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The Day I Stopped Trying to Fix Every Problem for My Kid

Using a simple language tool, this dad changed his relationship with his kids

By: Josh Davis, Ph.D.
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Child Development
Summer Outdoor Play Helps Build Kids’ Brains

Make outdoor playtime a success with these tips from Seattle Children's

By: Seattle Children's Hospital
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Managing Behavior
How to Keep Kids From Getting Hooked on Blind Boxes

Three ways to combat the dopamine effect these toys have on kids' brains

By: Anastasia Hronis
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Technology
Four Ways to Help Your Family Spend Time Away From Devices

Small changes that can have a big impact

By: Danielle Einstein
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Tiny Hands, Big Changes: Cherishing the Last Summer Before School Starts

Have a little one heading off to kindergarten soon? Do these things first

By: Shannon Dean

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Today's Kids Have Less Freedom Than We Did: Is This Good or Bad?

British study finds “gradual lockdown” of childhood

By: Lenore Skenazy
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K–12 Education
After-School Care for Seattle, Eastside and South Sound Families

Local centers where kids can learn and play after school

By: Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
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Kids’ Health
Well-Child Visits for Back-to-School Health

It’s time to jump back into this healthy routine

By: Gemma Alexander
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Should I Worry About All the Time My Kids Waste Doing Nothing?

Kids need downtime, even if we don't see it as that

By: Lenore Skenazy
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Don’t Hesitate to Vaccinate

Booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are recommended for kids 5–11

By: Kellie Schmitt
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Kids’ Health
11 Indoor and Outdoor Activities for Sensory-Seeking Kids

Fun diversions to help your kid get the stimulation they seek

By: Sanya Pelini, Ph.D.

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