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WHAT AUTHOR CLAIRE DEDERER LEARNED FROM HER SON DURING THEIR SUMMER HIKING THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL This past summer our son signed up to do a five-day hike in the backcountry of Olympic National Park. OK, I signed him up. He agreed to go.

Willie is a fit enough kid, but the hike involved some serious miles and altitude,

so he needed to do a bit of training. Nearing 50, I’m not ashamed to admit that I needed a bit of training myself. No, I wasn’t going on the hike — I can imagine no hell more hellish than a backpacking trip with a bunch of teenage boys — but I’d had a sedentary

spring and was starting to resemble Harvey Keitel in the nude scenes from The Piano.

So it came to pass that my son and I spent a good chunk of our summer going for very, very long walks on the trails near our home on Bainbridge Island. To entertain ourselves, we invented something called the Podcast Book Club. We listened to a podcast for the first half of the walk, and then discussed it on the second half. As we left the house each afternoon, we stopped at the bottom of the front steps and synced up our phones — “OK, go!” — and we were off. We did this every day. My son is 14. I’ve CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >

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been a mom long enough to recognize this as one of those fleeting idyllic phases that happen every so often, and I made time in my schedule accordingly. (One of the perks of being a freelancer.)

I seem to remember something else happened last summer — what was it again? Oh, right, it was the ugliest, most contentious, most heartbreaking election of my lifetime. Each day brought a new outrage. The entire country was in thrall to the spectacle, and Willie and I were no different. The Podcast Book Club was overtaken by politics. Our go-to’s were the NPR Politics Podcast, Nate Silver’s poll-centric FiveThirtyEight, and our absolute favorite, Keepin’ It 1600, hosted by Obama and Clinton speechwriters. For the long view, we added in some history podcasts.

Willie has an intensely analytical mind, a love of game theory and an infallible moral compass. He quickly became my favorite person to discuss politics with. He’s better informed than most adults, and his wit and buoyant spirit lifted me whenever I started to despair. By August, our legs and lungs were stronger, we could power up the steep hill at Blakely Harbor, we had a solid understanding of both the Electoral College and gerrymandering — and Hillary was ahead in the polls.

Willie’s big August backpacking trip was a success and those lovely long walks were soon but a memory. By mid-October, we were in the grip of the school year.

Willie’s spare time was spent doing homework and hanging out with friends.

Meanwhile, the first Comey letter came out and the polls were tightening. We did what we could. My 17-year-old daughter and I made calls and doorbelled for the Clinton campaign. But all of us — me, my daughter, my husband, Willie, every Democrat alive — felt nervous.

Our family watched the election returns with our closest friends, who have kids the same ages as ours. As Michigan and Wisconsin turned red, the girls began to cry. We turned off the TV, almost without discussion, and filed out into the night.

Under tossing Douglas firs, we walked stunned and silent in a loose group. Willie and I found ourselves paired off, making our way down a road we’d hiked many times over the summer. The night was pitch-black and I felt as lost as I ever had.

“What do we do now?” I asked Willie, my chief political interlocutor. “We ran the centrist candidate. We tried to meet the Republicans in the middle and they voted her down. They chose a far right-wing lunatic. So do we push further to the left?

Do we become extreme, in order to balance their extremity?”

Now I was ranting. “I mean, my values are progressive values, not centrist values, but I was able to compromise and support Hillary! And they just went further to the right! That’s so messed up! Now what?”

I couldn’t stop crying; my sense of betrayal was total.

Willie put his arm across the shoulders of his hysterically weeping mother and thought for a while. Then he said: “Maybe compromise itself is one of your values.

Maybe you believe in compromise.”

It was the single moment of grace in what became a long string of black, black days. Even at that moment, as I shuffled along in the dark, dumb tears streaming

It was the single moment of grace in what became a long string of black, black days. Even at that moment, as I shuffled along in the dark, dumb tears streaming down my face, it seemed to me a great thing to have a son who could comfort me in this way. Not with mushy platitudes, but with logic, reason, and a deep understanding of the issues. down my face, it seemed to me a great thing to have a son who could comfort me in this way. Not with mushy platitudes, but with logic, reason, and a deep understanding of the issues.

As the post-election weeks go by, my own belief in compromise has begun to wane, and I feel more radicalized than ever. Even so, the essence of that moment remains with me — the fact that my son was speaking to me not just out of compassion, but also out of knowledge. These are the people we need to grow right now — people who can educate themselves, who can reason, who can consider the issues carefully. All those summer days, I had thought we were training for his backpacking trip, but we’d really been training for something else altogether.

The day after the election, we were too depressed to walk. And the day after that.

But by the end of the week, we laced up our boots, put in our earbuds, and headed back out to the woods. Come what may, the Podcast Book Club would carry on.

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Across the great divide On November 9, we awoke to a nation split down the middle.

Half of America celebrated that their country had been given back to them, while the other half despaired that it had been taken away. One election, one result, two completely different outcomes. We stared across the chasm at the people on the other side, wondering: “What in God’s name are they thinking?”

The vitriol of this campaign was shocking. Basic civility gave way to name-calling, threats and slurs. Collectively, we sustained deep, festering wounds, and unless we figure out how to heal them, they are the legacy we will pass on to our children. We have to do better than that. But how?

This rift didn’t open overnight. It began years ago, with the culture wars of the 1980s and ’90s, the disappearance of manufacturing jobs, and the shrinking of the middle class. But perhaps no wedge has driven us further apart than the emergence of the internet and cable news as the lenses through which we see the world.

Twenty years ago, most people constructed their opinions from the same building blocks: network news, the local paper, TIME and Newsweek, the hair salon and the corner bar. But now we have access to hundreds of media outlets, tailor-made for every conceivable audience and point of view.

In theory, this explosion of information should have created a well-informed society. In practice, it did the opposite. Now that we have a choice, most of us select news sources that confirm our biases and validate our views. We glide through cyberspace like self-contained satellites, consuming pre-packaged diets of Fox News or Huffington Post, drifting further and further apart.

But recently, someone I know managed to reverse that trend. A childhood friend of hers reached out on Facebook after losing contact for 30 years. At first she

was delighted, but soon realized that they had grown up to occupy opposite ends of the political spectrum. Their differences were profound, and threatened to snuff out their rediscovered friendship before it began. But instead of giving up, they tried an experiment. For one month, they each read, watched and listened to the sources of information that had formed the other’s point of view. For one of them, this brought a deeper understanding of the other’s faith

It’s always more comfortable to assume we have the answers than to risk being wrong.

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and the way it translated into belief. For the other, it dislodged some deeply held assumptions, and triggered a political shift that continues today. Their friendship not only survived, it thrived and deepened.

I love that story, both for the hope and courage it gives and for the path it offers going forward. The secret sauce that made it work is our way out of this dumpster fire, and it’s a gift we can pass on to our children: curiosity.

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others, and reinterpret the evidence to fit our beliefs. But there is another option. Instead of sitting in judgment, or preparing for battle, we can turn toward those who see the world differently and ask: “Why?” We can be curious.

To practice curiosity is to embrace the unknown and the unexpected with an open heart and an observant mind.

That’s a lot harder than it sounds. It’s always more comfortable to assume we have the answers than to risk being wrong. And whether we mean to or not, that’s the message we give our children. We reward them for being correct, not for admitting their mistakes. We grade them on their answers, not their „ Read all of Jeff questions.

Lee’s columns on And rather seattleschild.com than modeling curiosity and openness, we rush to judgment again and again.

After this election, many worry that our deep divisions will explode into violent conflict, or paralyze us with endless discord while urgent problems go unsolved. In the face of all that, a prescription for simple curiosity seems insufficient and naive. But I would argue that the simplest changes are often the most profound. Unfortunately, they are also the most difficult.

When you find yourself smack in the middle of an ugly, desperate, seemingly irreparable mess, your first impulse is to walk away. Don’t. This world, no matter how damaged and deranged, is still the one our children will wake up to tomorrow. We have work to do.

