Deanna Duff

Deanna Duff

Deanna Duff is a Seattle-based freelance writer who contributes to a variety of regional and national publications. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Washington Press Association, which has awarded her writing.

Recent Articles

Couple with cardboard boxes in an illustrated house

Family Management

Riding the Seattle Housing Market

Follow the experts’ advice to buy your dream house

By: Deanna Duff | Dec 21, 2016
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

Ages 11 - 14

Why Letting Teens Take Charge of Their Health Care Is Good Medicine

Doctors offer their thoughts on letting your child take the lead on private health choices

By: Deanna Duff | Jul 25, 2016
Sleeping child holding teddy bear

Ages 0 - 2

How to Get Your Kid to Nap Without (Too Much) Fuss

Master nap time with this expert advice

By: Deanna Duff | Jul 25, 2016
Teenage boy holding condom

Ages 15 -18

STD, OMG! Talking to Your Teen About Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise among

By: Deanna Duff | Jun 29, 2016
Young girl at the dentist

Ages 0 - 2

How to Prevent Kid Dental Problems

From enamel issues to thumb sucking, what you need to know

By: Deanna Duff | Dec 28, 2015

Behavior + Discipline

Small Tasks, Big Triumphs: Adaptive Functioning in Autism

From communication and social skills to goal-oriented daily tasks, here's what you need to know about adaptive functioning in autism

By: Deanna Duff | Sep 29, 2015

Food

Coolest Wheels in Town: Seattle's Most Awesome Ice Cream Trucks

From vegan sammies to artisan ice-pops, ice-cream trucks are singing a new jingle

By: Deanna Duff | Jul 30, 2015
Baby swimming under water

Ages 0 - 2

All You Need to Know About Your Child's First Swimming Lessons

Here's the when, where and how to take the plunge and enroll your little one in swimming lessons

By: Deanna Duff | Jun 25, 2015

New Baby

Diaper Duty! Diaper Choices for Babies

From cloth to chlorine-free disposables, options are changing — here's what you need to know

By: Deanna Duff | Mar 23, 2015