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                                                              • Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

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                                                                |Date: June 07, 2022
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                                                                Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

                                                                Helping Your Child Through Common Fears + Resources for Talking about School Shootings or Other Tragic Events in the News

                                                                Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! If you have children who are 4 – 5 years old, you can count on them be ...

                                                                Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! If you have children who are 4 – 5 years old, you can count on them being fearful of wild animals, monsters, and the dark—it’s a normal part of their development. Ch ...

                                                                June 07, 2022
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                                                              • Get Outside and Play!

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                                                                |Date: May 09, 2022
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                                                                Get Outside and Play!

                                                                Get Outside and Play!

                                                                Content provided by Christopher Bisogni and Loren Burnett, occupational therapists at Valley’s Children’s ...

                                                                Content provided by Christopher Bisogni and Loren Burnett, occupational therapists at Valley’s Children’s Therapy Clinic. As daylight hours are longer and weather is warmer, spring and summer allow mo ...

                                                                May 09, 2022
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                                                              • Does Lack of Sleep Increase a Child’s Risk of Obesity?

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                                                                |Date: January 12, 2022
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                                                                Does Lack of Sleep Increase a Child’s Risk of Obesity?

                                                                Does Lack of Sleep Increase a Child’s Risk of Obesity?

                                                                Yes! In an analysis of more than 50 studies involving about 100,000 patients, a link has been found betwe ...

                                                                Yes! In an analysis of more than 50 studies involving about 100,000 patients, a link has been found between children who get shorter amounts of sleep and an increased risk of becoming overweight or ob ...

                                                                January 12, 2022
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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

                                                                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

                                                                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?

                                                                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

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: September 13, 2021
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                                                                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

                                                                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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                                                              • Tips to Teach your Child Good Posture While Sitting at School

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                                                                |Date: August 09, 2021
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                                                                Tips to Teach your Child Good Posture While Sitting at School

                                                                Tips to Teach your Child Good Posture While Sitting at School

                                                                Submitted by Natalie Frei, PT, DPT, physical therapist at Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy It's ...

                                                                Submitted by Natalie Frei, PT, DPT, physical therapist at Valley Medical Center’s Children’s Therapy It's important for children to have good posture while sitting and standing to protect their growin ...

                                                                August 09, 2021
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                                                              • Recommended Pride Books for Kids from Children’s Therapy

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                                                                |Date: June 15, 2021
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                                                                Recommended Pride Books for Kids from Children’s Therapy

                                                                Recommended Pride Books for Kids from Children’s Therapy

                                                                Submitted by Barbara Bryant, SLP, Children’s Therapy Books are an amazing resource we can share with the ...

                                                                Submitted by Barbara Bryant, SLP, Children’s Therapy Books are an amazing resource we can share with the children (and adults!) in our lives. A good book can give you a peek into a place you have neve ...

                                                                June 15, 2021
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                                                              • Prevent Possible Childhood Cannabis Exposure at Home

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                                                                |Date: March 23, 2021
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                                                                Prevent Possible Childhood Cannabis Exposure at Home

                                                                Prevent Possible Childhood Cannabis Exposure at Home

                                                                By Natalie Carroll, MS, CCC-SLP, Valley Medical Center’s Children's Therapy Since retail cannabis stores ...

                                                                By Natalie Carroll, MS, CCC-SLP, Valley Medical Center’s Children's Therapy Since retail cannabis stores opened in Washington state in 2014, accidental marijuana/cannabis exposure calls to the Washing ...

                                                                March 23, 2021
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