Parenting

Geeks, parents, and baby names. Should pop culture name your baby?

When my wife Nina told me we were going to be first-time parents, one of the first things I started thinking about was a baby name. Sure, I also thought about parenting styles, how I could rewatch all of “Star Trek” with him, and the potential for starting a band. But baby name ideas was top of the list. It had to be something personal, a bit unique, and hold meaning. I wanted a name from pop culture. But is that really a good idea?

A dead baby found in Ballard and the homeless mother who wonders if he was ever alive

Off the Charts: 87% of Washington voters say child care is a priority

A new poll shows child care concerns transcend political and regional boundaries in Washington state.

Hybrid revolution leads to surge of working moms. But can they have it all?

The rise of remote work appears to be helping women stay in the labor force after having kids, which has clear benefits for the economy and individuals. But hybrid work may not be a golden ticket to career advancement and satisfaction.

A Seattle mom’s searing letter to a truant officer

In January, an “attendance specialist” from Whitman Middle School sent a form letter to a Seattle mom, which included a warning that her son being late to school could result in court action. This is that mother’s response:

Police pursuit, parent rights, income tax initiatives poised for final vote in Olympia

Lawmakers are plowing ahead with three high-profile voter initiatives. The Legislature plans to take a final vote on the measures Monday, despite concerns from members of the Democratic majority.

Hey, guys, wanna know how to diaper a baby or make a ponytail? Try the School for Men

An innovative program in Colombia gives men a chance to master the skills needed to be a hands-on dad — and become closer to their kids along the way.

Will it be illegal for fertility doctors to secretly inseminate patients in Washington state?

Washington could become the 10th state in the country to make it illegal for doctors to use their own genetic material to inseminate patients without their consent.