Behavior + Discipline

Tame tantrums and teach empathy
Boy having a tantrum

Behavior + Discipline

How to Handle Their Meltdowns (and Yours)
7 tips for parenting easily distressed kids
By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
  May 7, 2018
Little boy banging fist against wall

Behavior + Discipline

Do Time-Outs Hurt Kids?
Parents, here's the latest in how to get positive results
By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
  Oct 21, 2016
grumpy girl with mom

Behavior + Discipline

How to Respond When Your Child Says 'No'
In non-negotiable parenting situations, practice these solutions
By
Nicole Schwarz
  May 11, 2018
Curly-haired boy playing on tablet

Behavior + Discipline

13 Games That Teach Empathy
Introduce these apps, games and websites to inspire and teach
By
Common Sense Media
  Sep 23, 2016
Boy picking on brother

Behavior + Discipline

How Do We Teach Boys About Consent?
Seattle therapist and sex educator Jo Langford gives his advice
By
Sarah Anne Lloyd
  Jan 26, 2018
Sad girl sitting with back to camera

Health + Nutrition

Is It Legal to Spank Your Kids?
Yes, but studies show it may not be healthy
By
Erin Danly
  Apr 27, 2016
Boy hugging mother

Behavior + Discipline

The Absolute Best Way to Respond When Your Child Acts Out
When you and your child are frustrated, respond with compassion
By
Nicole Schwarz
  May 5, 2016
sad boy

Health + Nutrition

The Boy Code and Toxic Masculinity
We need to help boys develop a full repertoire of social and emotional skills
By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
  Mar 7, 2018

Newest Reads

Graduates celebrating

College

The Advice Your Graduate Actually Needs
10 inspiring quotes from awesome commencement speeches
By
Angie McCullagh
  May 18, 2018
angry birds balloons

Birthdays + Parties

16 Angry Birds Party Ideas
Ideas that'll get your family all atwitter
By
Jen Betterley
  May 18, 2018
Soccer team talks to coach

Sports

In Sports, Do Words Count?
Here's what's wrong with the language of attack and destroy
By
Hilary Benson
  May 18, 2018
Kids frolic in sprayground

The Great Outdoors

Splash! South Sound Spray Park Guide
Where to beat the heat and play in the spray around the South Sound
By
Lauren Valencia
  May 17, 2018

Family Atlas

We've mapped your family-friendly resources in the Puget Sound region

Birth Matters NW

Birth Matters NW

The doulas of Birth Matters NW recognize that this journey from start to finish is a unique and intimate experience.

City University of Seattle

City University of Seattle

Private, Nonprofit University

Seattle

Snip-its Kids Salon and Spa

Snip-its Kids Salon and Spa

Kids. Haircuts. Parties. Fun.

Bellevue

MOSAIC Children's Therapy

MOSAIC Children's Therapy

Providing therapeutic services from birth to young adult since 2003. Now with 4 locations.