Kids + Media

Screen time to social media and everything in between
An image from "Strong Is the New Pretty"

Kids + Media

Get Inspired By These Photos of Young Girls Being Awesome
"Strong Is the New Pretty" captures confidence on camera
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Mar 23, 2017
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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
Living Computer Museum

Kids + Media

All Hands on Tech: Living Computers Reopens
Paul Allen’s computer collection becomes a 'petting zoo' for geeks that's fun for all
By
Gemma Alexander
  Nov 16, 2016
Child playing on phone outside

Health + Nutrition

3 Interactive Tech Trends That Will Make You Healthier
Get happier and healthier through "telemedicine"
By
Caitlin Flynn
  Oct 27, 2016
Three girls in pjs eating popcorn and watching a movie

Movies

Girl Powerful: 15 Films with Super-Heroic Female Characters
Get inspired with these powerful films
By
John Kubalak
  Mar 8, 2017
Two girls texting

Kids + Media

Is Your Child Screenwise?
Digital citizenship expert Devorah Heitner shares how to raise digital natives
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Oct 27, 2016
Chalkboard that says "diabetes"

Health + Nutrition

Diabetes in the Digital Age
Parent use tech tools to drive innovation
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Dec 27, 2016
Tween girl looking at tablet

Kids + Media

Half of Kids Say They Can't Tell Fake News Stories From Real Ones
A new survey asked children 10 to 18 what they make of news
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Mar 17, 2017
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Ages 3 - 5

40 of the Best Smart Phone Apps for Kids and Parents
40 of the Best Smart Phone Apps for Kids and Parents
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Mar 12, 2013

Newest Reads

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Food

8 Slow Cooker Meals for the Busy Parent
Ten minutes in the morning, dinner in the evening, leftovers all week
By
Rory Graves
  Oct 19, 2017
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Family Safety

5 Ways to Prepare Your Family for the Big One
Scientists say a major earthquake is coming to Seattle. Are you ready?
By
Diana Cherry
  Oct 19, 2017
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Sports

5 Ways to Cheer on the Seahawks Without Breaking the Bank
Football may be America’s sport but Seahawks love doesn't come cheap
By
Jeanne Sager
  Oct 19, 2017
boy walking in meadow

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 18, 2017

Family Atlas

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

Destination Science

Destination Science

The Fun Science Day Camp for Curious Kids 5 to 11!

Issaquah

DigiPen ProjectFUN Summer Workshops

DigiPen ProjectFUN Summer Workshops

ProjectFUN's Summer Programs offer exciting learning experiences for students of all ages.

Redmond

North Cascades Institute-Youth Leadership Adventures

North Cascades Institute-Youth Leadership Adventures

Youth Leadership Adventures are for motivated students ages 14 to 18 who are ready for a fun, challenging summer adventure in the North Cascades.

Diablo

TechVenture Kids

TechVenture Kids

At our TechVenture Summer Coding and Maker Camps, kids and teens are given the tools and skills to create technology.

Issaquah