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Family Management

Why Homework Matters: It's Not Just About Grades

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Holidays

12 Awesome Candy-Free Ideas for Easter Baskets

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Indoor Play

10 Ways for Your Kids to Connect With Animals Without Getting a Pet

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Apps + Tech

5 Skills We're Losing Because of Tech (and What to Do About It)

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Travel

Choo-Choo! 12 Terrific Train Adventures for Northwest Families

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Parent Health + Relationship

Simple Habits That Keep Romance Alive When You're a Busy Parent

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Holidays

16 Easter Egg Ideas

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Seasonal Fun

Egg Hunts and Family Activities for Easter 2019

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The Great Outdoors

10 Best Bike Paths for Kids on Wheels

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Travel

I-5 Play Stops: 24 Fun Breaks Between Portland, Seattle and Bellingham

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Family Management

How to Parent Based on Your Kid’s Personality

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Arts + Entertainment

A Month of Marvelous Marine Activities for Families

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Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside

Best activities and outings for family fun over the weekend: April 19–21

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Get reading! Our April issue

Greater Seattle Family Fun Calendar

Ready, set, get outta the house - find your adventure today!

Apr

19

Ballard Locks Free Public Tours

Apr

19

Indoor Playspace at Ballard Church

Apr

19

Free Admission Night at Imagine

Apr

19

Seattle Children's Theatre presents 'Balloonacy'

Apr

19

Flashlight Eggstravaganza for Middle Schoolers

Apr

19

The Diary of Anne Frank

Apr

19

Flashlight Egg Hunt

Apr

19

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Jefferson Community Center

Apr

20

Free Entrance to National Parks

Apr

20

Washington State Parks Free Day

Apr

20

Bird Walk for Children

Apr

20

Earth Day Run, Kids' Dash and Tree Giveaway

SPRING! WE ARE READY

Find your family fun, rain or shine

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The Great Outdoors

Play Now (and Later) at New Meydenbauer Bay Park

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Seasonal Fun

Easter Egg Hunts and Activities Around the South Sound for 2019

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The Great Outdoors

Best Spring Hikes in the Seattle Area for Kids and Families

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Seasonal Fun

Insider's Guide to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Editor's Picks

Pssst! We think you'll like these

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Holidays

11 Egg-cellent Easter Crafts for the Kiddos

Easter isn't just for decorating eggs!

Shar Petit Apr 08, 2019

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Parent Stories

How to Foster Moments of Mindful Relaxation (When Mere Moments Are All You Get)

Easy tips for grabbing little moments of “mindfulness” throughout each day

Kelly McQuillan Apr 05, 2019

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Family Management

This Is How Much Seattle Babysitters Make

Plus, what people plan to spend on summer break babysitting

Elisabeth Kramer Apr 02, 2019