Skip to content
Friday, June 13, 2025
55°F
Sign Out Sign In Subscribe Newsletter Contact Us
  • Sign Out
  • Sign In
    • Search
    • Newsletters
    • Subscriber Center
      • Subscribe
      • Subscriber Center
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • News
      • News
      • Northwest
      • Submit a Story Idea
      • Submit a Photo
      • Submit a Press Release
    • Business
      • Business
      • Submit Business News
    • Sports
      • Sports
      • Submit Sports Results
    • Life
      • Life
      • Submit a Wedding Announcement
      • Submit an Engagement Announcement
      • Submit a Birth Announcement
    • Opinion
      • Opinion
      • Letters
      • Submit a Letter to the Editor
    • Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      • Place an Obituary
    • Classifieds
      • Classifieds
      • Place a Classified Ad
      • Employment
      • Real Estate
      • Transportation
      • Legal Notices
      • Place a Legal Notice
    • e-Editions
    • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy Policy
    iss-logo
    55°F
    • News
    • Sports
    • Life
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
    • All Section
          • News
            • News
            • Northwest
            • Submit a Story Idea
            • Submit a Photo
            • Submit a Press Release
          • Sports
            • Sports
            • Submit Sports Results
          • Life
            • Life
            • Submit a Wedding Announcement
            • Submit an Engagement Announcement
            • Submit a Birth Announcement
            • Weather
          • Business
            • Business
            • Submit Business News
          • Opinion
            • Opinion
            • Letters to the Editor
            • Submit a Letter to the Editor
          • Obituaries
            • Obituaries
            • Place an Obituary
          • Subscriber Center
            • Subscriber Center
            • Subscribe
            • Frequently Asked Questions
          • Classifieds
            • Classifieds
            • Place a classified ad
            • Employment
            • Real Estate
            • Transportation
            • Legal Notices
            • Place a Legal Notice
          • e-Editions
          • Newsletters
          • Marketplace
    Articles by Patti Skelton-McGoughan
    Helping teens create a life worth living | Parenting Lifeline
    Helping teens create a life worth living |...
    By Patti Skelton-McGoughan • May 29, 2014 5:49 pm

    Teens often turn to self-harming behaviors to cope with difficult and painful emotions. Average statistics indicate that one in 12 teens deliberately cut or harm themselves.

    Read Story

    Stimulants a growing concern for teens | Patti Skelton-McGougan
    Stimulants a growing concern for teens | Patti...
    By Patti Skelton-McGoughan • February 21, 2014 6:09 pm

    It has been hard to miss all the attention being given to the legalization of marijuana for adults – even in Super Bowl coverage. Many adults are understandably concerned about the increased availability of pot and its effect on our kids.

    Read Story

    Adversity impacts children in many ways | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
    Adversity impacts children in many ways | Patti...
    By Patti Skelton-McGoughan • June 28, 2013 5:56 pm

    All of our kids experience pain and trauma at some point in their life. Try to name a family that hasn’t gone through a difficult stretch – I can’t. Sometimes, though, life’s bumps and curves rise to a level that can cause lasting impacts on a child’s health and wellbeing, well into adulthood.

    Read Story

    How to help your child deal with a bully | Patti Skelton-McGougan
    How to help your child deal with a...
    By Patti Skelton-McGoughan • September 14, 2012 6:14 pm

    Most of us have been bullied at some point, whether we endured teasing, name-calling, or even physical aggression. Although the initial sting may go away, the memories of the experience haunt some people for the rest of their lives.

    Read Story

    Teach your kids to transition | Patti Skelton-McGougan | Parenting Lifeline
    Teach your kids to transition | Patti Skelton-McGougan...
    By Patti Skelton-McGoughan • August 22, 2011 5:27 pm

    It’s that time of year again when change is in the air. Whether it’s beginning kindergarten, changing grades, entering middle school, starting high school or going off to college, our kids go through a lot of transitions and change in their lives.

    Read Story

    Summer can be fun, but dangerous for kids | Parenting Lifeline
    Summer can be fun, but dangerous for kids...
    By Patti Skelton-McGoughan • July 7, 2011 7:04 pm

    Summer vacation is a time for fun and relaxation, but it can also be a dangerous time for kids and teens. A break from school means more freedom and many homes with little or no supervision. This can create situations ripe for experimentation and risk taking.

    Read Story

    Cyberbullying: It’s hurtful and complex to manage | Patti Skelton-McGoughan | Parenting Lifeline
    Cyberbullying: It’s hurtful and complex to manage |...
    By Patti Skelton-McGoughan • June 9, 2011 1:38 pm

    You may have heard of a cyberbullying case in Issaquah that made national news. Two middle school students are potentially facing felony charges for bullying a classmate on Facebook. You might dismiss this as extreme, but in fact, it is much more common than most parents know.

    Read Story

    Set reasonable rules during the holidays
    Set reasonable rules during the holidays
    By Patti Skelton-McGoughan • November 21, 2010 4:40 pm

    The holidays are here, and with them come the upset of family routines. Schools out, parties abound and there are new gifts to play with. No wonder kids ask for leniency on family rules. So how do you know where to draw your boundaries?

    Read Story

    Sign Up For Our Newsletters

    Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.

    Sign Up

    Featured Local Savings

    • News
    • Sports
    • Life
    • Business
    • Opinion
    Quicklinks
    • Subscribe
    • Subscriber Center
    • e-Editions
    • Newsletters
    • Media Solutions
    About Us
    • About Us
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility
    • Contact Us
    iss-logo
    • Sound Publishing Inc. Logo
    • A subsidiary of Black Press Media
    • Work With Us
    © 2025 Issaquah Reporter + Sound Publishing + Black Press Media. All Rights Reserved.
    Powered By NewzBoost