Avoiding conflict during Easter celebrations
In less than two weeks, many families will get together to celebrate Easter. While the festivities can be welcoming, getting people with different opinions together around one table can be a recipe for conflict.
Maintaining relationships amid political polarization
Today's political climate can make it really difficult to maintain friendships across ideological divides. So, this morning we're talking to Florence Ann Romano, author of Build Your Village.
Family friendly weekend activities in Seattle, April 5-6
Erica Bigelow with Seattle's Child Magazine joins us with all the details for events happening around the Seattle area this weekend, April 5-6. From Stone age, to Easter egg hunts, and symphony visits.
It now costs nearly 300K to raise a child; here’s where it’s most expensive
A new study finds that the cost of raising a child has surged 25% since 2023.
These are the worst cities for families, report says
A new study ranked the 50 largest U.S. metros for families, based on factors including household incomes, poverty rates and child care costs.
'She just lit up': Baby born deaf hears parents for 1st time after cochlear implants
A Massachusetts couple is celebrating after their 10-month-old daughter, Charlie, who was born deaf due to Usher syndrome, heard for the first time thanks to cochlear implants.
These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2025
BabyCenter's new report shows a large decline in certain names. The list includes royal names, along with ‘80s and ‘90s names.
Firefighters from Arizona fire department welcomed 19 babies in 2024
This is a story that will melt your heart. Nineteen Chandler Firefighters welcomed new additions to their families last year.
Seattle Public Library hours expanding for some branches
Nine branches of the Seattle Public Library system will get expanded hours starting later this month.
Gravity-defying fun at Sky Zone
Whether you're looking for some fun ways to get your sweat on, or just want an indoor spot for the kids to run around, Sky Zone has a variety of attraction at their trampoline park.
TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate
Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.
Kringle's 'Inventionasium' brings family fun, festivities
If you're looking for an immersive and hands-on experience that's fun for the whole family, look no further than Kringle's Inventionasium!
Bully repeatedly breaking family's windows in Tacoma
A Pierce County family is concerned for their safety after an extreme case of vandalism. Earlier this week, the family says someone visited their home multiples times, throwing rocks, shattering multiple windows. “There’s no reason to go around smashing other people’s property, just because you don’t them,” said homeowner, Dave Anderson. “It just doesn’t make any sense. This isn’t how the world works.”
STEM toys helping kids have an educational holiday
A team at Purdue University is revealing their 2024 engineering gift guide, a collection of items for kids and teens to explore STEM fields.
Surviving sports rivalries during the holidays
With sports fans getting ready to watch several Turkey Day games this week, psychology experts are sharing tips on how you can manage sports rivalries this season.
WA families celebrate National Adoption Day
Judges at the King County Courthouse call National Adoption Day the best day of the year.
'We are so lucky,' WA families adopt loved ones on National Adoption Day
November 22 marks a day some families across the United States and here in Washington have been waiting months, even years for: It’s National Adoption Day. We talked with some in King County Friday.
Here’s how much parents spend on holiday gifts for each child
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
These are worst birthdays for kids according to moms – and Christmas tops the list
A new survey reveals that 40% of moms prefer to avoid Christmas birthdays. Here are the other holidays and occasions that made the list.