Expert Tips and Advice for Raising Healthy Kids

Children’s Center Offers Free Group Classes in Snohomish County
The Providence Children's Center is a place where kids and families can learn about health and wellness in a fun and interactive way.
New Hangar Opened for Specialty Transport Fleet
11/9/2023
New hangar increases quality and efficiency in care for specialty transport team.
Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital: 20 years of caring
10/10/2023
See how the pediatric care at Providence Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital has supported children and families in Eastern Washington for 20 years.
Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital marks 25 years of providing care to Alaska’s kids
9/22/2023
Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital will soon mark 25 years of service to Alaska’s kids and their families as the only hospital in the state built specifically for the treatment of children.
Primary Care and Pediatric Subspecialties clinics relocate to Providence Health Park
8/10/2023
Providence Medical Group Primary Care clinic, along with our Pediatric Subspecialties Clinic, moved to the second floor of the S Tower at Providence Health Park at 3831 Piper St. in Anchorage.
Recognizing autism in children
4/2/2024
Learn the early signs of autism in children ages 1-3. Get insights on symptoms, diagnosis and support from Providence’s Autism Center.
Now accepting applications for W2BW National Student Advisory Council
5/10/2023
Attention teens: You can make a difference for mental health.
Get your child caught up on their wellness visits
4/18/2023
The pandemic made it difficult to schedule in-person well-child visits. As we continue to recover and return to in-person activities, it is important to get caught up on your child’s wellness visits.
Shining a spotlight on health literacy and minority health
4/4/2023
Providence is putting a spotlight on some ways to increase health literacy for people of all races and ethnicities this National Minority Health Month.
How to spot signs of an eating disorder in your teen
2/28/2024
Is your teen just a picky eater, or might they have an eating disorder. We talk about the not-so-obvious signs of eating disorders.
Celebrating Christmas at the Providence Child Center
12/22/2022
Meet the children and families who benefit from the work of the Providence Child Center and Providence Children’s Health Foundation.
The three most common childhood cancers
9/28/2022
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We talk about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for three of the most common cancers in children.
Suicide prevention and breaking the stigma of suicide
9/12/2023
Understand stigmas about suicide and find mental health and suicide prevention resources from a Providence clinical psychologist.
Reflections on National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
8/29/2022
Jawanza Hadley, director of Providence’s Work2BeWell program reflects on mental health and wellness
Sports physicals are a cinch with Providence ExpressCare
8/17/2022
It’s that time of year when young athletes all over the country are completing their sports physicals. ExpressCare offers options for busy parents.
Teens shine spotlight on mental health awareness
Dominic shares his mental health story and journey as a student advisor for Providence’s digital program that is responding to rising mental health needs among youth.
10 summer fun ideas for your kids
You don’t need to send your kids to camp to give them a healthy, active summer that’s full of learning. We give you 10 ways to keep your kids busy.
Paso a Paso offers a new parenting education class
The Attachment Vitamins parenting education program helps families learn about child development and the impact stress and trauma can have on children.
Is your teen getting enough sleep? How parents can help.
3/11/2022
Teens need 8-10 hours of sleep but most aren’t getting it. Discover the impact lack of sleep can have on mental well-being and emotional health.
A worthy celebration: Teen mental wellness
3/2/2022
Celebrate World Teen Mental Wellness Day with these helpful resources to keep your teen feeling their best.
Talk2BeWell: Teens discuss suicide and mental wellness
2/18/2022
The Talk2BeWell podcast brings teens across the country together to discuss mental health topics, including suicide prevention and ways to ask for support.
Register today for the Work2BeWell Virtual Teen Mental Health Summit!
1/14/2022
The Summit will be Saturday, February 26th and registration is now open!
Teens make a difference with mental health through Work2BeWell
12/29/2021
Teens make a difference with mental health through Work2BeWell
Work2BeWell prioritizes the mental health of teens
10/29/2021
The Work2BeWell program at Providence offers resources that respond to the urgent mental health needs of today’s teens.
Novel therapies offer new hope for children with cancer
10/6/2021
Research studies and treatments at Providence lead the way in breakthroughs for pediatric cancer patients.
Wellness checkups ensure a healthy start to the school year
8/16/2021
The advantages of getting your child a back-to-school wellness check.
Include vaccines in your back-to-school plan
7/13/2023
The new school year is the best time to make sure your child is up to date with their recommended vaccines. Learn what vaccines your child may be due for.
Finding the right pediatrician for your growing family
When you're looking for a pediatrician, you're seeking a true partner that will shepherd your baby through the milestones and markers of childhood. Find the right fit for your family.
Tyron Woodley: Fight for good mental health
3/5/2021
Former UFC fighter, Tyron Woodley shares his personal mental health journey and gives advice on how to talk to kids about feelings.
Providence researchers demonstrate antibodies to COVID-19 in breast milk of mothers following vaccination
3/3/2021
Learn about a potential immune benefit for infants from lactating mothers who have received a COVID-19 vaccine.