Children's Primary Care Medical Group Eastlake

What’s on your family bookshelf? From better writing skills to learning new information, reading is a lifelong skill that will help you child succeed. Learn how important reading is for children from Dr. Annalisa Abjelina, and take your own shelfie! #LibraryShelfie

A new report reveals that teens are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. Check out these five tips to make sure your teens get the daily nutrition they need, including a tip from Dr. Natalie Muth, pediatrician at CPCMG La Costa. #fruitsandveggies

MYTH: Tobacco products like e-cigarettes and vape pens are not as harmful as cigarettes. #MythMonday That’s FALSE! Alternative forms of tobacco are just as dangerous as cigarettes. Unfortunately, teens often believe that electronic cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, clove cigarettes, candy-flavored cigarettes, water pipes (hookahs), and marijuana smoking are a safe option. But these things contain toxic carcinogens that have been shown to increase the risk of lung cancer, throa...t cancer, mouth cancer, heart attacks and other lung diseases. Since the teen years are often when nicotine addictions start, teens are at risk of long-term health problems. Learn more about the dangers of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products and help your teen make the right decision. https://tobaccofreeca.com/topics/youth/ See more

Attention CPCMG families! Starting today, you will need to make an appointment to be seen at our Children’s Primary Extended Care (the after-hours care). Visit our web site for more information:

If you had a choice between fresh vegetables and French fries, which would you choose? Turns out that the foods we are introduced to as toddlers combined with advertisements for unhealthy foods has a lot to do with our food choices. #nutritution

Today’s #fridayfunny comes from Dr. Claudia Camacho, pediatrician at CPCMG Corona and CPCMG Wildomar. I had a four-year-old come in around Halloween. He told me he brought in a roly-poly bug to show me. When he opened his hand, he was actually holding a lady bug. I told him that it was a lady bug and pointed out the polka dots on its back and its red color. He became very quiet and concentrated on the insect in his palm and then he looked up at me and said very adamantly, it IS a roly-poly but it's just that he's wearing a Halloween costume." I learned never to argue with a four-year-old.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its recommendations about playing sports during the pandemic including the expanded use of masks during most sports. More importantly they updated some recommendations about playing sports after being diagnosed with COVID. If your child had COVID, make sure to discuss a safe return to sports with your CPCMG pediatrician. #COVID19 https://www.aappublications.org//12/04/sportsguidance120420

Last year more than 882,000 pounds of unused or expired prescription medications and vape devices were collected at Take Back Day events throughout the country. Keep your kids safe and clean out your medicine cabinets today! Find a Saturday, October 24 collection event near you. #TakeBackDay https://takebackday.dea.gov/

ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a brain disorder that can affect anyone of any age. Learn more, find resources and share stories during ADHD Awareness Month. #adhdawareness

Bringing home a new baby is exciting, but are your other children ready to be an older sibling? Ease the transition with these tips from Dr. Anna Mendenhall, pediatrician at CPCMG Encinitas. #siblings

It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week! This year has really stressed the importance of good hygiene and keeping your hands clean. Here are tips for hand washing and sanitizer use. #washyourhands

Parents of new babies need to know that there are steps they can take to protect their child from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). From sleeping on their backs on a firm surface and keeping pillows and blankets out of the crib, learn about safe sleep for babies. #SafeSleep #InfantSafety

The CDC has announced new guidelines for quarantine. You can reduce the number of days of quarantine after exposure if absolutely necessary. You can reduce your quarantine with a negative test, but the test needs to be done 5 days after quarantine begins and you should be asymptomatic. Quarantine can end after the 7th day with a negative test but you need to continue to monitor for symptoms. Alternatively, you can end quarantine at 10 days without a test if no symptoms have developed. The previous guideline of 14 days remains the safest option. #COVID19

It’s only two weeks away! Learn how to safely celebrate Halloween during the pandemic. #halloween

There could be some potentially dangerous toys on your child’s wish list this year. These toys may have sharp pieces, small parts, toxic materials and more. #toys

Toilet training is a big milestone for kids and parents, but can be a challenging process. Dr. Anna Mendenhall from CPCMG Encinitas shares some tips for success. #pottytraining

CPCMG wishes you and your family a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!

