Parenting

The best tools for the hardest job!
Please stop complimenting my post-baby body
Did I look so bad before?
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Elementary

3 Ways Parents Can Build Character
How parents and teachers can work together
By
Kirk Wheeler
  Oct 12, 2017
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Family Safety

Talking to Kids About Rape and Sexual Assault
Helpful advice for talking about rape with your sons and daughters
By
Jessica Minier Mabe
  Oct 16, 2017
emotions

Behavior + Discipline

10 Things Every Child Should Know About Thoughts and Feelings
How to foster emotional intelligence in your children
By
Nicole Schwarz
  Oct 12, 2017
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Kindergarten

The Heartbreaking Reason This Kindergartener Raided Her Piggybank
Her grandmother thought she was playing, but the little girl had a plan
By
Kristina Wright
  Oct 17, 2017
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Pregnancy + Childbirth

Should You Become a Parent? (QUIZ)
Because if multiple choice can't tell you the answer, nothing can
By
Mandy Waysman
  Aug 16, 2017

NEW ARRIVALS

Ideas, tips and news for parents and parents-to-be

Family Atlas

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

Amara

Amara

Amara works to ensure that every child in foster care has the love and support of a committed family – as quickly as possible, and for as long as each child needs.

Seattle

PEPS - Program for Early Parent Support

PEPS - Program for Early Parent Support

PEPS Groups bring parents together to share the joys and challenges of parenthood and develop confidence in their own abilities.

Seattle

Our Parenting Picks
Temperaments, tantrums and together time
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Books

How to Parent Like a Scandinavian
New parenting book offers a Swedish perspective on balancing screen time and green time
By
Elisa Murray
  Oct 3, 2017