Do your kids possess this valuable life skill?
Girl-power picks for family movie night
Bowling, arcades, roller skating and old-school fun around the Sound
A local mom’s guide to salons and barbers that are perfect for your child’s kinky, curly tresses
Wild and mild thrills and chills with kids
Strategies from a parenting scholar on how to shift out of tween mode and raise capable kids
Ignite meaningful family and classroom discussions with these powerful short videos
Get those kids off their phones and out of the house this summer
Our Seattle-area high school reporter talked with youth around the world and uncovered the surprising answer.
New recommendations aim to mitigate youth anxiety and depression crisis
What to read with kids during Pride Month (and every month)
A mom remembers the magic and mischief of summers in the wild
Wizards and witches will delight in this magical experience
Parents can feel good about letting kids tune into these programs
Choreograph your BTS routines to be in step with these expert tips
Where to take the kids to an old-school drive-in movie
Devices that offer peace of mind when kids begin to roam free
6 tips to make those first days a success
Shoot fun photos for your followers at unique Seattle-area landmarks
Is this new interactive art attraction worth it for families?
All-ages fun with a hoppin’ vibe!
How to help your teen cut out the waste and live more sustainably
Be the screen-time superhero your kid needs
Black History is American History every month of the year
Check out 2022's most popular books for teens
This beloved show is back in Seattle this summer
Best tips for Harry Potter World, thrilling rides, the studio tour and more
Tools for helping kids understand and deal with their body's natural alarm system
Seattle-area destinations that will wow your hard-to-impress kid
This advice from a parent who's been there actually works
Volunteering and leadership programs that make an impact
This new pediatric sleep medicine program is one of the best in the nation
Tips for talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol
Tips for playing and where to go around Seattle
A parenting expert on dealing with tween and teen drama
10 spine-tingling titles to watch with tweens and teens
Is my child going to have mental health problems when they return to school?
How parents can help promote resiliency and flexibility in their students
Help foster responsibility and self-discipline in your pre-teen
Visit an innovative local museum free for the rest of the year
Read them together or share them with your kid
Super-fun bowls, ramps and ledges for kids on wheels
A local mom on how the last year has clarified what’s important
Rules of the road for kids and cell phones
Local sex educators offer tips and resources
Your questions about your teen's orthodontics answered
Local toy store owners weigh in
A Q&A with an Olympia mom about her family's experience
Helping your teen have a clear outlook on their skin, confidence and beyond
Tips and talking points for parents
Growing up is hard to do and music brings instant relief
Effective parenting melds authoritative discipline with fairness — here's how to do it
Ten ideas for creating a private space for teletherapy in your home
Tips for keeping teens safe during this challenging time
Because sometimes you run out of batteries
Awesome at-home scavenger hunts for families and “camp” for kids
Tours, performances and more family “outings” to enjoy from the couch
What Washington families can do outdoors
How to tell if your teen needs help
These graphic novels will jump start your child's reading
Shows you'll actually feel good about
Hint: Don't tie chores to allowance
Screen-free, educational and cool
Cosplay, comics, science fiction and fantasy — geek out with your kids at these awesome cons
Navigating young love with your tween or teen
‘N’ is for negotiating skills
What 2019 research says about teens, tweens and their phones
Everything you need to know to take the kids
Resources to help nurture responsible digital citizens
This Bellevue student believes big change starts with small actions
Social media features you need to look out for
New Gates Foundation exhibit amplifies the work of activist youth
They'll be happier for it and so will you
An SEL expert shares the benefits of teaching our teens these skills
They'll be saying "Just one more page!" in no time
Respond to rudeness and bad behavior without losing your cool
ChooseLife.org aims to end teen suicide by 2030
Increasing digital access and opportunity for Seattle-area kids
One mom’s defense of the value of moving on
Be prepared for back-to-school
Does your teen know these essential life skills?
How to navigate cell phones, privacy and screen time as parents
Hopper’s final words to Eleven capture the wisdom of raising teens
It's a bigger issue than you think
What you need to now about this weekend's Minecraft event in Seattle
Engery-zapping indoor play spot for tots to teens
Laura Kastner, Ph.D., offers this advice
Bothell youth Deepthi Chandra has a website for that
It shouldn't take a viral prank to get us worried about what kids see and do online
Why the pressure for all kids to go STEM is overrated
The best iPhone, iPad and Android science apps for all ages
At least, not so much
A father reflects on his increasingly independent daughter
Meet Yubi Mamiya
A Q&A with Martha Brockenbrough
Meet Cielo Martinez
Talking about depression as a family
You need these tips
3 tips for raising kids who understand what they're seeing
How this mom had to rethink Halloween when her kids went solo
Forward this to your teen.
