Screen Time

Your guide to sane screen strategies
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Screen Time

The Benefits of an All-You-Can-Screen Weekend
Will unrestrained access to screens teach moderation?
By
Amy L. Freeman
  May 14, 2018
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Mindfulness

Are You an Auto-Pilot Parent?
Why it's worth it to pause (if only for a moment)
By
Kristen Fischer
  Feb 1, 2018
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Health + Nutrition

The Boy Code and Toxic Masculinity
We need to help boys develop a full repertoire of social and emotional skills
By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
  Mar 7, 2018
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Screen Time

7 Tips for a (Nearly) Tech-Free Vacation
Yes, it's possible
By
Common Sense Media
  Jul 2, 2018
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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
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Screen Time

The Sneaky Science Behind Your Kid’s Tech Obsessions
The first step toward resisting the pull of digital products
By
Common Sense Media
  Feb 19, 2018
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Apps + Tech

New Study Shows Which Apps Are Best for Your Kid
What to look for when it comes to digital fun
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  May 16, 2018
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Health + Nutrition

3 Interactive Tech Trends That Will Make You Healthier
Get happier and healthier through "telemedicine"
By
Caitlin Flynn
  Oct 27, 2016
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New Baby

A Millennial Mom’s Response to Social Media Haters
"Evidently, it’s not super-duper neat to you that I grew a person inside of my body."
By
Rachael Okerlund
  May 2, 2018

Newest Reads

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Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the weekend: Feb. 22–24
By
Nancy Chaney
  Feb 20, 2019
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Birthdays + Parties

10 Trendy Birthday Party Themes for 2019
Make it your kid's best birthday yet
By
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
  Feb 20, 2019
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Parent Stories

Love, Loss, Hope, Birth and Crazy Coincidences
One tough mama’s story of lost love and a second chance at motherhood
By
Marcia Jacobs
  Feb 19, 2019
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Arts + Entertainment

7 Great Geek Conventions for Families
Cosplay, comics, science fiction and fantasy — geek out with your kids at these awesome cons
By
Gemma Alexander
  Feb 19, 2019

Family Atlas

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

SIFF

SIFF

Filmmaking Camps

Seattle

DigiPen ProjectFUN Summer Workshops

DigiPen ProjectFUN Summer Workshops

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

Redmond

Bellevue College Continuing Education

Bellevue College Continuing Education

Programs for Teens

Bellevue

Destination Science

Destination Science

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

Seattle, Issaquah, Bellevue, Bothell, Sammamish, Mercer Island