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Parent Education + Support
continued from page 39 Libraries + Museums
KidsQuest Children’s Museum ...................... 41 Connecting children to their communities and the world through the power of play and exploration Bellevue; 425-637-8100 kidsquestmuseum.org info@kidsquestmuseum.org
King County Library System Resources for new parents and babies at your library Multiple King County locations; 425-462-9600, 1-800-462-9600 kcls.org/newparents Playspaces + Playgroups
Funtastic Playtorium Active indoor playground for kids ages 1–10 Bellevue (425-623-0034; factoria@funtasticplaytorium.com), Alderwood (425-412-2991; alderwood@funtasticplaytorium.com), Tacoma (253-304-2450) funtasticplaytorium.com
Parenting Resources
Bellevue College Parent Education & Early Education Program .......................................... 46 Offering fun, informative educational classes for children ages 0–7 and their parents Greater Eastside; 206-214-8059 bellevuecollege.edu/parented parentedregistrar@bellevuecollege.edu
Down Syndrome Community of Puget Sound Nonprofit organization serving and advocating for individuals with Down syndrome and their families Puget Sound area; 206-257-7191 dscpugetsound.org contact@dscpugetsound.org
EvergreenHealth Parent-Baby Groups Our team of certified and passionate educators brings you the most up-to-date information and current best practices for your family Kirkland; 425-899-3000 evergreenhealth.com/parent-baby
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Parent Education Program Providing parenting education for parents and caregivers along with classroom experiences for children ages 0–5 Kirkland, Bothell, Redmond, Woodinville lwtech.edu/academics/parent-education parent.ed@lwtech.edu 42 Kidz Bounce Large playspace furnished with indoor inflatable play structures; drop-in times for Eastside kids ages 2–10, plus parties and group events Preston; 425-222-5439 kidzbounce.com chalsea@kidzbounce.com
Seattle Children’s PlayGarden All-abilities park and playground Seattle; 206-325-5576 childrensplaygarden.org info@childrensplaygarden.org
WiggleWorks Kids Indoor play and party center for kids 48” and under Bellevue (425-641-2186), Puyallup (253-445-6551) wiggleworkskids.com
Parenting Counts Research-based resource site developed to support parents and caregivers in raising socially and emotionally healthy children Online resources; parentingcounts.org
Parent Trust for Washington Children Respected source of education and support for parents, caregivers and the professional community; resources database, Great Starts™ parenting classes, professional trainings, developmental screenings, more Statewide; 206-233-0156; The Family Help Line: 1-800-932-HOPE (4673) parenttrust.org
Priceless Parenting Online parenting classes with certificate of completion, parenting presentations, parent coaching, free charts for kids Online, coaching sessions by phone; 425-770-1629 pricelessparenting.com support@pricelessparenting.com
Find support, connection and resources for your family!
Join a PEPS Group and meet other families with children close in age to yours. Our programs focus on child development, research-driven information and resources, and building a community of support. Group Leaders trained in inclusive facilitation host weekly discussions, helping parents cope with the challenges of adjusting to a period of newness, rapid changes and finding connection.
PEPS offers programs for expectant parents, parents of newborns, infants or adolescents and teens, plus affinity groups for families sharing identities that intersect with their identity as a parent.
Weekday and weeknight options are available, with more than 600 families meeting each month. Flexible Pricing program fee options and financial assistance are offered for all programs.
Register for a PEPS Group today!
Connecting parents to strengthen families and build community. Resilient families. Connected communities. Equitable outcomes.
