Plans (WA529) It is that time again! Vacations are over, cooler days are ahead and the beginning of the new school year is here. Kids across the country are getting ready to head back into the classroom to embark on an exciting new year. For some kids, going back to school can be…
From “Mompreneur” to CEO – an Entrepreneur’s Story
~ By Sari Davidson Leaning In My son, like many babies, liked to toss his sippy cup. I, like most parents, got tired of chasing it. Life was very different back in 2005. The internet was there, but it wasn’t the e-commerce megastore it is today with every single product you could ever dream of, waiting for you on Amazon.com.…
Returning to the Workforce: Setting Your Family up for Success
Going back to work after baby can be challenging when you’ve been gone just a few months. But what if you take a longer time off to care for your children? What’s it like to go back then?
