Pediatrics Blog - Vancouver Clinic

By Curtis McDonald, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 4, 2021

Is your child secretly constipated?

By Devon Ebbing, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted May 25, 2021

Why my teen got the COVID-19 vaccine

By Megan Baker, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted March 11, 2021

What should I do if my child isn’t gaining weight?

By Curtis McDonald, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted February 5, 2021

Setting the record straight on ADHD

By Stacy Drasen, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted January 18, 2021

How and why to talk to children about racism

By Amy Ossian, PA-C

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 7, 2020

How to handle picky eaters

By Stacy Drasen, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 24, 2020

A pediatrician’s list of best gifts for kids

By Megan Baker, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 11, 2020

What should expectant parents look for in a pediatrician?

By Curtis McDonald, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 26, 2020

Make the best of distance learning

By Josephine Wang, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted September 14, 2020

Is caffeine safe for kids?

By Stephen Miller, MD

In Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted September 11, 2020

Talking with children about tragedies

By Devon Ebbing, MD

In Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted August 24, 2020

Kids still need to see their pediatrician during the pandemic—here’s why

By Valerie Weiss, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted August 14, 2020

Which breakfast cereal is the healthiest?

By Valerie Weiss, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted July 20, 2020

Which energy bars are the healthiest for my kids?

By Curtis McDonald, MD

In Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted May 14, 2020

6 tips to help your infant sleep safely

By Jennifer Michelle Lyons, MD

In Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted April 20, 2020

Reading to children for relational health

By Evan Olson, MD

In Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted February 10, 2020

Winter can make dry eye flare—here’s what to do

By Stacy Drasen, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted January 6, 2020

How to care for children with the flu

By Curtis McDonald, MD

In Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 9, 2019

Are you prepared for the new car seat law?

By Amy Ossian, PA-C

In Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted August 14, 2019

Backpack Basics

By Calvin Chen, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted August 12, 2019

Do natural insect repellents work?

By Natalya Nadal, MD

In Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted July 11, 2019

Is your baby ready for solids? Here’s how to decide

By Calvin Chen, MD

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted June 19, 2019

How can I keep my kids from throwing up in the car?

By Carrie Caruthers, MD

In Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 29, 2018

How to help with scary food allergies this Halloween

By Daren Benson, DPM

In Ask an Expert, Pediatrics, Podiatry, Pulse Blog

Posted July 2, 2018

What happens when kids’ shoes don’t fit correctly?

By Austen Stasiak, MD

In Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog, Sports Medicine

Posted March 22, 2018

What your student’s sports physical can tell you

By Kevin Hatcher-Ross, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog, Urgent Care

Posted February 26, 2018

Relax, most fevers in kids are normal

By Stacy Drasen, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted February 2, 2018

What should I do if my child refuses to drink milk?

By Devon Ebbing, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted January 17, 2018

When and why should I read books to my child?

By Terry Moy-Brown, DO

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog, Urgent Care

Posted January 8, 2018

Are you making these risky medication storage mistakes?

By Stacy Drasen, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted January 2, 2018

How do I get my child to eat more vegetables?

By Devon Ebbing, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 27, 2017

What to do when kids wet the bed

By Vancouver Clinic

In Mental Health, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 22, 2017

How to help children appreciate holiday gifts

By Juan Rivera, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 19, 2017

How do I know if my baby is too hot?

By Allison Meade, PNP

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted December 1, 2017

Is my toddler’s speech on track?

By Valerie Weiss, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 16, 2017

How much sugar can I actually give my young child?

By Jason Boyd, MD

In Dermatology, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 6, 2017

Seven tips for treating infant eczema

By Juan Rivera, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted November 1, 2017

How can I keep my child from catching head lice?

By Leia Langhoff, DO

In Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 31, 2017

Sweet tricks for a safer Halloween

By Courtney White, DO

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 20, 2017

When it comes to juice, how much is too much?

By Jennifer Michelle Lyons, MD

In Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 17, 2017

Make story time count: Seven tips for reading to kids

By Allison Meade, PNP

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 10, 2017

Is my child getting too much screen time?

By Jennifer Michelle Lyons, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 4, 2017

Five reasons why you should read to your kids every night

By Courtney White, DO

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted October 3, 2017

How can I protect my infant when vaccination rates are declining?

By Valerie Weiss, MD

In Ask an Expert, Health Tips, Pediatrics

Posted September 26, 2017

How do I know if my child has a growth hormone issue or is just short?

By Vancouver Clinic

In Diabetes & Nutrition, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted September 5, 2017

Swap out these ingredients to make your child’s sandwich healthier

By Jennifer Ong, MD

In Family Medicine, Health Tips, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted June 26, 2017

Seven Ways To Keep Your Child Safe This Summer

By Rance Staley, DPT, SCS

In Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Pulse Blog

Posted March 15, 2016

Recommendations for Prevention of Pediatric Overuse lnjuries

Overuse Is A Problem The CDC reports that over half of all sports injuries to children are preventable. Overuse injury patterns are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries to middle [...]

By Vancouver Clinic

In Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Pulse Blog, Vision Center

Posted February 16, 2016

Preventing Conjunctivitis (Pink eye)

By Devon Ebbing, MD

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted February 17, 2015

Vancouver Clinic Prescription: Reach Out and Read

By Vancouver Clinic

In Pediatrics, Pulse Blog

Posted August 22, 2013

Schedule your child’s sports physical today

Fall is around the corner. Now is the time to schedule your child’s sports physical examination. Check with your school district or league for specific form requirements. Be sure to bring [...]