Northwest Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Children younger than 2 are in a critical period of brain development that requires hands on learning. Screen time should be avoided beyond video chats with relatives. Children older than 2 are at a stage in brain development where tablets or computer apps can be implemented educationally in limited and interactive fashion, with parents still […]

https://www.ewg.org/sunscreen/ Click the link for the latest safer sunscreen guide. When shade or loose fitting light clothing isn’t an option, choose wisely here. Whichever product you choose, please test a patch on your child’s leg for a few hours before spreading it all over their body. Children 6 months and up can generally tolerate most […]

With kids counting down to the last day of school, we’re all looking forward to warm weather, free time and family adventures. But for a lot of parents (and kids, too!) the lack of structure and changes in routine can make those long summer days a struggle.Children may feel liberated from classes and homework, but […]

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We will be trying our best to be available for your child’s needs this week during the blizzards. We will remain available for sick visits for those who are able to safely travel. If conditions merit, we may delay preventive visits…to prevent accidents in slippery weather. Please do not travel if conditions are unsafe or […]

National guidelines based on work done in Portland at OHSU have just come out to keep children rear facing as long as possible, from a new evaluation of current injury data.  Be sure to check this link for the story:  http://www.aappublications.org/news/2018/08/30/passengersafety083018  

Happy to discuss at your child’s next preventive or immunization visit. Some good info to get started here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm

Good tips here from the American Academy of Pediatrics:  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/Back-to-School-Tips.aspx Immunizations are in for back to school, including flu vaccines. Give us a ring to schedule an efficient “shots only” visit, or for any other concerns as our kids join the germ fest!  Dr. Martin reminds all kids to get a good night’s sleep, brush […]

We are….because they were.  Honoring those whose legacy we live, we hope that all of you celebrate well and safely this Memorial Day weekend.  We will have regular hours Friday available for acute care.  Saturday and Sunday we may be in and out of range remembering those on whose shoulders we stand, and enjoying the […]

To help keep your child’s skin safe and healthy this Summer, be sure to follow the advice at the link for safer sunscreens!  Loose fitting light clothing, hats and sunglasses (where possible!) are also key.  We recommend keeping sunscreen by your front door or where you get your child ready as a reminder to use it […]