Pediatric Medical Center

A kid’s perspective on the Covid vaccinewe should all at least listen to their experience of the pandemic.

Happy PRIDE month! Everyone deserves love and respect

How to talk to our kids and each other about how it feels as we get back to normal- back to school, back to sports, back to summer camp, back to play dates, etc. Some people will be celebrating and some people will be very nervous! The pandemic is still new territory for all of us. It’s not over. There are still rules to protect each other, and we should respect each families’ choices.

Prepping for the Sugarproof 7-day No Added Sugar Challenge...it starts tomorrow! If you aren’t ready to cut out ALL added sugar for the week, try starting with the obvious culprits- sweets and sugary drinks! Who’s ready to take the challenge with my family? Here’s our no sugar banana muffins and crispy chickpea snack! (Recipes in the book!) Dr L... https://sugarproofkids.com/

The kids need us to understand this... From a superintendent of a district in upstate New York. Dear Friends and Colleagues:...Continue reading

Free parenting workshop! My parenting education and journey started with Dinuka when my first child started at her preschool...and I’m so thankful she helped me empathize with my children and stay calm despite the storms of childhood. Dr L https://dinukatpe.kartra.com/page/workshop

A new service started by a pediatrician! BABYTEXT Sign up to get helpful texts and videos during the first year of life. Share with friends who are pregnant or have babies!

Brain development in the first 5 years of life is rapid and critical for skills used throughout life. Here are some easy tips for helping our children grow healthy brains

Happy Election Day! Voting is a privilege...let’s teach our children to be thankful for this ability in our country, and be respectful of all opinions and outcomes. This wonderful article gives ideas on how to talk about the election with kids of different ages.

Happy Halloween! Embrace the new normal!

Happy Halloween! Have fun and wear your masks!

Kids of all ages need parents’ guidance to help with the stress of the pandemic- social isolation, online school, excess screen time, stressed parents, fears of illness- here are some specific ways to help each age range

Flu season typically starts in November and continues through April! Now is the best time to get your Flu vaccine...before it starts! Call the office for your drive through appointment!

Our kids will make many many mistakes...let’s teach them how to learn from those mistakes instead of punishments.

Love this new resource for families! We all need guidance on how to choose healthy easy meals and snacks. Your child’s future health starts now!

Thank you to the dedicated essential workers, the frontline COVID-19 heroes, the teachers and the parents helping children feel safe in these uncertain times. We will get through this together

Start teaching your kids about money management from a young age! Not just for boys!!

So many fun ways to celebrate Halloween and make amazing family memories

Free webinar parenting class! I wish my kids would just listen!

To Discipline means To Teach: So what does that look like from the beginning?...when we are teaching babies and toddlers who don’t always understand the consequences of their actions...