20 Indoor Kids' Crafts and Activities to Tame Cabin Fever

Feeling a little low on creativity? Hit the tub and get busy making colorful masterpieces with the help of Chalk in My Pocket’s homemade bathtub puffy paint. The recipe only contains three ingredients – grated soap, dye, and hot water – yet this is one project that’s sure to have your little one che

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Tot Chef: Winter Cooking Classes with Kids

Cooking is an ideal class for kids to take. They can learn new chops, get exposed to new foods and tastes, and they can try it all out at home. And cooking engages all five senses, plus children’s sixth sense — getting messy!  Here's a baker's dozen of places that offer kids’ cooking classes, sort

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8 Tips for Teaching Kids to Skate

It's winter break -- prime time for bringing little ones for their first spin in an ice rink, either one of the holiday rinks or one of the indoor rinks that operate year-round (see our list for where to go). But what's your strategy for helping them learn without breaking your back? Here are some

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Rainy day recess: 30 ways to play this winter in the South Sound

It’s that time of year again. You know, the one season that seems to stretch on forever. It’s dark, it’s wet, and we parents — not to mention the kiddos — start itching for a change of scenery. Don’t despair. We’ve gathered 30 outings that we hope will inspire you to get out of the house. Explore

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25 Surefire Indoor Play Ideas from a Preschool Teacher's Bag of Tricks

Northwest kids are used to gearing up to go outside: hats, jackets, rain boots and gloves. But sometimes, staying inside is the only option, and you need a quick game plan for fun. Here's my grab bag of easy kids’ activities I’ve gathered from teaching Pre-K in Seattle. Toys, technology, and rules

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Chilly-Season Thrills: Six Activities to Keep Your Kids Screaming Happy This Winter

When the rainy season starts, like many Northwest parents, I begin a quest to keep my kids moving and having fun despite the weather. Activities we like best combine both exercise and thrills, from sliding down zip lines to swooshing down a snowy hill on inner tubes. Here are six thrilling activiti

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Basketball, Legos and Oz: 17 Winter Break Camps in Greater Seattle

You’ve noticed that Christmas and New Year’s fall on Tuesdays this year — fairly fuben, as our friends across the Pacific might say. (That’s Japanese for “inconvenient,” folks.) Nevertheless, parents need to work and kids need to get their rainy winter wiggles out. Fortunately, our regional camp pro

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Visit Seattle-Area Museums for Free!

Visit a local museum without paying a cent? You just have to know when to go! The advantage for families (beyond saving some cash): You don’t have to worry about getting your money’s worth out of your admission, and can just take off when the kids get antsy. Daily Frye Art Museum: Closed Mondays.

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