Skagit Pediatrics

04/04/2024

https://www.loveblossom.net/classes

Learn from an IBCLC, the basics of nursing your newborn, milk supply and how/when to use a breast pump.

03/19/2024

Parents Helping Parents – Virtual Peer Support Groups

03/11/2024

https://forms.gle/BY9GT3ytgXtfczK36

Would you be interested in attending a parenting class or play group to learn more about parenting children from birth to age 5? If so, please fill out this short survey. ¿Estaría interesado en asistir a una clase de crianza o a un grupo de juego para aprender más sobre la crianza de los niños d...

03/04/2024

02/12/2024

Check out info on this upcoming webinar!!

Children have never been more connected but have never felt more lonely. They may be “constantly online”, but the number of teens reporting loneliness at school has doubled between 2012-2018.

We are facing an “Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation” according to The U.S. Surgeon General and young people are more at risk than anyone else.

As parents, we face a dilemma: if we encourage our children to engage with friends in person, do we risk being told to “stay out of it”? But if we leave them to their own devices (literally and figuratively), we risk an increase in the chances they’ll face depression and anxiety.

In this webinar by Fort Health in partnership with the Child Mind Institute, parenting and mental health experts will share practical parenting tips on how to help children and teens form strong social bonds without being (or appearing to be) pushy.

Despite increased online connectivity, we are facing an "Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation," especially among young people. Parents face a tough choice: encourage offline social interaction and risk resistance, or let them be, potentially increasing the risk for depression and anxiety. Join us to...

02/03/2024

Check out this class on zoom for parents of teens!

Wednesday, February 7: Parenting Today's Teen: Building Social Emotional Skills at Home Join this session on what we can do to help our children develop skills for navigating life and experiencing intense emotions. Learn practical social emotional strategies and skills to help our ourselves and our children.

Join this dynamic duo of psychologists for an up-close virtual presentation and Q&A as they discuss their top strategies to empower your parenting. UW Professor and School Psychologist Dr. Jim Mazza and Clinical Psychologist Dr. Lizz Dexter-Mazza are a powerhouse in the world of parenting and social...

01/22/2024

Tips on how to help youth use phones in smart ways. Hat tip to United General District 304 for this link!

Date January 2024 Ages & Stages (6-10 yrs) Elementary School (11-13 yrs) Middle School (14-18 yrs) High Schoolers Topics Parenting Social Relationships Share Options Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Linkedin You’ve done your homework, assessing your child’s signs of readiness and your...

01/18/2024

Free online Neurodivergent Family Support Focus Group and Workshop starting Jan 20!!

We wanted to share about this upcoming workshop that may be interesting to you. Please see the description below. There is a strong emphasis on supporting families of children with autism and sensory processing differences.

Funded by the Glaser Foundation, Plus One Foundation is collaborating with licensed occupational therapists Nikki Martin and Sam Trout to offer a FREE workshop series to provide support for parents/guardians with neurodivergent children aged 5-11 (families with children outside of this age range will likely benefit too). These workshops will cover skills and tools for supporting neurodivergent children using a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach from an occupational therapy perspective. These workshops are a great way to still receive support and find community if your family is on a waitlist or otherwise unable to seek individualized OT services. Workshops will be offered in-person with a Zoom option, 1-3PM on four Saturdays (Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10).

Neurodiversity encompasses a wide range of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, sensory processing disorder, among others. Any child whose brain operates differently from the norm in ways that significantly impacts their life is welcome at our workshops regardless of official diagnosis.

Session 1 (Jan 20) helps parents understand their child's experience from the inside out (designed by people with lived experience).

Session 2 (Jan 27) is cohosted by Sensory Toolhouse https://sensorytoolhouse.com/ who will give sensory strategies for the home and school.

Session 3 and 4 (Feb 3 and 10) will provide guidance for navigating the school system.

Note: this workshop is being offered on zoom only, making it easier for families to participate.

To sign up, fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/fWsN2kacr3CWqm3h6.

Sensory Clothing, Sensory Therapeutic Tools, Sensory Toys, Adaptive Equipment, Autism Support, Neurodivergent Support, Sensory Swings, Sensory Room Design, Professional Development

01/06/2024

Amazing opportunity to improve your relationship with your tween/young teen! It's free and available English and Spanish

Taking in new information and learning different skills keeps people healthy over their lifetime. We continuously identify and offer new programs, trainings, and classes to meet the needs of our community—most at no or low cost to participants. We believe that an informed and empowered community i...

12/20/2023

Social media has not only accelerated adolescents' exposure to adult content but also increased access to recreational, illicit, and potentially deadly drugs. And coded emojis are used to communicate about drugs. How are youth finding information and purchasing drugs via social media, and what are the impacts? What can parents and policymakers do to protect children from harm? Here is a link to a tip sheet!

(hat tip to the folks at United General District 304 for this info)

Date December 2023 Ages & Stages (11-13 yrs) Middle School (14-18 yrs) High Schoolers Topics Social Media Physical Health Share Options Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Linkedin Social media has not only accelerated adolescents’ exposure to adult content but also increased access to rec...

12/14/2023

Check out this new informational website for teens! It is a place they can find reliable information on a variety of topics.

Young people have questions about their health, relationships, birth control, finding mental health support, and navigating health care – Teen Health Hub WA can help them find the answers. We collaborated with Washinton teens and young adults to create the new Teen Health Hub WA webpage. It has trustworthy answers to young people's important health questions Share the link with the young people in your life! Credible, compassionate, and here when you need it. Check out Teen Health Hub WA www.doh.wa.gov/teenhealthhub

12/08/2023

There is an Incredible Years class coming up soon! First class in person at the Children's Museum of Skagit Count and the remaining sessions on zoom. This is an amazing opportunity thanks to the wonderful team at UG District 304. See link for additional details.

The Incredible Years Toddler Parenting Program is an 8 week series for parents of children 1-3 years old. In this series, parents learn how to:
-Help their toddlers feel loved and secure
-Encourage their toddler’s language, social, and emotional development
-Establish clear and predictable routines
-Handle separations and reunions
-Use positive discipline to manage misbehavior

Taking in new information and learning different skills keeps people healthy over their lifetime. We continuously identify and offer new programs, trainings, and classes to meet the needs of our community—most at no or low cost to participants. We believe that an informed and empowered community i...