Pediatric Associates of Whidbey Island

10/17/2025

10/16/2025

Men matter in children’s lives, and children benefit immeasurably when men are actively involved in their growth, development, and learning. Sadly, due to a variety of reasons fathers are often disengaged, and positive, nurturing male influences are absent in early learning environments. Come to this training to learn practical ideas for making your program more “father friendly”, ways to more meaningfully engage fathers, and strategies for recruiting male staff and volunteers.

2 STARS credits

This online STARS training will be at 6pm on Tuesday, November 4. Space is limited, so please register at https://buff.ly/IFScLDL

10/16/2025

Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and memory in teens.

10/16/2025

Su***de risks have risen for teens & preteens. Prevention starts with a su***de safety plan that helps your child cope & rely on trusted adults.

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

10/16/2025

Federal health officials recently approved the use of COVID-19 vaccinations following a conversation with health care providers, known as shared clinical decision making. And although this preserves a family's choice to vaccinate their children, shared clinical decision making comes with its own challenges to implement as it lacks clear guidance and does not emphasize the importance of vaccinating people at high risk of severe disease.

Pediatricians remain a trusted resource for parents when it comes to conflicting vaccine policies and recommendations. The AAP will continue to share its own vaccination recommendations, which have been developed to provide kids with the strongest immunity against preventable diseases.
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10/15/2025

FactChecked by the American Academy of Pediatrics
"Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold under the brand name Tylenol and other brand names, is an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine used to reduce fevers and relieve pain. Decades of research have found that acetaminophen is safe for children when administered as recommended. Misleading claims that the medicine is not safe and is linked to increased rates of autism send a confusing, dangerous message to parents and expectant parents and does a disservice to autistic individuals."

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10/14/2025

Does your kiddo have ADHD? Or executive functioning challenges like time management, planning & organinzing? Maybe self awareness or impulse control? Check out this workshop with Whidbey Island Language, Art & Stem Center.

10/13/2025

Fall is here and unfortunately all the nasty seasonal viruses are here, too. Here’s a simple flow chart to help you determine when your child needs to stay home from school. Most kids with a cold or stomach bug will recover on their own with some extra rest and fluids and do not need to be seen by a doctor, but you should call your pediatrician right away if your child has difficulty breathing, blue lips or nails, extreme fatigue, or is showing signs of dehydration. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Xvdwjh