October 2006
Move
This Way: Outstanding P.E. Programs
The best physical education teachers motivate children toward lifelong
fitness by teaching skills they can use outside of the classroom and making
movement fun for all kids, not just those who may become athletes. Read
about four of the best programs in the Puget Sound area and see how your
child’s school matches up.
Less Toys, More Joys
What if you held a birthday party and all of
the presents didn’t go to the birthday child? What if everyone,
including the guest of honor, got one present? A reader shares her family’s
experiment with reducing the number of toys and increasing her child’s
joys.
Departments
Letters to the Editor
Vaccination, Obesity Figures, Cones for Kids
Viewpoint
Cyber-Shadows: Protecting Teens in the Online World
Your Parenting Coach:
A Powerful Approach to Increase Motivation
Family FYI
Education & Enrichment Fair, Sleep Expert
at Mary Bridge Lecture, Trick-or-Treat on the Waterfront, Cover Kids Contest,
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, Homework Help, Play Area at Children’s,
Sprouts Baby Food, Special Needs Girl Scout Troops, On the Market
Health Notes
Chicken Noodle Soup
A Slice of History
Fright this Way! Halloween Recipes and Books
Pacific Science Center Experiment
Night Vision
Out & About
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
October Calendar of Events
Highlights & Hot Tips
Parent Education
Classes for Kids
Advertising
Schools
Marketplace
Cover Kids Contest Winners
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