Someone You Should Know

Meet real heroes who inspire
Michael Bennett and family

Parent Stories

Seattle Seahawk Michael Bennett Talks Football, Family and a Foundation
How the Bennett family gives back and keeps grounded
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  Dec 28, 2016
kimberly arthur

Mindfulness

Someone You Should Know: Kimberly Arthur Offers Compassion To Go
How a Seattle Children’s clinical research scientist helps parents thrive
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  May 1, 2017
James Whetzel at the Seattle Center fountain

Someone You Should Know

Someone You Should Know: James Whetzel
Did you know the International Fountain has its own DJ?
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  Jun 29, 2016
liliana and daughter

Family Management

Someone You Should Know: Liliana Lengua
Catching up with the director of the University of Washington Center for Child and Family Well-Being
By
Alayne Sulkin
  Apr 22, 2016
Jessyn Farrell

Work + Life Balance

Mama on a Mission: Q&A With Washington State Representative
This state representative talks politics, family and making it all work
By
Bryony Angell
  May 19, 2016
Jennifer Spatz

Someone You Should Know

Someone You Should Know: Travel the Globe With Jennifer Spatz
ParentMap talks with Global Family Travels founder Jennifer Spatz about the family service and adventure trips they offer, plus her inspirations and more
By
Alayne Sulkin
  Jan 26, 2016
SYSK Dylan Tomine on the beach

Food

Someone You Should Know: Dylan Tomine
On taking the kids along on wild-food-finding adventures
By
Jennifer Johnson
  May 31, 2016
Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Work + Life Balance

Meet MomsRising Founder Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Paid leave, child care and more are on this mom's mind
By
Alayne Sulkin
  Dec 29, 2015
Restaurateur Ethan Stowell and his sons

Parent Stories

Restaurateur Ethan Stowell Dishes on Fatherhood
From making breakfast to 'Dad's Day' fun, how Ethan Stowell connects with his kids
By
Angela Stowell
  May 31, 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

PEPS - Program for Early Parent Support

PEPS - Program for Early Parent Support

PEPS Groups bring parents together to share the joys and challenges of parenthood and develop confidence in their own abilities.

Seattle

Listening Mothers

Listening Mothers

A class for moms and their babies

Sunshine Music Together LLC

Sunshine Music Together LLC

Music Together is a researched-based, internationally recognized early childhood music development program for children aged birth to five and their parents or caregivers.

Seattle

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