Ages 11 - 14

Make magic managing the middle years
Black hair with doodles and lightbulb over it

Ages 11 - 14

Tween Brain Check: What's Happening In There
An educational psychologist shares the secrets of the teenage brain
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jul 26, 2016
Little stressed boy

Behavior + Discipline

How to Help Your Kid Be Less Stressed Out
Is resilience the answer to a stressed kid?
By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
  Oct 21, 2016
Tacoma Nature Center

Seasonal Fun

Best Spring Hikes in the Seattle Area for Kids and Families
These fun trails are perfect for cool or rainy days
By
Jennifer Johnson
  Mar 16, 2017
10 middle schoolers

Ages 11 - 14

10 Students Who Will Make You Feel Better
Get a glimpse of 10 kids' hopes and fears
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jul 25, 2016
A still from the documentary "Before"

Ages 11 - 14

Learning to Love Middle School: Meet the 'Before' Project
50 cool kids make their on-screen debut
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jul 26, 2016
game controller

Kids + Media

8 Gender-Bending Apps and Games for Kids
Gender isn't always simple (and that's worth celebrating)
By
Common Sense Media
  Mar 1, 2017
Kid looking at bottle of pills

Health + Nutrition

Pain Pills: The Risk of Having Them Around the House
New collection systems help you keep potentially deadly opioids away from kids
By
Brad Broberg
  Dec 28, 2016
Pregnancy test

Ages 11 - 14

Does Caring for Fake Babies Prevent Teen Pregnancy? Um, No
What does lower teen pregnancy rates? Contraceptives
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Sep 8, 2016
Little boy with counselor

Ages 11 - 14

Middle School Counselors Make a Difference
They're essential, yet many schools lack them
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jul 26, 2016

Newest Reads

Screen time and two girls

Screen Time

Summertime Screen Time: How Much Is Too Much?
8 tips from a pro
By
Gemma Alexander
  Jun 23, 2017
Roo's World of Discovery

Work + Life Balance

In Kirkland, a New Place to Combine Work and Play
The Eastside's sensory-friendly play space now doubles as your office
By
Kate Missine
  Jun 23, 2017
seattle pride parade

Seasonal Fun

Wild and Colorful Seattle Pride — Yes, with Kids
Join the Pride party with our veteran tips for taking kids
By
Jody Allard
  Jun 21, 2017
Girls-swimming-in-lake

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the weekend: June 23–25
By
Nancy Chaney
  Jun 21, 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

Optimal Learning Solutions

Optimal Learning Solutions

At OLS we understand each student’s unique learning styles, strengths, and challenges. Our team uses a collaborative approach designed to meet the needs of every student and family.

Kirkland

MOSAIC Children's Therapy

MOSAIC Children's Therapy

Providing therapeutic services from birth to young adult since 2003. Now with 4 locations.

Lynnwood Kids Dentist

Lynnwood Kids Dentist

At Lynnwood Kids Dentist, we provide the highest quality dental care to our patients.

Lynnwood