Now more than ever, children and adolescents need to continue receiving routine well-child visits and regularly scheduled immunizations. From the earliest onset of the COVID19 pandemic, there has been a significant decrease in the number of preventive health visits to clinical practices. Unfortunately, this new reality has led to many patients missing important immunizations and delaying critical developmental screenings that are recommended for the well-being of every member of our pediatric population.

Parents and …

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Life can be hectic.  We all feel the effects of the “busyness” of our daily business, especially with the beginning of a New Year, when we tend to hyper-focus on our “to-do lists” and resolutions.  We can often forget to take care of ourselves and the ones we love.  For example, when was the last time your adolescent child visited their healthcare provider for a routine physical or well visit? …

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During the winter months, it’s common for many families to spend more time indoors due to colder weather and fewer daylight hours.

Unfortunately, children may also end up spending an increased amount of time using electronics to entertain or divert themselves from the dreaded childhood condition commonly known as “boredom.” As parents and caregivers, we must be aware of the time our children are committing to digital media and regularly monitor …

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