March 2006

Parents Turn Anger into Advocacy
When we face an injustice or a tragedy involving our
children and our families, some of us take our anger and turn it into advocacy to make changes in society and laws. Read about a Lacey couple who are lobbying to improve conditions for breastfeeding women in the workplace and a Seattle woman who has worked to change state and national laws on behalf of children who have lifethreatening food allergies or asthma. Find resources for becoming an advocate for children.

Moving is Learning
What are the benefits of physical exercise for young
children? How can we “teach” fitness to our kids while capitalizing on their natural enthusiasm for movement? Find ideas from local fitness experts and preschool teachers to help set your children on a path to an active and healthy lifestyle they can carry through to adulthood.

Departments

Editor’s Note: Do Your Nearest Duty

Your Parenting Coach
How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool

Family FYI
Camp & Summer Learning Fair, Coop Preschool Registration, Reading Rainbow Contest, Zoomazium Volunteers, Hosts Sought for Exchange Students, GET Enrollment Year Ends March 31, New Products Help Kids Jump into Fitness

Seattle’s Child Reads
New Books by Northwest Authors
Book Review: How to Write Thank You Notes

Health Notes and Shorts
ABCD Dental Program, Give Kids a Smile Day, Snohomish County Dental Outreach

March Calendar of Events
Highlights
Classes for Kids
Parent Education

Advertising
Camps
Schools and Open Houses
Classifieds

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