From the Editor: New year, new ideas - Happy new year and welcome to the January issue of Northwest Baby & Child!... Read on
Dad and the nation-builder - Laundry has been my household job for so long that it’s gotten so that I no longer feel like I’m doing my wife a big favor when I do it... Read on
Choosing a Montessori preschool - Preschool selection can be one of the most confusing decisions a parent has to make... Read on
Is your child really ready for preschool? - As your child approaches his third or fourth birthday you’re probably thinking about sending him off to school... Read on
Self-Calming Cards teach kids to handle anger, anxiety, frustration - How can children cope with anger, anxiety, or frustration?... Read on
From the Editor: Parents light the way - ‘Tis the season for parents to be really busy. Depending on the ages of your children and your away-from-home workload, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the “to-do” list... Read on
Christmas traditions that edify - This won’t be Wendy’s first Christmas—she turned two in October—but it’ll be the first one that will register as more than just a series of unconnected brightly colored events... Read on
Why does Hanukkah fall on the same day as Christmas this year? - If Christmas falls on December 25 every year, why doesn’t Hanukkah fall on the same date every year?... Read on
Jolly holiday crafts and games - Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, capture the warmth of the season with family-friendly crafts and games... Read on
Be creative, and get help, for family meals - I grew up in a very untraditional home—a log cabin in the woods with no electricity or running water... Read on
From the Editor: If you can read this, be thankful - I was volunteering in the free book room at the DSHS office when a young woman walked in and boldly announced... Read on
Enjoying siblings separately - The three-hour canoe ride with my daughters had been nicely eventful. We’d eaten mulberries from branches that drooped low over the lake... Read on
International Drum Month - November is International Drum Month—Time for little drummers to be seen and heard... Read on
Teaching your child to love music - As a music educator, I often have parents of young children ask me, “At what age should my child start piano lessons?” or... Read on
Sharing the arts with children - The dancers of the Pacific Northwest Ballet have remarkable concentration. Their leaps and pirouettes are executed with effortless grace—even with the noses of ten small, wiggly children pressed up against the glass of their practice room... Read on
Raising charitable children - When Omar and Pam started a family nine years ago, they began teaching their children to be charity minded... Read on
From the Editor: Healthy families pay it forward - Many years ago, when I was fresh out of college, I landed my first professional job as a counselor for delinquent teenage boys in a state institution... Read on
Season of the weird and creepy - “If your head was cut off, could you still talk?” Five-year-old Sally, who carries Halloween in her heart year-round, was tapping into the paternal store of vital information... Read on
The candy economy - It’s been a long time since I traded treats with my classmates in the elementary school cafeteria... Read on
Variety spices up school lunch - With school in full swing and the novelty of school bus rides rapidly wearing off, consider making some changes in your child’s school lunch... Read on
From the Editor - My friend and mentor Judy became a Grandma several years before I did, and she threw herself into grandparenting with enthusiasm... Read on
The rules of brat-ola cuisine - I don’t care for fancy restaurants, but my wife Betsy loves them. An occasional night out, away from the kids, gives her the illusion that her life is a lot more pleasant than it really is... Read on
Preschoolers at large—learning and growing outside the classroom - “Here you go, you may hold this bone, it goes right here beside the orca’s skull....” Read on
The benefits of classroom volunteering - When Rene Staudacher’s youngest son Jake entered kindergarten, she went back to school—to her son’s school, that is... Read on
Dads-to-be need pampering too - Have you ever realized—long after the fact—that others have benefited from a situation while you naively stood by, gaining nothing for yourself?... Read on
From the Editor - As summer vacation comes to an end, it’s time to think about new beginnings, especially the beginning of a new school year... Read on
Kindergarten - Three Septembers ago, when we sent our firstborn into kindergarten, we were the Wright Brothers launching something delicate and experimental... Read on
