Gemma Alexander

Gemma Alexander

Seattle-based freelance writer Gemma Alexander focuses on the intersection of parenting and the arts. When she’s not writing for "ParentMap," she blogs at gemmadeealexander.com and tweets at @gemmadeettweet.

Recent Articles

Drag queen story time

Kids + Media

Drag Story Time

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers

By: Gemma Alexander | Jun 16, 2023

Happy kids in a movie theater watch a movie during cheap summer movie specials around Seattle

Arts + Entertainment

Cheap Summer Movies: Bargain Family Films Around Seattle

Discount summer movies are here

By: Gemma Alexander | Jun 09, 2023

Young girl drawing with sidewalk chalk outside

Crafts + DIY

Outdoor Arts Ideas and Activities for Creative Kids and Teens

10 ways to create and enjoy art outside as a family this summer

By: Gemma Alexander | May 26, 2023

Three kids holding protest signs about protecting the environment

Giving Back

Activities and Books to Teach Kids How to Help the Environment

Earth Day is every day — discover eco-actions for kids of all ages

By: Gemma Alexander | May 26, 2023

Mount-st-helens-amazing-natural-wonders-to-see-with-kids

The Great Outdoors

7 Local Wonders to Visit With Kids

Find these amazing sights right in our own backyard

By: Gemma Alexander | Apr 12, 2023

siblings reading

Books

Sibling Stories: 26 Books That Celebrate Sib Bonds

Help your kids bond with these supportive stories

By: Gemma Alexander | Apr 07, 2023

Young girl laying head in a parent's lap, feeling sick

Health + Nutrition

What Parents Need to Know About Pediatric Migraines

Support is out there for children experiencing migraines

By: Gemma Alexander | Apr 04, 2023

The pink palace set piece from the movie Coraline by LAIKA Studios part of a special exhibit on the stop-motion animation studio at Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture, commonly called MoPOP

Arts + Entertainment

Peek Inside the Fascinating Films of LAIKA

MoPOP exhibit explores the detailed world of stop-motion animation

By: Gemma Alexander | Mar 23, 2023

Photo collage of pictures of Ascend Hospitality Group restaurant scenes and employees

Giving Back

Redefining Hospitality

Bellevue-based restaurant group delivers world-class dining — and service to community

By: Gemma Alexander | Feb 28, 2023

Family smiling on the beach

Family Management

A PAT for Parents of Teens

A new PEPS program provides help for parents in the teen trenches

By: Gemma Alexander | Feb 27, 2023