~ 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…
Category: Parenting
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?
Child Passenger Safety Changes
~ By Seattle Children’s Hospital Child passenger safety guidelines are updated as new data tells us how we can best protect children in vehicles. Washington state has updated its law based on the latest recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Here are the new rules: Keep car seats rear-facing until your child is at least age 2 Children under age 2 must…
Three Sisters Bonded by a Love for Each Other – and for PEPS!
Even as smitten new parents are falling in love with their perfect baby, they can also feel alone and confused with the sudden, drastic shift in lifestyle. This is where PEPS steps in—bringing together people in the same stage of life. PEPS groups become a place where bleary-eyed moms and dads can find solace and feel understood. Having found a…
Fear and Fun – at Festivals and in Life
~ By Soo Young Lee While exploring new environments, I love seeing the world through the eyes of my son Niko, a fiercely curious 3-year-old. So, I was delighted when PEPS invited us to attend the Northwest Family Festival, a family-friendly festival founded by the owner of The Perfect Push, who provides birthing and doula services, with the support of…
The Domestic Workers Ordinance – What You Need to Know
Learn more about the Domestic Workers Ordinance, a law that provides Seattle’s nannies, house cleaners, home care workers, gardeners, cooks, and household managers with protections.
How to Turn Choosing a Preschool From a Challenge Into a Triumph
Finding a quality preschool or childcare provider can be daunting. Here are some tips that will help you find the right preschool for your child’s needs.
Thriving as a Mom
Anjelica moved to Seattle two years ago and transitioned from being a stay-at-home parent to a full-time grad student while working. Read about what she’s learned from making the shift and what time-savers her family has implemented to help them enjoy each day.
A Day in the Life of…Maria Alejandra Gomez, a PEPS Community Connector
We follow one of our PEPS Community Connectors for a day to get a glimpse into her day…
