Practice News

UPDATED 9/2024

**New Breastfeeding Class**
New Breastfeeding Class with our on Certified Lactation Counselor, Amber Adkins, NP, CLC. October 26, 2024, from 10am-12pm. Tickets are limited. Cost is $35 (for one mom-to-be and one adult guest). Sign up here: Breastfeeding Class

**Flu Vaccines**
Flu vaccines are here! Make your child an appointment today: Flu Vaccine 2024-2025

2024 Yearly Update Form
Now’s the time to update your family’s Yearly Update Form. Save time at your next appointment and fill out the form today! Link here. 

Masks and Air Purification
Effective March 1, 2022, we will no longer mandate masking for our patients and staff. We will continue to provide masks for anyone who wishes to wear one in our office. 

Breathe Easy! We installed an air purification system for the health and well-being of our patients, families, and staff. 

All children with positive exposure or potential exposure to COVID-19 should still request to be scheduled as a vehicle visit. 

Telemedicine
We offer Telemedicine visits for Medication Rechecks. 

COVID-19 Rapid Testing: 
Your child can get an antigen test done via nose swab that will give results in 15 minutes. For the most accurate results, your child should be tested within 5 days of symptoms. For more information on this test, please see this document from the FDA: FACT SHEET FOR PATIENTS  To protect our patients and staff, if you believe your child needs a COVID-19 test, please schedule a vehicle visit. 

For a Telemedicine Visit with Gateway Pediatrics
We use a HIPAA compliant service called Doxy.me. Once you have an appointment, we will text you 5-10 minutes before your appointment time with a link to the Telemedicine Visit (or you can go to https://doxy.me/gatewaypeds). There is no app for you to download. Click on the link, agree to the terms and conditions, and then you’ll be placed in a waiting room until the provider is ready to “see” you. Please make sure you allow the program to access your camera and microphone.

**PLEASE BE ADVISED: All Telemedicine Visits and Vehicle/Curb-Side Visits are billable to you / your insurance just like an in-office visit. Copays will be automatically collected from your Credit Card on File.**

Non-Maryland Residing Patients: Unfortunately, due to current law we are unable to perform Telemedicine services if your child resides outside of Maryland. We will be happy to serve you in our office.  

Patient Portal

As we continue in our efforts to provide you, our patients, with the highest quality of care, we are proud to announce that our practice now offers you the ability to communicate with our practice easily, safely, and securely over the Internet with our Patient Portal.

Message the office from the convenience of your phone, laptop, or mobile device!

  • Request:
    • Appointments
    • Referrals
    • Lab Orders
    • Medication Refills
  • Print a copy of your child’s Immunization Record
  • See a summary of your child’s office visits
  • Quick question? Send a message!

Don’t wait on hold or leave a voicemail when you can send a message directly to our office!

Existing Patients that have been web-enabled, please visit our Patient Portal by clicking on the link here or copying and pasting the following URL: https://mycw64.ecwcloud.com/portal8375/jsp/100mp/login_otp.jsp

If you have not become web-enabled with our patient portal and would like to be, please contact our office and any of our staff can get you started with just your email address.

PLEASE NOTE: The Patient Portal is for non-emergent messages only. We will return your message within 24-48 business hours. Messages sent after regular office hours, weekends, and holidays will be handled on the next business day.

