Ask Dr. Baynham: Tween and Teen Acne
Dr. Allison Baynham doles out advice for tweens and teens experiencing acne breakouts.
Dr. Allison Baynham doles out advice for tweens and teens experiencing acne breakouts.
Experts at Legacy-GoHealth Urgent Care explain the baby fever chart to help you make important decisions when your child is sick.
Dr. Allison Baynham offers advice on how to deal with your kiddo’s seasonal allergies.
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Sleep is an important factor in a child’s overall health and well-being.
Here’s what you need to know about getting a neuropsychological evaluation for your child.
Dr. Allison Baynham answers a reader’s question on how to ensure your child is ready for overnight summer camp.
It’s that time of year when many children get respiratory infections. Learn about the three most common types and ways to prevent them.
Does your child get a lot of nosebleeds? Learn from an expert at Legacy GoHealth how to treat & prevent them.
Did you over indulgence in December? Learn how to get back in shape with advice from the medical director of Legacy-GoHealth Urgent Care.
Dr. Allison Baynham answers a question about how to mitigate the risk of getting sick during holiday gatherings.
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Dr. Rachel Manzo of Metropolitan Pediatrics shares everything you need to know to keep your kids safe and healthy during reopening.
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 …
Today women are more empowered to know their options and look into how they might choose their birth experience
Read about symptoms to look for, what to do if someone is experiencing an allergic reaction, and where to get support.
In the midst of a pandemic, pediatric vaccination clinics work to help keep kids healthy and safe.
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 …
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 …
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.
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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Tips for talking to your kids about climate change from Portland psychologists.
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 …
Surveys and studies have shown that the mental health fallout of COVID-19 has greatly impacted teens and tweens.
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 …