Ages and Stages 0-2
Bring on the baby talk!
(Appeared in the March, 2008, issue of ParentMap)

It starts earlier than you might think. Babies first begin learning language by listening to their mother's voice while still in the womb. For the complete text of this article, please click here.

Ages & Stages – 15 to 18
A Safety Project For Your Teen
(Appeared in ParentMap, February 2007)

Call him a safety nut, but Nicholas Hatch doesn't like to take chances. Even though he has completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and has a HAM radio operator's license, the Federal Way 15-year-old knows there's still more he and his family can do to prepare for an emergency. For the complete text of this article, please click here.

Ages O to 2
Inspire Your Budding Artist
(Appeared in ParentMap, February 2007)

Paint splattered walls, clay in the carpet – the price you may pay for your mini-Monet! But once you get past the mess, experts say, you're giving your toddler a priceless gift when you encourage her to explore art at home. Here are some tips for taming the mess while coaxing out your child's inner artist. For the complete text of this article, please click here.