June 2006

Destination PLAY!
With the longer days of summer, it’s time to explore beyond your neighborhood playground and discover some of the South Sound’s gems. Join us on a tour of nine great play spaces, including a hide-away park by a fish-stocked lake and an enormous walk-in fort in Pierce County; a community fountain and a pirates’ ship in Thurston County; and a space where music, art and play come together in Kitsap County. Plus, if you’re flying anywhere this summer, you’ll appreciate the new play space at Sea-Tac Airport.

Summer Reading
In our annual summer reading section, get ready for programs at local libraries organized around the theme “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales.” Find out why it’s so important to read to your child – and how to help children who cannot afford books of their own. Read about three new multi-cultural books from local authors in Puget Sound Parent Recommends.

Departments

Editor's Note: He Said, She Said

Viewpoint: Conscious Fathering for New Dads

Your Parenting Coach: Taking Care of Ourselves While We Take Care of the Kids

Family FYI
Children’s Alliance Advocates, New Chickenpox Vaccine

Health Notes
Soap and Water Best for Hand Washing

A Slice of History
How Father’s Day Became a Holiday

Daily Science Fun
Parents Can Make Science Fun for Kids,
Summer Activities from Hands-On Children’s Museum

June Calendar of Events
(including Highlights, Hot Tips & Father's Day Events & Classes)
Museum Exhibits
Classes for Kids
Parent Education

Advertising
Summer Camps
Marketplace

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