There’s an old story about a group of students who sought out their rabbi for advice. They knew the importance of early morning prayer, but disagreed strongly about the exact moment when morning begins. The rabbi listened patiently as one by one, the students argued for their particular point of view. When everyone had spoken, they asked him to decide, once and for all, when night gives way to day.

“It is the moment,” he said, “when you can see your own face reflected in your neighbor’s eyes. That is when the darkness finally ends.”

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Winter is British Columbia’s time to shine, and not just because there’s ice or snow over a good percentage of the province: they’ve got an ice-skating rink with an Olympic museum, cozy hotels, and fancy hot chocolate. The Loonie’s recent

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Artists at Play Playground: A playground you can play music on

Seattle Center’s innovative playground invites kids to make noise by throwing pebbles at bronze plates, pulling on billiard balls and spinning handles.

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Where to stay Check in at the Metropolitan Hotel, a cozy little spot tucked into the center of the city. Rooms are plenty big for the kids. There’s also a pool and plenty of nearby shopping, coffee shops, and restaurants. q 645 Howe St., Vancouver, $179/ night. metropolitan.com/vanc

What to do Science World, the geodesic dome that you wondered about as you drove by, turns out to be full of interactive, fun displays: everything from a spinning climbing wall to a squirt-gun race game. Find a warm way to learn about winter at the Omnimax theater,

Kids encounter a wall of jellyfish at Vancounver Aquarium.

which shows Titans of the Ice Age, or wander among the various exhibits: animal pelts to touch, music to make, and an army of volunteers waiting to help children cut out a snowflake or find a solution to a puzzle. q 1455 Quebec St., Van-

couver. scienceworld.ca, $15.25 child (3-12), $23.25 adult (Omnimax +$6)

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minutes from downtown, in the hilly suburb of North Vancouver, the Grouse Mountain Skyride whisks visitors six minutes through the air to a winter wonderland — an ice skating rink, ski area and snowfield. When you’ve had your fill, pop into the lodge to warm up by the fire before heading back down.

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First, a stop in Richmond There’s an old saying that the best dim sum in Seattle is in Richmond, B.C., which is why your first stop should be for Chinese breakfast in this suburb just south of Vancouver (about a 2-hour, 15-minute drive from Seattle). Parklane Chinese Restaurant takes reservations and is just off Westminster Highway, with an easily navigable parking garage. All the classics — barbecue pork buns and shrimpfilled har gow — show up on the checklist-style menu, but the excellent congee (rice porridge), rich and thicker than most places, isn’t listed on the dim sum menu — you’ll have ask your server for it. q 7997

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Once you’re back in the city, the Vancouver Aquarium, in the middle of Stanley Park (worth a walk around, should the weather cooperate), holds exhibits on local underwater creatures, an Amazon forest, and an interactive play area.

But the best parts are the outdoor exhibits. Start with the otters (or preview via the otter camera, vanaqua. org/ottercam), then move on to the sea lions. Check the schedule for the dolphin shows to watch them jump and arc high into the air and skitter across the surface of their pool on their tails. q 845 Avison Way, Vancouver. vanqua.org, $21 child (4-12), $36 adult

Where to eat Just up the road from Science World is Fable Diner. The latest restaurant from Trevor Bird, who gained fame on Canada’s version of Top Chef , serves exciting, family-friendly food in a bright neo-diner atmosphere. Named for his first restaurant, Fable (a mash-up of farm-to-table), it continues the ethos invoked there with a menu ranging from diner classics, like burgers and an all-day breakfast, to the innovative, such as the roast duck pancake. Poutine — that ever-so-Canadian dish — comes in a skillet with aged cheddar and is one of the only versions you don’t need an adult beverage to enjoy (though if you should want one, there are many on the menu). q 151 E. Broadway, Vancouver. fablediner.com

After playing in the snow at Grouse Mountain, warm up with the thick house blend of hot chocolate at Thierry Chocolates, a short walk from the Metropolitan Hotel. The café also offers pastries and cookies, making it equally a good way to start the day with something warm. q 1059 Alberni St., Vancouver.

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Vancouver’s multicultural restaurant scene means that within a few blocks of the hotel, you can sample incredible Chinese noodles and dumplings at Peaceful Restaurant, giant bowls of Japanese ramen at Ramen Gojiro, or stop in to Hawksworth for a fancy meal at the city’s best restaurant — if your kids are up to the behavioral challenge. q Peaceful: 602 Seymour St., Vancouver. peacefulrestaurant.com

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When the fun and the feasting of the holidays are over, minds invariably turn to a fresh start to go with the fresh year. Whether jumping all-in to a January cleanse or just looking to cut back a little, Seattleites are lucky to have a wide range of healthy choices at their fingertips. Last year we added yet another, as the area’s first Freshii opened in Bellevue Square.

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tofu, chicken or steak, and substitute quinoa. There are a number of early morning options, from the excellent (and very portable) breakfast burritos to a refreshing and invigorating Smoothie bowl made from greens, fresh fruit, coconut and granola.

The kids’ menu ($4.99) offers some healthy takes on traditional kid favorites, incorporating plenty of whole grains, lean protein and fresh vegetables. The chicken noodle soup is always popular with

younger diners, as is the protein-packed, teriyaki-flavored Kung Fu bowl. A wide selection of freshly pressed juices and smoothies range from the virtuous detox juice to the kid-approved strawberry banana low-fat froyo smoothie.

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FEASTS FIT FOR A LUNAR NEW YEAR Here in the Northwest, we’re lucky to be surrounded by the varied and rich cultures and cuisines of China. This year, the Lunar New Year falls at the end of January, and there’s no better time to take the family for a celebratory Chinese feast. Be sure to order some kind of noodle dish, whether wok-fried or in soup, as eating long noodles at the new year is said to symbolize long life.

If your kids are fans of noodle soups, head to King Noodle in the International District.

No set menu is offered. You customize everything yourself, choosing the broth, type of noodle, protein and vegetable toppings. A great choice for families with varied tastes, or for picky eaters, everyone gets their way at this casual ID eatery. 615 S King St., Seattle

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Country Dough is a small walk-up counter serving traditional Szechuan flatbreads.

Hand-rolled, they’re crisp on the outside and soft and chewy within, and come stuffed with your choice of meat, vegetables, and a soy-sesame sauce. Also available are stellar hand-shaven noodles, and delicious stuffed Chinese crepes. Country Dough is located right across from Pike Place Market, so after filling your bellies, take the kids to explore the stalls or watch the ferries go by. 1916 Pike Place #14, Seattle, pikeplacemarket.org/ country-dough-opens

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Everyone knows about dumpling powerhouse Din Tai Fung, but there’s a lot more to the menu than just the juicy pork bao.

Fried Shanghai rice cakes are a delicious traditional comfort food that diners of all ages enjoy. For chili fans, the spicy wontons are not to be missed, and the steamed buns — with sweet or savory fillings encased inside light and pillowy dough — might be your kids’ new favorite snack. Locations in Bellevue and Seattle, dintaifungusa.com

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“We are a neighborhood store serving our neighbors and our friends,” said Porter when asked about the store’s biggest appeal. Satsuma’s staff prides themselves on working hard to welcome visitors to their store and supporting their neighborhood.

Satsuma also offers curbside shop service, which every busy parent will appreciate. You place your order online, enter a coupon code as directed by the site and the store will gift-wrap your purchase, along with a complimentary gift card, and deliver it directly to your car. Satsuma’s website works well on mobile devices, so you can buy that emergency gift anywhere, anytime. q Satsuma, 8511 35th Ave. NE, Seattle,

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The Pacific NW Montessori Association serves as a resource for individuals interested in learning more about the Montessori philosophy, and provides information for parents in the process of selecting a quality Montessori school. All Montessorians, administrators, directors, teachers, guides, friends, and supporters are invited to become members of the PNMA.

1. Bellevue Montessori School

2. Montessori School of Seattle

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Montessori Education!

