Is It Just High Energy or Something More? Understanding ADHD in Kids
Sep 7, 2026, 6:03 PM
Every child gets distracted, loses their shoes, and forgets homework sometimes. Here's how pediatric providers tell the difference between typical childhood behavior and patterns that may point to ADHD, and why girls in particular are often overlooked.
Speech Delays, Social Differences, and Autism: When Should Parents Ask Questions?
Sep 7, 2026, 4:52 PM
A late talker or a child who prefers playing alone isn't automatically a sign of autism, but knowing when to ask questions can make a real difference. Here's what pediatric providers actually look for, and why early conversations never hurt.
Is This Normal? Understanding Child Development and When to Look Closer
Sep 7, 2026, 4:15 PM
Every child develops at their own pace, but that doesn't always ease a parent's mind when something feels different. Here's how to tell the difference between personality and a pattern worth a closer look, and why raising a concern early never hurts.
Protecting Your Family's Mental Health in a Social Media World: A Parent's Action Plan
Aug 11, 2026, 1:34 PM
Five parts of this series have covered the research, the risks, the rules, and the skills. Now comes the part that matters most, what families actually do with all of it. The doctors at Northwest Family Clinics pull the series together with a practical, realistic action plan for protecting every member of the family in a world where social media is not going anywhere.
What Social Media Is Doing to Your Child's Brain: The Research Every Parent Should Read
Aug 11, 2026, 1:22 PM
The research on social media and adolescent mental health has grown substantially, and while nuanced, several findings are consistent enough to deserve serious attention. The doctors at Northwest Family Clinics walk through what the research actually shows about dopamine, mental health, sleep, and the comparison trap that shapes so much of teenage life online.
Screen Time Rules That Kids Will Actually Follow — And Why Most Family Rules Fail
Aug 11, 2026, 1:11 PM
Most families have tried screen time rules of some kind. Many have also experienced the frustration of watching those rules gradually erode. The doctors at Northwest Family Clinics explain why most rules fail, what the research says actually works, and how to build a family media plan that children will genuinely follow.