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.

Back to school: Help your kids get the sleep and nutrition they need

Help your kids succeed this school year with healthy sleep and nutrition. Learn how rest and diet boost focus, learning and well-being.
Read Article
Growing up healthy: The unique needs of children 6 – 12 years old

Learn essential health tips for children ages 6 to 12, including developmental milestones, vaccinations and the importance of sleep and physical activity.
Read Article
Advice from a Providence pediatrician: Natural remedies for kids

A visit to your child’s pediatrician isn’t always needed. Learn about home treatment options that can have your kid feeling great again in no time.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
Tips for limiting screen time for kids

Learn how to effectively manage screen time for kids with expert advice from Providence.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
Vaccines and wellness checks for kids: Your year-round guide

Keep kids healthy year-round with wellness checks and vaccines. Learn what to expect and when to schedule. Book a visit with a Providence provider.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
Enjoy a safe and allergy-friendly Halloween

Do your kids have food allergies? Are you worried about them eating too much sugar? Learn how you can make Halloween safe and fun.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
Get educated with Khan Academy

Free online learning tools made easy by Khan Academy. Get started.
Read Article
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.
Read Article
Loading More...

Providence Children's Health Team

Back to school: Help your kids get the sleep and nutrition they need

Help your kids succeed this school year with healthy sleep and nutrition. Learn how rest and diet boost focus, learning and well-being.

Growing up healthy: The unique needs of children 6 – 12 years old

Learn essential health tips for children ages 6 to 12, including developmental milestones, vaccinations and the importance of sleep and physical activity.

Advice from a Providence pediatrician: Natural remedies for kids

A visit to your child’s pediatrician isn’t always needed. Learn about home treatment options that can have your kid feeling great again in no time.

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.

Vaccines and wellness checks for kids: Your year-round guide

Keep kids healthy year-round with wellness checks and vaccines. Learn what to expect and when to schedule. Book a visit with a Providence provider.

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.

Enjoy a safe and allergy-friendly Halloween

Do your kids have food allergies? Are you worried about them eating too much sugar? Learn how you can make Halloween safe and fun.

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.