Fertility

Planning your path to parenthood
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
Pregnant woman reading

New Baby

11 Books to Read Aloud to Your Unborn Baby
Let your baby enjoy the sound of mama's voice with these great reads
By
Wendy Lawrence
  May 13, 2013
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Fertility

When Conceiving Again Isn’t Easy
Secondary infertility affects 3 million American women — why aren’t we talking about it?
By
Annie Kuo
  Mar 31, 2017
Smiling baby

New Baby

Best Baby and Toddler Outings Around Seattle and the Eastside
Best nature outings, coffee shops, story times and museums for babies and toddlers
 Apr 29, 2013
baby photo shoot

New Baby

15 Unique Ideas for Creating a Baby Book
Baby book ideas to save baby memories
By
Shar Petit
  Apr 25, 2013
Crying woman and friend

Fertility

A Doula Talks About Miscarriage
After five miscarriages, a Washington state doula shares her advice
By
Rebeckah Orton
  Sep 15, 2016
Kid with questions

New Parents

5 Millennial Parenting Fads to Watch
From 'unschooling' to baking with breastmilk, keep an eye on these
By
Emmalie Lynch
  Sep 1, 2017
Surprised boy

Ages 3 - 5

What to Do When Your Kids Catch You Having Sex
What to Do When Your Kids Walk in on You Having Sex
By
Malia Jacobson
  Jan 29, 2013
Sad Mom

Fertility

The Parenting Decision No One Talks About
Three mothers share their stories of getting an abortion before and during motherhood
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  Dec 27, 2016

Newest Reads

Seahawks fans

City Adventures

Touchdown! 10 Places for 12th Families to Cheer on the Seahawks
Seattle and Eastside pubs, play spaces and other venues that welcome kids and show the game
By
April Chan
  Oct 20, 2017
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Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the weekend: Oct. 20–22
By
Nancy Chaney
  Oct 20, 2017
ames-mayfield

Ages 11 - 14

This Cub Scout Was Kicked Out for Asking His Senator About Gun Control
'I am really heartbroken that my den leader ... decided to kick me out'
By
Mary Sauer
  Oct 20, 2017
black-mother-son-trick-or-treating

Parent Stories

Is It Safe for Black Kids to Go Trick-or-Treating?
5 black parents weigh in on the holiday and their kids
By
Rochaun Meadows-Fernandez
  Oct 20, 2017

Family Atlas

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

Listening Mothers

Listening Mothers

A class for moms and their babies

PEPS - Program for Early Parent Support

PEPS - Program for Early Parent Support

PEPS Groups bring parents together to share the joys and challenges of parenthood and develop confidence in their own abilities.

Seattle

Birth Matters NW

Birth Matters NW

The doulas of Birth Matters NW recognize that this journey from start to finish is a unique and intimate experience.

Seattle Children’s Urgent Care

Seattle Children’s Urgent Care

Whether it’s a rash, a tummy ache or a minor accident, kids don’t always get sick during doctors’ office hours.

Seattle