Kids are never too young to understand and explore the foundations of friendship
10 ways to create and enjoy art outside as a family this summer
Everyone misses out when parents don’t engage in physical play with their kids
This stinky subject is an important key to your child’s health
What to do when your kids walk in on you having sex
A Q + A with Girl Scouts of Western Washington CEO Andrea Anderson
School avoidance has become an increasingly common issue
Keep your kids safe this summer in and around the water
Support is out there for children experiencing migraines
Step back, get messy and have fun
Be the screen-time superhero your kid needs
How to get started, be safe and have a slip-slidin’ blast
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies that reset conditions for student success are more important than ever
Get these costumes now before they sell out!
Risky play increases physical activity, social skills, risk tolerance skills, resilience and self-confidence
Stay safe while staying cool
Parent educators on the merits of “gentle parenting”
British study finds “gradual lockdown” of childhood
Local centers where kids can learn and play after school
It turns out there's one topic that really unites us
Kids need downtime, even if we don't see it as that
Booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are recommended for kids 5–11
Fun diversions to help your kid get the stimulation they seek
How to promote good screen-time habits from a young age
These clever activity kits will encourage lots of independent play this summer
And how to choose a program that works for your student’s needs
Some facts get lost in translation, but parents can still learn from this entertaining show
Get your kids pedaling with our tips for parents
Party décor, treats, activities and more
Pixar's latest movie stirs up controversy
This clever app scans your Lego bricks and suggests what to make
How parents can inspire young girls to pursue STEM education and careers
DIY tassel earrings, handmade macramé bags, cross-stitch artwork and more
Practical tips for keeping your cool
Local health experts address parents’ key questions
Help your child practice meditation and mindfulness with these child-friendly apps
Get these toys before they’re gone!
Children aren’t born leaders — but they can learn leadership skills incrementally
Need a laugh? These books will make everyone giggle
These three guidelines get us all involved
Teaching kids to walk or bike to school is easier and safer than you think
Read them together or share them with your kid
How to keep the kids safe and set parental controls
Essential tips for encouraging better hygiene
How to promote peace between siblings
Age-by-age life skills your kids should know
Turn trash into treasure and encourage kids' creative play
Foster strong leadership skills through communication and empathy
How to make learning and family time more fun
Lo-fi (and secretly educational) rainy-day fun for the whole family
Don't give up on this important time
Tips for keeping teens safe during this challenging time
Because sometimes you run out of batteries
Top tips from homeschoolers to help families right now
Cheap and sneaky ideas for parents
We can do hard things
Hint: Don't tie chores to allowance
Try less talk, more action
We have good days and bad days — just like you
Seattle Children’s on the safety information every parent needs to know about
It’s okay to say, “I don’t know”
They'll be happier for it and so will you
Protecting students with disabilities from physical and emotional bullying
(it's not for the kids)
One mom’s defense of the value of moving on
Plus, how late is too late for them to sleep in during the summer?
Should you let your kids take to the streets alone?
Three ways to slow down the progression of myopia in kids
Your entire crew will love it
Easy ideas for bonding with your kids
It shouldn't take a viral prank to get us worried about what kids see and do online
On National Tooth Fairy Day
Discount bears Sunday and Monday for National Hug Day
Why our kids are so anxious and how we can help
A Seattle-area bookstore owner's top picks for your reading list this year
Two North Seattle children's book buyers' reading lists for 2019
Timeless, enchanting story of friendship comes to life on stage
Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson of Seattle Children's offers her advice
The secret to a winning birthday cake is hiding in your toy bin
A behavior analyst develops a 15-minute fix
Advice on parenting siblings of children with special needs
What one mom learned after a fateful hair appointment
Raising kids with bodily autonomy in the #MeToo era
Local author Bonnie J. Rough talks sex ed at Sept. 11 Town Hall event
A response to the plea of Rachel Hollis of The Chic Site
How a mom and her tween survived some sleepless sleepovers
After overhearing a conversation in her child's class, this mom urges us to take action
A doctor and former student athlete on what to expect and how to plan
A Q&A with Aidan Key of Gender Diversity
Seattle mom Marlo Mack shares her experience
Read this before those fall sports practices start
Plus, a new special for your kid's birthday month
Plus, a list of ideas for age-appropriate chores
Sleep solutions for restless kids and modern families
Use tech to fight summer slide (yes, really)
A Latino mom shares her advice
Consider three things: people, places, preparation
"Kids are no longer socializing and connecting face to face."
Draft up a family tech contract before summer break begins
Don't freeze when they ask about the birds and the bees
What to look for when it comes to digital fun
Better question: Are you ready?
Encourage caring and generous kids with these ideas
What you need to know about selective mutism
One mom explains why this misconception is way off-base
Utah close to signing bill into law
You don't want to know, but you should
Sleep solutions for modern families
Your post-kid financial checklist
How do you cultivate compassion in children in a culture that centers vitriol and division?
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris opens up about childhood trauma — and how to heal
The case for a less-connected childhood
8 tips for planning a rich summer
Find a buddy for this fun game
Don’t wait until they’re a teen to have this talk
A psychologist weighs in on how to combat gender violence in daughters and sons
Both bills will head to the House
New book helps parents nurture creativity and resilience
Reconsider how and when you have this important conversation
Health care is going virtual, but is that a good thing for families?
How one technique stops tantrums in their tracks
Five tips for discussing mature current events with little kids
Tips for raising grateful — not greedy — kids
The books are designed to help teachers, parents and students support transgender students
Teach kids to love reading, one book at a time
Find clever penguin puppets and toe-tapping tunes
A doctor's case for why you shouldn't skip the shot
A Q&A with clinical psychologist Chris McCurry
How to survive an outbreak with your sanity intact
A parenting pro recommends you stay SOBER
I always make time for a lemonade stand
“There appears to be a sasquatch in the pool,” people say as I swim by them
How (and why) to talk to kids about presidential profanity
Because screens aren't going anywhere
Teacher Tom's tips for a loose-parts (aka junk) paradise for kids
The 110-year-old ‘city within a city’ has something for everyone
The perfect phrase for feeding picky eaters
How to motivate kids to help around the house without having to ask
Whatever their age, kids can get a boost with these tips
Seattle sixth-graders form the D.C. Bully Busters
Earlier research also found an increase in suicide
5 ways to start a productive conversation
Try this to turn 'I'm so dumb' into something positive
Here are three feeding challenges and how to beat them
Tulle for school? Yep — check out these fab and fun styles and accessories for fall 2015
One parent asks whether her child's clinginess is normal, or if the behavior is a sign of something more serious
"You will wear your shorts with pride, and I will support you every step of the way"
Ways to encourage and support your rising star