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Outdoor safety considerations for children

Keeping kids safe outdoors encompasses a range of responsibilities for parents, from packing the appropriate food and clothing and carrying a first aid kit, to teaching your children how to swim and to always wear a life jacket when boating.

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FAMILY NEWS

Don't let your kids slide through summer without reading

Beware the "summer slide."
FAMILY NEWS

Award-winning books await your child's enjoyment

Looking for good books for your kid to read?
FAMILY NEWS

Parent involvement helps students succeed at school

As a child and family counselor, I have met with parents and teachers in nearly every school in Whatcom County. Not long ago, I was at an elementary school for a midday meeting, which was unusual because most of these meetings happen either before or after school. I saw a group of first-graders ...
FAMILY NEWS

Bellingham mother gathering stuffed animals for needy kids in other countries

Lisa Stewart wants to accomplish even more than seeing thousands of poor children around the world receive their first stuffed animal.
FAMILY NEWS

Award-winning 'Hattie' author to visit Village Books in Bellingham

When Kirby Larson finished writing "Hattie Big Sky," her 2007 Newbery Honor novel, she was content to leave her homesteading young heroine on a train to Great Falls, Mont., her life as open as the tracks ahead.
OUTSIDE

Bellingham seeks comments on Boulevard Park playground

BELLINGHAM - People can comment on a $90,000 project to replace the worn playground equipment at Boulevard Park.
FAMILY HEALTH

Red Cross issues steps to help kids avoid the flu

A Jan. 30 press release from the Red Cross: Health officials are reporting widespread influenza outbreaks in 47 of 50 states, up from just a week ago. One age group hit particularly hard is children and the American Red Cross has some steps parents can teach their kids to help them avoid getting...
OUTSIDE

Whatcom County Parks and Recreation now taking 2013 reservations

Whatcom County Parks and Recreation has many rental facilities available that are an ideal place for your business retreat, wedding, performance, class, reception and much more. We are now accepting 2013 reservations. To make reservations you can visit our website at: http://www.co.whatcom.wa....
FAMILY NEWS

No fines for children at Bellingham, Whatcom County libraries

Children will soon have one more reason to head to the nearest public library and get a library card--effective January 1, 2013, neither Bellingham Public Library nor Whatcom County Library System will charge overdue fines for children's materials checked out on children's library cards. All ...
SCHOOLS

Wednesday event aims to teach Blaine students, families about local food and healthy habits

BLAINE - Students and their families will learn about the importance of farm-fresh food at school and at home during a "Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds" event Wednesday, Oct. 24.