Kindergarten

Start your learning journey off right
Sad boy holding mom tight with teddy bear

Preschool

‘Don’t Leave Me!’ Best Books for Easing Separation Anxiety
4 books that will help when your child fights drop-off
By
Sara Lindberg
  Aug 9, 2016
Pirate bento box

Health + Nutrition

20 Great Lunch Box Ideas for Kids
20 Great Lunch Box Ideas for Kids
By
Jen Betterley
  Sep 10, 2011
Crying boy comforted by woman

Parent Health + Relationship

Can You Be Too Empathetic As a Parent?
Yes, and it can be bad for your health
By
Tami Rogers
  Apr 12, 2017
pediatrician visit

Ages 0 - 2

How to Maximize Your Visit to the Pediatrician
Here's everything you need to know, from paperwork to mental prep
By
Deanna Duff
  Jul 26, 2016
dough

Crafts + DIY

Mad Science: 10 Easy Experiments for Kids
Learn about science with these fun experiments
By
Kelly Knox
  Apr 16, 2017
lead renton

City Adventures

Book It to These 8 Destination Libraries
Build a spring day trip around one of these Puget Sound-area gems
By
JiaYing Grygiel
  Mar 31, 2017
Lonely boy on swing

Ages 6 - 10

They Won’t Play With Me! What to Do When Your Child Is Left Out
They Won’t Play With Me! What to Do When Your Child Is Left Out
By
Nancy Chaney
  Nov 27, 2012
Little girl playing Tiny Polka Dot math game

Preschool

Hate Math? Make It Fun With Picture Books, Board Games and More
1 + 1 = fun! Make math a game and see what you learn
By
Emily Grosvenor
  May 11, 2016
summer camp kids

Camps + Classes

40-plus Fun and Local Summer Camps
Soccer, STEM, outdoor, drama: This guide for Seattle-area families covers it all
By
Nancy Chaney
  Feb 15, 2017

Newest Reads

gun

Family Safety

Asking the Loaded Question
Does your family keep a gun In the house?
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jun 28, 2017
Kids wading in summer sun

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the long weekend: June 30–July 4
By
Nancy Chaney
  Jun 28, 2017
Amazon Echo and Alexa

Kids + Media

An Open Apology Letter to Amazon's Alexa
"Is it possible to startle a robot? I think we did."
By
Malia Jacobson
  Jun 28, 2017
Homeless man with cardboard sign

Mindfulness

How to Talk to Your Kids About Homelessness
Because ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away
By
Ruchika Tulshyan
  Jun 28, 2017

Family Atlas

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

St. John School

St. John School

Pre-K thru Grade 8

Seattle

Seattle Arts & Lectures

Seattle Arts & Lectures

Seattle Arts & Lectures champions the literary arts by engaging and inspiring readers and writers of all generations in the greater Puget Sound region.

Seattle

Gage Academy of Art

Gage Academy of Art

Gage Academy of Art is celebrating more than 20 years as a vibrant extended-learning and contemporary art center, providing community based artistic development for artists of all ages and abilities.

Seattle

The Evergreen School Summer Program

The Evergreen School Summer Program

Celebrating over 25 years of summer fun! The Evergreen School Summer Program, located in Shoreline, continues to grow and thrive with it's new buildings and spaces.

Shoreline