Casey Funke, Author at Seattle's Child

Casey Funke

Casey is a Seattle-born writer and father. He works and lives in south Seattle with his wife and two young boys. He draws inspiration from them, as well as his community, garden, and the outdoors. For more, follow him on Instagram @kcveggies and Medium @caseyfunke.

More Stories from this Author

A Family Guide to Seattle’s New Eastside Light Rail Adventure

Best 2 Line stops for kids

Seattle Parks Swim Lessons: What one parent learned the hard way

Real-world advice for first-time swim lesson families

Theater & Dance

Parent Review: ‘Momotaro’ ballet is a perfect first show for young kids

A relaxed, engaging intro to ballet for kids

Dad waves goodbye to his preschooler through the classroom window during drop-off.

One dad’s honest take on starting preschool

Nobody tells you just how hard this will be…

Backpacking with Kids: Lessons from the trail

A parent’s guide to kid-friendly backpacking adventures

Parent and child sitting together at sunset with a backdrop of trees and water on Camano Island

‘The Easy Island’: Exploring Camano with kids

No-ferry family adventure in the Puget Sound

Raising gardeners (even if they won’t eat the veggies)

Sowing curiosity, even in picky eaters

Winter Activities

Cross-Country Skiing with Kids: How to get started with little ones

When I was two years old, my parents strapped cross-country skis on me for the