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Ask KOMO: Window Safety

6.1.09

Dr. Tony Woodward discusses the steps you can take in your home to prevent window falls.

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Articles

Teens, Depression and Guns

Research has shown that one in five teens will go through a period of major depression by the time they are 18 years of age. ... cont.

Water Safety and Drowning Prevention for All Ages

Over 1,500 children and teens die every year in the U.S. from drowning. In Washington state, an average of 25 children and ... cont.

Seattle Mama Doc

Love The Sun, Protect Your Skin

Posted on: May 24, 2013

Sun protection is essential in childhood. Here’s 3 golden rules, backed by science, for you to use when purchasing, applying/re-applying sunscreen, and protecting children from the sun. Remember, more important than any ingredient or any particular SPF number or brand is the way you use a sunscreen: the best sunscreen is one used early and [...]

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Small Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle: 7-5-2-1-0 (00:00:30)

4.24.13

In this 30-second video, Dr. Mollie Greves Grow provides simple steps you can take with your family to work toward a healthier lifestyle.

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Articles

Dental Health at Birth and Beyond: Hints for a Healthy Mouth

How should I clean my baby’s gums and teeth? Beginning at birth, wipe your baby’s gums daily with a clean, damp cloth. Start ... cont.

Facebook Chat: Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Department

We held a live chat on Seattle ... cont.

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Spring 2013: Good Growing Newsletter

In This Issue

  • You Are a Key Player on Your Child’s Healthcare Team
  • Bad Weather? Bring the Action Indoors!
  • Coping with a Crying Baby

Download Spring 2013 (PDF)

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Read the Teenology 101 Blog

The Teenology 101 blog is a guide for parents and caregivers raising teenagers, written by experts from our department of adolescent medicine.