The Montessori School of Seattle is committed to excellence: The environment is beautiful, the equipment is enticing, the teachers are of firm dedication and sensitivity. In this climate, children want to learn.

2411 - 112th Ave N.E. • Bellevue, WA 98004 info@bellmontessori.com (425) 454-7439 www.bellmontessori.com

At Bellevue Montessori School, we believe in nurturing a love of learning that will last a lifetime!

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• Specialists in music, drama, science and Spanish.

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Located in St. Joseph School since 1979, students attend full- or part-time in a loving classroom. Children are nurtured and taught the love of learning numbers, letters, reading, geography, science and practical life skills.

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Grounded in Maria Montessori’s philosophy and pedagogy, WMS offers rich, developmentallyfocused environments, multiage learning communities, stimulating, challenging curriculum and respect for each child’s needs and interests.

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Our Montessori early childhood, elementary, and middle school programs provide daily opportunities for students to develop intrinsic motivation, independence, grace and courtesy, and stewardship in each student. Our idyllic 12-acre campus features forested wetlands, pasture animals, a large vegetable garden, and a pool (open for summer lessons).

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As individuals and community members, children gain positive personal values and social skills. Guided by highly-trained educators, supported by committed parents, students follow their natural curiosity, developing self-discipline, independence and critical thinking skills.

Our high school features personalized instruction, rich academics and real-life awareness and skills.

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6. The Eastside Montessori School

7. Cinquegranelli Montessori

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Our Montessori-certified teachers have years of experience challenging and nurturing students to create happy, hardworking and supportive classroom communities. We are proud of our organized, well-equipped, child-centered classrooms and spacious playgrounds. Parents are encouraged but not required to volunteer. We do not fundraise for our own benefit. Founded in 1977 with the mission to educate children in a loving environment, respecting each child for his/ her unique abilities.

8. Whole Earth Montessori

2930 228TH ST. S.E. • Bothell, WA 98021 joe@wemschool.org 425-486-3037 www.wemschool.org The Whole Earth Montessori School is a Washington State approved Private School and an American Montessori Society (AMS) accredited Montessori School created with the following goals in mind: Developing a respect for self through academic excellence. Maintaining a Global perspective by developing respect for others.

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We believe that with a strong foundation and a passion for knowledge, anything is possible. We celebrate the fact that all children learn differently, following their own interests and developing at their own pace. We invite you to contact us to learn more about how a Montessori education at The Eastside Montessori School can help your child develop their creativity, engage their intellect, and embark upon a joyous path of lifelong learning. We will be accepting applications for the next school year in January.

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• Serving children and families in a cozy Ballard home on Sunset Hill in Seattle, WA. • We value practical life experiences indoors and out — planting in spring and harvesting in autumn.

• Annual live performance of children’s folk dances at Festa Italiana.

• Member of PNMA since 1989.

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9. Northwest Montessori 7400 25th Ave NE • Seattle, WA 98115 4910 Phinney Ave N • Seattle, WA 98103 7344 35th Ave SW • Seattle, WA 98126 bmadsen@northwestmontessori.org (206) 524-4244 | northwestmontessori.org Northwest Montessori School has offered high quality education to the children of Seattle for over 50 years. As the first Montessori School in Seattle, fully accredited and recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), Northwest Montessori is proud to offer nurturing, non-competitive, multi-age classrooms with an emphasis on social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Through our primary (ages 2 ½ to 6) and elementary school classes (grades 1-6), Northwest Montessori School has prepared thousands of children for lives of initiative and meaningful involvement in their community. Public Open House dates: Thursday, November 3, 2016 from 6:30-7:30pm and Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 10:00am-12:00pm.

10. All Nations Montessori

17105 NE 43rd Terrace • Redmond, WA 98052 susan@allnationsmontessori.com (425) 445-5942 allnationsmontessori.com All Nations Montessori is a Christian Montessori preschool for children ages 3-6. Our desire is to come alongside you, the parents, in these important formative years of your children to provide an enriched, prepared environment where your children are able to learn at their own pace, maximizing their potential, spiritually, emotionally and physically. The areas of learning in our Montessori environment include spiritual development from a Christian worldview, Practical Life, Sensorial [training the senses], Math, Language Arts, Geography, Civics, History, Science, Gardening, Arts and Crafts, Foreign Language and Music which includes the Musikgarten program Cycle of Seasons.

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BY REBECCA MONGRAIN Motherhood can be hard and lonely at times. During those tough moments, having support can mean a world of difference. Peony and Pine in Bremerton aims to help moms provide support to other mothers when they need it most.

Through its website, Peony and Pine sells products with encouraging, knowing and supportive words to encourage moms. There’s a coffee tumbler that’s “Probably Cold”; a card reads “You’ve Got This, Momma”; a framed print reads “Forget Diamonds, Sparkle Like a Ruby.”

Peony and Pine also hosts a collaborative blog with articles on the joys and challenges of motherhood.

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even lonely,” says co-founder Brigitte Hamilton. “We wanted to create a site that said all the things we needed to hear in the encouraging attitude we need to hear it in.”

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Shawna Murphy never considered herself an activist. Then her daughter entered kindergarten with a learning disability.

“It was really tricky for teachers to get where she is and help support her.

I ended up becoming an activist for my child,” she says. Shawna and her husband, Christian Peetz, got a crash course in the intricacies of the education system, which catapulted them into even more activism.

Now, being involved in social justice and public policy is central to the South Park family of four — Shawna, Christian, Beezus, who is now 12, and 6-year-old Minnow.

Shawna works full-time as a childcare provider in her home and relies on Facebook for organizing and Twitter for following along in real time with school district meetings.

“When Patty Murray first ran [for the U.S. Senate in 1992], she said she was just ‘a mom in tennis shoes.’ I’m just a mom with an old iPhone. Our laptop doesn’t even really work,” she says, laughing.

With the help of that old iPhone, she serves as Advocacy Chair for the Louisa Boren STEM K-8 PTA. Her top issue is fully funding basic education, as mandated by the state Supreme Court in the 2012 McCleary decision. She’s helped a friend plan a spoof bake sale to highlight school funding issues, helped organize a Christian Peetz, Shawna Murphy and daughters Minnow, left, and Beezus outside of their South Park home.

campaign to oppose a $13,000 raise for the Seattle Public Schools superintendent, and helped make a push for more parents to consider opting out of standardized testing.

Minnow and Beezus don’t just sit on the sidelines: They’ve become activists, too. Beezus organized a coat-and-supplies drive for an LGBTQ youth shelter: She raised more than $400 in cash and filled her parents’ bedroom with bags full of warm clothes. “She put a bin at school, put it in the school newsletter.

One teacher brought in enough gloves so that everyone in the class could donate a pair,” Shawna says. “It all happened because she put herself out there.”

She reinforces that even Minnow, just 6, can have an impact on her community.

“She has said a number of times: ‘I’m just a kid, what can I do?’” Shawna says.

“I always tell her, ‘Even small people can make a big difference.’” Whether it’s gleefully handing out Black Lives Matter stickers on the bus, as she did one fall day, or letting classmates know she’s a safe person to talk to, Minnow has taken that advice to heart.

While the girls may be too young to understand complicated levy-lid calculations and their effect on school funding, they do understand the core issue: “Kids feel really strongly about fairness — and all these things I’m working on are about equity and fairness,” she says.

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The family’s activism has been noticed: In December, they were featured in a photo essay

by Seattle photographer Ted Zolyniak, aka Ted Zee, that focused on their activism around the presidential election.

The pictures show a family busy with political activism, from a party in support of a pro-choice organization to marching in a local parade supporting Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. The photo essay was featured by various outlets — including The Huffington Post. „ See the full photo That day, Shawna’s essay, “The Murphy phone was buzzing so constantly, her battery Peetz of Southern died after a few hours.

Street,” by photographer They received lots Ted Zee at tedzee.com of praise — and some criticism, including from those who said that the family needed to slow down, or shield their girls from harsh reality. Shawna says that their day-to-day lives are pretty simple: “Most of my life is laundry and dishes and packing lunches — very normal,” she says, laughing.

