Ages 6 - 10

Big kids, big ideas! Tackle challenges and create memories
Frustrated child reading

Elementary

Why Can’t My Child Read?
A retired teacher offers her insight
By
Jan Pierce
  Nov 28, 2017
Sleeping kid

Health + Nutrition

When Your Kid Can't Fall Asleep Alone
Sleep solutions for modern families
By
Malia Jacobson
  Nov 29, 2017
Siblings fighting

Family Management

Helping Siblings Play Nice
5 ideas to help keep the peace
By
Julia Ditto
  Apr 7, 2017
Girl

Books

A Psychologist's Take on Raising Resilient Kids
Rick Hanson on his new book "Resilient"
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Mar 22, 2018
Water gun

Behavior + Discipline

Weapons Ban: Just How Bad Are Toy Guns for Kids?
When a kid can turn toast into a weapon, what's a parent to do?
By
Malia Jacobson
  Mar 21, 2018
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
Girl at lemonade stand

Elementary

6 Lessons About Money
Cash in on these practical but easy-to-understand tips
By
Samantha Paxson
  Feb 27, 2018
Grandmother with young grandson

Family Management

How to Preserve the Bond Between Kids and Grandparents
Help your children maintain a connection with their grandparents
By
Brad Broberg
  May 27, 2016
Archie-McPhee-store

Indoor Play

Play and Learn: 13 Awesome After-School Adventures
Early dismissal? Afternoon outings with kids
By
Elisa Murray
  Oct 31, 2017

Newest Reads

finger painting

Holidays

11 Adorable DIY Mother's Day Cards
Give mom a gift from the heart with one of these sweet Mother's Day card ideas
 Apr 20, 2018
felt rings

Holidays

12 Mother's Day Gifts That Kids Can Make
Try one of these easy DIY ideas for a sentimental, homemade gift
By
Jen Betterley
  Apr 20, 2018
Agents of Discovery app

The Great Outdoors

New Tacoma Nature Center App Sends Kids on a Nature Mission
Free program blends tech and nature into family adventure
By
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
  Apr 19, 2018
Millennial mom

New Parents

Millennial Moms Are Totally Killing It
"Your baby has a favorite podcast."
By
Rachael Okerlund
  Apr 19, 2018

Family Atlas

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

Yellow Wood Academy

Yellow Wood Academy

Yellow Wood Academy is an accredited independent school for K-12 students. With patience, empathy and persistence, we work with our students to incite their natural curiosity and instill a love of learning.

Mercer Island

Students playing instruments

Seattle JazzED

Seattle JazzED's year round youth music programs include big band ensembles, master classes, workshops, summer camps and WeBop!

Seattle

St. Michael Parish School

St. Michael Parish School

Olympia

Future of Flight

Future of Flight

Aviation Center & Boeing Tour

Mukilteo