Author: PANW

parenting burnout

Signs That You Might Have Parenting Burnout

Most of us knew parenting wouldn’t be easy, but it’s impossible to understand the rigors of the job until you’re swimming (or dog paddling) in the midst of it. Parenting burnout is a real thing, and if you’re not careful, parenting fatigue and burnout have negative impacts on your health and well-being – as well as the well-being of your family.

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Feeling Great in the Body You Have

Our job as healthcare providers is to inform, educate, empower, and inspire patients (and their families) to be proactive about overall health and well-being. We also want to provide patient families with everything they need to make confident choices about healthcare and treatment options.

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5 New Mom Groups in Portland

In addition to having a great excuse to get out of the house with your little one, new mom’s groups are often the place where lifetime friendships are formed. Babies and toddlers are welcome, and while you’re there, you’ll have access to compassionate advice from experienced moms to help you with breastfeeding issues, forming good sleep habits, and a wealth of other knowledgeable mom hacks.

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Teaching Our Kids About Gratitude

As we head into a season focusing on gratitude, it’s worth paying attention to the lessons we teach our children about thankfulness. What does it mean to be thankful in a genuine way?

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5 Spooky Halloween Events Around Portland

Halloween is right around the corner, and the anticipatory excitement of our pediatric patients is palpable this time of year. We love hearing about how our community members celebrate this season, from spooktacular Halloween traditions to those more focused on seasonal harvests and the time-honored sacrament of honoring our ancestors.

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