After working as the Tutoring & Family Programs Coordinator at FamilyWorks for almost a year, I’d never seen it on a Friday. I’d heard rumors that the hallway, normally bustling with food bank users, resource center drop-ins, and community members hanging out, was completely empty on Fridays. I couldn’t imagine it.
To be fair, the Friday [...]
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17 Aug
Fridays at FamilyWorks
17 Aug
Edible School Gardens
Speaking of Edible Gardens, here’s an article about what Australia’s Sunshine Coast is doing to teach children food security.
Edible School Gardens.
14 Aug
Giving Garden
On a recent warm, breezy summer Monday night, I braved the strange crosswalks and lights over the bustling N. 45th St and followed Bagley a couple blocks north until it dead-ended into a park. In the wide open spaces, shade sheltered a woman throwing a ball for her small dog, children kicked around a soccer [...]
4 Aug
11 ways to show love for your child
Eleven ways to show love for your child – Corpus Christi, TX | KRISTV.COM
One NBC Affiliate suggests 11 ways to show your love for your child. What do you think of them? Do you agree or disagree? Do you have things you’d add?
1. Start early. Before your child is born, avoid alcohol and drugs, [...]
3 Aug
U.S. Kids’ Well-Being Lags
Last week’s article showcases key points that suggest that while some trends are improving, other measures of kids’ well-being are worsening as compared to the 2000 census, e.g. teen births, which are dramatically increasing. Interestingly, one of t he key measurements the article points to as showing a decline in well-being is an increase in the [...]
30 Jul
Capa de Cuentos
According to the library’s online description, “Los Nietos presents a bilingual series of short Latin American stories, along with live music, ancient history, shadow puppets and traditional costumes. For ages 3-adult.” That brief description does not do justice to the animated songs, tales, poignancy, and audience participation that took place in the meeting room of the [...]
28 Jul
Workin’ it for BikeWorks
On Saturday, FamilyWorks staff Kate and Lauren pedaled 50 miles (okay more like 60 for Kate, 55 for Lauren) in the Seattle Century, a fundraiser for BikeWorks. They whizzed down hills (okay, well, Kate did; Lauren gripped the brakes), passed certain macho men in blue jerseys on the way up the hills, and averaged a [...]
23 Jul
Cukes, Zukes, and Fava Beans
What do you think of when you think of food banks? Potatoes, rice, maybe boxed cereal and beans? Perhaps some spoiled milk? If so, consider touring the FamilyWorks food bank. You may be surprised to see all kinds of fresh produce, year-round, gourmet breads, organic pastas and beans from PCC, fresh eggs and milk, meat, [...]
21 Jul
How To Behave In A Restaurant (not!) | Jannie Funster
Ever felt like you’re alone when your children decide to act out in public? These photos should help you realize you’re not (more on the blog linked below).
How To Behave In A Restaurant (not!) | Jannie Funster.
20 Jul
Jane Fonda: Community-Based Doulas: A Good Investment in the Future
This movie and article showcase the potential societal gains from connecting teen and young parents with doulas, who often act as parenting coaches throughout the first year or two of the child’s life. Jane Fonda comments and argues that doulas should be part of the WIC program.
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