Children's Primary Care Medical Group Murrieta

We’ve got a yummy #fridayfunny from Dr. Jaime Friedman at CPCMG 4S Ranch. Here’s a joke she recently heard from a young patient: What did the cookie say when it didn’t feel well? I feel crummy.... #friyay #cookies

It is as important as ever to expose our children to Black History and culture to help them learn how we can grow from our country’s past. Books are a great way to approach subjects that can be harder to talk about and can give you a great jumping off point to encourage conversation with your children about a very important topic! Follow the link for some book recommendations in honor or Black History Month. #BlackHistoryMonth

True or false? You need to deep clean inside your child’s ears. This is FALSE! Ears are self-cleaning. Wax provides protection against harmful things from getting to the delicate ear drums, so if you see wax on the outside that means it is doing its job! You can clean wax on the outer ear with a washcloth but nothing should ever go INSIDE the ear canal! In fact, frequent use of Q-tips in the ears can actually cause wax to be pushed further in, causing impaction and can also risk damage to the ear drum. Rarely do ears make an abnormal amount of ear wax that may need a doctor’s attention. Your CPCMG pediatrician can tell you if this is the case and discuss how to manage your child’s ears safely. #mythmonday #kidsENTawarenessmonth

This Valentine’s Day, many parents are findings themselves at home with their children, without their usual school activities and classmates to help learn about the holiday of love. Take this time to try some of these activities as a family to help teach your child what it means to love. #love

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

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

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

#happyhalloween

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

How do you fix a broken jack o-lantern? With a pumpkin patch! #friyay

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

October is National Pizza Month! While pizza is a treat, it doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Here are some tips to try to make pizza more nutritious for the whole family. #pizza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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