Mindfulness

Breathe in, breathe out
Grandmother and granddaughter

Mindfulness

How to Raise Your Own Superhero
Encourage caring and generous kids with these ideas
By
Todd Powell
  Mar 30, 2018
Superhero kid

Mindfulness

ParentMap's 2018 Superheroes for Washington State Families
You don’t need special powers to make a difference
 Mar 30, 2018
frustrated-boy-with-piano

Health + Nutrition

How Parents Can Combat the Stress Epidemic
Laura Kastner, Ph.D., talks strategies for getting to calm
By
Jody Allard
  Feb 2, 2018
Doctor with kid

Someone You Should Know

Meet the CEO of Seattle Children's
Dr. Jeff Sperring shares why it’s so much more than a hospital
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  Jan 2, 2017
thinking girl

Mindfulness

How Mistakes Boost Motivation and Learning
Embracing failure as a kid can help foster success in adulthood
By
Malia Jacobson
  Mar 1, 2017
Pregnant woman

Pregnancy + Childbirth

5 Secrets to Having the Labor You Want
"You are a mother-warrior goddess and you’re doing an incredible job."
By
Rachael Okerlund
  Jan 25, 2018
upset-child

Behavior + Discipline

Raising Empathetic Kids in a World That Judges Them for Being Black
How do you cultivate compassion in children in a culture that centers vitriol and division? 
By
Jasmine Banks
  Feb 8, 2018
mindful girl

Middle School

How 3 Local Schools Are Using Mindfulness
You’ve heard the word, but is it working? Educators weigh in
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Sep 28, 2017
Teen looking out window

Behavior + Discipline

Why You Should Let Your Kid Fail (Sometimes)
They'll be happier for it and so will you
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  Jan 29, 2018

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

Listening Mothers

Listening Mothers

A class for moms and their babies

Amara

Amara

Amara works to ensure that every child in foster care has the love and support of a committed family – as quickly as possible, and for as long as each child needs.

Seattle

PEPS - Program for Early Parent Support

PEPS - Program for Early Parent Support

PEPS brings parents together to find connection, resources and support.

Seattle