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
mother and daughter enjoying the weekend

Work + Life Balance

Parents, Take Back Your Weekends
Here's how
By
Jennifer Folsom
  Mar 13, 2018
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
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
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
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

Newest Reads

kidz happy hour ball pit

Indoor Play

Indoor Fun at New Kidz Happy Hour Play Gym
Ball pit, zip line, slides, tea cup spinners and more
By
April Chan
  Dec 13, 2018
Traveling with babies and toddlers

New Baby

Top Travel Gear for Babies and Toddlers
Make your vacation easier with these smart travel accessories for kids
By
Allison Holm
  Dec 13, 2018
Kid laughing at Christmas

Holidays

Holiday Gifts for Kids That'll Keep On Giving
The best experiences, subscriptions, memberships and more to give this Christmas
By
Emily Westbrooks
  Dec 13, 2018
rain boots puddle fun weekend events for families Seattle and Eastside

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the weekend: Dec. 14–16
By
Nancy Chaney
  Dec 12, 2018

Family Atlas

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

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

Villa Academy

Villa Academy

Independent PK-8 School

Seattle

Forest Ridge School

Forest Ridge School

The Sacred Heart School of Seattle

Bellevue

Sweet Pea Cottage Preschool of the Arts

Sweet Pea Cottage Preschool of the Arts

Sweet Pea Cottage believes that in fostering your child's intuitive nature for creative play & exploration, we encourage a healthy relationship with the imagination while preparing children with the social & scholastic skills needed for kindergarten and b

Seattle