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Tuesday, May 21 - Bright Horizons Parent Webinar

During the webinar, parents will discover: The simple everyday things parents can do to build life skills in your children The connection between life skills and school readiness Strategies to help fuel your child’s natural passion for learning Methods for empowering your child to manage stress, take on challenges and build resilience

Where: Parent Webinar 　

When: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Who: Ellen Galinsky helped establish the field of work and family life while at Bank Street College of Education, where she was on the faculty for twenty-five years. Her books and reports include the highly acclaimed Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs, Ask The Children and the now classic The Six Stages of Parenthood.

How: Register online

Cost: FREE

For more info: Brought to you by the wonderful folks at Bright Horizons and Families and Work Institute.

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This Week's Calendar:

Thursday, May 23 - YMCA

West Seattle YMCA
Play and Learn Group!
Thursdays 1:30pm-3:00pm
Ages 1 to 5 years old

Moms and kids play, sing songs, and art together. Moms meet other local moms.

Where: West Seattle YMCA
4515 36th Ave SW

When: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Thursdays)

Who: West Seattle YMCA

How: Contact West Seattle YMCA for more information (206) 935-6000.

Cost: FREE for members and non members

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Plan Ahead:

Friday, May 24 - Parents' Night Out

Parents’ Night Out

Where:
5817 SW Stevens St

When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Who: Alki Community Center

How: Register by calling Your Alki Community Center at 206-684-7430

Cost: $20 per child

For more info: May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23

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Cuties Juice -- Healthy Drink Kids Love

Cuties Juice is a healthy juice we just discovered for our family! My kids are crazy for the flavors!! I've run out twice since we started drinking the juice. 100% and I'm so happy to see the containers are 100% recyclable. Yay! I love that they you can drop them in the freezer too. You can find Cuties Juice at the grocery store and check out cutiesjuice.com for more information.

What to Ask Yourself When Hiring a Babysitter

A Top 10 list from Urbansitter.com

Urbansitter.com has created a very helpful list to use when you are considering a babysitter. We hope you find it useful for the next time you are looking for a babysitter.

1. Do you feel comfortable with her? This one is big -- very big. Your gut feeling is probably the best barometer you have. Never mind that she has 20 years of experience and a PhD in child physiology. Do you *like* her? Do you feel a connection? Finding a good babysitter is like dating -- the chemistry has to ...