And rather than feeling scared, she says that activism has helped instill confidence in her daughters: “They feel very empowered … They see these things that need to be fixed, and they believe that they are the change they want to see in the world.”

The family’s next goal: Spend the month of January helping families understand what’s at stake if the state of Washington doesn’t fully fund education. Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed a significant increase in school funding, but even that plan would leave Seattle Public Schools with a deficit estimated at $20 million.

She plans to take her daughters to the state Capitol in Olympia on Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, for a schools-focused rally and advocacy day organized by statewide education groups.

“It’s fun for kids, and it’s educational. It’s a great way to spend the holiday, doing activism,” she says.

Shawna volunteers at Louisa Boren STEM K-8 in West Seattle, cleaning a storageroom floor the day before the start of the school year.

Christian and Beezus, making their presidential preference clear, stop for a rest during the Fiestas Patrias parade as South Park neighbor Heather Griffin passes by.

Minnow bounds off the front steps, ready for Seattle Public Schools’ Black Lives Matter day of action on October 19.

Beezus and Minnow run free after marching for Hillary Clinton in South Park.

Shawna chats with Lauren Berkowitz and daughter Frances Vargas-Berkowitz at the Halloween party for Southern Street Kids, the small child care that she runs from her home. Amy Ferlazzo and daughter Jo Good-Ferlazzo are at left.

Minnow surveys the crowd while Christian and Shawna watch performers onstage during the Black Lives Matter at School event at Washington Hall.

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Christian, Shawna and Beezus watch the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump on September 26 on Beezus’ iPad. Shawna shares an Instagram post of lunch notes she wrote for the girls on November 9. To Minnow: “Sometimes things turn out differently than we had planned. Unexpected. We carry on. We live without FEAR. Love, Mommy.” To Beezus: “It is in the darkest of times that we get to see what people are made of. YOU ARE MADE OF SHINING STARS. Let your LIGHT shine for all to see.”

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THIS BROADVIEW COUPLE KEEPS IT BASIC IN THEIR FAMILY HOME, WITH ROOM TO GROW — AND SPACE FOR GUESTS When it came to the renovation of their 1948 ranch-style home in Broadview, Lara and Jesse Proctor kept in mind the words of English designer and writer William Morris: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe

to be beautiful.” The spacious house had been in the family for decades, originally belonging to Jesse’s grandparents, but was in need of updates. The philosophy of simplicity has become even more necessary as they await the arrival of their baby boy.

Lara, an independent interior designer, and Jesse, a studio musician and composer, moved into the ranch-style home during the renovation process. They fell in love with the red oak wood floors, mahogany built-ins, and fireplaces, but were eager to remove a lot of the structural clutter. They did most of the demolition themselves: knocking down walls, tearing out cabinets, ripping off wall boards, pulling up linoleum and carpet, chipping out tile, and completely gutting the kitchen and bathrooms. From light fixtures and switches to windows and doors, the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE >

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Lara says the kitchen was the greatest transformation.

They knocked out a wall to make room for a new island, and finished the room with grayscale concrete countertops, a limestone backsplash, and natural wood accents. They focused on the windows by refraining from using overhead cabinets, in order to highlight the view of the forested backyard.

With a baby on the way, the Proctors are making room for future housemates and guests.

Rather than having a separate nursery, the baby will sleep in their large master bedroom.

The couple originally shared their house with a housemate, and plan to do so again, once they’ve had some time to adapt to parenthood.

“We wanted the opportunity for privacy and family time in the first few months, with this being our first,” says Lara.

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Rather than having a separate nursery, the baby will sleep in their master bedroom.

an ideal housemate situation, with bedrooms and bathrooms at separate ends and a spacious floor plan. “Having a housemate makes you more conscious of your actions,” Lara says. “We feel more inclined to clean messes quickly and keep tidy.” Plus, the financial

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Dive-In Movie Don your swimsuit and splash like a fish as you watch Finding Dory from Mercer Island’s Stroum Jewish Community Center pool.

Theater for Young Children: The Mitten and The Rabbit in the Moon Sweet Pea Cottage Enterprises presents two wintry folktales from Japan and the Ukraine; snuggle up for tales of kindness and hospitality.

Edible City Family Day with Festál Cooking demonstrations, hands-on crafts, dance performances and more in a tasty day at the MOHAI, in collaboration with cultural groups around the Sound.

Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival Puzzles, games and challenges.

Take part in a fun, noncompetitive celebration of math ideas and problems for students in fourth grade and up at the UW Hub.

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Resolution Run and Polar Bear Dive. 5K run/walk, kids’ dash (ages 10 and younger, FREE), optional Polar Bear Dive includes a dip in Lake Washington.

Post-race warm refreshments, plus heated changing rooms.

9 am registration, 10:30 am run/walk, 11:30 am kids’ dash. $$$. Magnuson Park, Seattle (Sand Point). www.promotionevents.com Polar Bear Plunge. Start the new year with a refreshing dip in Lake Washington along with other brave souls. A lifeguard will be on duty. 11 am. FREE. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Renton. www.rentonwa.gov

Stellaluna. Adaptation of the book about a baby fruit bat adopted by birds who feels different from her family. Ages 3 and older. 11 am and 2:30 pm today, various dates and times through Jan. 15. $$ to $$$. Seattle Children’s Theatre, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.sct.org

Polar Bear Plunge. Earn a Badge of Courage if you go in Lake Washington up to your neck.

Costumes encouraged. Warm refreshments provided. Noon.

FREE. Matthews Beach Park, Seattle (Sand Point). facebook.com/ polarbearplungeseattle

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First Day Hikes. Choose from four moderately easy hikes, three of which are good for young hikers and outdoor strollers.

Noon and 2 pm. FREE. Cama Beach State Park and Camano Island State Park, Camano Island. www.camabeachfoundation.org

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New Year’s Day 2K/5K. Enjoy a flat 2K or hilly 5K on the golf course away from cars.

Leashed dogs welcome. 10 am. $$$. Meridian Valley Country Club, Kent. www.active.com

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Polar Bear Plunge. Cub Plunge (ages 9 and younger) at 11:30 am, adult and family plunge at noon. Costumes welcome. Life jackets available and lifeguards will be on duty. Heaters and hot drinks available afterward. FREE. Point Defiance Boat Launch, Tacoma. www.metroparkstacoma.org

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Polar Bear Plunge. Hot cocoa, coffee, a fire and music at noon, then jump into chilly Long Lake at 1 pm. FREE. Long Lake Park, Lacey. www.ci.lacey.wa.us

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FREE Museum Visits on First Thursdays. Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle (Ballard). 10 am to 4 pm, with preschool story time 10 to 11 am. www.nordicmuseum.org.

Burke Museum, Seattle (U District).

10 am to 8 pm. www.burkemuseum.org.

MOHAI, Seattle (South Lake Union). 10 am to 8 pm. www.mohai.org. Wing Luke Museum, Seattle (International District/Chinatown).

10 am to 8 pm. www.wingluke.org.

Seattle Art Museum, Downtown Seattle.

10 am to 9 pm (fee for special exhibits). www.seattleartmuseum.org. Seattle Asian Art Museum, Seattle (Capitol Hill). 10 am to 9 pm first Thursdays and 5 to 9 pm second Thursdays, 10 am to 5 pm first Saturdays for families. www.seattleartmuseum.org.

Northwest African American Museum, Seattle (Central District). 11 am to 7 pm. www.naamnw.org. Henry Art Gallery, Seattle (U District). 11 am to 9 pm, also free Sundays 11 am to 4 pm. www.henryart.org.

Museum of Flight, Seattle (Boeing Field).

5 to 9 pm. www.museumofflight.org

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Small Frye: Storytelling + Art. Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy dramatic storytelling in the galleries, followed by an optional art-making session.

