child health and safety topics
Ever wondered when and why a baby’s soft spot closes, exactly how much crying is normal for a 1-month-old, how to foster generosity in kids or are looking for ways to increase your family’s health? “Mama Doc Medicine: Finding Calm and Confidence in Child Health, Parenting, and Work-Life Balance,” the new book from Wendy Sue […]
Seattle Children’s clinicians do everything they can to accurately diagnose concussions and recommend the most appropriate treatment. But those tasks are difficult without definitive diagnostic tools to determine when concussions have occurred or objective evidence to prove which treatments are best. To provide better care, physicians need better research. That is why Seattle Children’s Research […]
The legalization of marijuana in the state of Washington, along with the impending legalization of marijuana sales this spring, has sparked concern among many parents who have questions on what this means for their children. Leslie Walker, MD, division chief of Adolescent Medicine at Seattle Children’s Hospital, recently co-authored a guide for parents about preventing […]
With the big game quickly approaching, the collective excitement and Seahawks pride in Seattle is reaching epic proportions – and the thrilling success of the team has brought the city together. As fans stock up on blue and green garb and prep for their game-day celebrations, it’s important to remember that large events like this […]
Seattle Children’s Hospital announced today that it has treated approximately 125 patients who lost contracted access to Seattle Children’s when new plans on Washington’s Health Benefit Exchange became effective at the beginning of the year. Those patients, whose ailments range from craniofacial disorders to a neck mass, were all treated by Seattle Children’s regardless of […]
Depression occurs in up to 14 percent of kids ages 13 to 17 and can lead to risky sexual behaviors, substance abuse or even suicide. Unfortunately, few teens utilize mental health services that can help manage depression symptoms. But a study by Seattle Children’s Research Institute suggests parents play a strong role in helping teens […]
As the New Year approaches, we’re taking a look back at a post from last year to help families make SMART resolutions. Seattle Children’s Dr. Mollie Grow offers advice for making resolutions with your family that will last well into 2015. The new year marks a time for reflection and change, a time for new […]
On Dec. 14 of last year, 20 children and seven adults lost their lives in the senseless tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. As we approach the anniversary of this horrific event, we remember and mourn the victims and the families who have been affected by this tragedy. No […]
‘Tis the season for mistletoe, gingerbread and carefully strung lights. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but also a potentially dangerous one for children. And although festivities, candles and garland may make the holiday season more cheerful, with them come some serious safety concerns. Tony Woodward, MD, MBA, medical director of emergency medicine […]
For months, Amy Owens has been seeing purple. Little, hand-knitted purple caps are overflowing from giant bags in the Protection, Advocacy and Outreach Program office at Seattle Children’s, where she is senior program coordinator. Hats are spilling out of cabinets, covering her keyboard and peeking out of overstuffed envelopes under her desk. By the end […]