peps.org • 206-547-8570 peps@peps.org
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Sound Discipline Positive Discipline workshops and events designed to help parents deepen an understanding of their children, bringing more peace and joy into the home Greater Seattle area; 206-782-1595 sounddiscipline.org info@sounddiscipline.org
Sproutable Supporting adults growing remarkable kids; source for research-based Positive Discipline tools for young children, birth–6 Online; sproutable.teachable.com
Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. ................................ 45 Speaker, educator and mom Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., LCSW, is the founder of The Center for Connection and the New York Times–best-selling author of “The Whole-Brain Child.” tinabryson.com/thebottomlineforbaby info@tinabryson.com
Zero to Three Nonprofit that trains and supports parents and professionals to support the connections that are critical to the early development, learning and well-being of babies and toddlers Nationwide; 1-800-899-4301 zerotothree.org
Support Groups
Community of Mindful Parenting Connecting parents and caregivers in pursuit of mindful living through signature programs, Listening Mothers and Finding Calm, that are designed to help focus compassion, reduce stress and enhance secure attachment Classes held all over the Puget Sound area and virtually; communityofmindfulparenting.com info@communityofmindfulparenting.com
Encompass ........................................................ 12 Offering full-day and half-day preschool, caregiver and toddler playgroups, summer camps and an in-home literacy program Snoqualmie Valley and greater Eastside; 425-888-2777 encompassnw.org info@encompassnw.org
Families of Color Seattle (FOCS) Nonprofit dedicated to building a strong community by supporting families of color through parent groups, community resources and events, and racial equity consulting Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-317-4642 focseattle.org info@focseattle.org 44 India Association of Western Washington Promoting and providing social, educational and cultural programs that enable children of Indian heritage to understand Indian traditions Greater Seattle and Eastside; 253-234-9989 iaww.org admincoord@iacswa.org
Korean Community Service Center .............. 46 Support groups for self-identifying Korean American parents, expecting families and newborn parents; available in English and Korean Greater Seattle area; 425-776-2400 kcsc-seattle.org deborah@kcsc-seattle.org
Lake Washington Toddler Group (LWTG) Nonprofit parenting education co-op program serving parents of children ages 9 months–5 Kirkland; lwtg.net registrar@lwtg.net
Northwest Infant Safety & SIDS Alliance (NISSA) Nonprofit organization supporting families who have been affected by the death of a child and educating the community about sudden infant death syndrome Statewide; 206-548-9290 nwsids.org info@nwsids.org
Parent Support of Puget Sound Nonprofit, volunteer-run organization supporting people who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss; peer support groups, events, resources, referrals, more Puget Sound; 425-686-9451 psofpugetsound.org info@psofpugetsound.org
Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS) ..... 43 Parent peer-support programs led by trained Group Leaders facilitating weekly discussions Greater Seattle area; 206-547-8570 peps.org peps@peps.org
Redmond Toddler Group Nonprofit program for parents with children ages 0–42 months offering fun classes for kids and discussion groups for parents Redmond; 425-869-5605 redmondtoddlergroup.org registrar@redmondtoddlergroup.org
Woodinville Toddler Group Cooperative parenting education program where parents and their infants and toddlers create, learn and explore Woodinville; 425-224-6822 woodinvilletoddlergroup.com
Introducing ‘The Bottom Line for Baby’
— Michelle Borba, Ed.D., author of “Unselfie”
Full of warmth, expert wisdom and blessedly bite-sized explanations, this book will help you prioritize what you really need to know and do during the first year of your newborn’s life.
Dr. Bryson boils things down with authority, demystifying the issues in three distinct sections: an objective summary of the schools of thought on the topic; a clear and concise primer on “What the Science Says”; and a “Bottom Line” conclusion. When the science doesn’t point clearly in one direction, she guides you to assess and apply the information in a way that’s consistent with your family’s principles and that meets your child’s unique needs.
“The Bottom Line for Baby,” An essential A–Z guide: Science-based answers to 65 dilemmas all parents face. Speaker, educator and mom Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., LCSW, is the founder of The Center for Connection and the New York Times best-selling co-author of “The Whole-Brain Child”.
Join our supportive learning community — enroll today!
For more than 50 years, Bellevue College Parent Education Program has helped local families delight in parenting and gain new skills. Our supportive classes begin in September, but families can join throughout the year. If you’re looking for a great opportunity to connect with other parents while your child has a great time learning with their peers, please check us out!
We offer various classes for children ages 0-7 years old. We also offer seven co-op preschools in six Eastside cities. Parents receive tangible skills and college credit.
Empowering parents while growing an inclusive Korean American community! The Korean Community Service Center recognizes that being a parent can be hard and joyful all at the same time! KCSC works to cultivate a strong and inclusive Korean American community of support through these highs and lows, and center the mental health of parents for healthy families.
Get involved today! • KAPS Moms and Newborns: 6-week-long groups for moms of children ages 0–6 months and 0–5 years • KAPS Dads: 8-week-long groups for dads of children ages 0–3 • Expecting KAPS: 8-week-long groups for expecting parents • 8-week classes in Korean language for parents of adolescents or young children
