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Bookboard gets kids addicted to reading
For the past couple of weeks my 4-year-old has been experiencing Bookboard, an eBooks service that is like…
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Two nights of fun, family and insomnia
A fantasy, some beds and cold, hard cash will get you into a lot of trouble — especially…
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Give kids an early start on the SATs
Have you seen all of the calendar kiosks at the mall? Keep you eye out for the Merriam-Webster’s…
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Make resolutions for a lifetime, not just a year
When I was in college, a friend said, “I can’t wait until I get married so that it…
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For captive orcas, nightmare is real
I have an unexplained fear of orcas. My best guess is my phobia developed in childhood when I…
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So many holiday photos, so few worth treasuring
These days, it’s easier than ever to take a picture, but that doesn’t mean we’ve gotten rid of…
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Life only follows Plan A in books
My third-grader explained to me what it takes to read, summarize and write about a book. “First you…
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How to make ‘Nutcracker’ more meaningful for kids
Is an Olympic Ballet Theatre performance of “The Nutcracker” on your calendar this December? If so, you can…
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Online, cruelty can inflict harm far past the teen years
Have you ever had a nightmare where you’re back in high school and (fill in the blank)?
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The Christmas spirit pops up in Edmonds
One of the great things about living in Edmonds is all of the fun things to do with…
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Our region is an earthquake time bomb; are you ready?
A couple of weeks ago I was writing out a check to the Red Cross for relief work…
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Name cards make for a festive art project
My daughter brought home a super cute turkey name card from preschool. As soon as I saw it,…
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A mother’s Hanukkah lesson leaves a lasting impression
I know it’s not politically correct to say “Easter vacation” or “Christmas break” anymore, but since this is…
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With a day of rest, we’re ready to take on the week
I woke up my daughter for school on Thursday and the first words out of her mouth were…
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A gluten-free breakfast from Camano Island
A couple of months ago when I shared that I was gluten intolerant, a reader named Fred emailed…
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There’s no home decor that children can’t defeat
Homeownership and parenthood seem like they should pair seamlessly together, but in reality a preschooler can ruin your…
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When murder comes home to roost
This past October I attended the Write on the Sound conference in Edmonds. One of my favorite presentations…
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This Christmas, give a jar full of memories
The Christmas rush is on and it’s not even December yet. Everywhere I go I see stores telling…
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Turn pumpkins into science for kids
Halloween is just a few days away, which means it’s almost time for rotting pumpkins!
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Halloween candy: A treat for kids and a trick on parents
Halloween can turn any mom into a real witch, especially when she lays down the rules about candy.…