Providence Children's Health Team

The Providence Children's Health Team is focused on providing insights and clinically-backed advice to help parents take care of their children. From tips on raising respectful boys and girls to immunizations for babies to planning for the teen years, our clinical experts offer an informed perspective to help you and your kids live healthy lives.

When to worry about your child’s fever

Is your child’s fever serious? Learn from a Providence pediatrician when to worry and how to care for fevers at home.
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Tips for limiting screen time for kids

Learn how to effectively manage screen time for kids with expert advice from Providence.
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Sleep strategies for kids: Expert advice from a Providence pediatrician

Discover pediatrician-approved sleep strategies for children. Learn about recommended sleep durations and tips with Providence.
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Does your child have a sore throat or strep?

While strep throat is caused by bacteria, other sore throats are caused by a virus. So how can you tell the difference? We’ll show you.
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Does your child have a cold, or is it seasonal allergies?

It can be difficult to distinguish between a cold and allergies. A Providence pediatrician shows you how you can tell the difference.
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Back to school: Stress and anxiety in kids

Recognize back-to-school anxiety and academic stress in children and teens, with quick tips for stress relief by age group from a Providence pediatrician.
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The stages of child development

Learn about child development stages of physical and cognitive growth. Discover tips and insights to support your child's development with Providence.
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Back to school: Vaccines and wellness checks

Hear about wellness checks and your child’s vaccine schedule from a Providence Swedish pediatrician who shares how to have a safe, healthy return to school.
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Understanding children’s mental health

A child or teen’s mental health is important to their quality of life. Learn the symptoms to watch for and when to see your pediatrician.
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Kids’ Respiratory Illnesses 101

Are you confused about all the different types of children’s respiratory illnesses, and wonder when to visit the doctor? Here’s a primer.
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Help your child control inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Children and teenagers who have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis have reason for hope, because there are many new treatment options.
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Team effort in the NICU helped Mason go home safely

The multidisciplinary care team at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital allowed Mason to recover from several life-threatening health conditions.
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How to choose fun and safe toys this holiday season

The perfect toy should be safe, fun and age appropriate. Learn what to look for while browsing the toy aisle this holiday season.
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Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital: 20 years of caring

See how the pediatric care at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital has supported children and families in Eastern Washington for 20 years.
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Birth order and personality types: Is there a connection?

There’s enough science to lend some insights into why you, your siblings or your children respond differently to situations.
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Kids’ menu calorie counts at restaurants often too high

Just because the menu says it is a children’s portion doesn’t mean it packs the appropriate number of calories for your kid.
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5 uncommon but important manners to teach your children

Whether it’s incessant social noise or overuse of technology, it’s more important than ever to start teaching our children manners.
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Parents: Make time for your kids' mental health

At a time of heightened stress for parents and kids alike, it's even more important to tune into your children's mental wellness. Learn more.
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9 ways to build healthy immune systems in children

Timely advice on how to boost kids' immune systems to keep them healthy. Learn more.
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Providence Children's Health Team

When to worry about your child’s fever

Is your child’s fever serious? Learn from a Providence pediatrician when to worry and how to care for fevers at home.

Tips for limiting screen time for kids

Learn how to effectively manage screen time for kids with expert advice from Providence.

Sleep strategies for kids: Expert advice from a Providence pediatrician

Discover pediatrician-approved sleep strategies for children. Learn about recommended sleep durations and tips with Providence.

Does your child have a sore throat or strep?

While strep throat is caused by bacteria, other sore throats are caused by a virus. So how can you tell the difference? We’ll show you.

Does your child have a cold, or is it seasonal allergies?

It can be difficult to distinguish between a cold and allergies. A Providence pediatrician shows you how you can tell the difference.

Back to school: Stress and anxiety in kids

Recognize back-to-school anxiety and academic stress in children and teens, with quick tips for stress relief by age group from a Providence pediatrician.

The stages of child development

Learn about child development stages of physical and cognitive growth. Discover tips and insights to support your child's development with Providence.

Back to school: Vaccines and wellness checks

Hear about wellness checks and your child’s vaccine schedule from a Providence Swedish pediatrician who shares how to have a safe, healthy return to school.

Understanding children’s mental health

A child or teen’s mental health is important to their quality of life. Learn the symptoms to watch for and when to see your pediatrician.

Kids’ Respiratory Illnesses 101

Are you confused about all the different types of children’s respiratory illnesses, and wonder when to visit the doctor? Here’s a primer.

Help your child control inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Children and teenagers who have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis have reason for hope, because there are many new treatment options.

Team effort in the NICU helped Mason go home safely

The multidisciplinary care team at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital allowed Mason to recover from several life-threatening health conditions.

How to choose fun and safe toys this holiday season

The perfect toy should be safe, fun and age appropriate. Learn what to look for while browsing the toy aisle this holiday season.

Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital: 20 years of caring

See how the pediatric care at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital has supported children and families in Eastern Washington for 20 years.

Get educated with Khan Academy

Free online learning tools made easy by Khan Academy. Get started.

Birth order and personality types: Is there a connection?

There’s enough science to lend some insights into why you, your siblings or your children respond differently to situations.

Kids’ menu calorie counts at restaurants often too high

Just because the menu says it is a children’s portion doesn’t mean it packs the appropriate number of calories for your kid.

5 uncommon but important manners to teach your children

Whether it’s incessant social noise or overuse of technology, it’s more important than ever to start teaching our children manners.

Parents: Make time for your kids' mental health

At a time of heightened stress for parents and kids alike, it's even more important to tune into your children's mental wellness. Learn more.

9 ways to build healthy immune systems in children

Timely advice on how to boost kids' immune systems to keep them healthy. Learn more.