Parenting Topics
Every day’s a new adventure when you’re a parent. Here, you'll find articles to enrich, encourage and inform you all along the way – from timely tips and advice on real parenting and family issues to great ideas and resources for family fun.
School & Education
5 success strategies for struggling students
+ homework resources
7 ways to start the school
year right
smart back-to-school tips
10 lessons kids learn when they give sports a chance
25 Ways to Make Math Fun
+ fun math apps
ABCs & IEPs
What to expect if your child qualifies for special education
Active after school
How the right after-school activity can help your kids - and you
After-school activities
Keep kids active and safe
After-school care
Seeking solutions to the obstacles
Are music lessons worth the cost?
Back-to-school anxiety
How to ease your kids into a new school year
Back-to-school checklist
Get ready for the upcoming year
Back-to-school health checklist
Help kids start the new school year in tip-top health
Back-to-school survival guide
Get back into the swing of school + tips for the transition years
Best educational apps for kids
Book buzz
Back-to-school books with school-related themes
Building bridges
Communicate and connect with your child’s teacher
Building up steam
35 easy tips to try at home
Bullying
How to take bullying out of
back-to-school
Bullying? Not on My Watch!
It’s (Past) Time for a Cultural Revolution
Choosing childcare
When making a decision this big, knowledge is power
Could Your Child’s Reading Difficulty be Dyslexia?
Countdown to college
Tips to help students find their fit
Digital designers
Creative ideas for techy kids
Everyday money moments
Teach your kids about finances at every stage
The Financial Conversation You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Leave for College
From kindergarten to college
A guide to navigating school transitions
Fun educational websites make learning a blast
Hook a book lover
10 clever ways to get kids to read
Homeschooling Q&A
A veteran homeschooler shares
her wisdom
Homework help
15 ways to support your child
Homework help
Ways to boost focus
+ how much is too much?
Hot stuff
Cool products for back to school
'I hate math'
25 ways to help your child do better in math
It's a match
Find an extracurricular activity
that fits
Keeping your middle
schooler organized
Set your tween up for success
Kid Stations
A Summer Survival Tool for Days
at Home
Kindergarten: Ready or not?
What can you do to help your child get ready?
Make summer learning fun
14 ways to make summer time learning fun
Money matters
Raising money-savvy kids
Music to their ears
The benefits of early musical education have parents – and kids – singing its praises
Never too soon
Smart strategies for college saving
Organizing school projects
What to do with the
growing stacks
The parent-teacher
partnership
Educators share their tips and strategies for school success
Picking a preschool?
Select the one that's right for your child
Poor report card?
Help for the second quarter
Raising a reader
What can you do to help your child love books?
Readiness for kindergarten
A parent’s guide to basic skills
Reading and learning
make it part of the summer fun!
Slump busters
A teacher's tips for regaining your child's momentum
Smooth transitions
Start the school year right
STEM for preschoolers
Activities to try at home
Stomp out bullying
Signs to watch for and how to stop it dead in its tracks
Stop the summer slide
Summer learning loss is preventable
Super stuff: Educational Games
13 Board Games That Teach Kids Math & Money Skills
What’s your child’s
learning style
These traits can give you
a clue
Pregnancy & Birth
8 don't sweat it tips for new parents
11 ways to support a
new mom
Tips and ideas for how you
can help
A do-what?
Engaging the help of doulas through birth and postpartum
A labor of love
guiding you through labor and delivery 101
A picturesque pregnancy
Document your journey to motherhood with maternity photos
Ask the expert
The baby years
Baby myths - busted
The pediatric pros help set it straight
Baby on a budget
Save a bundle on your new bundle
Before the baby
Planning for your pregnancy
Beginning battles in breastfeeding
Solutions for some of the most common problems
Baby belly mosaics
cherish pregnancy with a lasting piece of art
Big, meet little
Preparing your child for a new baby
Body after baby
Be prepared for these
changes in your body
Bouncing back after baby
How to restore your pre-baby body
Double (or triple) the fun
What to expect when you're expecting multiples
Eating for two
Smart nutrition tips for new moms
Green your baby's nursery
Tips for creating a safer, healthier nursery
It’s a baby shower
have no clue where to begin? think theme!
