🎉 Welcome back to Bellevue Bound — the show where we spotlight the people and places that make Bellevue, Washington extraordinary! In this episode, host Megan Adams visits the iconic KidsQuest Children’s Museum and sits down with CEO Putter Bert to explore how this nationally recognized museum inspires curiosity, confidence, and creativity in children of all abilities. 👟 Whether you're chasing toddlers through the atrium climber, building forts in the MakerSpace, or looking for a break while your kids explore safely, KidsQuest is a must-visit destination for families in the Pacific Northwest. 🧭 Plan your visit to Bellevue @ https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/ 🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode: 🧠 Why play-based learning is foundational for childhood development 💡 What “safe risk” means—and why it builds lifelong confidence 🔨 The importance of messy play and hands-on exploration 🧩 How KidsQuest supports neurodiverse and physically diverse kids 🏗️ Big plans for a new 40,000 sq ft facility near Mercer Slough 💼 Adult-friendly programming: team-building events loved by Google, Amazon & local schools ❤️ Why your support is vital to keep KidsQuest thriving 👇 Links mentioned in the episode: 📍 Visit KidsQuest Children’s Museum: https://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/ 📸 Photos of the exhibits: https://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/exhibits/ 📅 Team-building activities & private events: https://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/programs/ 💖 Support KidsQuest with a donation: https://www.kidsquestmuseum.org/support/ 🏗️ Future plans for the new facility (Coming Soon): [Pending link — stay tuned!] 🧭 Plan your visit to Bellevue, WA: https://www.visitbellevuewa.com/ 🎥 This episode was filmed and produced by Just Talk Studios, your premier video podcast studio based in Bellevue, WA. 📍 Book your session or learn more: https://justtalkstudios.com