My daughter was uncharacteristically quiet. What's up? I asked her. "I have so many questions in my brain," she said. "And I don't know where to start." That's why you should take your elementary-aged child to meet Lucy, at the Pacific Science Center's exhibit "Lucy's Legacy."
By Lora Shinn | October 11, 2008
In late September, “The Adventures of Mr. Potatohead” arrived at The Children’s Museum. We didn’t make it over until this week, and maybe I should’ve waited longer.
By Lora Shinn | October 10, 2008
It’s Fire Prevention Month, so the Seattle Public Library is holding special preschool storytimes, helping kids understand and avoid blazes.
By Lora Shinn | October 9, 2008
Once fall arrives, Seattle settles into its sleepy mode. On some rainy weekend days, my family has a hard time getting out of our pajamas, much less the house. But sun's on the schedule this weekend, so we'll have to get out for stuff like this.
By Lora Shinn | October 9, 2008
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
"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
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
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