Labor of love
Find the birth setting that's right for you
Make room for baby
Welcome your newborn in style with these nursery-decorating tips
Midwife or doula
Which one is right for you?
Newborn care 101
Tricks & expert tips that will help your baby – & you! – thrive
Parenting perspectives
Caring for the new mom
Pelvic Pain?
Don’t let it limit your summer activities
Postpartum care
7 tips for a healthy recovery
Postpartum wellness
New baby blues? Experts say exercise, friendship
and a little bit of sleep can make the difference
Prenatal peeks
high-tech ways to capture those moments that matter
Shower power
Baby shower planning dos & don’ts
Smart start
10 brain-building games to
play with your baby
Special delivery
Saying thanks to your
birth attendants
Understanding postpartum
depression
Is it baby blues, or more?
Welcoming baby
Exploring your birth options in Alaska
What to expect
C-sections vs. vaginal births
Health, Wellness & Safety
5 Ways to Help Keep Your Toddler Out of the ER
9 ways to support a family in need
10 Easy Ways to Cut Kids Screen Time
Ask the pediatrician
Your baby questions answered
Adult and childhood diabetes is at an all-time high
So reduce your risk and know the symptoms
Back-to-school health checklist
Help kids start the new school year in tip-top health
Beyond blue
Recognizing and responding to teen depression
The big reveal
Creative ways to unveil your baby's gender
Bouncing back after baby
How to restore your pre-baby body
Bust out of that Hyperactive Lifestyle
Childhood obesity: Beyond baby fat
Here's what you can do now to prevent weight problems later
Chiropractic for kids (and moms too!)
Treating the whole body during pregnancy, birth and beyond
Common Childhood Rashes and what to do about them
From itchy and perplexing to kind of creepy...
Confusion about Concussion:
6 Myths Unmasked
Dental drama
How to handle chips, knockouts, discoloration and other tooth troubles
Detox your home
Protect your family by tackling these toxins in the home
Diabetes and children
Helping parents make sense of a complicated disease
Digital detox
Are your kids addicted to their devices?
The early years
When your child throws a tantrum
Focus on health: SIDS
An updated look at the causes, risks and prevention
Flying solo
Sending kids into the friendly skies
Getting Your Teens to Talk
Tips for Parents
Happy Family, Happy Life
Here are 8 secrets of happy families
Happy, healthy hygiene: Helping kids clean up
Health & wellness
Health news for the whole family
Home Safe Home:
Preventing Accidents and Keeping Kids Safer
How to help your child cope with anger
How to Keep Track of Your Health Records with Less Hassle
How to talk with your children about alcohol
Kids’ Nutrition Myths – Busted
Kids on the run
From fun runs to 5ks: how to help kids stay safe and have fun
Kids worried sick
Breaking down the anxiety epidemic facing today’s kids
Know when to go
When to take your sick baby to the doctor
Make vision health a priority
How sight affects learning in children, teens
Meet JUUL:
What Every Parent Needs to Know Now
Postpartum wellness
New baby blues? Experts say exercise, friendship
and a little bit of sleep can make the difference
Recalls and product safety news
Safe start
20 top tips to keep your baby safe
Sleep well, stay well:
Support immune health with better sleep
Social Media Safety
Five Tips to Make Back-to-School Conversations Easier
Spring cleaning
20 green cleaning hacks
Stranger danger?
10 smart strategies to help keep your child safe
Taking the Right Precautions for a Family Member with Dementia
Modifications help create a home environment that’s safe and supportive
Technology
How to raise a social media savvy kid
Understanding postpartum depression
Is it baby blues, or more?
Up Your Safety Game This Summer
Accidents and injuries spike this time of year. Here’s help.
