Ages 6 - 10

Big kids, big ideas! Tackle challenges and create memories
Frustrated child reading

Elementary

Why Can’t My Child Read?
A retired teacher offers her insight
By
Jan Pierce
  Nov 28, 2017
Sleeping kid

Health + Nutrition

When Your Kid Can't Fall Asleep Alone
Sleep solutions for modern families
By
Malia Jacobson
  Nov 29, 2017
Siblings fighting

Family Management

Helping Siblings Play Nice
5 ideas to help keep the peace
By
Julia Ditto
  Apr 7, 2017
Girl

Books

A Psychologist's Take on Raising Resilient Kids
Rick Hanson on his new book "Resilient"
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Mar 22, 2018
Water gun

Behavior + Discipline

Weapons Ban: Just How Bad Are Toy Guns for Kids?
When a kid can turn toast into a weapon, what's a parent to do?
By
Malia Jacobson
  Mar 21, 2018
clean socks

Family Management

Getting Kids to Do Their (Other) Homework
How to motivate kids to help around the house without having to ask
By
Jessica Murphy Moo
  May 1, 2017
Girl at lemonade stand

Elementary

6 Lessons About Money
Cash in on these practical but easy-to-understand tips
By
Samantha Paxson
  Feb 27, 2018
Grandmother with young grandson

Family Management

How to Preserve the Bond Between Kids and Grandparents
Help your children maintain a connection with their grandparents
By
Brad Broberg
  May 27, 2016
Archie-McPhee-store

Indoor Play

Play and Learn: 13 Awesome After-School Adventures
Early dismissal? Afternoon outings with kids
By
Elisa Murray
  Oct 9, 2018

Newest Reads

High-school student

High School

School Kids Are No Longer Sleepless in Seattle
Final grades increased by 4.5 percent after later start times took effect
By
Malia Jacobson
  Feb 22, 2019
Family-with-kids-flying-out-of-Paine-Field-Everett-Washington-Sea-Tac-alternative

Travel

Paine Field Flights: What's In It for Families?
5 reasons to bypass Sea-Tac
By
Gemma Alexander
  Feb 22, 2019
Hungry boy wants dinner

Parent Stories

Feeding the Clan in an Age of Diet Diversity
Strategies for dealing with diverse (and changing!) diets while keeping everyone fed and your sanity intact
By
Kelly McQuillan
  Feb 21, 2019
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City Adventures

No Permission Slip Required
7 creative and fun "field trips" for adults only
By
Bryony Angell
  Feb 21, 2019

Family Atlas

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

Samena Swim and Recreation Club

Samena Swim and Recreation Club

Providing family fitness & FUN since 1958! Samena is a family recreation club located in the Lake Hills neighborhood of east Bellevue. Programs:

Bellevue

UCDS

University Child Development School

Seattle

NW Nannies LLC

NW Nannies LLC

Temporary nanny service

Seattle

Stellar Kids Dentistry

Stellar Kids Dentistry

Our philosophy is to create a memorable dental experience in a compassionate and fun environment. As a team, we strive to empower children to value their oral health for a lifetime.

Mukilteo