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Dyslexia and dyscalculia: When words and numbers won’t stick
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. We owe it to all children to find ways to make learning stick.
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How I went from being stay-at-home mom to published author
Between dance class and gymnastics, there are always a few moments to bang out 500 words.
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A Girl Scout says goodbye to her decades-old sleeping bag
After 33 years and five different camps, it’s time for her to upgrade to a new sleeper from…
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Weak immunity system? Vicks product is flu season must-have
If taking a steamy shower and running a humidifier when you’re sick doesn’t help, then try this.
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How many children does it take to pick a backpack off the floor?
It reads like a joke, but it isn’t. Kids at every age love to ignore putting away their…
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When it’s time to groom the dog, everyone has strong opinions
A household was divided after the family’s poodle got a new do: They either loved it or hated…
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When good intentions fall through, it doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent
This school year she wanted to be Ms. Perfect Mom; instead she was becoming Ms. Oops-I-Did-It-Again.
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Nordic Museum reconnects her with Swedish heritage
Millions of Swedish immigrants assimilated quickly in the U.S. It’s time to rediscover Nordic values.
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A busy mom’s top 3 back-to-school tips for tight schedules
Here are tricks to stay organized when homework, school lunches and after-school sports take over.
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Summers come and go, as does the family that makes life sweet
If you could go back in time to a day from your childhood, when would it be?
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Mom is trapped in house with kids this summer due to smoke
It’s 85 degrees inside and they don’t have air conditioning. So she sits still and drinks water.
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Memories of gold from a visit to the Canadian Rockies
A Snohomish County family visits Banff and Jasper national parks. The best news? It’s affordable.
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Too close for comfort: A hike to remember in bear country
Her family was hiking at Canada’s Valley of the Five Lakes and encountered a black bear on the…
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This mom has a secret — and you can read all about it
Jennifer Bardsley is self-publishing a new series of books, but you won’t find her name on the cover.
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Doing math at home: Now’s the time to stop the summer slide
A former teacher shares her favorite resources for mathematics that she’s used with her own children.
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Need an amusement park fix? Head to Silverwood in Idaho
At Silverwood Theme Park, the lines are short and the opportunity for fun and adventure is huge.
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That time when the family shower had 8 bottles of shampoo
After a great stock-up sale, it kind of looks like a barbershop exploded in the bathroom.
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Camping in style: This camper just ditched the hobo look
Now 40, Jennifer Bardsley doesn’t have to camp in hand-me-downs anymore. So she went shopping at REI.
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8-year-old’s new playmates also mean newfound independence
A neighborhood in Edmonds is reborn when families with young daughters move in next door.
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Obituaries are a family tribute to a life that mattered
They tell about the extraordinary, everyday people who might never have made front-page news.