Morning Editor

Katrina Guischard

I’m an Emmy nominated journalist with more than 10 years of experience covering national and regional stories. I am the morning editor at KIRO Newsradio, where I help the hosts and producers prepare listeners to start their day. I also keep listeners engaged with entertainment news and my weekly parenting feature. Before joining KIRONewsradio, I wrote and produced stories for ABC News, NBC News, MSNBC and CBS News.

‘Tell your kid, ‘No’: Teachers push back on gentle parenting trend

We've discussed the pushback against "gentle parenting" among parents and experts before, but now teachers are speaking out about this approach.
1 year ago

The secret to having emotionally intelligent kids? How parents handle feelings

In a discussion about we think about parenting and emotions, Dr. Brackett said the No. 1 reason parents don't ask their kids about their feelings is fear.
1 year ago

‘The mental load is crippling’: Women speak on ‘invisible labor’ when raising a family

New research is shedding light on a hidden burden many women carry — invisible labor. A recent study reveals that women shoulder 71% of family-related tasks.
1 year ago

Middle school struggles: Psychologist shares parenting tips for the ‘crucial years’

Dr. Ziegler describes middle school as a "social minefield," where kids are learning who they are while trying to fit in. For parents, it can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded.
1 year ago

Parenting in the social media age: A guide to sort fact from fiction online

Parenting in the digital age is tricky. With social media overflowing with tips, hacks, and hot takes, how can moms and dads separate fact from fiction?
1 year ago

Dr. Gabor Maté: Kids are ‘literally brain-damaged’ by social media overuse

Dr. Gabor Maté, a world-renowned physician and best-selling author, shared his insights on the crisis of digital addiction and social media.
1 year ago

Could AI be the new tool for parents battling social media’s impact on children?

One company is using artificial intelligence as a window into a child's online habits and behaviors. The app builds a personalized baseline for each child, then alerts parents when something seems off.
1 year ago

‘I can’t do this alone’: Study reveals alarming drop in mental health for U.S. mothers since 2016

A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine followed nearly 200,000 mothers in the U.S. from 2016-2023, finding a steep decline in maternal mental health.
1 year ago

Brand of pet food made in the Northwest being recalled

Portland-based Northwest Naturals issued a voluntary recall for a batch of its raw and frozen two-pound feline turkey recipe.
2 years ago