Skagit County Parent to Parent

12/28/2025

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12/27/2025

Join us for our seasonal Skagit County Parent to Parent Family Meet Ups for moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers.

✨ Saturday, January 3 and June 13, 2026
✨ 10:30 AM to 12 PM
✨ The Salvation Army, Anacortes, WA Sensory Classroom
✨ 3001 R Avenue #100, Anacortes

➡️ NOTE: Children welcome, but must be accompanied/supervised by an adult.

Questions: Contact Lory at LoryVo@sparckids.org or 360.416.7570 x 2999

Acompáñenos a nuestras reuniones familiares de padres del condado de Skagit para mamás, papás, abuelos y cuidadores.

✨ Sábado 3 de enero y 13 de junio de 2026
✨ De 10:30 a. m. a 12 p. m.
✨ Aula Sensorial del Ejército de Salvación, Anacortes, WA
✨ 3001 R Avenue #100, Anacortes

➡️ NOTA: Se admiten niños, pero deben estar acompañados/supervisados ​​por un adulto.

Preguntas: Contacte a Lory en LoryVo@sparckids.org o al 360.416.7570 ext. 2999

12/27/2025

🟩 ¡Todavía estás a tiempo de presentar tu solicitud! 🟩

El Crédito Fiscal para Familias Trabajadoras es un nuevo programa que proporcionará pagos de hasta $1,290 a personas y familias de ingresos bajos a moderados.

Los montos se basan en el nivel de ingresos y el número de hijos calificados. Este programa nos ayudará a estimular las economías locales, promover la equidad racial y brindar la estabilidad financiera que las familias de Washington necesitan en este momento.

🟩 Para encontrar más información en varios idiomas disponibles y ver si calificas, visite https://workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov/

12/27/2025

🟩 It's not too late to apply! 🟩

The Working Families Tax Credit is a new program that will provide payments of up to $1,290 to low-to-moderate income individuals and families.

The amounts are based on income level and the number of qualifying children. This program will help us stimulate local economies, promote racial equity, and provide the financial stability Washington families need right now.

🟩 To find more information in several available languages, and to see if you qualify, visit https://workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov/

12/26/2025

🎄🔹❄ FREE "Sensory Explorations Program" happens THIS SUNDAY!

🔹 FOR: Children ages 1-12 with developmental disabilities or complex healthcare needs and their families.

🎄 Sunday, December 28, 2025 | 10 AM to 12 PM
Children's Museum of Skagit County
432 Fashion Way, Burlington

🔹 It's a great way to explore the museum when it's less crowded, quieter, and there are tons of extra sensory tools to try out. Plus, Skagit County Parent to Parent staff are on hand to connect with, find out about resources and events, and so much more!

🔹 Questions: Contact us at 360.416.7570 x 2999

🎄🔹❄ ¡El programa GRATUITO de "Exploraciones Sensoriales" se llevará a cabo ESTE DOMINGO!

🔹 PARA: Niños de 1 a 12 años con discapacidades del desarrollo o necesidades de atención médica complejas y sus familias.

🎄 Domingo, 28 de enero de 2025 | 10:00 a 12:00
Museo Infantil del Condado de Skagit
432 Fashion Way, Burlington

🔹 Es una excelente manera de explorar el museo cuando hay menos gente, es más tranquilo y hay muchísimas herramientas sensoriales adicionales para probar. Además, el personal de Skagit County Parent to Parent está disponible para conectar contigo, informarte sobre recursos y eventos, ¡y mucho más!

🔹 Preguntas: Contáctenos al 360.416.7570 ext. 2999

12/26/2025

🎶🍿🎥☂️🎵 Sensory-Friendly Showing of "Mary Poppins" (G) @ Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon WA

Saturday, December 27, 2025 | Noon
Tickets: $5/per person

🎥 Sensory-Friendly Movies Feature:
▪️ House lights are brighter
▪️ Movie sound is lower
▪️ You can bring your own snacks
▪️ Personal Closed Captioning devices and Assistive Listening devices available
▪️ Children must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian
👀 View the social story at https://lincolntheatre.org/sack-lunch-cinema

📣 In partnership with the Autism Society of Washington (ASW) and Skagit County Parent to Parent.

12/25/2025

◾🎄 Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us Skagit County Parent to Parent! 🎄◾️

12/24/2025

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12/23/2025

❄️ The holidays can be difficult for many. You are not alone. There is help.

❄️ Call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. It is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365. The ten-digit number for the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), 1-800-273-TALK (8255), is still active along with 988.

❄️Contact the 988 Lifeline if you are having:
◾ Thoughts of su***de
◾ Mental health crises
◾Substance use concerns
◾ Any other kind of emotional distress

❄️You can also contact the 988 Lifeline if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.

12/23/2025

4️⃣ TIPS to help manage holiday sensory overload!

⭐️ Eat ⭐️ Hydrate ⭐️ Toilet ⭐️ Rest

Read more: https://www.sensoryfriendly.net/4-tips-to-manage-sensory-overload-and-holiday-stress/

12/22/2025

These look like FUN to make with the family!

We have 25 ideas for healthy and fun Christmas themed snacks and party foods for kids for you to use to delight your children.

12/22/2025

⛄️❄️🎄 “...Families with children who struggle with behavior may want to head into the winter with plans in place. Anticipating where trouble could bubble up and developing a strategy for working it out provides all family members with opportunities for social-emotional growth, mindfulness, and rich moments.”

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