Some WA Head Start programs still can't access federal funds a week after short-lived freeze Some Head Start programs in Washington may be forced to shut down if their access to federal funds isn't restored soon. Sami West
Again! Again! Here's why toddlers love to do things on repeat Reading the same books, playing the same games, asking the same questions. Kids' fascination with repetition can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say it's key to brain development. Rhitu Chatterjee Play AudioListen 4 mins
Washington state child care providers are struggling to survive. Sen. Murray calls for feds to help Sen. Patty Murray is calling for the federal government to renew its historic investment in the child care industry. Sami West
Report: WA's high cost of child care hits single moms hardest A new report finds the average annual cost to send a toddler to a child care center in Washington state has risen to more than $14,000. Sami West Play AudioListen 2 mins
KUOW's Swimming Upstream KUOW's three-part series "Swimming Upstream" details the mental health-focused journey of one Seattle-area family through crisis. Liz Jones
Reporter's notebook: tending to childhood scars in a pandemic, both old and new I knew I needed to rope my dad into an uncomfortable conversation — uncomfortable for me, anyway. I wanted to ask him to fill out a questionnaire about his ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences. Liz Jones
For moms in recovery, these home visitors offer a lifeline Toni Gardner is the type of person who will set up a lawn chair outside the hotel room of someone with a drug addiction, then wait for hours for a foot in the door to connect. Liz Jones
A family’s newfound resolve is tested — again: Swimming Upstream After a major setback, a family’s will to keep up life-saving routines is put to the test. Liz Jones
Breaking a cycle of generational trauma: Swimming Upstream A couple lost custody of their daughter after sinking deep into drug addiction. But an unanticipated event prompted them to turn things around. Liz Jones
A family’s mental health journey out of crisis: Swimming Upstream A family was ripped apart by drug addiction. Now, they're picking up the pieces one day — and several mental health-focused strategies — at a time. Liz Jones Play AudioListen 9 mins
