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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

little girl sleeping soundly

Health + Nutrition

Can a Surgical Option Treat Childhood Sleep Apnea?

How a familiar childhood procedure is helping kids sleep better

By

Malia Jacobson

Oct 30, 2019

Kid sleeping

Special Needs

Autism Spectrum

5 Things That Help My Child With Autism Sleep Better

A mom reveals the sleep strategies that work for her autistic son

By

Annabelle Short

Sep 11, 2019

Man flu

Parent Health + Relationship

The Lowdown on ‘Man Flu’ and How to Survive When Both Parents Are Sick

Why men might experience the flu differently

By

Rebecca Alwine

Jul 26, 2019

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Screen Time

Print Stories

Know the Real Dangers of Kids’ Screen Use

Three worries you can actually do something about

By

Emily Cherkin

Sep 26, 2019

rude teen boy bad behavior discipline

Behavior + Discipline

How to Stay Calm When Your Teen Acts Out

Respond to rudeness and bad behavior without losing your cool

By

Laura Kastner, Ph.D.

Sep 24, 2019

Just In

Our health content makes house calls!

Thanksgiving-decorations

Ages 3 - 5

14 Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities for Kids

Simple projects to keep the kids busy this Thanksgiving

By

Emily Westbrooks

Nov 11, 2019

Items for an emergency preparedness kit

Family Safety

Are You Prepared? Emergency Planning at Home

How to prepare both house and kids for fire safety, earthquake safety and everyday safety

By

Gemma Alexander

Nov 5, 2019

dad-comforts-anxious-child

Family Safety

Helping Kids Cope With Anxiety Over Distressing News

How to bolster kids’ coping abilities

By

Seattle Children's Hospital

Nov 5, 2019

Keep It Healthy

Family health news, from vaccines to vitamins

pediatrician happy baby

Health + Nutrition

How to Choose a Pediatrician

Don't overlook these tips

By

Sarah Lyons

Aug 10, 2018

Behavior + Discipline
- Anxiety
- Dads
- Hacks
A Mom's Trick to Calm Her Child's Constant Worrying

A behavior analyst develops a 15-minute fix

By
Taylor Johnson
Oct 1, 2018
The Great Outdoors
Work It Out: 7 Seattle-Area Parks to Get You Moving

Caregivers, work out by the playground while the kids play

By
Linnea Westerlind
Sep 5, 2019
Ages 15 -18
- Music
- Technology
- Teens
Your Teen’s Music May Be the Secret to Better Self-Esteem

Growing up is hard to do and music brings instant relief

By
Rayne Lacko
Aug 22, 2019
Health + Nutrition
- Food Allergies
Don't Care About Our Nut Allergies? Thanks for Nothing

People who don’t have kids with food allergies don’t get it, and they need to

By
Linda Morgan
Oct 21, 2019

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
- Mental Health
- Sex
- Teens
Before Your Child Sees Porn Online, Do This

Help your kids safely explore sexuality

By
Elisabeth Kramer
Jan 22, 2018
Family Safety
- Sexual Assault
- Trending
How To Talk To Your Kids About Consent

Laura Kastner, Ph.D., offers this advice for talking to your kid about consent

By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
Oct 5, 2018
Behavior + Discipline
How to Handle Their Meltdowns (and Yours)

7 tips for parenting easily distressed kids

By
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
Sep 26, 2019

Happening

Nov

15

Salmon Seeson at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

Nov

15

Reindeer Festival at Swansons Nursery

Nov

15

Reindeer at Watson's

Nov

15

Family Nature Class