Positive parenting is behaviors caregivers and parents can do to help build their child’s capacity to love, trust, learn and explore*. The Positive Parenting Program at Seattle Children’s works to ...

Seattle Children’s is committed to recruiting the best healthcare professionals and inspiring high school students to pursue a career in an allied health profession. If you’ve broken a bone, did you ...

Seattle Children’s Research Institute is committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists, physicians and healthcare workers. The Science Education Department offers high school students the ...

Join the Eva Smith Guild in Olympia for a fun afternoon of bingo on April 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. Other activities include a raffle, silent auction and snacks. Pre-register at form.jotform.com… or you may ...

Viral illness season is in full swing, and many families are feeling the impact. Friends, family, coworkers, and online communities are comparing notes on symptoms and trading advice to speed recovery ...

The world of autism spectrum disorder is constantly changing and we at Seattle Children’s Autism Center are eager to share with parents and caregivers what we continue to learn. The Autism Blog offers ...

Reactions to a recent immunization (vaccine) Most are reactions at the shot site (such as pain, swelling, redness) General reactions (such as a fever or being fussy) may also occur ...

Providing hope, care and cures for children of all needs. Our researchers work relentlessly to discover innovative solutions for many of the barriers that our patients face. The knowledge gained ...

We are deeply saddened to share that our friend and colleague, Dr. Robert Sidbury, passed away unexpectedly on July 11 while attending a dermatology meeting in Chicago. We want to remember and honor ...

Swallows an unusual but harmless, non-solid substance Swallows a bad-looking, bad-smelling, or bad tasting food Swallows a non-food substance Ate food or drink that is spoiled or has set out at room ...

Sutures or stitches questions Stapled wounds are treated the same as sutured wounds Skin glue (Dermabond) questions are also covered ...

Any cut that is split open or gaping needs sutures. Cuts longer than ½ inch (12 mm) usually need sutures. On the face, cuts longer than ¼ inch (6 mm) usually need to be seen. They usually need closure ...