Ages 3 - 5

Make way — here comes your preschooler!
UW educator

Preschool

6 New Findings About Early Learning
The University of Washington shares new research in latest EDU Talk
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Mar 29, 2018
Reading under the covers

Health + Nutrition

When Your Kid Suddenly Hates Their Bedtime Routine
Sleep solutions for modern families
By
Malia Jacobson
  Sep 1, 2017
girl at playground

Family Management

Stop Following Your Kids Around at the Playground
Solo play is healthy, entertaining and essential
By
Claire Swinarski
  Mar 29, 2018
Father and daughter reading a book

Books

The Picture Book Evolves
Jonathan Tweet helps introduce preschoolers to evolution
By
Caitlin Flynn
  Mar 30, 2017
Sleeping child holding teddy bear

Ages 0 - 2

How to Get Your Kid to Nap Without (Too Much) Fuss
Master nap time with this expert advice
By
Deanna Duff
  Jul 25, 2016
clean socks

Family Management

Getting Kids to Do Their (Other) Homework
How to motivate kids to help around the house without having to ask
By
Jessica Murphy Moo
  May 1, 2017
Preschoolers playing with blocks

Health + Nutrition

5 Reasons Why Play Is So Important, As Explained By Experts
The University of Washington shares new research on the importance of play
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Nov 18, 2016
dad and baby

New Parents

The Rise of the Stay-At-Home Dad
Why more fathers are staying home and what that means for families
By
Rebecca Hill
  Mar 31, 2017
born this way

Family Management

Parenting Tips Based on Personality
How to best support your child’s unique style
By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
  Mar 30, 2017

Newest Reads

Distracted parents

Kids + Media

Are You a Distracted Parent?
Why looking at your phone when the kids are around actually matters
By
Malia Jacobson
  Nov 15, 2018
frozen fountain

Seasonal Fun

Tacoma's Frozen Fountain Ice Skating Rink
Get your glide on as a family at Point Ruston's seasonal rink
By
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
  Nov 15, 2018
Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup

Food

10 Hearty Soup and Stew Recipes for Chilly Evenings
Get cozy with these recipes!
By
Jackie Freeman
  Nov 15, 2018
Holding hands

Parent Stories

What I Learned From a Family's First Night in America
Two families meet from worlds away
By
E. Ashley Steel
  Nov 15, 2018

Family Atlas

We've mapped your family-friendly resources in the Puget Sound region

Samena Swim and Recreation Club

Samena Swim and Recreation Club

Providing family fitness & FUN since 1958! Samena is a family recreation club located in the Lake Hills neighborhood of east Bellevue. Programs:

Bellevue

Garden Ridge Preschool

Garden Ridge Preschool

Our mission at Garden Ridge Preschool is to support your child’s learning across all the developmental domains for early childhood education.

Bellevue

Child Care Resources

Child Care Resources

We can help you with you child care choice!

Seattle

NW Nannies LLC

NW Nannies LLC

Temporary nanny service

Seattle