Education

Raising a learner, from cradle to college
How to pick the best preschool?
This free resource will help!
Upset teen boy doing homework

Middle School

It’s Okay to Not Care About Your Kid’s Grades
At least, not so much
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Dec 10, 2018
Kid scientist

Elementary

Getting Your Kid Interested In Science Isn't That Hard
Bonus: These are great indoors
By
Tiffany Pitts
  Oct 24, 2018
A young girl meets with her mentor

Ages 11 - 14

The One Relationship That Could Change Your Child's Life
Growing up with guidance can make all the difference
By
Kari O'Driscoll
  Dec 28, 2018
Kid with backpack in classroom

Elementary

Don't Call Your Kid Smart
Try these growth mindset tricks instead
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Dec 11, 2018
Leila Abe celebrates with her father and brother

High School

How One Local Teen Is Minding the Gaps
Meet Leila Abe
By
Patty Lindley
  Dec 28, 2018

Get Schooled

Teachers, tech and everything in between

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

The Bear Creek School

The Bear Creek School

Founded in 1988, in Redmond, Washington, The Bear Creek School is an independent classical Christian school that believes only when faith, mind, and heart are fed together can students experience the fullness of education.

Redmond

GET Program

GET Program

Washington's 529 Prepaid College Tuition Program

Olympia

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

Ace Parenting
Top education news (there will be a test)
kid using ipad app in the car

Screen Time

Best Media to Encourage Creativity in Kids
Instead of just watching and playing, your kids can become content creators
By
Common Sense Media
  Jun 27, 2018