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Is there PTO for parenting?

How to survive a sick day with kids at home

Is there PTO for parenting?

How to survive a sick day with kids at home

Using play to curb bad behavior

Why this expert says it works

Grandmother and granddaughter

Mindfulness

How to Raise Your Own Superhero

Encourage caring and generous kids with these ideas

By

Todd Powell

Mar 30, 2018

Little girl eating apple

Health + Nutrition

What Might Be Causing Your Kid's Stomachache

The short answer: Hold the honey

By

Malia Jacobson

Mar 21, 2018

Sleepy kid

Health + Nutrition

What's the Best Bedtime for My Kid?

Sleep solutions for modern families

By

Malia Jacobson

Mar 5, 2018

Girl with crossed arms

Behavior + Discipline

Consent Is a Conversation for Every Age

Don’t wait until they’re a teen to have this talk

By

Sarah Anne Lloyd

Jan 26, 2018

breastfeeding mom

New Baby

What Should I Eat While Breastfeeding My Baby?

Expert tips for breastfeeding nutrition

By

Amy Magill

Mar 26, 2018

Just In

Our health content makes house calls!

Little stressed boy

Behavior + Discipline

How to Help Your Kid Be Less Stressed Out

Is resilience the answer to a stressed kid?

By

Laura Kastner, Ph.D.

Apr 23, 2018

confident teen

Ages 15 -18

10 Life Skills Every Teen Should Know

Does your teen know these essential life skills?

By

Laura Kastner, Ph.D.

Apr 17, 2018

mother and daughter

Behavior + Discipline

The 5 Best Lessons You Can Teach Your Kid

Hear it from a mother of two and former therapist

By

Brandi-Ann Uyemura

Apr 6, 2018

Family Atlas

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

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

Lynnwood Kids Dentist

Lynnwood Kids Dentist

At Lynnwood Kids Dentist, we provide the highest quality dental care to our patients.

Lynnwood

Keep It Healthy

Family health news, from vaccines to vitamins

Pregnant woman

Pregnancy + Childbirth

5 Secrets to Having the Labor You Want

"You are a mother-warrior goddess and you’re doing an incredible job."

By

Rachael Okerlund

Jan 25, 2018

Food
10 Ways to Feed Your Kids (Without Losing Your Mind)

Professional chefs, restaurateurs and parents share their secrets

By
Angela Stowell
Jan 2, 2018
Parent Stories
Terminal Cancer Taught Me This About Motherhood

“Do I want my kids to see me dying in front of them or truly living as the mother they recognize?”

By
Caroline Wright
Mar 20, 2018
Health + Nutrition
8 Ways to Get Active as a Family

Yes, you can keep those New Year's resolutions

By
Jessica Graham
Jan 2, 2018
Health + Nutrition
Hey, Alexa! Does My Baby Have a Cold?

Health care is going virtual, but is that a good thing for families?

By
Jody Allard
Jan 2, 2018

Special Needs

10 Things Every Autism Parent Should Know

Tips from a mom who's been there

By
Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
Oct 24, 2017
Health + Nutrition
- Q & A
- Reading
- Sleep
When Your Kid Suddenly Hates Their Bedtime Routine

Sleep solutions for modern families

By
Malia Jacobson
Sep 1, 2017
Health + Nutrition
It's Not in Your Head: The Health Impacts of Childhood Adversity

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris opens up about childhood trauma — and how to heal

By
Jenn Morson
Feb 5, 2018
Health + Nutrition
- Mental Health
- Sex
- Teens
Before Your Child Sees Porn Online, Do This

Help your kids safely explore sexuality

By
Elisabeth Kramer
Jan 22, 2018

Happening

Apr

25

Wild Wednesday at PlayDate SEA

Apr

25

Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes at MoPOP

Apr

25

Let Me Be Myself: The Life Story of Anne Frank Exhibit

Apr

25

Toddler Tales & Trails