Author: PANW

Two young mothers with babies

5 New Mom Groups in Portland

In addition to having a great excuse to get out of the house with your little one, new mom’s groups are often the place where lifetime friendships are formed. Babies and toddlers are welcome, and while you’re there, you’ll have access to compassionate advice from experienced moms to help you with breastfeeding issues, forming good sleep habits, and a wealth of other knowledgeable mom hacks.

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Teaching Our Kids About Gratitude

As we head into a season focusing on gratitude, it’s worth paying attention to the lessons we teach our children about thankfulness. What does it mean to be thankful in a genuine way?

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Little kids on Halloween

5 Spooky Halloween Events Around Portland

Halloween is right around the corner, and the anticipatory excitement of our pediatric patients is palpable this time of year. We love hearing about how our community members celebrate this season, from spooktacular Halloween traditions to those more focused on seasonal harvests and the time-honored sacrament of honoring our ancestors.

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Does My Child Need Antibiotics?

As we head into the winter months and the peak of cold and flu season, it’s important to remember that antibiotics are not a cure-all. And more importantly, antibiotics do more harm than good when overused or used incorrectly.

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Children playing in pool

Pool Safety Tips for Families

The team at Pediatric Associates of the Northwest wishes all of our patients and the community a safe and fun summer. We encourage you to share these pool safety tips for families with your social network. Keeping kids and teens safe is a community event!

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