College

They've launched! Or have they?
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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
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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
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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

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
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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

Seattle Country Day School

Seattle Country Day School

Since 1964, Seattle Country Day School has been inspiring gifted children in grades K-8 to discover their potential through inquiry.

Seattle

Best in Class Education Center

Best in Class Education Center

Best in Class Education Center is a supplemental education organization, committed to building students’ foundational knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Seattle

The Little School

The Little School

Come see why The Little School has been a leader in progressive education since 1959.

Bellevue

Bellevue Montessori School

Bellevue Montessori School

Accredited Montessori School serving children ages 2 - 13

Bellevue