College

They've launched! Or have they?
Mother and son hugging at college

Ages 15 -18

6 Pitfalls to Avoid When Your Child Heads to College
Ways to make your child's transition to college smoother
By
Tami Rogers
  Aug 17, 2016
College application

College

Accepted! 3 Things You Need to Know About the Admissions Process
Use these changes to the admissions process to your teen's advantage
By
Greg Kaplan
  Sep 29, 2016
Teen boy typing on cell phone

Ages 15 -18

Do Colleges Google Students?
Navigating college admissions in the age of social media
By
Leah Abraham
  Oct 4, 2016
Young woman on phone

Ages 15 -18

College Campus Safety: 7 Apps for Your Student
Get peace of mind when sending your student off to school
By
Erin Danly
  Jun 9, 2016
College women

Work + Life Balance

Mom Has Homework, Too?
More and more parents are going back to college while raising children.
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Sep 12, 2016
Mother and son hugging

Ages 15 -18

Do This to Get Your Kid Into College
7 essentials for raising children who succeed
By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
  Mar 9, 2016
Chalkboard in kitchen

Family Management

When the Kids Move Home
3 conversations to have when your adult kid moves in
By
Houzz
  Aug 3, 2016
gap year student

Ages 15 -18

Plan a Gap Year That Helps (Not Hurts!) Your Student
Here's what you need to know about the gap year trend
By
Malia Jacobson
  Aug 28, 2016
College savings jar of coins

Family Management

College Savings 101: Class Is In Session!
Everything you need to know about college savings.
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Feb 23, 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

Outside the Box Creation

Outside the Box Creation

Give your child the lasting gift of art! Participation in visual arts will boost your child's intellect, creative problem-solving skills and confidence.

Dance Fremont!

Dance Fremont!

Dance Fremont strives to give carefully planned and personalized instruction enabling each student to experience the joy of movement in a positive and creative way.

Seattle

The Northwest School

The Northwest School

For more than 30 years, The Northwest School has provided a welcoming and engaging summer program for youth ages 10-16 from across Seattle, the U.S. and the world.

Seattle

St. John School

St. John School

Pre-K thru Grade 8

Seattle