Western Wake Pediatrics PA

Wake County traditional school schedule starts in one month! Are you ready? Don’t forget your school forms and sports physicals. Rising kindergarteners, 7th graders, and 12th graders each have required vaccines. You can check your immunization record in the portal!

They should be up to date with all infancy vaccines, as well as
✏️DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis), polio, MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and varicella (chicken pox) for kindergarten
✏️Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and meningitis for 7th grade
✏️meningitis for 12th grade

The Surgeon General issued a new advisory about the effects social media use has on youth mental health. Childhood and adolescence is a critical stage in brain development and can make young people more vulnerable to the harms of social media. Go beyond the two hour time limit and learn about the 5 C’s of media use for a more healthy relationship with media.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/kids-and-screen-time-how-to-use-the-5-cs-of-media-guidance.aspx

🌟 We love telemedicine and think it can be a great way to provide care! 🌟

Our pediatric practice offers telemedicine appointments, making it easier and more convenient for you to access care for your little ones. Whether it's a minor concern or a follow-up visit, telemedicine can save you a trip to the office.

Unsure whether to schedule an in-office or telemedicine visit? Please call and speak with our triage nurse who will guide you to the best option for your child's needs.

Stay safe and healthy! 💙👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Western Wake Pediatrics is excited to welcome our newest Lactation Consultant, Savannah Pressley, IBCLC. Savannah brings with her over 5 years experience helping families with infant feeding. Savannah will work with Dr Hannon, who is also a lactation consultant, and all of our Providers to continue to provide the best care for our patients and their families. Please help us welcome Savannah!

Making it easier to schedule an appointment!
Did you know that you can schedule an appointment online? Use your Healow app or click here https://healow.com/apps/practice/western-wake-pediatrics-pa-3694?v=2&t=1

🎇 Keep the magic, but stay safe! ✨ Sparklers can bring joy, but they also pose risks. A burning sparkler can reach 2,000 degrees and can cause second or third degree burns instantaneously. Don’t let children hold sparklers or other fireworks.

Even though it’s the start of summer, it is not too early to start thinking about those daycare, kindergarten, and sports forms! Get ahead of the rush and schedule your child’s check up if needed or simply submit the forms to our office for us to complete. One less thing to worry about at the start of the school year!

☀️ Protecting little rays of sunshine! ☀️ Don't forget to slather on the sunscreen for safe and happy playtime outdoors. For more sun safety tips, check out the link below!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx/

☀️🌟 **Introducing SUN Bucks!** 🌟☀️

We're excited to share that SUN Bucks, a new food assistance program for school children, is here! Starting this summer, eligible families can receive $120 per child in grocery-buying benefits on a convenient debit-like card.

🛒 Use these benefits at retailers that accept EBT, including most major grocery stores!

Learn more and see if your family qualifies by visiting the SUN Bucks webpage at www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks.

¡Nos complace compartir que SUN Bucks, un nuevo programa de asistencia alimentaria para niños en edad escolar, ya está aquí! A partir de este verano, las familias elegibles pueden recibir $120 por niño en beneficios para la compra de alimentos en una tarjeta similar a una de débito.

🛒 ¡Usa estos beneficios en tiendas que aceptan EBT, incluyendo la mayoría de las principales tiendas de comestibles!

Para obtener más información y ver si su familia califica, visite la página web de SUN Bucks en www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks.

Today, we honor and celebrate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and recognize the ongoing journey toward freedom, equality, and justice.
This Juneteenth, let's come together to educate, celebrate, and inspire. Here are some ways you can celebrate with your little ones:
1. 📚 **Read Together:** Share stories about Juneteenth and African American history.
2. 🖍️ **Get Creative:** Encourage kids to express their understanding of freedom through art.
3. 🎶 **Celebrate with Music:** Enjoy songs that reflect the spirit and culture of Juneteenth.

We believe that educating our children about history and diversity helps build a brighter, more inclusive future. Let's make this Juneteenth a day of joy, learning, and unity! 💖🌍

📚🌞 Hey Parents and Little Readers! 🌞📚

We're excited to share that the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is back! Encourage your kids to dive into the world of books and earn a free book by participating in this wonderful program. Perfect for keeping young minds active and engaged over the summer break! 🌟

Here’s how it works:

Read any 8 books.

