Festive movies for the family to enjoy over the holiday season
New changes will let parents see their child’s friends list, set spend limits and more
A former social media influencer shares her secret to raising tech-free kids
Meta says changes will lead to a safer social media experience for kids
The youth mental health crisis and learning loss fuel demand for clear phone policies
These evidence-based strategies can prevent overstimulation from screen time
It’s all about connection, listening, understanding and team work
Dr. Laura Kastner responds to the best-selling book ‘The Anxious Generation’
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
You can do this
How Phinney Ridge dad Andrew Wilcox uses gadgets to make the most of offline family time
Robots, whales, owls and distant worlds will keep kids entertained and engaged on Earth Day
25+ children’s books about women and girls who have accomplished amazing and unexpected things
A positive take on tech and kids
Make TV time fun for the whole family again
Can schools go completely phone-free (and should they)?
A green-space antidote to the teen mental health crisis
Discount summer movies are here
Tips to unplug and have fun
How to wean your kids — and yourself — off screens
Be the screen-time superhero your kid needs
Wind down after a busy school day with these entertaining shows
A ‘recharge, reboot’ mental health solution for our teens
Save this list of new shows from Netflix for a rainy day
News movies and shows to brighten those dreary days
New shows and movies for the whole fam to enjoy
Compelling world stories, humorous history, masterful storytelling and more
Get cozy and cuddle up with the fam to watch these new shows
Accounts that promote positivity and acceptance
Christmas is coming early to Netflix this year
10 spine-tingling titles to watch with tweens and teens
What the latest research reveals about the impact of screen time on child development
Small changes to convince your kid to take a break from screens
How to manage and model good screen time habits
How to keep the kids safe and set parental controls
Rules of the road for kids and cell phones
Local sex educators offer tips and resources
More than half of American kids under the age of 16 played Roblox in 2020
2021 Children’s Film Festival Seattle is all virtual and fantastic
Want to teach kids about empathy without preaching? Add these gems to your watch list
Guilt-free movies, shows and YouTube channels that celebrate diversity, acceptance and empathy
Fostering healthy and realistic screen-time habits
‘Zoombombing’ raids highlight challenges and strains of distance learning for teachers and students
Straight-to-streaming film costs $30 to watch
Put an end to screen-time battles
A Committee for Children campaign teaches parents how to talk with their children about online abuse
These innovative apps can open doors to kids' learning
Guilt-free ways to entertain the kids
Explore art and history through virtual museum tours
You don't have to feel guilty about screen time
Instead of just watching and playing, your kids can become content creators
Tours, performances and more family “outings” to enjoy from the couch
Creative ways to increase fun, generosity and connection during the coronavirus crisis
Age-appropriate shows your toddler will love
Use screen time to teach 'em a lesson (or two)
Family tips for navigating the digital world
Awesome virtual experiences to keep the kids busy
What 2019 research says about teens, tweens and their phones
Tips for using your device intentionally
Resources to help nurture responsible digital citizens
Social media features you need to look out for
Three worries you can actually do something about
Simple, easy-to-follow rules for every phone-carrying kid
Ease your kids back into the school year with fun end-of-summer media activities.
Area schools are finding unique ways to ride the technology wave
It's in more places than you think
One dad’s top tips for balancing constructive screen time with lo-fi outdoor play
Why you need to have the conversation before its too late
How to navigate cell phones, privacy and screen time as parents
Sleep, run, play, repeat!
Are they really doing homework?
Laura Kastner, Ph.D., offers this advice
Can our kids’ screen obsessions prepare them for the future?
Monitoring vs. mentoring kids’ media use in the digital age
Is tech ruining our manners?
What does that mean for your parenting?
What you can do to help them have a healthier experience online
And parents' creative solutions to keeping kids unplugged
Read these awesome books before they come to the big screen
It shouldn't take a viral prank to get us worried about what kids see and do online
Don't get stuck paying for in-app purchases you didn't authorize
What you need to know about the show’s mature content
Why looking at your phone when the kids are around actually matters
You need these tips
We need to talk about girls and video games
3 tips for raising kids who understand what they're seeing
A mom realizes that she's the one that needs a screen time check
There's no hiding now
Two surveys look at how teens and parents feel about devices
The pros and cons of Fortnite and a very useful tip for parents
The reminder we all need when parenting a tween
Use tech to fight summer slide (yes, really)
The newest Pixar movie celebrates parenting
"Kids are no longer socializing and connecting face to face."
Yep, really
Draft up a family tech contract before summer break begins
What to look for when it comes to digital fun
And should you let your kid join in?
The mother of all comics strikes again in her latest Netflix special
Will unrestrained access to screens teach moderation?
A mom reassesses what she's getting from social media
A two-month fast from video games
It's about representation.
You don't want to know, but you should
The first step toward resisting the pull of digital products
It's about consent
The case for a less-connected childhood
A new survey shows a surprising gap between perception and reality
We can't just talk the talk
When you're 2 or 3, every show is a new one
It used to be all memes and wedding pics — then parenting took over
How to keep your kids safe
New parenting book offers a Swedish perspective on balancing screen time and green time
8 tips from a pro
A new survey asked children 10 to 18 what they make of news
How computer science teaches kids innovation
Enjoy this documentary about screen time and families
