Five smartphone alternatives to consider for your child
Expert advice to help your family as we head into the school year
You don’t have to live near green spaces to experience the benefits
Exposure to distressing news can affect kids’ overall well-being
Advice from parents who've been there
Planet Fitness gyms offer free summer memberships to teens
How to start a conversation about mental health with your teen
New national hotline offers mental health support
What to avoid and how to support your kid in the right way
Tools for helping kids understand and deal with their body's natural alarm system
The latest studies on kids and the importance of play
How to start the new year on the right foot for you and your kids
Easy mindfulness practices for the whole family
Conscious-parenting habits foster connection with your crew
‘My daughter learned an important lesson in the hardest way — of knowing when to stop’
Expert tips for supporting the mental health of your youth athlete
How to reduce your mental load and improve your relationship
Why our kids need the freedom to play — now more than ever
Help your teen get their sleep back on track
Reports of teen anxiety, depression and eating disorders are on the rise
A local mom on how the last year has clarified what’s important
Mental health issues in children and teens are on the rise — here’s what parents can do
Online tools to help kids cope with issues from stress to suicide
Easy ways to lighten up your daily routine
Local sex educators offer tips and resources
Easing coronavirus anxiety as a family
A little bit of optimism goes a long way
Avoid the meltdown before it even begins
Feeling off-balance? Read this.
Simple ideas for practicing thankfulness as a family
Weathering seasonal sadness and more serious mental health concerns during the dark winter months
One mindset helps kids succeed, the other holds them back
Tips for raising happy kids who look on the bright side
How to lead the conversation and create a safe zone at home
Helping your teen have a clear outlook on their skin, confidence and beyond
Reduce the stigma with your words
Take inspiration from local parents’ breakthroughs
How to support your teen's mental health amidst social isolation and loneliness
Ten ideas for creating a private space for teletherapy in your home
Raising emotionally intelligent kids starts with you
‘The little things actually matter right now’
A Q&A with the CEO of Youth Eastside Services
Simple mindfulness tips to get you through
Organizations offering essential assistance to families
When it comes to old-school habits, hindsight is 2020
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 24
4 expert tips for managing parental separation anxiety
Behavioral telehealth program offers modern-day house calls to families in rural and underserved communities
Go beyond "You'll be fine"
How to foster body positivity amidst diet culture and fat-shaming
The short version? Play heals.
Laura Kastner, Ph.D., offers this advice
Experts on trauma and child well-being offer perspectives on collective healing
How to cope with anxiety and be present
Five ways to handle your (or your child’s) “eco-anxiety”
Why our kids are so anxious and how we can help
Why looking at your phone when the kids are around actually matters
How to motivate your kid and ask the right questions
Read this before those fall sports practices start
Because not talking about suicide is worse
An age-by-age guide
Seattle Children's hosts a Mental Wellness Fair
A mom reassesses what she's getting from social media
Things get even more confusing when you add kids to the mix
You can talk about your kid's weight without shame
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris opens up about childhood trauma — and how to heal
The death of WSU quarterback Tyler Hilinski is a call to action
What we can do about it
Reconsider how and when you have this important conversation
Yes, you can keep those New Year's resolutions
Make a tough conversation easier with these reads
Families face premium hikes, shorter enrollment periods and an uncertain future
A mother and son figure out what they both need to thrive
The link between self-harm and internet usage
Social media is here to stay but at what cost?
The underside of “You look so good now!” is “You looked so bad before!”
One word: hormones
In pursuit of being the good-enough mother
Have you seen this new Netflix show?
The world could use a Superhero. We’ve got 10
A Q&A with the clinical director of The Healing Center
Balancing activism and parenting while keeping your sanity
Brain development expert Dr. Linda Chamberlain shares insights
Face it: Your kid will see porn
Earlier research also found an increase in suicide
This is a crucial age for brain development
An educational psychologist shares the secrets of the teenage brain
They're essential, yet many schools lack them
A moving documentary that follows boys and young men in America
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise among
Help your children maintain a connection with their grandparents
Catching up with the director of the University of Washington Center for Child and Family Well-Being
Are you a new member of the Sandwich Generation? Common questions, answered
New discoveries about the brain — from language to autism to stress — have widened the window into understanding and influencing a child's development
One teen shares her thoughts on why she won't be using Facebook, Twitter or Instagram anytime soon