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Pediatric food allergies

HealthNews · Sep 12, 2019 ·

Dr. Herman on the newest recommendations for pediatric food allergies.

Chores and Children

HealthNews · Sep 5, 2019 ·

While they may not admit it, doing chores can help make kids feel needed and valued, says Dr. Elise Herman.

Childhood Obesity

HealthNews · Aug 29, 2019 ·

Dr. Elise Herman on the whats, whys, and what-to-dos of childhood obesity.

Safe Sleep for Baby

HealthNews · Jul 3, 2019 ·

Dr. Elise Herman on sleep safety for infants.

AAFP interview

HealthNews · May 7, 2019 ·

Dr. Merrill-Steskal, on adolescent immunization rates.

Wellness Goals

HealthNews · Mar 27, 2019 ·

Behavioral health provider Auren O’Connell gets us on track with setting SMART goals.

How to Raise a Great Kid

HealthNews · Mar 18, 2019 ·

Simple parenting tips on raising children in a complicated world.

Tips to beat the winter blues

HealthNews · Dec 13, 2018 ·

Behavioral health provider Auren O’Connell gives practical advice on dealing with seasonal affective disorders.

A history of GNP care

HealthNews · Nov 26, 2018 ·

Over 20 years ago, Jean helped launch GNP care in Kittitas County.

The truth about vaping

HealthNews · Sep 13, 2018 ·

Pediatrician Elise Herman weighs in on what is now being called an epidemic.

The Benefits of Awe-Inspiring Experiences for Kids

‘awe’- the overwhelming feeling of respect and amazement, often created by something vast and mysterious- is an important emotion with lots of benefits. Sources of awe might be nature, art, music, spirituality, or a demonstration of courage.

Pedestrian – Vehicle Accidents

Contributor Dr. Elise Herman Walking is a great way to exercise for adults and kids alike, but there is a concerning 11% increase in child and adolescent pedestrian fatalities in […]

Bringing Music into Your Child’s Life

Children seem to love music right from the start, which makes sense since babies in the womb can hear sound beginning around the fourth to the fifth month of pregnancy. Research has shown the many positives of music for kids, so making music part of your child’s life will reap benefits over their lifetime. Music involvement includes listening to music, playing an instrument, singing, and dancing.

Parenting Your Teenager

As kids get older, the joys and challenges of parenting change. Teenagers can be wonderful people—enthusiastic, very involved with friends, and with passionate opinions and feelings. However, they can also be impulsive, take risks and feel invulnerable, creating a setup for poor decisions.

Gun Safety and Your Child

Parents want to keep their children safe, and an increasingly important part of this relates to gun safety. The leading cause of death in the US for kids (those 18 years old and under) is now firearm-related injuries.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside- But Get Out There Anyway!

We know how important it is for our kids to get outside regularly; all that fresh air and running around has numerous benefits. When it is cold, parents sometimes hesitate to let their kids out for fear that colder weather will make them sick. But it is actually the exposure to sick people and the viruses they carry that causes problems this time of year.