A young patient once asked Dr. Jaime Friedman, I’ve lost my voice! Can you help me find it? #fridayfunny #friyay

As your toddler starts their rapid growth spurt and you keep buying new clothes and shoes as they outgrow everything they may complain about leg pain. Don’t worry, these growing pains are normal! Learn more from CPCMG pediatrician Dr. Jaime Friedman. #wellnesswednesday #toddlers

October is a busy month! It includes National Physician’s Assistant Week, National Pediatric Nurses Week and National Medical Assistants Recognition Week. The individuals who fill these roles have a vital part in providing CPCMG families with top-notch pediatric primary care. CPCMG couldn’t do it without you! #teamwork

Don’t forget, CPCMG and CPEC will be closed Thursday, November 26. CPCMG offices will reopen on Friday, November 27 from 8am to noon. If you need medical advice, call your pediatrician’s office and listen to the prompts to reach a pediatric nurse. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you. #Thanksgiving

Just when we thought cooler temperatures were here to stay, the heat has made a sneaky return to southern Californiabe aware of a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service, starting today at 11am and running through Friday 10/16. #heatadvisory Drink plenty of fluids, stay cool with air conditioning or fans, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Next week CPCMG will have different office hours because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t forget, you can always reach a pediatric nurse for medical advice, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Call your CPCMG office and listen to the prompts. #Thanksgiving

The election is coming and it never has been more important to vote. Don’t forget that teaching children about our democratic process is important too! #vote2020 #election2020

The loss of a baby during pregnancy is a sad reality for many families, and talking to other children about it can be particularly difficult. If you need help, reach out to your CPCMG pediatrician for additional resources we’re here to help your family through good times and bad. #worldmentalhealthday #pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #neverforgotten #miscarriage #stillbirth #stillborn #grief https://www.psychologytoday.com//talking-children-about-pr

As we begin holiday decorating, remember to be extra careful and cautious as this can lead to injuries! #beinjuryfree

CPCMG pediatrician Dr. Annalisa Abjelina really picked a good one for today’s #fridayfunny: A little boy came in with a long-lasting nosebleed. His parents were concerned as he had been getting them a lot. This last nosebleed happened even though the parents followed doctor instructions to use petroleum jelly in the nostrils every day and use nasal saline spray to keep the nostrils moist. The doctor had learned not to ask kids IF they picked their nose but instead WHICH fi...nger they used. But this boy didn’t want to answer the question. Finally, he proudly answered that he used ALL of them, showing the doctor exactly what he meant by sticking each of his 10 fingers in his nose one at a time! He was prescribed some allergy medications that night and learned how to properly clean his nose with tissue. Case solved! For more information on nosebleeds, check out the CPCMG blog: https://www.cpcmg.net/nosebleeds-what-you-need-to-know/

Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant death in the U.S. this means that babies are born too soon. Learn how routine, quality health care can protect women and babies from serious health complications and even death on World Prematurity Day. #worldprematurityday

The pandemic could open up new opportunities for online bullies, with kids and teens spending a lot more time online. CPCMG encourages all parents to be aware of their child’s online activities and reach out for help if needed. https://www.stompoutbullying.org//cyberbullying-during-cov

True or false? Newborns need a bath every day. False! Babies don’t sweat the way adults do, so they only need a bath every two to three days (unless there’s been a major diaper issue!). Got more questions about your new baby? Ask your CPCMG pediatrician! #mythmonday #newborn #newbaby #infant

Get your family back on track to a healthy lifestyle! Learn more about CPCMG’s W.E.L.L. Clinic and meet pediatricians Dr. Natalie Muth and Dr. Mary Tanaka. #wellnesswednesday