Middle School

The stepping stones of success
10 middle schoolers

Ages 11 - 14

10 Students Who Will Make You Feel Better
Get a glimpse of 10 kids' hopes and fears
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jul 25, 2016
Young middle school female student sitting with book

Ages 11 - 14

Middle Magic: Why Middle School Is Way Cool
How to help your middle schooler
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jul 25, 2016
Black hair with doodles and lightbulb over it

Ages 11 - 14

Tween Brain Check: What's Happening In There
An educational psychologist shares the secrets of the teenage brain
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jul 26, 2016
kids lined up

Ages 15 -18

There's a Vaccine That Prevents Cancer, So Why Don’t More Kids Get It?
Let go of your fears and misconceptions about sex — here's what you need to know about the widely available vaccine for HPV that is free to many youths
By
Bryony Angell
  Apr 22, 2016
Little boy on the computer

Health + Nutrition

What to Do When Your Child Sees Porn on the Internet
Face it: Your kid will see porn
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  Oct 28, 2016
A still from the documentary "Before"

Ages 11 - 14

Learning to Love Middle School: Meet the 'Before' Project
50 cool kids make their on-screen debut
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jul 26, 2016
Little boy with counselor

Ages 11 - 14

Middle School Counselors Make a Difference
They're essential, yet many schools lack them
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jul 26, 2016
kids under hot sun

Parent Stories

Raising Kids in a Warming World
How climate experts juggle the globe’s climate emergency and their hopes for their kids
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  Aug 28, 2016
Daughter and dad

Parent Stories

What I Learned at Dad School
Don’t worry about hormones and periods: Just be a dad
By
Lukas Velush
  May 27, 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

Arena Sports

Arena Sports

Arena Sports is the best indoor soccer facility and community hub for family fun with programs including adult leagues, youth leagues, Lil' Kickers child development classes, camps, parties, and more.

Seattle

King County Library System

King County Library System

Serving King County, Washington at 48 libraries & online.

Issaquah

Hope Lutheran School

Hope Lutheran School

Welcome to Hope Lutheran School, one of the largest private Lutheran schools in the Pacific Northwest.

Seattle

Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool at Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool at Temple De Hirsch Sinai

Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool engages children in experiential learning enriched by Jewish values while connecting families within the warm embrace of a Reform synagogue community.

Bellevue