The warm weather brings lots of great activities to the pacific northwest. The proximity of the water and forests bring along another element to the long summer days: bugs! While bugs are an important part of our ecosystem, their bites and stings can be a nuisance or sometimes even dangerous to our health. We will talk about how to prevent bites/stings, what to watch out for, and what to pack in your camping pack for the ultimate pest-free summer. Types of bites/stings Th

Protecting your child from sun damage is an important part of keeping them healthy, reducing their risk of sunburns now and skin cancer later in life. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reports that about 80% of sun exposure occurs before age 18. We will talk about all things sunscreen, like which ones to pick, how often to apply, other ways of preventing UV, and how to treat sunburns at home! Sunscreen Overview: Choosing the Right Sunscreen Types of Suns

Common Misconception Most people think swimming lessons alone prevent drowning. While swim lessons save lives, they do not fully prevent drowning, even for strong swimmers! Keeping kids safe around water requires multiple layers of protection. Layer 1: Barriers and Alarms A four-sided, 4-foot-tall pool fence with a self-closing and self-latching gate reduces toddler drownings by more than 50% (some studies even say up to 83%), the most effective single intervention! Action St

Drowning is preventable and is still a leading cause of death among kids. In fact, it is the #1 cause for children ages 1-4 years old. Together we can help raise awareness to prevent water injuries, so your family can have fun and stay safe in the water this spring and summer! Is My Child at Higher Risk? Toddlers ages 1-4 are at highest risk, especially those between 12-36 months. There's a second spike in the teen years, particularly for boys ages 15-19. Where Do Drownin

Little Patients, Big Questions! We are excited to announce the launch of a new blog dedicated to answering the big questions our little patients and their families often wonder about. Starting Monday, May 4th, Dr. Serena Larsen and Dr. Claire Conrad will share useful and insightful posts every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month on our website. We want to be a resource for our community and help support parents/families by providing helpful information about kid health and well-b