Homeschooling primer - This past June, I breathed a sigh of relief... Read on
From the Editor: Making summer memories close to home - This summer, with gas prices high, many families may rethink faraway travel plans and opt for shorter day trips to destinations closer to home... Read on
Born to talk - I left our one-year-old next-door for a few minutes, and when I got back, Baby Wendy was speaking her first word: "Kgaa!..."... Read on
Growing smarter children - I have learned many things throughout the years working with children and families... Read on
Learn through laughter - Did you know that laughter plays an important role in the learning process?... Read on
Birthdays are special - Parties can't always be scheduled on your child's birthday. Here are a few ideas to make the actual day extra special!... Read on
Farms offer family fun - Looking for a fun, family adventure? Visit a farm!... Read on
From the Editor: Dads do a good job - Thirty years ago, I left my two-month-old baby in the care of her father while I returned to work... Read on
The ballet teacher of steel - A stream of little ballerinas in blue satin tutus deployed onto the stage like spilled water, and came to a full stop in an uneven line... Read on
Just call me "Dad" - The other day, I was speaking with an acquaintance of mine over the phone and he asked me how my life as a "househusband" was going... Read on
New booster seat law passed - A new law just passed by the Washington Legislature requires children to use booster seats until they are eight years old... Read on
Bonding with Dad - Mrs. John B. Dodd of Washington for introduced the idea of Father's Day in 1909... Read on
At-home dad gets hands-on experience - After Sarah came into our lives, I called her my "good luck charm." Within weeks of her arrival, I signed the contract to write my first book... Read on
Revisiting Mister Rogers - Mister Rogers was one of the most comforting people on the planet when I was little... Read on
There's a monster under my bed! - Has the boogeyman been making the rounds at your house lately? Maybe a ghost or even a scary alien? You're not alone... Read on
From the Editor: Choosing three times - When my second child was born, our situation had changed, and I was able to stay home with our children... Read on
Motivated for motherhood - "Why so eager to have kids?... Read on
Mother's Day - That view of words works great as a reporter, but it doesn't work so well in my role as a husband and father... Read on
Good mom, bad mom - Our neighborhood is extremely safe... Read on
Working from home with children - "Mama!" Read on
From the Editor: Enjoy the natural world through the eyes of a child - ?Go slower...? Read on
The opposite of hardball - T-ball is the opposite of hardball, especially the way Mr... Read on
Tantrums happen - It might start with a scowl and crossed arms as you put the box of favorite cookies back on the store shelf... Read on
Imaginary companions common among children - It is so prevalent that 65 percent of children report that, by the age of seven, they have had an imaginary companion at some point in their lives, according to a new study by University of Washington and University of Oregon psychologists. Read on
Northwest Baby & Child wins PPA awards - Editor Betty Freeman represented Northwest Baby ... Read on
From the Editor:Baby Expo in April - Plan to attend the Puget Sound Baby Expo on April 17 at the Seattle Center's San Juan Rooms... Read on
Begging for a spanking? - On one otherwise wonderful afternoon at Disney World... Read on
Families can take advantage of tax benefits - The National Women's Law Center (NWLC) informs families about federal and state tax credits that can put thousands of dollars in their pockets... Read on
Planning for a baby: What couples should know about natural conception - Standing on your head after sex... Read on
From the Editor:Acts of love - As you consider your options for Valentine's Day remembrances, take a moment to think about the many ways you already show your love for your family each day... Read on
Yearning for a son? - "Are you going to try again for a boy?" Read on
Date nights benefit all - This is all stuff most parents have heard before... Read on
Exploring the alphabet - Expand your vocabulary, as well as your child's, and make learning letters fun with these alphabet-friendly titles. Read on
Keepsakes - Making keepsakes can be a tradition in some families-daily if you have children like mine who like to create all day... Read on
The Way I Feel - "I'm bouncing like a rubber ball... Read on
Raising - Raising children is an indescribably tough job... Read on
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