Pediatric Associates is committed to the health of your child. We have compiled the following list of Useful Topics to help you educate yourself and your child.
The Power of Prevention: Elderberry Etc…
Used for its antioxidant activity to lower cholesterol, improve vision, boost the immune system, improve heart health and for coughs, colds, flu, bacterial and viral infections and tonsillitis. Elderberry juice was used to treat a flu epidemic in Panama in 1995.
40 Day 3-2-1 Courage Challenge from YouEQ
Dear Families, Mindfulness is always important but even more so in times of stress and uncertainty. Below we have included links for a quick but effective breath work technique that can be done anywhere and anytime! This technique involves training your nervous system...
Ayurvedic Approach to Immunity
The Ayurvedic Approach to Immunity and the Coronavirus By Dr. Hemant Gupta DaYM, BAMS and Amita Nathwani, MA* In many parts of the world, experts recommend if you really must go out, for whatever reason, cover your mouth and nose. This measure was given to begin the...
Vitamin Dosage & Telehealth Information (Relating to COVID-19)
Telehealth Consent Form Colorado Mask Project Coronavirus: What can we do to help stop the spread of Coronavirus? Elisa Song, MD, a pediatrician with Whole Family Wellness, has done a nice overview below. We’ve thrown in a few details regarding the recommendations for...
Homeschooling During COVID-19
Hello Parents, As you support your child with continuing their education at home, NPR has a helpful story with thoughtful tips to address this unique time. There are two ways to access the story in the link below: written and audio. I found the audio to be more...
ADHD
NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale Parent Informant NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scale Teacher Informant If you have further questions or concerns don't hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)
Asthma
Environmental Asthma Prevention If you have further questions or concerns don't hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)
Acute Gastroenteritis – Stomach Flu
What to do when your child has the Tummy flu, vomiting and/or diarrhea,viral gastroenteritis? What to do when your child has the Tummy flu? If you have further questions or concerns don’t hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)
Acne Medication Info
Acne Medication Info If you have further questions or concerns don't hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)
Atopic Dermatitis
Understanding Atopic Dermatitis If you have further questions or concerns don’t hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)
Breastfeeding & Lactation
Breastfeeding resources in regards to how to store breast milk and how to increase breast milk supply. Human Milk Storage Info Lactation Consulting Service If you have further questions or concerns don’t hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)
Diets
Autism Paradigm Shift - Manganese Free Diet Autism Paradigm Shift Handout to Ensure teens get enough Calcium and Iron in their diet Calcium and You - Facts for Teens Nasha Wiinters, naturopath extraordinaire, recommends these dietary changes when havinga Herpes...
Frostbite
Frostbite Information Frostbite If you have further questions or concerns don’t hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)
Immuno Boosting
Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment: Immune Boosting Recommendations Elderberry, Oscillococcinum, Vit D3 dosing Immune Boosting Recomendations If you have further questions or concerns don’t hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)
Musculoskeletal Exercises
Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation Exercises Calcaneal Apophysitis - Sever's Disease Calf Strain Rehabilitation Exercises Illiotibial Band Syndrome Exercises Low Back Pain Exercises Neck Spasm Exercises Osgood-Schlatter Disease Exercises Patellar Tendonitis Exercises...
Postpartum
Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Screen Postpartum Depression Symptoms If you have further questions or concerns don’t hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)
Fall Is Flu Shot Season
October 2018 Dear Parents, As the weather begins to turn cooler, flu season is right around the corner. Below is a list of our flu clinic dates. Once again this year the CDC is NOT recommending the flu mist at any age and therefore we will not be carrying the flu...
Bright By Three
Bright be ThreeBright by Three is another program that Pediatric Associates participates in. Bright by Three offers parents of children aged 0-3 with tools, information and resources to empower them to be the first and most influential teacher in their child’s life!...
Probiotics for Optimal Health
The word "probiotic" is a compound of two Greek words: "pro," to signify promotion of and "biotic," which means life. Their very definition is something that affirms life and health. That's true even by modern standards: the World Health Organization defines a...
Preventing Illnesses in Daycare
Can you prevent your child from becoming sick at a day care center? The short answer is no. Exposure to other sick children will increase the likelihood that your child may “catch” the same illness, particularly with the common cold. The primary rule is to keep your...
Child-Swapping- An Inexpensive Solution to Alone Time
Parents need timeout from parental duties. Whether it’s a night out with friends, a table for two, a concert, or a movie, quality time for parents is important to any relationship marriage and family. If you don’t think you can afford these dates without worrying about your kids’ happiness and safety, and childcare costs, you’re not alone. For this reason consider a child-swapping network with other couples. It is a convenient, inexpensive, reliable and rewarding alternative to a babysitter.
Parental Alone Time
The Happy Parent, Happy Child Relationship: A parent is a role model for his or her child. If a parent is happy, a child is more apt to be happy as well. A child will mimic parental behavior, and learn what type of behavior is not only acceptable, but worthwhile as...
Expressing Warmth and Affection, Helping Children Build Relationships
Expressing warmth and affection to children is important for many reasons. It's crucial for children of all ages to be appropriately touched and hugged by adults. Touching and holding infants and toddlers helps them feel secure and learn to trust their caregivers. A...
Sibling Rivalry
Below we present some parenting tools that we hope will help you handle normal sibling rivalry in a way that enhances your relationship with your children as well as enhancing their relationships with each other. The following recommendations are from "Siblings...
Bonding With Grandparents
Have you ever turned to your parents, your spouse's parents, or older relatives for advice or support with your child? If you have, you've probably realized how wonderful grandparents can be. Encouraging a close relationship will benefit grandparents, parents and...
Challenging Behaviors
Challenging Behaviors in Young Children: What are They Trying to Tell Us? Children can and do tell us a great deal about what they need through both verbal and non-verbal communication. At those moments when we are paying closest attention, we can discern a child's...
Importance of Family Meals – “Project Eat”
A study, called “Project Eat,” recently conducted by the University of Minnesota has found that adolescents benefit from family meals in many aspects. Family meals provide routine, consistency, and lessons in communication skills, manners, nutrition and good eating...
Healthy Communication for Enhancing Relationships
We wanted to examine ways to improve relationships, not only with our significant others, but all relationships in our lives. Healthy communication is obviously one of the most important aspects of maintaining and nurturing relationships with others. The book...
Nurturing Good Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is a major key to success in life. The development of a positive self-concept or healthy self-esteem is extremely important to the happiness and success of children and teenagers. Healthy self-esteem is a child's armor against the challenges of the world....
Helping kids avoid peer pressure
Peer Pressure: At one point or another most of us have experienced some form of peer pressure. To those of us who have experienced peer pressure, we realize what a strong influence it can be. Peer pressure—it's more than just a phase that young people go through....