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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)      

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Asthma

Environmental Asthma Prevention If you have further questions or concerns don't hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)

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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)

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Atopic Dermatitis

Understanding Atopic Dermatitis If you have further questions or concerns don’t hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)

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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)  

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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...

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Frostbite

Frostbite Information Frostbite If you have further questions or concerns don’t hesitate to call us at 970-259-PEDS (7337)

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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)  

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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...

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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)

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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...

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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!...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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....

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