New Washington law could let children stay with relatives if both parents lose custody
A new law could reshape the way child dependency cases are handled in Washington, potentially leading to more children staying with family members without those relatives being required to adopt them.
New family member on the way? Here are Washington's most popular baby names of 2022
Names .org released a list of Washington's most popular baby names. Is your child's name on the list?
Washington youth not getting enough exercise, report finds
Kids in Washington are not moving nearly enough, a state task force concludes in a new report, especially in underserved communities.
Child tax credit: How families can get the rest of their money in 2022
Although the IRS paid out the last monthly installment of the expanded child tax credit in December, millions of parents should be on the lookout for a letter from the agency that will help them collect the remaining half of the money when they file their 2021 tax returns.
Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
Dad with lightning-fast reflexes catches toddler on slip ‘n slide
Footage by Rachel Nicole Ohl shows her husband and kids having a blast on the beloved outdoor children’s toy, with even the tiniest member of the family getting in on the action.
Children living with mothers only doubled between 1968-2020, US Census Bureau says
The U.S. Census Bureau found that the number of children living with a single mother has doubled since 1968, with the number of children living in a double-parent household decreasing significantly in the same amount of time.
Washington mother and her 7-year-old daughter reunited after two years of separation
An emotional reunion two years in the making for a Washington mother desperate to get her 7-year-old daughter back after the child recently fled Central America and was lost at the U.S. Southern border.
The Force is strong with Lego's new Baby Yoda construction set
Fans of the newly minted Emmy award-winning Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, can now build their own Lego version of the Child, or Baby Yoda as he's commonly referred to by fans of the series.
These are the most popular baby names of 2019, according to Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration released its official list of the Top 10 most popular baby names of 2019 – and they’re not all that different from 2018.
The rush to drive for the first time is slowing down for many teens
James Fischer is an easy going 15-year-old, considering he allowed Q13 News to follow along to witness the uncertainties of learning how to drive.
Seattle school teaches etiquette classes for kids
SEATTLE -- Good manners and etiquette can sometimes seem like a lost art.
What do teens want? The answer may surprise you
Teens are busy.They have school and extracurricular activities.
Changemaker: Pierce County student leads school to embrace acceptance
PIERCE COUNTY -- For so many of us, a little encouragement while learning goes a long way.
Honest conversations may be best way to address racism, teens say
Racism exists.Hurtful and vulgar acts occur daily in local schools.That’s what a group of teens had to say last month at a Q13 News panel discussion.“I get really offended,” said Cierra Martinez, a junior from Federal Way. “Just the jokes they try to make about race are just something I feel should be taken a little more serious.
Dating for teens ain’t like it used to be, for better and worse
When it comes to dating and socializing, times have changed.Today’s teens aren’t limited to interacting with just those in their neighborhood or high school.
Experts say anxiety disorders in kids are up, but we can do something about it
The common thread that binds so many of us is how we feel.
Teens these days may be busier than ever, and it’s stressing them out
Teenage life is busy these days.That’s what a group of high school students we sat down with recently made clear.When asked what was the biggest challenge teens face, junior Hope Martin from Silverdale didn’t hesitate.“I would say it’s definitely extracurriculars with academic classes and trying to find the perfect balance of getting everything you need to get done in a day,” she said.She wasn’t alone in her assessment.“I read this study that Gen z students are depressed, stressed, and grade obsessed,” said Daniel Lee, a junior at Olympia High. “I feel like achievement on grades.
Even teens recognize the dangers of growing up in a social media world
SNOQUALMIE, Wash -- Teenagers today have never known a world without the internet.According to a study by Common Sense Media, they spend an average of nine hours a day online.