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Seattle's Child Seattle’s Child is your go-to for news that impacts WA families, parenting resources, and the best things to do with kids. Serving families since 1979.

“Seattle is my town. I know this city inside and out… or so I thought until I had kids.” Seattle’s Child is your guide to getting to know your city all over again. Finding things to do, places to eat, and how to get around — it’s a whole new ballgame with kids in tow. We’re interested in how parents make homes in a space-challenged urban environment, how families create community, and what parents

are talking about. Seattle’s Child reflects real Puget Sound families and their broad range of parenting experiences. The first local parenting publication of its kind, Seattle's Child is published bimonthly and is available around the community for free. We maintain a rich website full of events, information on schools, health issues and more. Our calendar of events can be filtered based on age of kids, cost, location, date, and more. We also provide an e-newsletter with updates and giveaways, and a subscription-based service for at-your-door delivery of the monthly magazine.

🔗: https://tinyurl.com/4ehydws9❄️ If screaming into Puget Sound on New Year’s Day sounds like your kind of celebration… ...
30/12/2025

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❄️ If screaming into Puget Sound on New Year’s Day sounds like your kind of celebration… this one’s for you Here’s where families can take the polar plunge (or watch from shore) around Seattle to kick off 2026. (Image: Russ Carmack)

😍 Squuuuueeeee!
28/12/2025

😍 Squuuuueeeee!

Meet the tiny new Asian small-clawed otter pup at Point Defiance Zoo and watch his first adorable video debut.

🔗: https://tinyurl.com/5ycr3kc9🎉 Pop the sparkling cider! Seattle has plenty of ways to celebrate together — no midnight...
28/12/2025

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🎉 Pop the sparkling cider! Seattle has plenty of ways to celebrate together — no midnight required. (Image courtesy Forum Family New Year)

👶 A breastfeeding mom. A bad day in court. A new law.
27/12/2025

👶 A breastfeeding mom. A bad day in court. A new law.

After a troubling jury duty experience, a Seattle mom helped change Washington law to protect breastfeeding parents. Here’s how it happened.

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27/12/2025

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💛 Today marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a weeklong celebration of Black culture, community, and shared values.

In this story, Seattle elder Nana Kibibi Monié reflects on decades of Kwanzaa gatherings — from pouring libations to celebrating the seven guiding principles that center unity, purpose, and collective care. (Image: Joshua Huston)

🏳️‍⚧️ "You can’t rule and order trans youth out of existence."
26/12/2025

🏳️‍⚧️ "You can’t rule and order trans youth out of existence."

A Seattle parent explains why a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors would harm families, youth mental health, and kids who need care.

🔗: https://www.seattleschild.com/first-day-hikes-in-the-state-parks/🥾 Starting the year on the trail feels right.Washing...
26/12/2025

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🥾 Starting the year on the trail feels right.

Washington State Parks’ First Day Hikes return on New Year’s Day with free, family-friendly hikes near Seattle and across the state. No Discover Pass required on Jan. 1 — just bundle up, grab the kids, and get outside to kick off 2026.

🔨 This is one of those Seattle gems where learning feels like fun — and the confidence lasts longer than the toy.
25/12/2025

🔨 This is one of those Seattle gems where learning feels like fun — and the confidence lasts longer than the toy.

Kids Carpentry Seattle offers hands-on woodworking classes that build skills, confidence, and creativity for kids ages 5–13 in Columbia City.

🔗: https://tinyurl.com/3vtvu33w 🍍 Need something to do during winter break, or escape the house Christmas Day?"The Spong...
25/12/2025

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🍍 Need something to do during winter break, or escape the house Christmas Day?

"The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" is now in theaters. We cover age recommendations, potentially scary moments, and whether this fourth big-screen adventure is a good fit for your holiday movie plans. (Image courtesy Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon)

💛 Some holiday magic is big — light shows, fancy dinners, all the decorations.Some is small — pajamas, popcorn, and a fa...
24/12/2025

💛 Some holiday magic is big — light shows, fancy dinners, all the decorations.

Some is small — pajamas, popcorn, and a favorite story at bedtime.

Looking for ways to make the holidays extra special? These 25 festive, family-friendly ideas make it easy to add joy, connection, and creativity to your celebrations this season.

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24/12/2025

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⛸️ Winter fun on ice!

Looking for the best places to go ice skating with kids around Seattle, the Eastside, and Tacoma? Festive holiday pop-up rinks, indoor arenas open year-round, we’ve rounded up family-friendly spots that welcome beginners, offer skate aids, and make winter outings easier. (Image courtesy Bellevue Downtown Association)

🎁 Before the wrapping paper flies… Take a moment to read these beloved family holiday traditions shared by Seattle famil...
23/12/2025

🎁 Before the wrapping paper flies…

Take a moment to read these beloved family holiday traditions shared by Seattle families — funny, meaningful, and deeply personal. You might just find a new tradition to start this year.

Discover beloved family holiday traditions shared by Seattle families — mince pies and thankful chains to Kwanzaa, gingerbread and more.

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“Seattle is my town. I know this city inside and out… or so I thought until I had kids.” Seattle’s Child is your guide to getting to know your city all over again. Finding things to do, places to eat, and how to get around — it’s a whole new ballgame with kids in tow. We’re interested in how parents make homes in a space-challenged urban environment, how families create community, and what parents are talking about. Seattle’s Child reflects real Puget Sound families and their broad range of parenting experiences. The first local parenting publication in the country, Seattle's Child’ first issue hit the streets April 1979 and is published monthly, except February and August, and is available around the community for free. We maintain a rich website full of events, information on schools, health issues and more. Our calendar of events can be filtered based on age of kids, cost, location, date, and more. We also provide an e-newsletter with updates and giveaways, and a subscription-based service for at-your-door delivery of the monthly magazine.