9 ways to keep them active anyway
Raising kids with bodily autonomy in the #MeToo era
Plus, volunteering ideas to inspire the whole family
How a mom and her tween survived some sleepless sleepovers
Yes, it's almost time. Are you prepared?
Plus, a list of ideas for age-appropriate chores
Because they're hearing the word but might not understand why
Puget Sound-area Apple stores serve up free tech workshops
Would you say yes?
And for parents, too
A girl called Bicycle carries kids on an epic two-wheeled adventure
Free skate clinics for kids at Seattle-area parks
"It’s not like you can say no when there are a hundred of your peers watching in the lunchroom."
Draft up a family tech contract before summer break begins
"If God made me, why is it wrong to have a body?”
"Stitch this on a sampler and put it where you can see it."
Scilla Andreen of "Angst" shares what makes the movie so special
It'll pay off.
"Maybe it's supposed to feel like her body is still being wrenched from mine."
Consider this arts option that's all about less stress
Encourage caring and generous kids with these ideas
Learn about Tai McMillan's work
Treehouse’s Driver’s Assistance program
Immersive exhibit connects the life of Anne Frank to stories of young people today
A mother comes to terms with her daughter's decision
In the #MeToo era, these '80s movies feel outdated — but ripe for conversation with kids
Here's how
Mayor Jenny Durkan invites families to a town hall on March 8
Sleep solutions for modern families
Your post-kid financial checklist
And how the Gates Foundation is helping
You can talk about your kid's weight without shame
The first step toward resisting the pull of digital products
Help this up-and-coming generation embrace adulthood
8 tips for planning a rich summer
Get the inside scoop on counselors-in-training
Fun, challenging options perfect for your tween or teen
Join us for a Facebook Live with the bestselling author
From Feb. 5–9, Seattle teachers invite families to participate in a national movement
And how to talk to them if they are
The Broadway show offers a digital lottery
Don’t wait until they’re a teen to have this talk
Local teens make change happen
Expert tips for keeping kids safe from online challenges
What we can do about it
A new survey shows a surprising gap between perception and reality
Don't miss our special event featuring two groundbreaking films
Maximize the teen years with these pro tips
When you're sick of hearing 'but all my friends have phones!'
Act now for a chance to see the blockbuster show
Talk to your student about debt in a way they'll understand
Celeb mom Jenna Dewan Tatum draws fire for sharing a lingerie shot
Social media is here to stay but at what cost?
Think outside the lunch box with these creative ideas
Help your night-owl teens rise and shine
Seriously, have you ever had as much fun as they're having?
“Did you hear that man?”
Bike or walk through a mountainside on the Iron Horse rail trail
One word: hormones
Gender isn't always simple (and that's worth celebrating)
How do we keep kids from the temptation of pot-laced treats?
Embracing failure as a kid can help foster success in adulthood
Brain development expert Dr. Linda Chamberlain shares insights
Seattle sixth-graders form the D.C. Bully Busters
New collection systems help you keep potentially deadly opioids away from kids
How to navigate the reality of a sexually active teen
Digital citizenship expert Devorah Heitner shares how to raise digital natives
A daughter's confession inspires a mother to change
Do your kids know how to manage money?
What does lower teen pregnancy rates? Contraceptives
Help your tween or teenage daughter help herself
Publisher's note
An educational psychologist shares the secrets of the teenage brain
50 cool kids make their on-screen debut
They're essential, yet many schools lack them
Get a glimpse of 10 kids' hopes and fears
How to help your middle schooler
Jo Langford offers this advice
Author Nancy Jo Sales discusses her new book, 'American Girls'
The author shares the seven transitions teen girls go through as they enter into adulthood
What schools are (and aren’t) teaching kids
Entering womanhood? Try an app for that
Try giving your teen one of these books
Seattle parenting lecture on internet safety for kids
Sew, forge, fix, carve, paint, animate and create
While girls thrive under the global 'girl power' trend, boys are not getting the support they need and are falling behind academically and emotionally
One teen shares her thoughts on why she won't be using Facebook, Twitter or Instagram anytime soon
Sweet superheroes, "hearty" upcycled crayons and more inspired ideas
By Laura S. Kastner, Ph.D. with Kristen A. Russell
