Mt. Spokane Pediatrics

08/07/2026

08/05/2026

Some of the babies we met when we first opened are now 11 years old. 🤯

Over the past 11 years, we've watched children grow, families grow, and our community grow. We've been there for first visits, first steps, new siblings, school milestones, sports physicals, and all the everyday moments in between.

Thank you for trusting us with the most important people in your lives. 💙

07/29/2026

Your child is growing up — and the pr***en years can bring a lot of changes! 💙

Ages 9–11 are full of growth, independence, new interests, and big emotions. Puberty can begin anywhere from ages 8–15, and every child’s timeline looks different.

You may notice:
✨ Growth spurts and changes in body shape
✨ New emotions and mood changes
✨ A stronger desire for independence
✨ New friendships, interests, and questions about identity

The best thing parents can do? Stay connected.

💬 Ask open-ended questions about their day
👂 Listen without rushing to fix everything
🌱 Stay curious about their interests
❤️ Create family routines that build trust and security

Big feelings are a normal part of growing up. Your pr***en doesn’t always need a solution — sometimes they just need to know you’re there.

The pr***en years are a time of change, but they’re also a chance to build a stronger relationship that lasts into the teen years.

For More Reading:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/parenting/raising-a-pr***en
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/executive-function-consultation-education-and-skills-excel-clinic/crying-over-little-things

07/24/2026

Here are some great, inexpensive ways to spend the weekend!

07/22/2026

Sunburns can happen quickly—even on cloudy days. If your child gets a sunburn, early treatment can help reduce pain and swelling.

☀️ Start ibuprofen as soon as possible (if your child is 6 months or older) and use as directed.
🧴 Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream three times a day for up to 2 days. If you don't have any, use a moisturizing cream instead.
❄️ Soothe the skin with cool compresses or a cool bath. Skip the soap, and avoid ointments, which can trap heat.
💧 Leave blisters intact to help prevent infection.

Contact your child's healthcare provider if the pain becomes severe, the sunburn shows signs of infection, or your child becomes increasingly ill.