Talking About School: Getting Your Child To Open Up
Talking About School: Getting Your Child To Open Up

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  • Asking your children open-ended questions encourages a more detailed response.
  • Some children need a little time after they get home from school to open up.
  • Be respectful of your children’s feelings and don’t try to solve their problems for them.
How Can I Host Fun Family Gatherings During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
How Can I Host Fun Family Gatherings During The COVID-19 Pandemic?

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  • Covid-19 trends and guidelines should be taken into account before any gathering.
  • Take safety measures before, during, and after hosting any type of celebration.
  • Lower the risk by wearing a mask and maintaining a six-foot distance from those outside your household.
6 Reasons to Get Your Child’s Flu Shot at their Doctor’s Office
6 Reasons to Get Your Child’s Flu Shot at their Doctor’s Office

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  • 85% of physicians recommend getting flu shots from your regular doctor.
  • Most in-store flu shot options are not authorized to vaccinate kids under 6.
  • Our pediatric nurses are specially trained to work with kids.
Experts in Kids: Introducing Our New Look
Experts in Kids: Introducing Our New Look

Drumroll, please. We’re excited to announce our new logo! A natural evolution of the outgoing mark, the new version is designed to emphasize the word “Pediatrics.”  Equally important, we’ve updated our tagline with the appropriate description “Experts in kids.”  Overall, our goal is to increase our brand awareness so more families can experience high-quality care … Continue reading “Experts in Kids: Introducing Our New Look”

Tips to Un-Distance Distance Learning
Tips to Un-Distance Distance Learning

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  • Networking with other distance learning parents can help everyone feel less overwhelmed.
  • There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges of distance learning.
  • Be patient with yourself and your child as you navigate distance learning through this pandemic.
7 Ways To Prepare Your Kids To Return To School During A Pandemic
7 Ways To Prepare Your Kids To Return To School During A Pandemic

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  • Preparing your kids to go back to school during a pandemic is uncharted territory.
  • Handwashing, hand sanitizing, physical distancing, mask wearing, and limiting sharing supplies are all necessary for a safe return.
  • If your child is sick or has been exposed to Covid-19, keep them home.
Office Visits And COVID-19 Precautions
Office Visits And COVID-19 Precautions

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  • We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very closely and it is safe to bring your child to your doctor's office for well-visits and normal sick visits.
  • Screening protocol are in place in all of our offices to help detect and direct potential COVID-19 cases.
  • If we ever believe it is unsafe to visit one of our offices, we would alert you immediately.
We’re Opening a New Office in Vineyard
We’re Opening a New Office in Vineyard

We’re excited to announce that our new office in Vineyard is almost ready to open. Besides being larger, the new office will have easier driving access, more parking, and new, ground-level construction. We’re excited to be in a location that’s conveniently located for many of our patients. Dr. Doug Later, and Dr. Richard Later, Kristi … Continue reading “We’re Opening a New Office in Vineyard”

Top 6 Most-Asked Newborn Questions
Top 6 Most-Asked Newborn Questions

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  • Having a newborn brings joy and excitement along with questions.
  • Bonding, feeding, bathing, and caring for your baby are all things you may be wondering how to do.
  • Remember, we are just a phone call away. If you don't see your questions here, call us!
Can Active Video Games and ‘Exergames’ Replace Exercise?
Can Active Video Games and ‘Exergames’ Replace Exercise?

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  • Active video games do not boost children’s overall activity levels.
  • Study follows 78 children for 12 weeks to find out if active video games increase physical activity.
  • Active video games do have some advantages, but studies suggest they are not an effective way for children to get their 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

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