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
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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

High-school student

High School

School Kids Are No Longer Sleepless in Seattle
Final grades increased by 4.5 percent after later start times took effect
By
Malia Jacobson
  Feb 22, 2019
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Travel

Paine Field Flights: What's In It for Families?
5 reasons to bypass Sea-Tac
By
Gemma Alexander
  Feb 22, 2019
Hungry boy wants dinner

Parent Stories

Feeding the Clan in an Age of Diet Diversity
Strategies for dealing with diverse (and changing!) diets while keeping everyone fed and your sanity intact
By
Kelly McQuillan
  Feb 21, 2019
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City Adventures

No Permission Slip Required
7 creative and fun "field trips" for adults only
By
Bryony Angell
  Feb 21, 2019

Family Atlas

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

MOSAIC Children's Therapy

MOSAIC Children's Therapy

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

Lynnwood Kids Dentist

Lynnwood Kids Dentist

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

Lynnwood

Snip-its Kids Salon and Spa

Snip-its Kids Salon and Spa

Kids. Haircuts. Parties. Fun.

Bellevue

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.