Behavior + Discipline

Tame tantrums and teach empathy
lying boy

Behavior + Discipline

Making Kids Say Sorry When They Don't Actually Mean It
Are we just asking them to be better liars?
By
Melissa Benaroya
  Apr 21, 2017
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
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
Young girl with pencil

Elementary

What Is Social-Emotional Learning?
You've heard about it but what is it again?
By
Anoo Padte
  Mar 30, 2017
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
sad boy

Health + Nutrition

How Boys Suffer: The Boy Code and Toxic Masculinity
Here's why the documentary 'The Mask You Live In' is critical for parents, tweens and teens
By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
  Sep 13, 2016
thinking girl

Mindfulness

How Mistakes Boost Motivation and Learning
Embracing failure as a kid can help foster success in adulthood
By
Malia Jacobson
  Mar 1, 2017
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

Newest Reads

gun

Family Safety

Asking the Loaded Question
Does your family keep a gun In the house?
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jun 28, 2017
Kids wading in summer sun

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the long weekend: June 30–July 4
By
Nancy Chaney
  Jun 28, 2017
Amazon Echo and Alexa

Kids + Media

An Open Apology Letter to Amazon's Alexa
"Is it possible to startle a robot? I think we did."
By
Malia Jacobson
  Jun 28, 2017
Homeless man with cardboard sign

Mindfulness

How to Talk to Your Kids About Homelessness
Because ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away
By
Ruchika Tulshyan
  Jun 28, 2017

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.

Allegro Pediatrics

Allegro Pediatrics

For nearly 50 years our practice has been setting the standard for children’s medical care on the Eastside.

Redmond

MOSAIC Children's Therapy

MOSAIC Children's Therapy

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

Seattle Children’s Urgent Care

Seattle Children’s Urgent Care

Whether it’s a rash, a tummy ache or a minor accident, kids don’t always get sick during doctors’ office hours.

Seattle