Screen Time

Your guide to sane screen strategies
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Kids + Media

Is Your Child Screenwise?
Digital citizenship expert Devorah Heitner shares how to raise digital natives
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Oct 27, 2016
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Health + Nutrition

How Boys Suffer: The Boy Code and Toxic Masculinity
Here's why the documentary 'The Mask You Live In' is critical for parents, tweens and teens
By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
  Sep 13, 2016
Four kids around a computer

High School

At the Heart of Computer Science
How computer science teaches kids innovation
By
Rebecca Hill
  Jan 28, 2017

Health + Nutrition

Local Educator Talks Screen Time: 3 Habits for a Healthier Family
That constant question: How much screen time is too much screen time? One educator's advice on developing healthy technology habits in kids
By
Kimberly Mecham
  Oct 26, 2016
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Kids + Media

Pop the Popcorn! Our Top 8 Family Movie Night Articles
Break out of the (DVD) box with these creative suggestions
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  Jun 17, 2016
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Parent Stories

Tuned In: Two Parents and Their Podcasts
The world of parenting podcasts — downloaded
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Jan 13, 2017
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
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Family Management

Local Families Living Off the Grid
Learn self-sufficiency and green living from these three families
By
Bryony Angell
  May 28, 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

Newest Reads

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Special Needs

This Preschool Graduation Will Make You Smile
Nearly 800 3-year-olds with special needs graduated this week
By
Jody Allard
  Aug 18, 2017
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The Great Outdoors

4 Alternatives to Popular Family Hikes Around Puget Sound
Beat the crowds with these alternatives to popular hikes
By
Maegen Blue
  Aug 18, 2017
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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

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

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

Snapdoodle Toys

Snapdoodle Toys & Birthdays

Snapdoodle Toys is an independent, family owned specialty toy store located in the historic Schnitzelbank building in Kenmore, WA.

Kenmore