Must attend storytelling to be part of the art-making. 10:30 to 11 am stories, 11:15 to 11:45 am art on first Fridays. FREE. Frye Art Museum, Seattle (First Hill). www.fryemuseum.org The Jungle Book. Musical based on the Disney film, performed by young actors with Broadway Bound. 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2 pm weekends, through Jan. 22. $$. Theatre 47 in Magnuson Park, Seattle (Sand Point). www.broadwaybound.org Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music.

Sing along with the classic film, complete with subtitles and a costume contest. 7 pm tonight and Sat., 1:30 pm Sat. and Sun. $$$.

5th Avenue Theatre, Downtown Seattle. www.5thavenue.org EASTSIDE

Alex Zerbe’s Zaniac Comedy Show.

Come see an energetic and funny variety show from performer Alex Zerbe. Doors open 10:30 am, show at 11:15 am. FREE. South Bellevue Community Center, Bellevue. www.bellevuewa.gov FREE Bellevue Arts Museum.

Visit for free 11 am to 8 pm the first Friday of each month. www.bellevuearts.org

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Sensory Sensitive Time. Families affected by autism and other sensory challenges can explore the museum before it opens for a quieter, less busy environment. Guests are welcome to stay once the museum resumes regular operations at 10 am. 8:30 to 10 am. $.

Space is limited, pre-register. Seattle Children’s Museum, Seattle Center (Lower Queen Anne). www.thechildrensmuseum.org Kids Rock Concert Series: Johnny Bregar. Folksy, bluesy tunes for kids. 10:30 am. $. Mount Baker Community Clubhouse, Seattle (Mount Baker). www.mountbaker.org Rapunzelstiltskin – A British Panto.

The Fremont Players present their unique and hilarious British Panto-style play for all ages. 4 and 7:30 pm Saturdays, 1 and 4 pm Sundays, through Jan. 15. $ to $$. Hale’s Palladium, Seattle (Fremont). www.fremontplayers.com The Sound of Music. Young actors with the Hi-Liners present a “getting to know” version of the classic musical that’s perfect for kids. 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 3 pm Sundays, through Jan. 15. $$. No babes in arms.

Renton Civic Theatre, Renton. www.hi-liners.org

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Curious George: The Golden Meatball.

Charming play about Curious George’s quest to help his friend achieve success. 1 and 3 pm, weekends through Jan. 28. $ to $$. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. www.secondstoryrep.org Winter Adventure Hike. Learn about animals in winter during a guided 2-mile hike along Rattlesnake Lake and Christmas Lake. Ages 7 and older. No dogs or strollers.

1:30 to 3:30 pm today and Sun., plus Jan. 21-22, and Feb. 4-5 and 19. FREE. Pre-register. Cedar River Watershed Education Center, North Bend. www.seattle.gov Pippin. Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE TeenSelect actors present a contemporary take on the musical about a prince in search of true happiness. Best for ages 13 and older. 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2 and 7 pm Sundays, through Jan. 22. $$. Village Theatre First Stage, Issaquah. www.villagetheatre.org NORTH SOUND

Worst Day of the Year Run. Costumes are encouraged at this fun run that isn’t likely to have great weather. 9 am registration, 10 am 5K, 10:15 am 10K. $$ to $$$. Space is limited, pre-register. McMenamins Anderson School, Bothell. www.worstdayrun.com X-Treme International Ice Racing.

Watch specially equipped motorcycles and ATVs race on an oval ice track. 7:30 pm. $$ to $$$. Xfinity Arena, Everett. www.xfinityarenaeverett.com SOUTH SOUND

Be Your Own Superhero 5K and Kids’ Fun Run. Dress as your favorite hero for this 5K fun run and kids’ 1K run. Costume contest, wellness fair and family fun to follow. 9 am. $$ to $$$. Roegner Park, Auburn. www.auburnwa.gov

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ArtVenture: Toy Transformation! Explore how artist Paul McCarthy turns small objects into giant sculptures, then create your own toy transformation using collected oddities and toys brought from home. 1 to 3 pm. FREE. Henry Art Gallery, Seattle (U District). www.henryart.org

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FREE Helmet Fitting and Giveaway.

Ages 4 to 18 can be fitted for and receive a free winter sports helmet. Wearer must be present and fitted to receive a helmet; supplies are limited. 10 am to 1 pm. FREE. Seattle Children’s Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center, Bellevue. www.makesurethehelmetfits.org Family-Friendly Nature Walk. Enjoy an hour-long walk led by a ranger, as you play games and look for birds and animals. 2 pm today and Feb. 12. FREE. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, Bellevue. www.bellevuewa.gov NORTH SOUND

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Mossyback Morris Men Dance. Watch this ancient British ceremonial dance that celebrates the earth and its seasons, spreading good cheer in the darkness of winter.

2 pm. FREE. Everett Public Library, Everett. epls.org SOUTH SOUND

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30 Americans Free Community Festival. Enjoy art-making, music and performances, plus free admission. 10 am to 4 pm. FREE. Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma. www.tacomaartmuseum.org FA R T H E R A F I E L D

Mochi Tsuki Festival. Members of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community pound rice into mochi cakes. Includes taiko performances, displays and more. 11 am to 3 pm. Parking limited, no pets. FREE. IslandWood, Bainbridge Island. www.bijac.org

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Finding Neverland. Broadway musical tells the tale of how Peter Pan came to be. 7:30 pm tonight, various times daily through Sun. $$$. The Paramount Theatre, Downtown Seattle. www.stgpresents.org

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

Hear from speakers at this 30th annual event celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Noon. FREE. 5th Avenue Theatre, Downtown Seattle. www.kingcounty.gov

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Monster Jam. Watch monster trucks compete against each other in speed runs and stunts. 7 pm tonight and Sat., 1 pm Sat. and Sun., 6:30 pm Sun. $$ to $$$. Tacoma Dome, Tacoma. www.tacomadome.org

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Exploration for All: Autism Early Open.

On the second Saturday of each month, families affected by autism can explore the museum before it’s open to the public, with lower levels of light, noise and crowds. 8 to 10 am. FREE. Pacific Science Center, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.pacificsciencecenter.org

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Hawaii in Your Own Backyard. Celebrate the Pacific Coral Reef exhibit and Hawaiian fish with special entertainment and activities. 9:30 am to 5 pm through Mon. Included with admission. $$ to $$$, free ages 3 and younger. Seattle Aquarium, Downtown Seattle. www.seattleaquarium.org

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MLK Weekend Run. Magnuson Series fun runs including 5K, 10K, 15K and Kids Dash.

Kids Dash at 9:45 am, 5K, 10K and 15K at 10 am. $ to $$$. Magnuson Park, Seattle (Sand Point). www.magnusonseries.org Model Railroad Show. Annual show includes dozens of layouts, displays and activities for all ages. 10 am to 6 pm through Mon. Included with admission. $$. Pacific Science Center, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.pacificsciencecenter.org EASTSIDE

Storytime and Crafts. Listen to a story about a featured animal, then choose a themed craft to do. 1:30 to 3:30 pm through Sun., plus Jan. 28-29 and Feb. 11-12 and 25-26.

FREE. Pre-register. Cedar River Watershed Education Center, North Bend. www.seattle.gov Dive-In Movie. Watch Finding Dory from the pool. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. FREE. Stroum Jewish Community Center, Mercer Island. www.sjcc.org SOUTH SOUND

Run the Greens 5K. Family-friendly crosscountry-style run/walk along a variety of terrain. 8 am. $$$. Meadow Park Golf Course, Tacoma. www.metroparkstacoma.org Family Snow Play Day. Meet other families and play in the snow at Mt. Rainier.

Transportation provided; bring your own snow toys. 9 am to 4 pm. $$$. Pre-register.

Tacoma Nature Center, Tacoma. www.metroparkstacoma.org A Year with Frog and Toad. Musical adaptation of the popular stories by Arnold Lobel. 11 am and 2 pm Saturdays, 2 pm Sundays, through Jan 24. $$. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma. www.tmp.org FA R T H E R A F I E L D

Zambini Brothers: Stories from Junk Puppet Land. Multicultural stories are adapted and brought to life through puppets made of recyclables and other “junk.”

