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Who's on the Sidelines? Sports Trainers, Coaches and Kid Injuries

4.22.13 — ParentMap

Seattle Children’s each year expands the reach of its Athletic Trainers Program, currently working with 18 area high schools, ... cont.

Seattle Children's Hospital is 'Building Hope' with New Center

4.21.13 — KOMO TV

Care teams Sunday moved patients into new cancer and critical care units in Seattle Children's Building Hope expansion, which ... cont.

Doctor to parents: Take a break from crying babies

4.17.13 — KOMO TV

When a baby cries, most parents will try anything to soothe the screaming child. But, local experts say sometimes the best ... cont.

Positive thoughts, coping skills help prevent depression in teens

4.16.13 — KING 5 TV

There's been a lot of research about teen depression, but now a new study suggests that the best time to intervene is much ... cont.

How to talk to kids about the Boston bombing

4.16.13 — USA Today

Turn off the TV. That's the most important advice for parents from child mental health experts in the wake of the Boston ... cont.

Parents Who Veto Vaccinations Often Seek Like-Minded Opinions

4.15.13 — HealthDay

Friends and family may be key in parents' decisions on whether to vaccinate their young children, a small study suggests. Dr. ... cont.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Tragic Events: A Doctor’s Guide and Tip Sheet for Parents

4.15.13 — ParentMap

This article was originally published following the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. In light of the tragedy in ... cont.

Seattle Children's gets $1.9 million for 'Dream Team' cancer research

4.8.13 — Puget Sound Business Journal

Seattle Children’s Research Institute won a four-year, $1.9 million grant to team up with other researchers around North ... cont.

KING 5's Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson delivers TEDx talk in Netherlands

4.8.13 — KING 5 TV

Dr.Wendy Sue Swanson of Seattle Children’s Hospital, also known as Seattle Mama Doc, delivered a TEDx talk in the Netherlands ... cont.

When Teens Focus on TV, Obesity Risk Rises

4.8.13 — HealthDay

It's not how much time teens spend watching TV but how intensely they watch that adds on the pounds, new research suggests. The ... cont.