8 Children’s Books Celebrating Peace and Hope
The holiday season always seems to go by in a flash as merriment, get-togethers, gifts, and food take center stage and the words "holiday spirit" enter every conversation. While holiday spirit is about excitement and anticipation, it's about more than that when we look beyond ourselves. The holidays are also [...]
A Brief History of Giving Tuesday
Around this time of the year, mentions of Giving Tuesday float in the air like the scent of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. You may find yourself wondering, what and when is this day of generosity? Let’s take a brief walk through history to learn how this holiday started and [...]
Military Family Month at the Children’s Museum at JBLM
November is Military Family Month, a time to recognize the sacrifices and contributions military families make every day. Since opening the Children's Museum at JBLM six months ago, we've met so many amazing on-base families and want to reflect on the time (and fun) we've had together so far. [...]
The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Learning
What is the Reggio Emilia approach? Reggio Emilia is a town in northern Italy where community members and former educators came together in the wake of World War II to redesign early childhood education. Reflecting on the hopes they had for their children, this group of community leaders [...]
Kids News November
Welcome to Greentrike’s monthly, kid-oriented newsletter! Kids News is a place where caregivers and children can learn together in a way that’s interesting and understandable for everyone. Each month we’ll talk about holidays and other special events, share playful facts and trivia, keep you in the loop on upcoming [...]
Best Places to see Fall Colors in Pierce County
Washington state does autumn like nowhere else on earth! Home to dozens of tree species, entire forests are painted vibrant hues of red, yellow, and orange as the season changes and the weather cools. To help you and your family take in the fall colors before the weather gets [...]
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with this Family Friendly Reading List
Every year from September 15 to October 15, the cultures, contributions, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans are celebrated nationwide through National Hispanic Heritage Month. This observation began in 1966 as National Hispanic Heritage Week and expanded into a month-long celebration in 1988 when it was enacted into [...]
Greentrike Supports Children and Family at JBLM
Greentrike continues our unwavering support for our friends at JBLM. The recent tragic events in Afghanistan add to an already tumultuous year. Images of ongoing evacuation efforts by US troops portray chaotic scenes that can bring additional stress to children and family members of the military community. These events hit [...]
Top Five Family-Friendly Things to do near Tacoma
Summer is the magical time in Washington State when sunshine fills the days, the skies clear, and a welcoming breeze rolls in from the ocean. It’s no wonder why summer is the perfect time to take the family out for a day of exploration. There are no shortages of [...]
Celebrate Pride Month with this Family Friendly Reading List
Every June friends across the globe unite in celebration of Pride Month. This month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising which contributed to the civil rights movement for LGBTQIA2+ rights. Today Pride celebrations honor the ongoing work to ensure equal rights for the LGBTQIA2+ community. Officially, Pride Month is recognized [...]
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