10:30 am. $ to $$. Katherine L. White Hall, Vashon Island. www.vashonalliedarts.org

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Music, dance, poetry, guest speakers and a community service award ceremony. 11 am to 1 pm. FREE. Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma. www.cityoftacoma.org

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SANCA Demonstration. See a demonstration by students with the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts, followed by a Q&A session. 2:15 pm. FREE. Concordia Lutheran School, Seattle (Wedgwood). www.concordiaseattle.com

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Homeschool Day: The Science of Sound and Music. Kids ages 6 to 14 who are homeschooled are invited to learn about how sound is created, transmitted and perceived, in a 2-hour, hands-on workshop, plus explore the museum. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, 12:30 to 3:30 pm, or 1:30 to 4:30 pm. $$$ parent/ child pair, regular admission for additional family members. Pre-register. MoPOP (formerly EMP Museum), Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.mopop.org The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats. Show features four of Ezra Jack Keats’ stories, told through live action and shadow puppetry. Ages 4 and older.

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Theater for Young Children: The Mitten and The Rabbit in the Moon. Watch performances of these two wintry folktales. 11:15 am.

FREE, donations welcomed. Northgate Community Center, Seattle (Northgate). www.seattle.gov

Tacoma Third Thursday Art Mingle.

On the third Thursday of each month, enjoy free admission from 2 to 8 pm at Washington State History Museum, and from 5 to 8 pm at the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum. www.tacomaartgroup.org Raising Kids in a Digital World. Parents and tweens/teens are invited to learn more about the latest trends and findings involving kids and technology. Free, on-site childcare provided for younger siblings. 6 to 7:30 pm. FREE. Pre-register. Charles Wright Academy, Tacoma. www.eventbrite.com

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Free Friday Night. Explore the museum for free on the third Friday of each month. 5:30 to 9 pm. FREE. Imagine Children’s Museum, Everett. www.imaginecm.org SOUTH SOUND

MarchFourth. Dynamic musical performance with lots of big brass and percussion, plus stilt

walkers and fire-spinners. 7:30 pm. $$ to $$$. Pantages Theater, Tacoma. www.broadwaycenter.org

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Fight for Air Climb. Fundraiser for American Lung Association challenges participants to climb the stairs of all 40 floors of the Rainier Tower. Children may not be carried in arms or packs. 9 am. $$$. Rainier Tower, Downtown Seattle. www.climbrainiertower.org Eat Well Kids Workshop. Families with kids in 4th through 8th grade will learn about ingredients in food and how food is marketed, and make a healthy dish from scratch. 10 am to noon.

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14 and younger with an adult. MOHAI, Seattle (South Lake Union). www.mohai.org Archaeology Day. See a collection of artifacts — including local finds — and discover the tools scientists use in the world of archaeology. 10 am to 4 pm. Included with admission. $ to $$, free ages 4 and younger. Burke Museum, Seattle (U District). www.burkemuseum.org Saturday Family Concert: La Famille Léger. Hear lively Acadian music featuring the accordion, fiddle, and stories told by “crankies,” old-fashioned story scrolls with puppets and paper cutouts. 11 am. $, free ages 12 and younger with adult. Town Hall, Seattle (First Hill). www.townhallseattle.org SAM Kids’ Saturdays in the Park. Families will enjoy hands-on art activities and outdoor

exploration, plus kids can decorate a box to serve as their “car” for a drive-in movie at 12:30 pm. 11 am to 2 pm today and Feb. 11. FREE. Olympic Sculpture Park (Lower Queen Anne). www.seattleartmuseum.org

Emerald City Trapeze Arts Student Show.

Watch students of all ages perform choreographed acts. 7:30 pm. FREE. Emerald City Trapeze Arts, Seattle (SoDo).

Lunar New Year Festival. Lion dance, martial arts, drill teams and other performances, plus food, kids’ activities and more. 11 am to 4 pm.

FREE. Hing Hay Park, Seattle (Chinatown/ International District). www.cidbia.org

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Tet Festival: Vietnamese Lunar New Year.

Explore traditional and contemporary Vietnamese culture with performances (including a lion dance), food, crafts and other activities. 11 am to 7 pm through Sun. FREE. Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Pavilion, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.tetinseattle.org

Snow Days. Real snow will be trucked in to the museum today (weather permitting), plus enjoy other snow and ice activities. 11 am to 3 pm through Sun. Included with admission. $ to $$.

Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia. www.hocm.org Stomp. Eight-member troupe makes percussive music out of ordinary objects in this high-energy performance. 3 and 7:30 pm. $$$. Pantages Theater, Tacoma. www.broadwaycenter.org

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Stomp. Eight-member troupe makes percussive music out of ordinary objects in this high-energy performance. 7:30 pm. $$$.

The Washington Center for the Performing Arts, Olympia. www.washingtoncenter.org

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The King and I. Broadway musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein tells the tale of a British schoolteacher named Anna who is brought to Siam to teach the king’s wives and children.

7:30 pm tonight; various times daily through Feb. 3. $$$. Paramount Theatre, Downtown Seattle. www.stgpresents.org

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Peking Acrobats. Watch incredible displays of balance, flexibility and acrobatics from these talented Chinese performers. 7:30 pm. $$$. Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds. www.edmondscenterforthearts.org

Thursday, January 26 S E AT T L E A R E A

Children’s Film Festival Seattle.

The largest children’s film festival on the West Coast, with 188 films from more than 50 countries around the world. 7:30 pm tonight, various times through Feb. 11, see online for schedule and content advisories. $ to $$.

Northwest Film Forum, Seattle (Capitol Hill). www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org Free Symphony Concert. Seattle Symphony performs side-by-side with University of Washington Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 pm. FREE. Pre-register for tickets. Meany Hall at University of Washington, Seattle (U District). www.seattlesymphony.org

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Pajama Dance Party. A rockin’ pajama party (wear PJs and bring a stuffed animal) includes music, popcorn judging, and a sneak preview of animated films. Part of Children’s Film Festival Seattle. 7 pm. FREE. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle (Capitol Hill). www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org Evening Beach Walk. Join a naturalist to see which creatures are visible at night during low tide. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. 9:30 to 11 pm tonight, 9 to 11 pm Feb. 10. FREE. Constellation Park/South Alki Beach, West Seattle. seattleaquarium.org EASTSIDE

Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. Youth Theatre Northwest performs the musical story of an eccentric candymaker. 7 pm tonight and Saturdays, 2 pm weekends, through Feb. 12. $$.

Stroum Jewish Community Center Auditorium, Mercer Island. www.youththeatre.org The Drowsy Chaperone. Studio East presents the musical about characters from a 1920s theater cast album magically coming to life. Best for ages 9 and older. 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 pm Sundays, through Feb. 5. $$ to $$$. Studio East, Kirkland. www.studio-east.org SOUTH SOUND

Starry Messenger. Inspiring show based on the life of Galileo. 7 pm Fridays and Feb. 9, 2 pm weekends, through Feb. 12. $$. Olympia Family Theater, Olympia. www.olyft.org

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Zoo! By the musical narration of the classic story, featuring chamber music favorites from a variety of composers. 11 am. $$.

Benaroya Hall, Downtown Seattle. www.seattlechambermusic.org The Boy Who Cried Wolf. StoryBook Theater presents a charming musical retelling of the familiar tale about telling the truth.

