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Information and insight about behavioral and developmental pediatrics, and the issues your children may be facing.
Playful Parenting: Turning Power Struggles into Smiles
Why can’t children just “do as we say” and follow our rules? Put on your shoes. Turn off the TV. Do your homework. Take a bath. They’re simple commands! However, for some children even the simplest commands are often met with meltdowns, defiance, and even aggression....
Developmental Delay: When to Worry, When to Wait
My child started kindergarten. I didn’t know if they could draw a circle much less a picture of a face. They moved quickly and dance-painted with their feet. We’d roll out butcher paper and fill the void with tempura paint wonder. Often the mural turned into a slip...
Screen Time and Child Development: Finding the Right Balance
Before I had children, I would have sworn up and down that MY children would NEVER be glued to a screen. My pre-parenthood vision was that my children would be too busy enjoying arts and crafts projects, performing backyard “science experiments,” playing sports, and...
Navigating Sensory Processing Disorders With Your Child
At some point, every child will throw a tantrum. Every child will react adversely to a certain smell, flavor, or texture. Every child will struggle with a major change or life transition. But, that doesn’t mean every child has a sensory processing disorder. Sensory...
Living with Dyslexia: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting a Dyslexic Child
The ability to read is a foundational human skill that, honestly, most of us take for granted. But imagine having to REALLY work to be able to read. Imagine reading every word oh-so-slowly, and STILL not always comprehending or remembering the material. Imagine if...
Nurturing Children In Nature For Development and Well-Being
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments to connect with nature becomes increasingly important, especially for the development and well-being of our children. In this blog, we'll explore the incredible benefits that immersing children in nature can...
Trauma-Informed Care: No One’s a Perfect Parent
Parenting is a journey filled with both joys and challenges. Whether you’re a guardian, ongoing caregiver, or biological parent, no one is immune to the hurdles that come with raising children, and it's essential to recognize that we all have our unique set of...
Navigating the Twists and Turns of Toilet Learning: Insights from Dr. Joy
Guiding our little ones through the significant milestone of learning how to use the toilet is a journey filled with joy...and also with frustration. For children with developmental or behavioral differences, toilet learning can be notably more challenging—especially...
Sensory Awareness in Children While Traveling: Navigating the Journey with Orchid Pediatrics
Traveling with children is always an adventure, but when your young ones have sensory sensitivities, your journey will have its own special set of challenges. Sensory awareness—and staying tuned in to your child’s sensory environment and experience—is crucial to...
Your Gut Health and Allergies: Nurturing Your Child’s Well-Being
As a parent, you undoubtedly want the best for your child's health and well-being. In recent years, the intricate connection between gut health and allergies has gained increasing attention in the field of integrative pediatrics. The emerging research in this area...
Contact Orchid Pediatrics
Use the brief form below to contact developmental pediatrician, Joy Eberhardt.
Phone & Email
(503) 208-4007
info@orchidpediatrics.com
Office Location
4850 SW Scholls Ferry Rd.
Suite 301
Portland, OR 97225