Have you heard the good news? Washington State is expecting…Paid Family and Medical Leave beginning on January 1, 2020! Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program will provide workers with paid time off to welcome a new child to their family, care for a sick loved one, or to recover from their own serious medical condition. Below, we address the most frequently asked questions about the upcoming program.
This classic post is still a favorite – all the way back to 2014, when the PEPS blog launched – from Mia Edidin, LICSW of Perinatal Support Washington.
Anjelica Malone, author of Milk Boss 101: The Modern Breastfeeding Journal and Guide shares how she learned the variety of ways in which all women need support that resonates with their culture and lifestyle when preparing for and experiencing childbirth.
This post has been a favorite two years running – Debbie LeeKeenan is a PEPS Grandparent, PEPS Board Member and an expert in early childhood education. Debbie shares how books can help children develop positive social identities and widen their world view.
Shawna Gamache shares some tips and ideas of where to go in Western Washington to enjoy an awesome summer for the whole family — on a dime!