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3 weeks ago

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Most four to six month old babies need 12 to 15 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period. You can continue to put your baby down in an empty crib on their back to sleep. If your baby rolls over onto their side or tummy, you don't need to turn them back over. Getting enough sleep during the day will help them sleep longer at night. ⁣Many parents try to get their babies to fall asleep before they put them in the crib. This doesn't allow your baby to learn how to calm themselves to fall asleep. Instead, you can try putting your baby into their crib drowsy, but awake. This will allow them to practice falling asleep on their own. ⁣All information provided by the Mount Sinai Parenting Center — fb.com/mountsinaiparentingcenter — mountsinaiparenting.org ⁣EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#parentingtips #infantsleep #babysleep #sleepschedule #sleeptraining #sleeptips ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Congratulations on the birth of your new baby! As you prepare for your first appointment with your pediatrician, review this overview of what is likely to be discussed and always reach out to your pediatrician with any questions or concerns! ⁣All information provided by the CDC — fb.com/cdcEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#parentingtips #parentingsupport #parents #childnutrition #wellvisit #checkup #pediatrician #peds #RoutineCheckUp #baby #infant #Childsafety #doctorvisit #pediatricianvisit #pediatricians #pediatricianoffice #1monthold #1months #1monthsold #4weeks #4weeksold #childvaccinations ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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What’s exhausting you this summer?⁣There’s a lot to love about the warmer months — slower schedules, exploring new places, relaxing in the sun... ☀️⁣Aaaaaand, if we’re being honest, the warmer months also bring parents a lot of OVERSTIMULATION!⁣We don’t know who needs to hear this, but it’s OK to feel tired of spending more time with your kids! It’s OK to be overwhelmed by the lack of routine, the messes, the sibling fights, to be totally over all the sunscreen applications, the noise, the constant snack and screen time requests. 😵‍💫⁣It doesn’t mean we don’t love our kids, and it doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy summer! 😎⁣But we’re human! We get overstimulated from time to time, and in the summer we have even less alone time to recharge. It can be stressful.⁣✅ Consider this your reminder to check in with yourself — are you feeling overstimulated? Is it making you snap at your kids, leading to a spiral of guilt and even more stress?⁣It’s OK! Give your kids a genuine apology if you’ve behaved in a way you’re not happy with, and give yourself grace. You’re dealing with a lot!⁣Then take steps to reduce the stimulation in your life — we’ve offered a few suggestions here, what would you add? ⁣All information provided by ParentsTogether — fb.com/ParentsTogetherOrgEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#positiveparenting #parenthood #parentstogether #reparenting #parentsofinstagram #raisingtinyhumans #raisingkids #mentalwellbeing #copingstrategies #reducestress #bigemotions #emotionalhealth #thestruggleisreal #stressmanagement #parentingishard #itsokaytonotbeokay #emotionalwellbeing ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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Believe it or not, research shows that preteens actually do listen to their parents and follow their parents’ behavior. Use these tips to help protect your children’s hearing for a lifetime and always reach out to your child’s pediatrician with any questions or concerns. ⁣Games to teach your kids about noise-induced hearing loss: ⁣www.noisyplanet.nidcd.nih.gov/kids-preteensAll information provided by HHS — fb.com/HHSEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#parenting #parentingtips #parentingsupport #hearingloss #hearing #hearingprotection #hearinghealth #backtoschool #childhealth #teens #teenager #preteens ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Celebrating the power of words and stories! Happy National Read a Book Day! ⁣EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#reading #NationalReadABookDay #booklovers ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Increase Vaccinations, Reduce Flu. Together, we can keep our loved ones safe and strong. 💪💉✨ ⁣All information provided by Families Fighting Flu — fb.com/familiesfightingfluEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#flu #influenza #FluPrevention #stayhealthy #FluSeason #flusymptoms #FluAwareness #FightTheFlu #stayinformed #healthtips #stopthespread ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

