Holidays

Family fun in every season!
Santa and kids

Holidays

Holiday Photos That'll Make You Smile
Festive family photos that didn't go quite as planned
By
JiaYing Grygiel
  Nov 16, 2018
toilet paper tubes

Holidays

12 Hanukkah Crafts for Kids
From DIY menorahs to Hanukkah themed decorations, these crafts with please any kiddo
By
Jen Betterley
  Nov 21, 2018
bookmarks

Crafts + DIY

15 Homemade Christmas Gifts That Kids Can Make
Sweet and fun DYI crafts that kids will be proud to gift
By
Jen Betterley
  Nov 13, 2017
Elf on the shelf

Holidays

8 New Ideas for Your Elf on the Shelf
Silly and fun ideas to bring the holiday magic to life
By
Rebekah Schilperoort
  Nov 20, 2018
Williams-Sonoma-Christmas-Dinner

Food

9 Takeout Options for Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner
Spend less time stressing and more time with the family
By
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
  Nov 13, 2018
Ninjago

Birthdays + Parties

Best Ninjago Birthday Party Ideas
DIY ideas for your next birthday bash
By
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
  Apr 26, 2018
angry birds balloons

Birthdays + Parties

16 Angry Birds Party Ideas
Ideas that'll get your family all atwitter
By
Jen Betterley
  May 18, 2018
Three-legged race

Birthdays + Parties

Cheap Indoor and Outdoor Party Games for Kids
Here are some great ways to entertain (and wear out) your little partygoers!
By
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
  Jul 3, 2018
Baby shower

New Parents

Baby Shower Gifts That Moms Actually Need
Practical but perfect gifts that a mom will appreciate
By
Naomi Tomky
  Jul 26, 2018

Newest Reads

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
girl skating

Seasonal Fun

Take a Spin! Where to Ice Skate Around Puget Sound
Skating rinks to get you gliding this winter and beyond
 Dec 10, 2018
In the Heights by Lin-Manuel Miranda at Seattle Rep

Arts + Entertainment

Electric 'In The Heights' at Seattle Rep
Lin-Manuel Miranda's first stroke of musical genius
By
Elisa Murray
  Dec 7, 2018
december birthday girl

Birthdays + Parties

December Birthdays Are the Worst...But They Don't Have to Be
Don't let the holidays distract from your kid's special day
By
Katy M. Clark
  Dec 7, 2018

Family Atlas

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

UW Summer Youth Programs

UW Summer Youth Programs

Make summer learning fun for your kids and teens with summer youth programs at the University of Washington.

Seattle

Discovery Playtown

Discovery Playtown

Imaginative play, preschool and camp

Mod Pizza

Mod Pizza

Individual artisan-style pizzas and salads made on demand - superfast! Are you MOD?

Seattle

Roo's World of Discovery: Play and Learn

Roo's World of Discovery: Play and Learn

A Montessori-inspired indoor play space for children (birth to five) of all abilities.

Kirkland