Vaping: Dispelling the myths
Water babies
The benefits of raising water-confident kids
Family Matters
The 7Rs of long-distance
grandparenting
Create a special relationship using these tips
13 Reasons Our Tween Does Not Have A Cell Phone Yet
After the first year
Making childhood milestones
Beat the summer camp blues
6 ways to conquer homesickness
Beyond blue
Recognizing and responding to teen depression
Big, meet little
Preparing your child for a new baby
The blended family
Finding our family's new identity
Emotional health
How to help your kids handle loss
Family New Year’s Resolutions Supported By Science
For the grandparents
Gifts Kids Can Give on A Small Budget
Foster parenting
Could it be right for you?
Four-legged family members
What to consider before you bring home a pet
From working woman to working mother
Balancing a blossoming career with a burgeoning baby bump
Get Together
7 ways busy families can connect over meals
Getting to know you
How to prepare your pets for the new baby
Great experience gifts for kids
+ material gifts with more meaningful value
Let it Go:
7 Things to Stop Worrying About
Life as a stay-at-home dad
5 local dads share advice for making it work
Low-Tech Holiday Gifts the Grandkids Will Remember
Instead of Another Mobile Device or Video Game, Consider Something Lasting from the Heart
Memory makers for kids and grandparents
+ gifts kids can give on a small
budget
More joy, less stress
Here’s how to simplify & make the season bright
Not in my backyard…or is it?
saving children from sex trafficking
Pet project
Choosing the right pet for your family
The most stressful time of the year
How to save your sanity during the holidays
Taking the Right Precautions for a Family Member with Dementia
Modifications help create a home environment that’s safe and supportive
The 'sandwich generation'
Raising kids and caring for aging parents
Where there's a will, there's a way
Ensuring your children are cared for after your death
Child Development
Benefits of pet ownership for kids with special needs
Be my neighbor: Helping kids connect to their community
Big changes for small people
Transitions are tough; here's how you can make them
easier for your child
Coming clean
Organization skills for kids of all ages
The Curvy Girl Club
Finding positive words to describe girls
Digital designers
Creative ideas for techy kids
Digital detox
Are your kids addicted
to their devices?
The early years
When your child throws
a tantrum
Flying solo
Sending kids into the friendly skies
Giving meaning to the season
Ideas for ways to give back as a family this holiday
Good deeds for little doers
Easy ideas for getting your kids in the spirit of giving,
sharing and caring
Let’s play
10 ways to help baby blossom through play
Manners matter
Investing in etiquette reaps long-term rewards
Milestones
Your growing baby
Nurture the power
of imagination
help kids become more visionary
Offering choices
What, How, and When
Operation buy it yourself
How to stay within your budget for a peaceful vacation
Parent-to-parent advice
‘no’ means ‘no’
Parenting perspectives
Imagine more imagination
The Practice of Gratitude: 30 Ways to Give Thanks
Raising a charitable child
Helping your child reap the rewards of helping others
Toddler Instruction Manual
Survive and thrive during the toddler years
Things to Do
5 Tips for Getting Outdoors with Your Little Ones
9 Things Every Child Should Do This Summer
13 easy, fun botanical ideas to celebrate summer
25 can’t miss stories
for family reading/movie time
50+ family-friendly
alaska adventures
Perfect for your family’s summer bucket list
A first-rate playdate
Please the pre-school set with panache
A season of discovery
Explore alaska’s history
and culture
Active after school
How the right after-school activity can help your kids - and you
Affordable family vacations
Insider tips on travel deals and destinations for the under-6 crowd
Age-by-age guide
to camp
Big thrills and life skills at any age
Are we there yet?
10 Games & Activities to Have More Fun on the Road
Book buzz
Get gardening with your kids
Boredom busters
Fast, easy and cheap ways to keep tots and preschoolers entertained this winter
Camping with kids
Explore the natural world with your baby, toddler or preschooler
Choose a camp checklist
Essentials to look for
Choosing the right camp
Specific points to consider
Cruising with kids
alaska’s marine highway: what to know before you go
Escape to nature
Explore these 3 state parks
Family camp out
Tips & travel plans to ensure a great experience
The family that plays together
Finding fun ways for the whole family to get fit together
Flag football
A touchdown for girls' sports?