11 am and 1 pm through Sun. $$. Renton Carco Theater, Renton. www.storybooktheater.org

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Maker Day: Learn to Extract Strawberry DNA. Learn about and apply the tools used by molecular biologists to study DNA. 11 am to 2 pm. Included with admission. $$, free ages 14 and younger accompanied by an adult. MOHAI, Seattle (South Lake Union). www.mohai.org

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Mariners FanFest. Run the bases, play catch, get autographs, ride the zip line, and more. 11 am to 4 pm through Sun. $$, free ages 14 and younger. Safeco Field (SoDo). www.seattle.mariners.mlb.com

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The Sylvan Series: Orphic. Artistic celebration of light and sound featuring projection mapping technology. 6 to 9 pm. $$, free for kids. Volunteer Park Conservatory, Seattle (Capitol Hill). www.volunteerpark conservatory.org/the-sylvan-series EASTSIDE

Free Family Day: Cultures of the World. Family-friendly art activities and performances throughout the museum.

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Ursulmas Medieval Faire. Combat tournaments, kids’ activities, demonstrations and a village marketplace. Minors must have a permission form signed by a parent or guardian (download online). 9 am to 6 pm today, 9 am to 5 pm Sun. $$ to $$$, free ages 17 and younger. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. www.ursulmas.org GroundFrog Day. “Frognosticator” Snohomish Slew will predict if we’re in for spring weather or six more weeks of winter, plus enjoy other fun activities. 11 am to 1 pm.

FREE. Event Gazebo, Downtown Snohomish. www.groundfrogday.com SOUTH SOUND

Family Snowshoe Hike. Wear sturdy shoes, pack food and water, and enjoy a guided snowshoe hike. Snowshoes and transportation provided. 9 am to 4 pm. $$$.

Pre-register. Tacoma Nature Center, Tacoma. www.metroparkstacoma.org No Sun Fun Run. Chip-timed 5K along the Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail, or a 1-mile course. 10 am. $$$. Heritage Recreation Center, Puyallup. www.co.pierce.wa.us Jugglemania. Laugh and be amazed at feats of juggling and balance. Part of the AVE Kids entertainment series. 2 pm. $. Auburn Avenue Theater, Auburn. www.auburnwa.gov

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Winter Wander Nature Hike. Explore the park in winter and learn about how animals survive the season on this ranger-led hike. 10:30 am to noon. FREE. Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, Bellevue. www.bellevuewa.gov

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Garden Gnomes: Snug as a Bug. Families will learn about what’s happening in the garden this time of year, and create a mason bee house or bug hotel. 1 to 3 pm. $. Pre-register. IslandWood, Bainbridge Island. www.islandwood.org

Friday, February 3 S E AT T L E A R E A

Cinema Café: The Peanuts Movie. Enjoy a light dinner as you watch The Peanuts Movie.

6:15 pm. $. Northgate Community Center, Seattle (Northgate). www.seattle.gov/parks/find/centers/ northgate-community-center EASTSIDE

Twisted Flicks: The Lost World. Twisted Flicks takes a notoriously terrible movie and makes it hilariously watchable by turning off the sound and having comedians improvise the dialogue, sound effects and music. Recommended for ages 10 and older. 8 pm. $$. Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland. www.kpcenter.org NORTH SOUND

Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival.

Guided eagle tours, demonstrations, exhibits, an animal show, music, wagon rides, hands-on arts and crafts, and more. FREE, fee for some activities.

Various locations in and around Arlington; see online for schedule. www.arlingtonwa.gov/eaglefest

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Pancake Breakfast and Short Film Smorgasbord. Enjoy pancakes, bacon, and a short children’s film program. Part of Children’s Film Festival Seattle. 9:30 am breakfast, film at 10:30 or 11 am. $$. Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, Seattle (Capitol Hill). www.childrensfilmfestivalseattle.org Sensory-Friendly Concert: Two Cats.

Kids affected by autism are invited to a fun, interactive musical story time with boardcertified music therapist Michael Thomas and Seattle Symphony musicians. 10 am and noon through Sun. $$$. Soundbridge at Benaroya Hall, Downtown Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org Frost Fest. Drop-in activities in the lobby at 12:30 pm, followed by a 2 pm performance of Cinderella en España. $, free ages 17 and younger.

Pre-register. Cornish Playhouse, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.seattleopera.org EASTSIDE

Soles4Souls Run. 5K run/walk on the Sammamish River Trail. Bring your old running shoes to be given to those in need. 9 am. $$ to $$$. 60 Acres Park, Redmond. www.active.com The Boy Who Cried Wolf. StoryBook Theater presents a charming musical retelling of the familiar tale about telling the truth. 11 am and 1 pm through Sun., 11 am, 1 and 3 pm Feb. 11-12. $$.

Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland. www.storybooktheater.org SOUTH SOUND

Dental Health Month. Kids can get a free dental health screening every Saturday in February from noon to 2 pm. The museum also offers a variety of tooth-related art and science activities all month long. Included with admission. $ to $$. Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia. www.hocm.org Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Musical about a magical car, presented by ManeStage Theatre Company. 7 pm tonight, various dates and times through Feb. 19. $$ to $$$. Sumner Performing Arts Center, Sumner. www.manestagetheatre.com

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Shabbat Unplugged: Snowshoeing. Go on a guided showshoe hike and learn about the importance of evergreen trees. Snowshoe rental included. 10 am to 2 pm. $$$. Pre-register. Hyak Recreation Area Iron Horse Trail, Snoqualmie Pass. www.sjcc.org

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Theater for Young Children: The Mitten and The Rabbit in the Moon. Watch performances of these two wintry folktales. 11:15 am.

FREE, donations welcomed. Ballard Community Center, Seattle (Ballard). www.seattle.gov

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CulturalFest International Expo. Arts and crafts, games, and hands-on activities with international students and volunteers representing a variety of cultures. 10:30 am to 3 pm. FREE. Husky Union Building at University of Washington, Seattle (U District). www.fiuts.org Sweetheart Soirée. Families can come dance to hit songs, plus enjoy a chocolate fountain.

6:30 to 8 pm. $. Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center, Seattle (Ravenna). www.seattle.gov Family Movie Night: Zootopia. Watch the Disney film with other families. Concessions (including beer and wine) for sale. 6:30 pm doors open, 7 pm movie begins. $. Mount Baker Community Clubhouse, Seattle (Mount Baker). www.mountbaker.org EASTSIDE

Night Hike. Bundle up, bring a flashlight or headlamp, and join a ranger for an evening hike to learn about nocturnal and crepuscular animals that call the park home. 6:30 to 8 pm. $. Pre-register. Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, Bellevue. www.bellevuewa.gov

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Pied Piper Presents AlakaSam. Familyfriendly magic show. 10:30 am. $. Mount Baker Community Club, Seattle (Mount Baker). www.mountbaker.org/pied-piper Saturday Family Concert: Pachanga Alert!

Music inspired by styles from Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Argentina and Colombia. 11 am. $, free ages 12 and younger with adult. Town Hall, Seattle (First Hill). www.townhallseattle.org Artifact ID Day. Museum experts can help you identify and learn more about treasures you own, especially objects from Native American cultures, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia, as well as fossils, stones, and bones. Limit 3 items per person; no appraisals given. 1 to 3:30 pm. Included with admission. $, free ages 4 and younger. Burke Museum, Seattle (U District). www.burkemuseum.org EASTSIDE

Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”

Watch the fun and friendship of Elephant and Piggie, and take part in it when the fourth wall comes down. 1 and 3 pm weekends through March 5. $ to $$. SecondStory Repertory, Redmond. www.secondstoryrep.org Whooo Was for Lunch? Kids can learn about the different types of owls that live in Bellevue, and dissect an owl pellet to see what it had eaten.

2 to 3 pm today and Feb. 25. FREE. Pre-register.

Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, Belleuve. www.bellevuewa.gov NORTH SOUND

Doktor Kaboom! Funny show explores the fundamentals of electric energy and humanity’s adventures exploring its potential. 11 am and 3 pm. $$ to $$$. Northshore Performing Arts Center, Bothell. www.npacf.org

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Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds. www.edmondscenterforthearts.org My Heart Beats 5K. Evening run with music, beer tent and more. 6 pm kids’ 1K run, 6:30 pm 5K. $$ to $$$. Evergreen Speedway, Monroe.

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Family Snow Play Day. Meet other families and play in the snow at Mt. Rainier.