Gateway Pediatrics
Reading aloud with children can create strong bonds with loved ones and helps your child develop and learn. A child with hearing loss might not be able to hear or understand some of the words in a story, or tell you the names of things on the page. But your child will enjoy cuddling with you and sharing a colorful and interesting book. Over time, reading aloud can also strengthen speech and language skills by making reading fun. It’s a way to give your child a gift that will last a lifetime—a love of books. ⁣If your child has hearing loss and you find reading together challenging, consider implementing these tips during your next reading session: ⁣1. Turning pages, touching the pictures, and reading books with flaps will give your child proactive using their hands, which gets your child ready to learn sign language. ⁣2. Read together at a time of day when reading can be fun and relaxing.⁣3. Learn and use simple sign language as you read. ⁣4. Read the same story many times. This can help your child learn words that may have been missed before. Explain the story if you need to.⁣5. Make sure your child can see your face and the pictures. This will make it easier to follow the story, even if the child doesn’t catch all the words ⁣All information provided by Reach Out and Read — fb.com/reachoutandreadEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#parenting #parentingtips #parentingsupport #hearingloss #hearlinglossawareness #hearinglosswontstopme #hearinglossjourney #hearinglossadvocate #hearinglosstreatment #hearinglosskids #reading #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate #disabilitysupport #readingtime #readingcommunity #readingwithchildren #readingwithhearingloss ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Wishing everyone a great day relaxing with family before school starts! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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It can be challenging knowing how to connect with a newborn. They're small, they seem fragile, and all of this is new to the both of you. But building a relationship with your new baby is less complicated than it may seem. Right now, it's all about observing and just getting to know your baby. It's amazing how much brain growth occurs in the newborn period. Over a million new nerve connections are made every single second and research shows that your relationship with your baby really helps build these connections in their brain. Review these tips to help build a connection with your newborn. ⁣All information provided by the Mount Sinai Parenting Center — fb.com/mountsinaiparentingcenter — mountsinaiparenting.org ⁣EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#ParentingJourney #newbornconnection #babybonding #newborncare ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Follow this tip to prevent cross-contamination: ⁣Wash your utensils, cutting boards, and countertops with hot, soapy water after preparing raw meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs. ⁣All information provided by the CDC — fb.com/cdcEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#foodsafety #stopcrosscontamination #washutensils ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Your child’s growing independence from the family and interest in friends might be obvious by now. Healthy friendships are very important to your child’s development, but peer pressure can become strong during this time. Children who feel good about themselves are more able to resist negative peer pressure and make better choices. Here is a positive parenting quick tip to help you support your 9 to 11-year-old during this time:⁣TALK WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE NORMAL PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CHANGES OF PUBERTY. ⁣Check back soon for more positive parenting quick tips! ⁣All information provided by the CDC — fb.com/cdcEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#parenting #parentingsupport #parenting101 #middlechildhood #middleschool #childdevelopment #elementaryschool #schoolage #positiveparenting ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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“Text me when you get there, not while you’re driving.” Make it clear to your teen they shouldn’t use the phone while in the driver’s seat. Parents, you’re in control and you make the rules. ⁣All information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — www.nhtsa.govwww.fb.com/NHTSAEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#RulesForTheRoad ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed. There are 5 ticks in this photo. Can you spot them? Use EPA-registered insect repellent to prevent tick bites. ⁣All information provided by the CDC — fb.com/cdcEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#prevention #ticks #small ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Gateway Pediatrics
Did you know that splash pads are not considered true “aquatic venues” because of their design to reduce drowning in standing water? Because of this, they are not always regulated or required to disinfect the water with germ-killing chemicals. Follow these steps to help reduce your child’s risks of getting sick from playing at a splash pad. ⁣All information provided by the CDC — fb.com/cdcEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#safety #splashpads #watersafety #summersafety #waterplayground #swimsafety #waterplay ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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Water competency is an important layer of protection, but it can be difficult to identify the right swim program for your family.⁣@drownalliance has made it simple creating a Swim Program Decision Chart and Checklist!⁣To download your chart and checklist, visit @drownalliance or ndpa.org/water-competency/. ⁣All information provided by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance — www.ndpa.orgfb.com/DrownAllianceEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#WaterSafety #layersofprotection #5layersofprotection #ndpa #swimlessons #drownalliance #swimming #SwimProgram #swimclasses #Pool#learntoswim ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Gateway Pediatrics
Are your kids anxious to go to the dentist? Have them bring their favorite stuffed animal to help make their experience a little easier! ⁣All information provided by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry — aapd.org — fb.com/AmericanAcademyofPediatricDentistryEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#dentistanxietyrelief #kidsdentalanxiety ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Gateway Pediatrics
