How to Keep Your Family Safe and Healthy Now that Oregon is Reopen
Dr. Rachel Manzo of Metropolitan Pediatrics shares everything you need to know to keep your kids safe and healthy during reopening.
Ask Dr. Doug: Suspecting Pinworms
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Q: My toddler is often trying to scratch her bum in her diaper. I’m terrified she has pinworms. How do I tell? A: Toddlers love to explore, and usually that includes the diaper area. Understanding the body parts that are usually hidden under a diaper is a normal developmental process, so don’t be worried when …
Pregnancy, Birthing & Support With the Pros
Today women are more empowered to know their options and look into how they might choose their birth experience
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Allergic Reactions
Read about symptoms to look for, what to do if someone is experiencing an allergic reaction, and where to get support.
Prioritizing Childhood Immunizations During COVID-19
In the midst of a pandemic, pediatric vaccination clinics work to help keep kids healthy and safe.
Ask Dr. Doug: Arsenic in Baby Foods
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Q: I’ve heard a lot in the news recently about arsenic and other heavy metals in baby foods — do I need to be worried about this? A: In February, a congressional committee asked for internal testing documents on heavy metals in commercial baby foods. Of the companies that responded (Happy Baby Organics, Beech-Nut, Earth’s …
Ask Dr. Doug: Signs of Depression in Teens
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Q: As this pandemic drags on, I am getting worried about my eighth-grader. He’s doing well in school, but I can’t get him very motivated about it. All he wants to do is play video games. He seems sadder at times. How can I best support him? A: I hear you — I think we …
The Shot Clock
As the COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out, doctors answer your questions on safety and when your children will be able to get a shot.
Helping Kids Develop Resilience during the Pandemic
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By Pediatricians Beth Links Torwekar, M.D. with Randall Children’s Hospital and Deidré Burton, M.D. with Metropolitan Pediatrics The realities for children now are challenging. The lack of connection and interaction with teachers, teammates, friends and family has increased emotional stress and feelings of isolation. Children are grieving the loss of milestones (birthdays, graduations, anniversaries), celebrations, …
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Ask Dr. Doug: Snoring Kids
Sometimes snoring is a clue that sleep isn’t as good as we need it to be.
Are Your Kids Feeling Eco-Anxiety over Climate Change?
Tips for talking to your kids about climate change from Portland psychologists.
Ask Dr. Doug: Potty Training
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Q: My son is almost 3 and completely refuses or melts down when we try to work on potty training. My niece turned 2 a few months ago and is completely potty trained. What gives? I really want to be done with diapers. A: 2-year-olds get a bad rap in general — I love watching …
Helping Teens and Tweens Ease Their COVID-19 Worries
Surveys and studies have shown that the mental health fallout of COVID-19 has greatly impacted teens and tweens.
COVID-19 Pediatric Practice Pivots
Editor at PDX Parent Magazine
PDX Parent's editor Denise Castañon loves sharing new ideas with other Portland parents. You can find her cooking, eating, crafting and writing in Southeast where she lives with her husband, 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter.
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- Family Disability Services Set to Expire - June 5, 2022
- Artist and Dancer Latoya Lovely - April 11, 2022
- Watch the New El Deafo Animated Series - April 11, 2022
In those first few weeks of shutdown, the last place most parents wanted to be with their kids was a doctor’s office. But pediatric clinics around the metro area are taking COVID-19 safety and prevention seriously, and say parents should bring in kids to well-child checks and other routine appointments. Here’s a look at just …
The Mental Impact of School Lockdown Drills
Lockdown drills have become the norm in our nation’s schools. But how can we protect kids from a potential active shooter event without traumatizing them in the process?
The Everything Guide
Our annual guide has been updated for 2020. Find everything your family needs from pediatrician to pizza!
PDX Parent Umbrella: An Accessible, Inclusive Digital Directory
800+ listings in categories like Education, Family Fun, Health Care, and Professional Services.
Eight Methods to Help Kids Eat More Veggies
Kat Merck is a freelance writer and editor who admittedly spends way too much time online. A Portland resident since 2006, she also enjoys reading, cooking and exploring the city with her husband and young son.
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- Why Can’t I Get Pregnant Again? - September 29, 2021
- Is Your Child’s Car Seat Safely Installed? - September 20, 2021
- Nursing Advice: Help! My Baby’s Latch Feels like a Snapping Turtle - September 13, 2021
Our writer tries eight methods for encouraging her picky eater to consume more vegetables. What worked — and what failed miserably. Do your kids eat their vegetables? Do you pack their BPA-free bento lunchbox compartments with organic broccoli and bell pepper strips, and they come home from school or day care eaten? If so, this …
Busting Vaccine Myths
Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP is a mom to two young girls and a pediatrician at Pediatric Associates of the Northwest. Every day, she tries to balance taking care of work, her kids and herself, laughing at the craziness of the early years with young ones. She developed modernmommydoc.com to inspire, educate and encourage moms and dads so they can win at parenting without losing themselves.
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- Busting Vaccine Myths - August 5, 2019
- ChoosingYour Child’s Doctor - January 29, 2019
- No More Sick Days - September 9, 2018
Oregon’s recent measles outbreak brought national attention to the Portland-metro area and a renewed focus on making sure our school-age children are well-protected against future preventable illness epidemics. Understanding what’s myth and what’s fact is important as you make choices around your child’s safety and health, particularly when it comes to vaccines. Myth #1: Vaccines …
Elderberry Syrup & Coconut Oil & Amber Necklaces & Essential Oils & Probiotics
We take a hard look at Portland’s favorite green family wellness trends to see if they really live up to the hype.
The Elks Children’s Eye Clinic Preschool Vision Screening Program
Undetected vision problems in children are common, yet if your child’s eyes are straight and are not crossed, your child’s vision problem may go unnoticed.
Winner & Top 5: Hospitals & Birth Centers
Our 2020 readers’ poll winners for the best hospitals and birth centers in the Portland area.
PDX Parent Picks: Pregnancy & Baby
Here are our readers’ top choices for where to get help getting pregnant, giving birth, and finding postpartum help.
