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  • Car crashes kill more children than any other kind of injury. Use the right car seat or booster seat to keep kids safer on the road.

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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

Brothers And Sisters Who Fight

Posted on: June 17, 2013

Lots of people ask me how my boys get along. I never know quite how to answer. They are pals most of the time, they play and invent and create games and fun together. But they also fight. I suppose I expect it as a mother but I admit that even as a pediatrician, ex [...]

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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.

Should your child see a doctor?

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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

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Other Resources

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.