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

Distracted parents

Kids + Media

Are You a Distracted Parent?
Why looking at your phone when the kids are around actually matters
By
Malia Jacobson
  Nov 15, 2018
frozen fountain

Seasonal Fun

Tacoma's Frozen Fountain Ice Skating Rink
Get your glide on as a family at Point Ruston's seasonal rink
By
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
  Nov 15, 2018
Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup

Food

10 Hearty Soup and Stew Recipes for Chilly Evenings
Get cozy with these recipes!
By
Jackie Freeman
  Nov 15, 2018
Holding hands

Parent Stories

What I Learned From a Family's First Night in America
Two families meet from worlds away
By
E. Ashley Steel
  Nov 15, 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.

Snip-its Kids Salon and Spa

Snip-its Kids Salon and Spa

Kids. Haircuts. Parties. Fun.

Bellevue

City University of Seattle

City University of Seattle

Private, Nonprofit University

Seattle

Different Paths

Different Paths

Behavior Intervention and Family Coaching

Tacoma