Transportation provided; bring your own snow toys. 9 am to 4 pm. $$$. Pre-register.

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Love at the Zoo. Watch as animals receive Valentine-themed enrichment treats. 10 am to 4 pm through Sun. Included with admission. $ to $$, free ages 2 and younger. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma. www.pdza.org Asia Pacific New Year Celebration.

Food, crafts, live entertainment and more, from a variety of Asian and Pacific Islander countries. This year’s featured country is Guam. 11 am to 6 pm. FREE. Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, Tacoma. www.tacomadome.org

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Rosa Parks. Uplifting musical about Rosa Parks, whose courage galvanized the Civil Rights movement. Recommended for ages 10 and older. 1 and 4 pm today, various dates and times through Feb. 19. $$. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Tacoma. www.tmp.org

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Love ‘em or Leave ‘em Valentine’s Day Dash. 5K run/walk with a “tunnel of love” fence for leaving notes to participants. 9:10 am kids’ dash (ages 10 and younger), 9:30 am run/walk. $$$, free kids’ dash. Green Lake Park, Seattle. www.valentinesdaydash.com ArtVenture: Imagination is REAL. Join performance artists Grey Ellis and Pamela Santiago to create collaborative skits and games inspired by what’s on view at the museum. 1 to 3 pm. FREE. Henry Art Gallery, Seattle (U District). www.henryart.org

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Mini Maestros: Fiddler on the Hoof.

Tacoma Symphony Orchestra presents a kid-friendly performance highlighting Western-themed string music for kids ages 2 to 8 and their families. Instrument petting zoo begins one hour before the show. 2:30 pm. $ to $$. University of Puget Sound’s Schneebeck Hall, Tacoma. www.broadwaycenter.org

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Tiny Tots: Mother Goose Goes to Symphony. Interactive, 35-minute program of musical games, stories and songs, presented

by Let Your Music Shine with Lisa & Linda.

Ideal for ages birth through 5. Pre-concert activities 30 minutes prior to showtime.

10:30 am today and Sat., plus 9:30 and 11:30 am Sat. $$. Benaroya Hall, Downtown Seattle. www.seattlesymphony.org Little Women. Seattle Musical Theatre presents the beloved Louisa May Alcott story of the March sisters growing up in Civil War-era America. 7:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 2 pm Sundays, through March 12. $$$. Theater at Magnuson Park, Seattle (Sand Point). www.seattlemusical.org NORTH SOUND

The Great Northwest Glass Quest.

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Presidents Day Weekend Run. Magnuson Series fun runs include 5K, 10K, 15K and Kids Dash. Kids Dash at 9:45 am, all other runs at 10 am. $ to $$$. Magnuson Park, Seattle (Sand Point). www. magnusonseries.org Edible City Family Day with Festál. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, crafts, performances and more, in collaboration with cultural groups around the Puget Sound. 10 am to 5 pm. Included with admission. $$, free ages 14 and younger with adult. MOHAI, Seattle (South Lake Union). www. mohai.org The Right to Dream. Program recreates the experience of an African-American student coming of age during the Civil Rights movement in Mississippi, and explores how the fight against prejudice shaped our history. Ideal for sixth graders and up. 11 am to noon. Included with admission. $. Renton History Museum, Renton. www.rentonwa.gov The Harlem Globetrotters. Watch the incredible ball-handling, dunking and comedy of the Globetrotters. 2 and 7 pm. $$$. KeyArena, Seattle (Lower Queen Anne). www.keyarena.com SOUTH SOUND

Green Thumb Explorers. Kids ages 7 to 12 are invited to create a piece of art that includes something foraged from the garden. 10 am to 12:30 pm. FREE. Pre-register. Lakewold Gardens, Lakewood. www.lakewoldgardens.org Kids ’n’ Critters. Crafts, activities, and trailside encounters with some of the park’s smaller animals, plus half-hour tram tours. 9:30 am

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The Harlem Globetrotters. Watch the incredible ball-handling, dunking and comedy of the Globetrotters. 2 pm. $$$. Xfinity Arena, Everett. www.xfinityarenaeverett.com Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters. Dallas Children’s Theater brings to life John Steptoe’s award-winning story of two sisters who travel to meet a wife-seeking king and encounter various trials along the way. 2 pm. $$. Everett High School Auditorium, Everett. www.villagetheatre.org

The Boy Who Cried Wolf. StoryBook Theater presents a charming musical retelling of the familiar tale about telling the truth. 11 am at Shoreline Conference Center, Shoreline; 3 pm at Rainier Rainier Arts Center (Columbia City). $$.. www.storybooktheater.org Maker Day: Plant-based Art and Chemistry.

Make nontoxic inks and paints from plants found nearby. 11 am to 2 pm. Included with admission. $$, free ages 14 and younger accompanied by an adult.

MOHAI, Seattle (South Lake Union). www.mohai.org Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival. Noncompetitive celebration of math for students in fourth grade and up. 12:30 to 4 pm. $$. University of Washington, Seattle (U District). www.mathforlove.com/julia-robinson-festival

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Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Preview spring with display gardens, vendor marketplace, seminars, and a treasure hunt for kids.

9 am to 8 pm through Sat., 9 am to 6 pm Sun. $ to $$$, free ages 12 and younger. Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Downtown Seattle. www.gardenshow.com

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Wintergrass. Bluegrass music festival includes concerts, dances, music jams, workshops, and kids’ workshops. 5 pm today, various hours through Sun. (see schedule online). $$ to $$$, free ages 11 and younger. Hyatt Regency, Bellevue. www.wintergrass.com

CulturalFest Performance Showcase. Enjoy music and dance performances representing cultures around the world. 7 pm, doors open at 5 pm for pre-show entertainment. $$, free ages 10 and younger. Meany Hall for the Performing Arts at University of Washington, Seattle (U District). fiuts.org NORTH SOUND

Model Train Show. United Northwest Model Railroad club presents their annual show featuring train layouts, vendors and more. 10 am to 5 pm today, 10 am to 4 pm Sun. $, free ages 9 and younger. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe. www.unwclub.org SOUTH SOUND

Laughra Cadabra – Magic Meets Comedy.

Funny show mixes music and magic with audience participation. Part of the AVE Kids entertainment series. 2 pm. $. Auburn Avenue Theater, Auburn. www.auburnwa.gov

Friday, February 24 EASTSIDE

Gardening with Children: Plan and Prepare. Families will learn how to pick a location, use materials you already have, and prepare the soil for a successful garden. 10 to 11 am. $. Pre-register. Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station, Bellevue. www.bellevuewa.gov

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Dress in your Western best and enjoy dancing, snacks and photo booth. 6 to 8 pm. $$$. Pre-register. McGavick Conference Center at Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood. www.active.com

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League; and the indispensable comrades in arms known as postpartum nurses and lactation consultants. Bad latches only get harder to fix as time goes on, so it’s worth devoting the effort early and often.

Your body will supply enough: Some women don’t, for a variety of reasons.

As a friend writes, “In my case, no amount of pumping, praying, crying, hoping, practice, hydration or herbal supplements could increase my supply to a point where my daughter was not steadily losing weight percentiles on her growth chart and crying in hunger.”

Breast is best: Not always (see above).

It also doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

In my friend’s case, she started supplementing with other women’s breast milk and formula at around 4 months. The situation vastly improved for all, and she and her daughter were even able to make it to the oft-recommended one-year breastfeeding mark.

Pumping isn’t a big deal: Even given my limited experience, I know that pumping deserves its own column, though there’s probably not a mother out there who wants to spend more time thinking about it than she already does.

Preparing to pump, pumping, cleaning up, storing and transporting the milk… its time-consuming nature should not be underestimated. No advice (beyond stocking up in the freezer early on, when your supply is high), just hearty accolades to all those who do it.

As with many aspects of parenting, how we feed our babies is a subject ripe for comparison with others, as well as self-reproach, neither of which is productive. More discussion about its challenges could go a long way in making the process better for all.

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