The South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce made history in April by hosting the inaugural Kitsap County Civics Bee, a competition aimed at engaging local youth in civic education. Thirteen bright minds from middle schools across the county took the stage to showcase their knowledge of government and community issues. Participants faced two rounds of rigorous […]
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How to Make Your Backyard a Space Kids Can Enjoy During the Summer
Are you worried about your kids staying indoors with too much screen time? Studies find that between their phones, computers, and tablets, kids are spending up to seven hours a day staring at screens. As a parent, you want your child to be physically, emotionally, and socially fit. Summer is the perfect time to get […]
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How to Nurture Your Baby’s Stress
When our babies are experiencing stress, they need to borrow our mature brain to return to a safe, regulated state. Babies can experience stress for all kinds of reasons. Stress can happen when babies have a physical need for feeding, hydration, temperature regulation, discomfort or pain. Stress happens when babies have an emotional need, feeling […]
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Four Seasons of Fun and Discovery
Every day is a good day to be a child at a park, and today is no exception. At the group camping site of Kitsap Memorial State Park, several small children are seated in thoughtful conversation beneath the trees. Close by, a little girl and her friends have collected fir cones and are busily preparing […]
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Outdoor Play Each Day Will Help Keep the Screens Away
It’s difficult to distance ourselves from screens; they follow us everywhere — in the car, into stores, at restaurants and all around our houses. Children often become reliant on screens for entertainment, and parents sometimes use screens as a distraction. While there’s high-quality, educational digital content available, even too much of a good thing can […]
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Recipe for Taco Mac and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a beloved comfort food that’s easy to make during a busy week. With just a few extra ingredients and steps, you can turn boxed mac and cheese into a filling dinner. To make this Taco Mac and Cheese, simply prepare your favorite boxed mac and cheese according to the package instructions […]
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How to Find the Right Summer Camp
With the days growing longer and warmer, securing a suitable camp for your child can feel like an impossible task. However, finding the perfect camp experience for your kid this summer doesn’t have to be daunting with these top 10 considerations. 1. Your child’s interests As parents, you know your child best and can determine […]
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Tips for Designing a New Nursery
Decorating a nursery can be one of the most exciting aspects of preparing for the arrival of a baby. From deciding on a theme to picking the perfect color palette, there are so many things to consider to make it perfect for your new arrival. To lend a helping hand and offer some inspiration, the […]
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What Every Parent of Young Children Should Know about Plastics
Plastics is not a subject that most of us go to sleep obsessing over or wake up consumed by. But when you are writing a report for EARTHDAY.ORG titled “Babies vs. Plastics,” plastics literally become your life. Plastic is an omnipresent material in our lives. Made from oil and a selection of other, often toxic chemicals, plastics […]