Pets as gifts? Think twice
For many of us, life with a four-legged creature is a wonderful, enriching experience that we want others to have, too. But think twice...
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- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Does my baby need an eye exam?
Many parents are surprised to hear that their infants should have eye exams with an optometrist. Aren’t all of those well child visits...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
Going up to play in the snow?
One of the many gifts of living in the mid-Willamette Valley is the ability to visit snowy areas, but not have to live in them daily. If...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
Reinventing the holiday season
Choosing peace over panic In winter, plants rest, animals hibernate and the natural world is forced to slow down by shorter daylight...
- Nov 22, 2022
- 2 min
Avoiding transition tantrums
We’ve all been there: While rushing to make it in time for that playdate, appointment or last-minute trip to Target, the dreaded...
- Oct 1, 2022
- 1 min
Blue light not-so-special
Blue light refers to a specific color range of light emitted by any backlit device — if a device is brighter when it is on than off, it...
- Oct 1, 2022
- 2 min
Your pet ate what ?!
Pacifiers, superballs, tinsel…We’ve surgically removed a wild variety of ingested items from pets. When an animal ingests something other...
- Oct 1, 2022
- 2 min
Bullying IRL
Online bullying gets plenty of attention, with young people having access to social media. But bullying in real life (IRL, as kids...
- Oct 1, 2022
- 2 min
New car vs. used car
Many shoppers find themselves in a gray area. The struggle is real when it comes to determining what’s right for your needs, wants and...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 1 min
Kids and contact lenses
Young people generally do very well with contact lenses. Your 12-year-old daughter might not share your affinity for fashion eyewear. Or,...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
Transitioning from summer fun to back-to-school
After months of spontaneous summer fun, it can be a challenge for families to get back into a back-to-school routine...a little planning...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
Don’t say it, don’t say it…
It’s the topic of conversation at all your recent BBQs and playdates, and it’s held a steady spot in global news for months. Okay, we...
- Aug 9, 2022
- 2 min
Your cat’s lifestyle: in or out
Being a cat owner includes looking out for the behavioral and social needs of one’s feline friend. For some, this means their cat will...
- Jun 15, 2022
- 3 min
A contract for teen drivers
Having a newly minted driver in your household is equal parts exciting and terrifying. Having a contract that outlines expectations and...
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Does your child need glasses?
When it comes to your child’s vision, perhaps they can put into words if there are changes, but many times not so much. A lot of the...
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Life after braces
When one of our patients gets their braces off, we have a celebration. We play the Celebration song by Kool & the Gang, of course, and...
- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
Information Age: when and how to talk to kids about current events
It seems we can’t turn on the TV or look at our phones these days without a barrage of images and information that can be frightening,...
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Get outdoors with your canine friend
Enjoy the best of the Pacific Northwest this season, by taking your trail buddy with you on outdoor adventures. To keep them safe: Choose...
- Apr 1, 2022
- 1 min
Online teeth straightening kits
The commercials make them look enticing, but you’re better off with a local orthodontist. When it comes to oral health care, safety and...
- Apr 1, 2022
- 2 min
Financing a vehicle purchase
How best to make a big purchase when the whole world seems more expensive. Aside from a home, a car is one of the biggest financial...
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