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
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
college-student

College

7 Apps Every College Student Needs
Get peace of mind when your college students are away from home
By
Erin Danly
  Dec 21, 2017
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Family Safety

What Millennial Parents Need to Know About Health Insurance
Things get even more confusing when you add kids to the mix
By
Malia Jacobson
  Mar 15, 2018
debt

College

Does Your Teen Truly Understand Student Loan Debt?
Talk to your student about debt in a way they'll understand
By
Joanna Nesbit
  Sep 28, 2017
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
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
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

kidz happy hour ball pit

Indoor Play

Indoor Fun at New Kidz Happy Hour Play Gym
Ball pit, zip line, slides, tea cup spinners and more
By
April Chan
  Dec 13, 2018
Traveling with babies and toddlers

New Baby

Top Travel Gear for Babies and Toddlers
Make your vacation easier with these smart travel accessories for kids
By
Allison Holm
  Dec 13, 2018
Kid laughing at Christmas

Holidays

Holiday Gifts for Kids That'll Keep On Giving
The best experiences, subscriptions, memberships and more to give this Christmas
By
Emily Westbrooks
  Dec 13, 2018
rain boots puddle fun weekend events for families Seattle and Eastside

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the weekend: Dec. 14–16
By
Nancy Chaney
  Dec 12, 2018

Family Atlas

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

Sammamish Montessori School

Sammamish Montessori School

The Sammamish Montessori School was founded in 1977 by Joan Starling, an early pioneer of Montessori teaching in this area.

Redmond

Villa Academy

Villa Academy

Independent PK-8 School

Seattle

The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle

The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle

The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle (JDS) offers area families an exceptional Early Childhood through 8th Grade integrated program that provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Bellevue

Queen Margaret's School

Queen Margaret's School

QMS offers a university preparatory program, all girls senior school (gr. 8-12) & boarding (gr. 7-12) with exceptional extracurricular offerings.