Optimal Care Pediatrics

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a🌞free community service offering information and referral services to all families who are seeking: quality child care information; summer and holiday child care solutions; child care services for a special needs child and financial assistance options.

Child Care Resource & Referral | Early Learning Coalition Child Care Resource & Referral at a Glance Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a FREE community service offering information and referral services to all families who are seeking: Quality child care information Summer and holiday child care solutions Child care services for a special needs chi...

Happy Father's Day!🎉We wish you an awesome time today celebrating fatherhood!

Dr. Mondesir🌞welcomes the opportunity to meet with new parents to give you the chance to ask questions and get to know her better. During your visit, you can also expect to get a tour of our🧸child-friendly office and meet our staff.

New Parent Consults | Optimal Care Pediatrics | Port St. Lucie, FL Dr. Mondesir welcomes the opprotunity to meet with new parents to give you the chance to ask questions and get to know her better. During your visit with Dr. Mondesir, you can also expect to get a tour of our kid-friendly office and meet our staff.

Building balanced snacks for your🧸toddler offers a great opportunity to increase access and exposure to nutrient-dense foods, such as🍓🥑 fruits and vegetables. Snacks still can support—or even enhance—your child's overall healthy eating plan.

Building Balanced Snacks to Feed to Toddlers Toddlers need important nutrients to build their brains and bodies. Children this age use a lot of energy to grow and play, but they have small stomachs. They may not be able to eat enough at mealtime to make it between lunch and dinner. ​Here are some ideas to help you build snacks for your hung...

All🌞🌴summer long there are free children’s programs being offered at several St. Lucie County Library branch locations. They are being held throughout the week including some Saturday’s as well.

Library Calendar | St. Lucie County, FL

Happy Friday!🌞🏝It’s time to get ready to greet the weekend! To add to your fun, discover family-friendly activities at Macaroni KID Port Saint Lucie – Events.

🦋Well Visits🦋can provide insights on your child’s health. It can also include preventive checkups, annual physicals, sports physicals and general counseling for optimal health and general wellness.

Well Visits | Optimal Care Pediatrics | Port St. Lucie, FL Well Visits can provide insights on your child’s health. It can also include preventive checkups, annual physicals, sports physicals and general counseling for optimal health and general wellness.

Being a🧸toddler involves a lot of falling, giggling, and crying. As your toddler grows & explores the world, you can create positive experiences for them that will last a lifetime.❤️This sense of love and security will help build a strong foundational relationship.

Creating Positive Experiences for Toddlers & Preschool-Age Children Secure and loving experiences between parents and toddlers help support a positive foundational relationship that lasts a lifetime.​

The Treasure Coast Food Bank is rolling out its🌞2024 Summer Meals Program now through August 9th on a first come first served basis. The program will provide free meals & snacks to children that visit their partnering sites like community centers, schools, and churches.

Summer Meals Program Meals are served on a first come first served basis. To locate additional sites and program information, visit summerbreakspot.org

Have a fantastic weekend,🎉and may it bring you lots of🌞 smiles. If you are seeking family-friendly activities to add to your calendar, explore Macaroni KID Port Saint Lucie – Events.

Mental health is integral to your child’s overall🌞wellbeing. Optimal Care Pediatrics offers treatment for a variety of mental or behavioral disorders that affect children and adolescents, which include anxiety disorders and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).

Mental Health | Optimal Care Pediatrics | Port St. Lucie, FL Mental health is an integral to your child’s overall wellbeing. Optimal Care Pediatrics offers treatment for a variety of mental or behavioral disorders that affect children and adolescents.

Sleep is just as important to your children's development and well-being as nutrition and physical activity.🧸Children who get enough sleep🛌 have a healthier immune system, and better school performance, behavior, memory, and mental health.

Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need? ​While it’s true that sleep needs vary from one person to another, there are some very reasonable, science-based guidelines to help you determine whether your child is getting the sleep he or she needs to grow, learn, and play.​ Learn more here.

Summer programs🌞supported by the St. Lucie County Children’s Services Council are designed to keep your child engaged, active, and learning all summer long. From🎨creative arts and music🎼to science adventures and🌳outdoor exploration and more.

Summer Learning Programs | Children's Services Council, FL Summer programs supported by the Children’s Services Council focus on academics, physical activity, and social interaction. These programs offer parents piece of mind knowing that their kids are in a safe place away from negative influences while they are out of school. 

Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸We honor the courage and valor of our men and women who so bravely served our country.

Happy Friday!🌞🎉 It is almost time to say ‘hello’ to the weekend! There are lots of family-friendly activities to keep you and your children having fun. To find your faves, explore Macaroni KID Port Saint Lucie-Events.

