Lawn mowing safety
Cutting the grass is a typical summer chore for many teens and adolescents; however, before you task your kids with mowing, pediatrician Dr. Pilar Bradshaw says it’s important to make sure they can handle the responsibility.
Helping children cope with anger
Learning to identify and cope with emotions isn’t always easy for children, especially when dealing with anger.
How to choose a health care provider
As a parent, Dr. Shelley Hartman understands how important it is to have a good relationship with your children’s physician. She chose pediatrics as her specialty because of the connections she makes with her patients.
Kids and social media
Social media is a staple these days for kids and teens, which is why pediatricians and mental health experts say it’s more important than ever for parents to dial in to their children’s life online.
Tips for helping stressed-out teens
Teenagers are facing a host of pressures these days, academically and socially. Dr. Pilar Bradshaw says providers at Eugene Pediatric Associates are seeing more stressed-out teens than ever before.
Childproofing tips for grandparents and caregivers
Childproofing is essential to keeping small children safe from a host of dangers. While all parents are encouraged to do it, childproofing is just as important for other caregivers like grandparents and friends, especially if they aren’t used to having a young child in their home.