How to get started, be safe and have a blast ice-skating
Wish your child’s allergies would go away?
What families need to know about SPS’s Well-Resourced Schools proposal
From new, nerdy nonfiction to sweet short stories, here are our editor’s top picks
Exploring the roots of school anxiety and how to support kids experiencing it
Creative Tooth Fairy gift ideas that won’t break the bank
Tips for building independence and tackling forgetfulness
Teaching kids to walk or bike to school is easier and safer than you think
What to do when your kids walk in on you having sex
Expert advice to help your family as we head into the school year
Seattle-area parent educators weigh in on this popular but controversial child-rearing strategy
Tips and tricks for finding the best fit for your kids
Creative and compact entertainment for stress-free family car adventures
Effective responses to fibs, tall tales and other untruths kids tell
From unexpected peanut butter combos to savory waffles, this delicious list will fight the June blues
Seattle-area groups push back with expanded support
Get your kids pedaling with our tips for parents
Kids are never too young to understand and explore the foundations of friendship
Get on-demand support for some of your toughest parenting challenges
Finding mental health treatment for kids is a challenging task
Why all kids should learn about menstruation – period.
Students thrive when learning is relevant and engaging
A speech-language pathologist discusses characteristics and at-home tips for speech-sound disorders
Step back, get messy and have fun
Easy strategies to incorporate into everyday life
‘There is no right way, there is no wrong way. But there is an authentic way.’
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
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
Be the screen-time superhero your kid needs
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
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
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
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
Sleep solutions for restless kids and modern families
Plus, a list of ideas for age-appropriate chores
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
A scientist-educator-mom shares top tactics for success, from choosing a great project to helping kids work independently and more
Here are three feeding challenges and how to beat them
What to do if you think your daughter's friends are potential mean girls
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
Is your child ready to learn an instrument? Here are 3 questions to ask before renting that baby grand piano
Why do kids gossip, and what should we do about it?
5 reasons why your child might say they hate school — and how you can help
Volunteering at your child's school get overwhelming — here are 4 tips to help you manage your time, guilt free!
More on the debate about exposing kids to quality literature versus comics and mainstream reads
5 factors to consider to create a meaningful elementary school education for your child
Fighting and sibling rivalry happen — are you teaching your kids how to do it right?
Athletic programs such as CrossFit Kids are becoming more popular, but should you be concerned?
Most Americans say it should be illegal for a 9-year-old to play at the park unsupervised
Why kids and tweens have friend fallouts, what 'mean girls' have to do with it, and how to help them cope
What kids are selling this summer
"You will wear your shorts with pride, and I will support you every step of the way"
How does our device obsession affect our tweens?
It turns out that family connection is the end game
Are you talking about safety, legality and edibles? You should be.
Ways to encourage and support your rising star
Fun, games and science experiments with Halloween candy
Is your child pulling a Bueller, or is there something else going on?