Flying solo
Sending kids into the friendly skies
Gearing up for camp
What to pack – and what to leave home
Get outdoors
8 reasons to spend time in nature
Go play outside!
70 fun - and free - things to do before summer disappears
Go take a hike!
Can you hear it? The outdoors is calling you right now.
Hit the road
Kennecott and McCarthy: A road trip to Alaska’s heart
Hit the road
All aboard the winter train!
Hit the trails
6 local family-friendly favorites
The hunt is on!
How to plan a photography safari
Is hockey right for your child?
Experts and parents weigh in on the pros and cons
Karate kids
Martial arts benefits for kids under 6
Kids on the run
From fun runs to 5ks: how to help kids stay safe and have fun
Let's dance
The benefits for kids of all ages
Make it a throwback summer
Try one (or all!) of these good old-fashioned games
Parents’ night out
Take time off while the kids have fun
Parenting perspectives
Imagine more imagination
Pick the perfect camp for your child
Narrow the choices with this summer camp primer
The play's the thing
How your kids can benefit from the performing arts
Ready, set, fun!
Funnel that preschool energy into a sport - without pushing too hard
Red, White & Blue Crafts & Activities
Ride the rails & hit the trails
Discover Alaska’s Backcountry
– it’s easy for families
Start a family game night
5 Great benefits
Traffic, TSA and tantrums, oh my!
Eight tips for surviving holiday travel with your kids
Travel Tips for Family Trips
Make travelling with kids more enjoyable
Watch This. Do That.
Family movie night
Parties & Celebrations
8 Great Winter Birthday Parties
Baby showers
Hosting a baby shower? No clue where to begin? Think theme!
Budget-friendly holiday traditions
Celebrate the season with these low-cost tips
Celebrating moms
PLUS: 7 moms who are helping to raise Alaska
DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas to Make at Home
DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas to Make at Home
First birthday party planning checklist
Get Together
7 ways busy families can connect over meals
Let’s party
Birthday ideas for every age
Parties & celebrations
How to throw a birthday bash on a budget
Planning the big 1
Create a special - and stress-free - first birthday party
Ready, Set, Party!
Countdown to a stress-free birthday party
Food
3 tasty (and healthy!) pizza recipes
5 fun games to spark dinner time conversation
7 Ways to Make Kids Say, “Yay, Asparagus!”
8 meal starters for your freezer
Children & food allergies
Doctors and parents share advice
Diversifying the plate of a picky eater
Food fight
Sanity-restoring strategies for developing healthy eating habits
Fun with food
Make meal and snack times interesting with these easy-to-make fun foods
Healthy School Lunch and Snack Solutions
Back to School Means Back to Good Nutrition Basics
Low-sugar swaps for healthier kids’ meals
Nutrition for two
Eat smart tips for new moms
Oatmeal 5 Ways
Redeem the underated oat from breakfast to dinner
Peas of mind
How to get your kids to eat their vegetables – and love it
S’more fun
3 unique twists on the classic campfire treat
Products & Gear
Good-buy, baby!
New and innovative baby products to coo about
Baby's 1st library
Build baby's library with these timeless first books
Camp-ready items for your camp kid
Cool products for back to school
Gift guide
toys that spark creativity in kids
The great outdoors
Great Alaska children's books
Holiday gift guide
Great gifts for the whole family
Hot stuff
Go play outside!
Hot stuff
Great on-the-go gear
Hot stuff
Made-in-Alaska products for kids
Must-have first books for baby
Spark your little one’s love for reading with these great picks
Shop healthy
Your guide to healthy and non-toxic products
Toys that teach
Proof that you can have fun and learn at the same time
Unplug & Play
Get hands & minds working with great puzzles & games
Special Needs
ABCs & IEPs
What to expect if your child qualifies for special education
Benefits of Pet Ownership for Kids with Special Needs
Bring joy into your home
Special needs
What parents of children with autism want you to know
Taking the right precautions for a family member with dementia
Modifications help create a home environment that’s safe and supportive
Think paws-itive
Special dogs for special kids
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