Events & Activities for Kids and Families, Port St Lucie, FL, Things to Do | Macaroni KID Port St Lucie Macaroni KID provides local activity guides & news for parents & families. Find your family fun things to do. Find out about events & activities, calendars, articles, giveaways, and resource guides for your area. Find out about summer camps, great parks, and more in Port St Lucie, FL

Adolescence can be a stressful time for parent and child alike. Optimal Care Pediatrics provides targeted🦋Adolescent Care🦋 that addresses your child’s specific developmental and emotional needs.

Adolescent Care | Optimal Care Pediatrics | Port St. Lucie, FL Adolescence can be a stressful time for parent and child alike. This period for accelerated physical and emotional growth is often accompanied with challenging external influences (peer pressure, risky behavior, etc.), which can strain interpersonal relationships and adversely affect your child’s ...

Keep in mind when planning and preparing meals for your family, your child should consume a🥕🍓🍲🥙 variety of foods from the five major food groups. Choose foods that have a high content of nutrients (protein, vitamins, and minerals) compared with the amount of calories, fat, and sodium content.

Healthy Food Choices for Your Family Here are some guiding principles to keep in mind when planning and preparing meals for the family, based on recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Safety first! Water safety sessions (free) are being hosted by the St. Lucie County’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities staff May 29-31. The St. Lucie County Fire District, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office & St. Lucie County Ocean Rescue will be participating in these🏝🛟 free water safety events at the three public pools.

Water Safety Event - Free Pool Day | Calendar Meeting List | St. Lucie County, FL This summer is expected to be hotter than last year and residents will be looking for ways to stay cool. St. Lucie County’s Aquatics staff wants residents to cool off either at local pools or along our 21 miles of beaches. When enjoying the water, staff wants residents to be safe and understand th...

Happy Friday!🎉We wish you a weekend as🌞bright as your smile! You can explore family friendly activities to keep you and your family busy this weekend, at Macaroni KID Port Saint Lucie – Events.

Events & Activities for Kids and Families, Port St Lucie, FL, Things to Do | Macaroni KID Port St Lucie Macaroni KID provides local activity guides & news for parents & families. Find your family fun things to do. Find out about events & activities, calendars, articles, giveaways, and resource guides for your area. Find out about summer camps, great parks, and more in Port St Lucie, FL

🦋Asthma Care🦋Asthma can be successfully managed with proper treatment and lifestyle modifications. We offer in-office spirometry to effectively diagnose and manage your child’s asthma.

Asthma Care | Optimal Care Pediatrics | Port St. Lucie, FL Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that can vary in severity and cause breathing difficulties for its sufferers. It is defined as inflammation of the lung’s airways, causing an overproduction of mucus and the constriction of the lungs’ airways.

An important part of a child’s healthy sleep is a steady bedtime routine.🛌🧸At the end of the day, both the body & mind need to wind down, relax, and prepare for sleep. A bedtime routine is the best way to make sure that there is enough time to make that transition.

A Lullaby for Good Health Because their bodies are growing, children need more sleep than adults. It is our duty to help them adopt healthy sleep habits while they’re young so they can grow into happy, energetic, and healthy adults.

The Special Needs Hotline helps parents & caregivers of🧸 children (birth to 22) with special needs in Palm Beach and🌞St. Lucie County by connecting their families with services, support, answers, and resources.

Special Needs — 211 Helpline Palm Beach and Treasure Coast 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast was approached by a coalition of organizations addressing the Palm Beach and St. Lucie County service delivery system for children with special needs.   These children and their families have a difficult time finding services that are geared specifically to children a...

Happy Mother's Day!💐We wish you a beautiful day filled with love, smiles and laughter.

Happy Friday!🎉While it feels like🌞summer outdoors, we wish you a ‘cool’ weekend doing your favorite activities with your family & friends! Discover family-friendly things to do in Macaroni KID Port Saint Lucie-Events.

Events & Activities for Kids and Families, Port St Lucie, FL, Things to Do | Macaroni KID Port St Lucie Macaroni KID provides local activity guides & news for parents & families. Find your family fun things to do. Find out about events & activities, calendars, articles, giveaways, and resource guides for your area. Find out about summer camps, great parks, and more in Port St Lucie, FL

🦋Newborn Care🦋Your newborn baby is as precious to us as it is to you. At Optimal Care Pediatrics, you can be confident that your baby will receive excellent medical care in a warm and family centered atmosphere.

Newborn Care | Optimal Care Pediatrics | Port St. Lucie, FL Your newborn baby is as precious to us as it is to you. Special attention is critical during the first few months of life, to ensure your child’s health and detect any possible issues or conditions. At Optimal Care Pediatrics, you can be confident that your baby will receive excellent medical care...