Need a healthy way to cool off this summer? Try this popsicle recipe — Berry Banana Smoothie Pops! These popsicles are a great way to enjoy traditional smoothie ingredients in a different form! They're perfect for cooling off on a hot day. Try them as a dessert or a snack.⁣INGREDIENTS⁣1⁄4 cup raspberries⁣1⁄4 cup blackberries⁣2 cups strawberries, sliced (with green tops)⁣1 cup blueberries⁣1 banana, chopped⁣2 cups green grapes, sliced⁣1 cup baby spinach⁣1 tablespoon mint, chopped⁣OPTIONAL: 1 teaspoon chia seeds⁣METHOD⁣Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer blended fruit mixture into popsicle molds and freeze 3-4 hours or until hardened. Enjoy! ⁣All information provided by Dr. Yum Project — fb.com/doctoryumEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#pickyeater #healthyeating #parenting #pediatrician #childdevelopment #positiveparenting #dryumproject #cookingwithkids #feedingkids #feedingbaby #healthy #healthyhabits #healtheatingtips #parentinghacks #pediatricnutrition #pediatrics #pickyeatingtips #PickyPalate #pickyeatertips #raisinghealthykids ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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Research estimates that postpartum depression occurs in about 17% of mothers across the world. For most mothers, symptoms of depression emerge 4 to 6 weeks after birth and gradually decrease in subsequent months. However, postpartum depression can occur at any time in the 3 years after a pregnancy or birth.⁣Swipe ➡️ for research-backed tips for postpartum depression.⁣If the symptoms of postpartum depression cause significant distress or impair your day-to-day-functioning or if you are experiencing any thoughts related to harming yourself or others, you should contact a mental health professional immediately. ⁣For more information on postpartum depression and other research-backed information on postpartum mental health, check out this week’s Parenting Translator newsletter at parentingtranslator.substack.com. ⁣All information provided by Parenting Translator Foundation — parentingtranslator.org ⁣EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#mentalhealth #maternalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #perinataldepression #parentcoaching #parenttraining #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #psychotherapist #psychologist #therapist #psychologists #psychologistsofinstagram #therapistsofinstagram #postpartum #ppd #ppdawareness #ppda #postpartumdepression #postpartumanxiety #postpartumdoula #maternalmentalhealth #parentmentalhealth #perinatalmentalhealth #perinatalanxiety ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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Dr. Wehberg was thrilled to support the Delmarva Shorebirds Friday night when they won against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans! ⚾️⚾️⚾️ #FlyTogether #birdland #gatewaypeds #welovekids ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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It's Children's Eye Health & Safety Month! Schedule eye exams for your little peepers! ⁣EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#childrenseyehealth #healthyeyeshealthykids #eyecareawareness #eyespy ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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Reasoning and Proof relates to children’s ability to develop mathematical arguments for ways to solve a problem that are grounded in their previous understandings. When reasoning, children are looking for patterns or structures within problems that relate to patterns or structures that they have previously mastered. For example, a three-year-old child counting by 10s saying, “I know that forty comes after thirty because four comes after three.” The child reasons about a mathematical structure that was previously understood (three comes before four) and proves that 40 comes after 30 when counting by 10 based on their understanding of this structure. ⁣Here are some examples of reasoning and proof in play and how you, as a caregiver, can support it. ⁣All information provided by Reach Out and Read — fb.com/reachoutandreadEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#parenting #parentingtips #parentingsupport #childdevelopment #mathematics #mathematicalprocesses #mathematicalplay #mathskills #mathisfun #braindevelopment #reasoningandproof ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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Your baby is learning so much about the world around them. Try this literacy activity during the next diaper change to help your child learn listening skills. ⁣Activity: Texture Time (0-2 years)⁣Use: Diaper Change⁣Description: As you change your child, talk about the things you're using and how they feel. Talk about the wet wipe, the soft pad, or whatever is handy. Watch where they're looking or pointing, and talk about that too. "That's the bed. It's soft," or "This is the diaper. It's smooth!"⁣Brainy Background: When your child hears and sees new ways to describe everyday things, they're making new connections in their brain that will help them talk and read in the future.⁣Actividad: Tiempo de textura⁣Uso: Cambio de pañal⁣Descripción: Mientras cambias a tu niño, descríbele las cosas que estás usando y cómo se sienten. Habla sobre la toallita húmeda, la almohadilla blanda o cualquier otra cosa. Observa hacia dónde está mirando o señalando tu niño, y habla sobre eso también. "Esa es la cama. Es blanda", o "Este es el pañal. ¡Es suave!"⁣Fondo Inteligente: Cuando tu niño escucha y ve nuevas formas de describir las cosas cotidianas, él está haciendo nuevas conexiones en su cerebro que lo ayudarán a hablar y leer en el futuro. ⁣All information provided by Vroom®, an initiative of the Bezos Family Foundation — fb.com/joinvroomEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#parenting #parentingtips #parentingsupport #baby #infant #toddler #childdevelopment #familytime #newborn #brainbuilding #toddlerlife #learningthroughplay #sensoryactivity #earlyyears #diaperchanging #learningisfun #parentinginfo #dailyparenting ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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We want to hear from you! This will take less than a minute.⁣Our practice believes in supporting patients and their families between office visits with timely and relevant educational information. Before responding to the survey, please take a moment to scroll through our posts from the last month.⁣Take our 1-minute survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JNJ8DQNEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#pediatrics #YouMatter #survey ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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Middle childhood brings many changes in a child’s life. Having independence from family becomes more important now. Events such as starting school bring children this age into regular contact with the larger world. Friendships become more important. Physical, social, and mental skills develop quickly at this time. This is a critical time for children to develop confidence in all areas of life, such as through friends, schoolwork, and sports. Here is a quick positive parenting tip to help you support your child during this time:⁣HELP YOUR CHILD DEVELOP A SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY. ASK THEM TO HELP WITH HOUSEHOLD TASKS, SUCH AS SETTING THE TABLE. ⁣Check back soon for more positive parenting quick tips! ⁣All information provided by the CDC — fb.com/cdcEDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please do not share medical information on this platform. Contact us with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or content you see here.⁣#parenting #parentingsupport #parenting101 #middlechildhood #childdevelopment #elementaryschool #schoolage #positiveparenting ... See MoreSee Less
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