Get a jump on the madness by starting your school search tomorrow evening, at ParentMap's (disclosure: I also write for PM) learning fair at Seattle Center.
By Lora Shinn | October 6, 2008
"But WHERE is the GREEN sheep?" That's what toddlers will say for the rest of the day, after seeing Seattle Children's Theatre's current tot-friendly production. And then: "When we gonna go and see that green sheep more?"
By Lora Shinn | October 3, 2008
I've noticed quite a few children (and parents) sporting Obama tees this year, as shown in the photo at left, taken at the Ballard Market. In fact, these locally-made tees are so popular that they're sold in 13 Seattle stores.
By Lora Shinn | October 2, 2008
"A lot of people don't think of us as a family destination," says Jennifer Hammond, the Manager of Interpretation & Educator Resources at EMP/SFM. She says that most visitors assume only teens and up could get into music-making.
By Lora Shinn | October 2, 2008
SIFF starts its Saturday Morning at the Movies series this weekend with an all-time classic: "The Black Stallion." Staff will show kids how that horse galloped across the screen, with a tour of the projection device and hands-on exploration of 35mm film.
Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m., at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. $7 adults and $2 children.
By Lora Shinn | October 1, 2008
Pregnant moms seeking advice on pre-baby prep and concierge-style service can turn to a new source of info. Seattle's pregnancy planning service owned by Kelly Oswald, Seattle Baby Planners (SBP), was recently bought by Itsabelly, run by Portland-based Melissa Moog.
By Lora Shinn | September 30, 2008
If you are a Seattle parent with a child younger than 8, we would love to hear your opinions about raising kids and finding activities to do with your family in and around Seattle.
There is still space available in our 90-minute discussion groups on Oct. 8 at 6:15 p.m., and Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.
By Monica Fischer | September 29, 2008
Didn't have time to hit the garage sales this summer? There's still an opportunity to check out one of Seattle's largest sales -- without digging through dingy candy dishes or clown posters -- at the Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op's Fall Kids Sale.
By Lora Shinn | September 26, 2008
Want a fun challenge for the next month or two? Try out one of the following contests, drawings and competitions.
By Lora Shinn | September 25, 2008
Touch and taste (?!) insects at the Burke Museum's Bug Blast. Get new ideas for packing a school lunch with six-legged tips from "The Bug Chef," David George Gordon, who will share recipes from his "Eat a Bug Cookbook."
By Lora Shinn | September 25, 2008