ChildStrive

10/09/2026

: Back in August, we were happy to attend Vashon Community Resource Hub's Youth Health Fair at Vashon Maury Community Food Bank! It was a pleasure to connect with the Vashon community and share about the resources and services available through ChildStrive.

10/08/2026

Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys—but it can also be challenging. Every parent wants their child to feel safe, loved, and supported, but sometimes, it’s hard to know the best way to respond to their big emotions or growing independence. That’s where Circle of Security Parenting comes in!

ChildStrive’s Circle of Security classes offer a welcoming space for parents and caregivers to learn how to better understand their child’s needs, strengthen their relationship, and build a foundation of security and trust. Using a research-based approach, these classes help parents recognize their child’s emotional cues, respond with confidence, and create a secure bond that supports healthy development.

As one parent shared, “The Circle of Security program, that ChildStive provided me, meant a huge change for me and my family… they and I know that mom is good enough.”

Whether you’re parenting a toddler, preschooler, or an elementary aged kiddo. Circle of Security can give you valuable tools to navigate the ups and downs of raising young children. Join us and discover new ways to connect with your child, support their emotional growth, and build a lifelong relationship of trust.

The series will be held via Zoom every Saturday 10am-12pm from October 17 through December 19. Text 425-535-5734 to register.

10/06/2026

Children truly are the future of our community!

10/04/2026

"Our society is like a tightly woven fabric of support systems that help families thrive. When those systems weaken, the fabric starts to fray. Diaper insecurity is a tear in that fabric. According to The NDBN Diaper Check 2026 report, nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families struggles to afford diapers. Together, we can repair the holes and create strong communities by ensuring families have the basic material necessities we all require to thrive." - The National Diaper Bank Network

ChildStrive is doing our part to fight diaper insecurity by providing diapers and diapering supplies to families in several of our programs.

10/02/2026

Curious how your child compares with their peers as they add on those building blocks of development? Contact us for a free developmental screening! childstrive.org/asq-landing-page

09/30/2026

Today, September 30, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. We remember the Indigenous children who were taken from their families and communities through residential and boarding school systems, and honor the survivors, families, and communities who continue to carry this history.

For ChildStrive, this day is also a reminder of the importance of family, culture, identity, language, and belonging in the lives of children. We are grateful to the Tulalip Tribes, Stillaguamish Tribe, and Sauk-Suiattle Tribe for their leadership and continued support in building a stronger, more resilient community. We remain committed to listening, learning, and supporting children and families with respect and care.

09/29/2026

This Vroom tip will help toddlers transition to daycare and preschool later on!

09/27/2026

The other people who believe the same thing: parents, caregivers, and teachers!

09/25/2026

Plan ahead for Halloween with this guide to budget friendly costumes that's also easier on Planet Earth!

Cheap costumes: How one Seattle mom minimizes waste — and cost — and finds adorable costumes for babies and tots.

09/23/2026

A huge thank you to the team from UMC for volunteering earlier this month to get our campus ready for the start of the school year! The preschool students in our ECEAP Clever Sprouts preschool came back to a freshly tended campus for their first day of school.