Record them in the Barnes & Noble Reading Journal.

Bring the completed journal to your local Barnes & Noble store between July 1st and August 31st.

Choose a FREE book from their special selection!

Visit the Barnes & Noble website for more details and to download the reading journal. Let’s make this summer a reading adventure! 📖✨

Celebrating love and inclusion this Pride Month. At Western Wake Pediatrics, we believe in fostering a safe, welcoming environment for all families. 🌈

Are you concerned about the effect of social media on your child? If so, you're not alone! In this episode of the Healthy Children podcast, host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez talks with Dr. Megan Moreno, co-medical director of the AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health, who shares some great tips on how to think about social media as a tool rather than something to be avoided. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

Lactation support meetings are a wonderful way to connect with other moms and get expert advice on breastfeeding. If you're a mom looking for guidance or a supportive community, check out the upcoming meetings of ! 🤱✨

The hot weather is coming! Is your child getting enough water? This article can help https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Choose-Water-for-Healthy-Hydration.aspx

April is Diversity and Inclusion month. At Western Wake Peds, we foster an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of the human experience, which includes s*x, gender, s*xual orientation, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical or mental ability, socioeconomic status, religion, and any other seen and unseen aspects that make a person unique. We are committed to advocating for equal treatment of all people so that we each can grow to our fullest potential.

This week Cristin Boswell, WWP's Behavioral Health Care Manager, and Dr Hannon were invited speakers on a University of Washington webinar about Collaborative Care in the Pediatric Setting. 140 participants from all over the US learned what we are doing here at WWP to improve mental health care of our patients.

If you are struggling with breastfeeding, we are happy help. We have an amazing lactation consultant, Bonny Reid, IBCLC who can help you with your feeding journey!

Warning Signs of Breastfeeding Problems Natural as the breastfeeding process is, problems can occasionally arise. When they do surface, they may grow worse very quickly and interfere with your milk production or your baby’s ability to get the nutrition they need. Here are 11 signs of breastfeeding problems and when ask for guidance so y...

Experience the magic of a solar eclipse, but not at the cost of your vision. Always use certified eclipse glasses or viewers. Stay safe, stay amazed! 🌘👓

Today is National Doctor’s Day. Thank you to our doctors at Western Wake Pediatrics for their commitment and dedication to the health of our patients and their families.

Our office will be open until noon today for Good Friday. We will be open normal office hours on Saturday, March 30th for sick visits. Like always, we will have nurse triage services available all weekend, should you need us. We hope that you have a great Easter weekend.

Millions of children live in homes with guns, and many of these weapons are stored loaded, unlocked, or both. Guns lead to thousands of deaths and injuries among children every year. If you have a gun at home, please stop by our office for a free cable gun lock.
You can read more about safe storage here: https://www.wcpss.net/safestorage

Share the love of books with your child!

‼️ UPDATE ‼️ There has been a delay in reinstating the link. We are working with the Dollywood Foundation to be sure the registration link is working correctly. Once we resolve the issue, we will publish a post. Thank you for your patience!

Wake County Smart Start is excited to announce that registration is REOPENED for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! All children under the age of 5 who live in Wake County can receive a free book each month until their 5th birthday. Register your child today at www.wakesmartstart.org/imagination.

Struggling with a picky eater at home? Check out these 5 tips to make meal times less of a war zone! And always remember, patience is key!

Our office has limited stock of the RSV immunization. If your infant is less than 8 months old, call to schedule today!

If your child is 9 or older, help protect them by ensuring they get their HPV vaccine!

Why do pediatricians recommend kids get 2 doses of HPV vaccine between the ages of 9 and 12? It’s because the immune system responds better at this age. Keep your kids healthy and thriving by protecting them from 6 types of cancer with the HPV vaccine. Learn more on HPV Awareness Day : https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/immunizations/Pages/How-to-Talk-to-Your-Preteen-About-HPV-Vaccine.aspx