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
Father and daughter reading a book

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
Kid with megaphone

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
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
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
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

gun

Family Safety

Asking the Loaded Question
Does your family keep a gun In the house?
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jun 28, 2017
Kids wading in summer sun

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the long weekend: June 30–July 4
By
Nancy Chaney
  Jun 28, 2017
Amazon Echo and Alexa

Kids + Media

An Open Apology Letter to Amazon's Alexa
"Is it possible to startle a robot? I think we did."
By
Malia Jacobson
  Jun 28, 2017
Homeless man with cardboard sign

Mindfulness

How to Talk to Your Kids About Homelessness
Because ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away
By
Ruchika Tulshyan
  Jun 28, 2017

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

Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio

Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio, LLC

Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio is a place for children to experience the joy, freedom and power of embracing the creative spirit.

Seattle

Dance Fremont!

Dance Fremont!

Dance Fremont strives to give carefully planned and personalized instruction enabling each student to experience the joy of movement in a positive and creative way.

Seattle

The Little Gym of Western Washington

The Little Gym of Western Washington

Locations in Alderwood, Bellevue, Covington, Everett, Federal Way, Interbay, Issaquah, Kent, Puyallup, Seattle & West Seattle.

Lynnwood