ADHD affects an estimated 11% of school-age children. Dr. Robert Cordes helps you to understand this neurodevelopmental disorder and how early diagnosis/intervention can improve social, academic, and overall well-being.
What exactly is social-emotional intelligence? Why is it important? Dr. Alex Cross-Knorr defines the skills and provides ideas for what you, as a parent, can do to support your child’s social-emotional learning.
The Circle of Security Parenting program helps parents recognize their children’s emotions and needs, and teaches them to manage their feelings.
You are not alone! Take advantage of the many resources available at PANW and in the Portland area.
Read more from our pediatric psychologists on supporting teens and their overall health and well-being.
The Circle of Security Parenting program helps parents recognize their children’s emotions and needs, and teaches them to manage their feelings.
Pediatric Associates of the Northwest is co-hosting a viewing and discussion of the documentary “Screenagers: The Next Chapter.” Discover solutions for improved adolescent stress, anxiety, and depression in the digital age.
Pediatric Associates of the Northwest shares tips for parents navigating the current shortage of ADHD medications.
Most of us knew parenting wouldn’t be easy, but it’s impossible to understand the rigors of the job until you’re swimming (or dog paddling) in the midst of it. Parenting burnout is a real thing, and if you’re not careful, parenting fatigue and burnout have negative impacts on your health and well-being – as well as the well-being of your family.
Contact with nature invites you to take deep, cleansing breaths of fresh air. It offers the awe-inspiring performance of Mother Nature’s seasonal abundance and a chance to recharge the body, mind, and spirit. Study upon study demonstrates how connecting with nature improves whole-body health – including reducing stress levels, improved sleep habits, and lowering the risk of depression and anxiety.