August 2006

Don’t Just Jump in a Lake!
Water Play Options in the Puget Sound Area
Before you think about back-to-school, take some time to enjoy the lazy, warm days of August. Beyond our beautiful lakes and beaches, there are plenty of manmade places to turn up the water fun, from the International Fountain at Seattle Center and Wild Waves in Federal Way to spray parks and pools with water slides and other extra features.

Is Your Child Physically Ready for School?
OK – You do have to spend some time this month thinking about getting your child ready for school. Beyond shopping for new clothes and school supplies, late summer is a great time to make sure your child has a well-child check and is on track developmentally and that he does not have any problems seeing or hearing. We also update you on the latest state vaccination requirements.

Spend Less Time in the Kitchen
We all want to feed our families delicious, nutritious dinners every night, but sometimes we run out of day before we get to dinner plans. We show you the pros and cons and costs of three options for getting help with the nightly meal – hiring a personal chef, using a meal delivery company, or assembling your own meals, two weeks at a time, from a fully-stocked commercial kitchen.

Out & About: Summer Sun on Southern (Washington) Sands
Back to the fun stuff. Can we fit a beach weekend into the end of summer? A great place to go is Washington’s Long Beach peninsula, and a great time to go is during the International Kite Festival later this month. There are plenty of other sights to see, from cranberry bogs and lighthouses to forts and oyster beds.

Departments

Publisher's Note: Celebrate the Fullness of August

En Español: ¡Celebre la plenitud de agosto!

Letter to the Editor
A Whale of a Playground

Family FYI
Call 2-1-1, Kids Need School Supplies, Speak Up When You’re Down

Health Notes
Water Play Safety
A Picnic with Hector

A Slice of History
How Ice Cream Became Our Favorite Summer Treat

Seattle's Child Reads:
Imagine This … Pretend That

August Calendar of Events
Highlights
On Stage
Parent Education
Classes for Kids

Advertising
Schools
Marketplace

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