Ages 6 - 10

Big kids, big ideas! Tackle challenges and create memories
montlake playfield

The Great Outdoors

Swing High, Zip Fast: Most Adventurous Playgrounds Around Seattle
The playgrounds with the tallest slides, fastest zip lines, best climbing walls and more
By
Linnea Westerlind
  Mar 30, 2017
Siblings fighting

Family Management

Helping Siblings Play Nice
5 ideas to help keep the peace
By
Julia Ditto
  Apr 7, 2017
Black and white photo of an anxious little boy

Ages 6 - 10

New Study Finds Higher Rate of ADD and ADHD Among Child Suicides
Earlier research also found an increase in suicide
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Sep 28, 2016
Little boy on the computer

Health + Nutrition

What to Do When Your Child Sees Porn on the Internet
Face it: Your kid will see porn
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  Oct 28, 2016
Young students stretching in the classroom

Behavior + Discipline

Cool, Calm, Kinetic: Classrooms For Every Learner
Headphones, surgical tubing and wiggle seats are helping kids learn better
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Sep 14, 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
Superhero Ranae Holland teaser image

Mindfulness

Meet 2017 Superhero Ranae Holland
A Q&A with a research biologist and the host of 'Finding Bigfoot'
By
Malia Jacobson
  Mar 31, 2017
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
Upset child sitting in dark hallway

Ages 3 - 5

The Most Vulnerable Age: New Study Explores Childhood Trauma
This is a crucial age for brain development
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Aug 18, 2016

Newest Reads

curby-twins

New Parents

Hero Mom Has Three Kids in the Same Year
Think you're tired? This mom has you beat
By
Jody Allard
  Aug 18, 2017
white-supremacists

Parent Stories

Why This Dad Disowned His White Supremacist Son
We can't afford to sweep hate under the rug
By
Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
  Aug 16, 2017
Judgmental baby

Pregnancy + Childbirth

Should You Become a Parent? (QUIZ)
Because if multiple choice can't tell you the answer, nothing can
By
Mandy Waysman
  Aug 16, 2017

Family Atlas

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

Seattle Nanny Network

Seattle Nanny Network

Seattle Nanny Network, Inc. is an award winning placement service, for in-home childcare; nanny care, in business since 1997. We personally interview, screen, and match top quality candidates to families.

Kirkland

Musikgarten

Musikgarten

Music Classes for Children

Seattle

International Nanny Association

The Nanny Consultant

The Nanny Consultant, Kyla Lopez-Perkins, is all about educating, supporting and inspiring nannies all over the US to become the next nanny extraordinaire with their own spin.

Woodinville

Lynnwood Kids Dentist

Lynnwood Kids Dentist

At Lynnwood Kids Dentist, we provide the highest quality dental care to our patients.

Lynnwood