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As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

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|Date: December 15, 2021
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As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

Adapted from an announcement by the Washington State Department of HealthNew data from the Washington Sta ...

Adapted from an announcement by the Washington State Department of HealthNew data from the Washington State Department of Health’s behavioral health group shows that more young people are seeking medi ...

December 15, 2021
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Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

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|Date: December 14, 2021
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Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

By Madeleine McBroom, OTR/L, MSOT, Occupational Therapist, Children's Therapy at Valley Medical Center In ...

By Madeleine McBroom, OTR/L, MSOT, Occupational Therapist, Children's Therapy at Valley Medical Center InfantsIn the first year of a child’s life, they are exploring their environment with their sense ...

December 14, 2021
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My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

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|Date: October 08, 2021
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My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and so ...

Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child’s health and physical, emotional and social development. These visits are important for ALL children, including children and youth wit ...

October 08, 2021
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The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

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|Date: September 13, 2021
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The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

By Barbara Bryant, CCC-SLP, Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy Clinic Think about how you usually ...

By Barbara Bryant, CCC-SLP, Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy Clinic Think about how you usually play with your young child. What are your favorite activities together? What makes you both gi ...

September 13, 2021
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Breastfeeding Empowerment

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|Date: August 10, 2021
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Breastfeeding Empowerment

by Memorie Gladstone, IMH-E®, CD, CLC Lead Outreach Doula Hello, my name is Memorie Gladstone. I am an en ...

by Memorie Gladstone, IMH-E®, CD, CLC Lead Outreach Doula Hello, my name is Memorie Gladstone. I am an enrolled member of the Blackfeet tribe, a wife, and mother of four, soon to be five children. My ...

August 10, 2021
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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

by Sarah Davis, Clinic Supervisor, Kent Primary Care Breastfeeding can be one of the most empowering expe ...

by Sarah Davis, Clinic Supervisor, Kent Primary Care Breastfeeding can be one of the most empowering experiences families can share. There are numerous health benefits for both child and the chest or ...

August 09, 2021
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Celebrating Breastfeeding Success at Valley

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Celebrating Breastfeeding Success at Valley

by Megan Stevens, DNP, RN-BC, IBCLC Here at Valley Medical Center, as a Baby Friendly Hospital, we belie ...

by Megan Stevens, DNP, RN-BC, IBCLC Here at Valley Medical Center, as a Baby Friendly Hospital, we believe breastmilk is the optimal food for infants and support families at all stages to achieve bre ...

August 09, 2021
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Overcoming the Challenges of Breastfeeding

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Overcoming the Challenges of Breastfeeding

by Kathrina Chow, RN, IBCLC Growing up in the Philippines, I was bottle fed and so were my four older si ...

by Kathrina Chow, RN, IBCLC Growing up in the Philippines, I was bottle fed and so were my four older siblings. For my mother's generation living in a developing country in the 1970s and 1980s, many ...

August 09, 2021
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Social Stories Can Help with the Return to School

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Social Stories Can Help with the Return to School

Submitted by Cassee Dangerfield, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist with Valley Medical Center’s Childr ...

Submitted by Cassee Dangerfield, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist with Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy Social stories can be about anything. They are simple, short picture stories that ...

August 09, 2021
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Supporting the Sensory Needs of Children as They Return to School

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|Date: August 09, 2021
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Supporting the Sensory Needs of Children as They Return to School

Submitted by Mike Clark, OTR/L, occupational therapist at Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy clin ...

Submitted by Mike Clark, OTR/L, occupational therapist at Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy clinic The sensory systems (seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, smelling, body awareness and balanc ...

August 09, 2021
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As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

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As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

As More Children and Teens Struggle with Emotional Stressors, Adults Need to Watch for Serious Signs and Know How to Respond

Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

Shake, Rattle and Roll, Build, Pretend and Explore—Toy and Gift Ideas for the Holidays to Encourage Your Child’s Development

My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

My Child is Healthy—So Why Are Well Child Visits Important?

The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

The “No Questions for 10 Minutes” Challenge—Improve Your Playtime with Your Young Child

Breastfeeding Empowerment

Breastfeeding Empowerment

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Celebrating National Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Celebrating Breastfeeding Success at Valley

Celebrating Breastfeeding Success at Valley

Overcoming the Challenges of Breastfeeding

Overcoming the Challenges of Breastfeeding

Supporting the Sensory Needs of Children as They Return to School

Supporting the Sensory Needs of Children as They Return to School