High School

From managing stress to college prep
Graduation mortar board

Food

Con-GRAD-ulations! 10 Graduation Party Ideas
Celebrate your high school (or college!) grad with these 10 congratulatory ideas
By
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
  Jun 2, 2017
Stressed out teenager girl with computer

High School

High School, High Stakes
A junior in high school shares her advice
By
Isobel Williamson
  Mar 7, 2017
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
volunteering

Ages 11 - 14

Super Volunteering Opportunities Around Puget Sound for Tweens and Teens
From animal care to trail-building to radio work, fun ways kids can give back
By
Fiona Cohen
  Feb 19, 2015
Two tween girls

Ages 11 - 14

A Parenting Expert's 4 Steps to Resolve Conflict Between Teen Girls
Help your tween or teenage daughter help herself
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Aug 30, 2016
Teenage boy holding condom

Ages 15 -18

STD, OMG! Talking to Your Teen About Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise among
By
Deanna Duff
  Jun 29, 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 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
Kid with empty jean pocket

Ages 15 -18

Are Your Teens Financially Literate?
Do your kids know how to manage money?
By
Kim Eckart
  Sep 12, 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

Yellow Wood Academy

Yellow Wood Academy

Yellow Wood Academy is an accredited independent school for K-12 students. With patience, empathy and persistence, we work with our students to incite their natural curiosity and instill a love of learning.

Mercer Island

Savvy on Seattle

Savvy on Seattle

Personalized Relocation Plans For Your Family. School.Neighborhood.Lifestyle.

Top Ten Toys

Top Ten Toys

One of Seattle's largest independent toy stores! Fun, educational, non-violent, multicultural, science, craft kits, games, puppets, books and more.

Seattle

Think Academic Services

Think Academic Services

Jack Merchant and Huyen Nguyen established THINK to provide elite instruction to students of all ages and backgrounds.

Seattle