Announcing Our CASCADE Study Results

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Every caregiver wants to give their child the best start in life, and that includes taking extra care of their baby’s delicate skin. Recently, our pediatric clinic in East Portland participated in a groundbreaking study to better understand how early skin care practices can help protect babies from irritation, eczema and even potential allergies. If…

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Tips and Tricks for Easing Your Child’s Separation Anxiety

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Separation anxiety can be challenging for both children and parents—but you’re not alone in facing it. As pediatricians, we frequently help families navigate this emotional stage. From tearful daycare drop-offs to clingy mornings at preschool, separation anxiety can feel overwhelming. The good news? With the right approach—preparation, consistency and plenty of care—this phase can become…

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Spring 2025 Take Care Newsletter

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Hello and Happy Spring! Welcome to the spring issue of our Take Care newsletter! This edition focuses on supporting teens with chronic illnesses as they navigate developing their identity, offering insights and strategies to help them build confidence and resilience. You’ll also find book recommendations that celebrate and explore different disabilities, along with a fun…

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Understanding the Teenage Brain

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Adolescence is a unique and often challenging time for both teens and their families. At our pediatric clinic in Portland, we often help teens that are facing social, emotional and academic pressures, all while their brains are still developing. Understanding these changes is key to supporting teens as they navigate this critical stage of growth.…

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Are Homeopathic Remedies Safe for My Child?

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Homeopathy is often talked about as a safe alternative to conventional medicine, appears to be very popular judging by the amount of products on store shelves. Today, East Portland Pediatrics is tackling your questions about homeopathy and what you should know before trying it—especially when it comes to your child’s health. What is Homeopathy? It…

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A Parent’s Guide to Natural Remedies

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Curious about natural remedies for kids? Our pediatricians at East Portland Pediatric Clinic want to help. Here are the answers to frequent questions we receive, plus tips on how to safely use them. Do Natural Remedies Work? It depends. Some may help, but they aren’t treatments for serious illnesses like cancer. Research is often very…

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Inclement Weather – Keeping You Safe & Updated

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The safety of our patients and staff is always our top priority at our East Portland pediatric clinic. With the winter season upon us, we want to ensure you know our policies and procedures when inclement weather hits. Here’s everything you need to know. How We Make Weather-Related Decisions We follow Portland Public Schools (PPS)…

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What You Need to Know About Acne Care

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Adolescence is a time of constant change and new experiences. One new (and often unwelcome) experience that many of our patients face is acne. While acne is a normal part of growing up—in fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, around 85% of people have it in their teens—it’s important to know how to…

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