Ages 3 - 5

Make way — here comes your preschooler!
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City Adventures

Got Kids 6 and Under? Here's Your Seattle Bucket List
Sweet, cheap thrills for the littlest littles, from farm fun to swimming and more
By
JiaYing Grygiel
  May 1, 2017
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Books

The Picture Book Evolves
Jonathan Tweet helps introduce preschoolers to evolution
By
Caitlin Flynn
  Mar 30, 2017
Preschooler

Ages 3 - 5

How to Beat Cabin Fever
6 strategies for being home alone with tots
By
Rachel McClary
  Sep 22, 2016
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Ages 3 - 5

Use Your Words! Encouraging Expressiveness
The three words I banned so my child could learn to express herself
By
Kathryn Streeter
  Dec 12, 2016
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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
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
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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
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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
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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

Ballard Playspace

Indoor Play

Head to Ballard Playspace for Free, Indoor Fun
A friendly, clean play place you'll want to come back to again and again
By
JiaYing Grygiel
  May 22, 2017
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Mindfulness

Mindfulness Is Better the Second Time Around
One mom's journey to nirvana
By
Lynn Schnaiberg
  May 22, 2017
Waterfall

Seasonal Fun

9 Kid-Friendly Waterfall Hikes for Seattle Kids and Families
Rambles alongside a roaring cascade, for every age
By
Lauren Braden
  May 22, 2017
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Giveaways

Giveaway: Two Tickets to 'Angst,' a New Documentary on Anxiety
Join ParentMap on June 6 for this groundbreaking film
 May 22, 2017

Family Atlas

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

Grasshopper Montessori

Grasshopper Montessori

An inspiring preschool with an emphasis on kindergarten preparedness. We use the Montessori philosophy and many materials to encourage the joy of learning.

Seattle

Sweet Pea Cottage Preschool of the Arts

Sweet Pea Cottage Preschool of the Arts

Sweet Pea Cottage believes that in fostering your child's intuitive nature for creative play & exploration, we encourage a healthy relationship with the imagination while preparing children with the social & scholastic skills needed for kindergarten and b

Seattle

NaturoMedica

NaturoMedica

NaturoMedica is based in Issaquah, Washington and serves the entire Seattle area as well as Washington state and beyond. NaturoMedica is a premier provider of individualized naturopathic healthcare, acupuncture, and IV therapy.

Issaquah

Montessori Children's House

Montessori Children's House

Founded in 1987, Montessori Children’s House (MCH) is an American Montessori Society Accredited, independently owned and operated Montessori School in Redmond, Washington.

Redmond