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Learning to Lead: Raising Leaders for a Global World

Liam Kim of Bonney Lake is a leader in training: The 4-year-old has been directing others since he learned to talk. By the time Liam was 2, his mom, Shannon, noticed how easily and comfortably he took the lead around kids of all ages, from his older cousins to strangers at the zoo. “When we’re at th

Six Tips for Boosting Kids' School Achievement (and Their Confidence)

Here is one of today’s little secrets: Tweens and teens can become dependent on parents to the point that they fear they can’t make the grade without parental help. Some well-meaning parents put their children’s papers into a word-processing program’s editing mode, and all the teen has to do is “acc

The Family That Marches Together

Ever wonder about those parents who rally in the streets with a baby strapped to their chest? Have you thought about teaching your kids firsthand about civics and democracy but can't imagine how you would actually find the time, or patience, to haul them to a political protest or bill-signing? Whe

Election 2012: Our Family Friendly Primer on the Issues That Really Make a Difference for Kids

This year’s general election presents voters with stark choices on issues that significantly impact the health and welfare of families. Taxes, school choice, the definition of marriage, women’s reproductive rights and the legalization of marijuana hang in the balance.The stakes are especially high i

Why You Should Talk to Your Kids About Death

As a parent educator, I rarely use the word "should." As a matter of fact, I cringe at the idea of giving parents one more SHOULD, almost as much as many parents cringe at the idea of talking to their kids about death. But after a spate of violence and random death in Seattle, I realized how few pa

Media Guide: Books and Movies That Teach Compassion and Kindness

We all know by now that there's more to raising kids than reading, writing and 'rithmatic. Research has shown that qualities such as kindness, empathy, friendship, sacrifice and compassion are the ones that truly dictate not only how well our children succeed but, even more importantly, how happy th

Teaching Compassion: Changing the World Through Empathy and Education

Children are often told in a tone of reprimand by parents and teachers: “How would you feel if they did that to you?” It is essentially the photo negative of the Golden Rule (“do unto others …”). What if that message evolved into a positive set of values, then fused into lesson plans, group activiti

Suicide Warning Signs and Ways to Respond

Over the past year, we have lost several local youths to suicide, one on the first day of school. The start of the school year can be a particularly vulnerable and stressful transition for teens, so it’s a good time to review suicide warning indicators and ways to respond. "Research has shown that k

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