SF Bay Pediatrics

Heads up! Plan to stop by any of these Marin County locations on Saturday August 17th between 10 am to 2 pm for a little Sidewalk CPR and more. More info here…

As you plan your child’s sports next Fall, here is an argument for diversification of sports activities…
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For Children Specializing in One Sport – More Harm Than Good? Kids are more prone to injuries when they do the same sport all year round.

Yay it’s May…and time to think about water safety. Check out ndpa.org for resources and this cute video!
https://vimeo.com/drownalliance/firstsport

#FirstSport It doesn’t matter what sport you love, the you should teach your child is swimming, and the basics of water competency. Learn all 5 layers of protection…

We love supporting our local schools!

Two Saturday clinics available for your convenience! Call to schedule. San Francisco: Jan 14, 2023 from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Mill Valley: Jan 21, 2023 from 9:00am - 2:00pm

DEA Take Back Day is coming up on October 29! You may dispose of any unwanted, unused medications on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 10am-2pm. Just go to https://www.dea.gov/takebackday -locator to find a location near your home.

Take Back Day The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22 at 6:30pm Join Dr Wray and Dr Bason-Mitchell from Pacific Women’s OBGYN to discuss contraception options, benefits, side effects and more. Registration link at www.sfbaypeds.com

Add COVID-19 vaccines to your child’s back to school checklist for a safe return to the classroom. COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be safe and effective and can protect your child from the worst outcomes of COVID-19. To learn more about the vaccines, talk to your child’s doctor or visit MyTurn.ca.gov.

Is your toddler’s sleep pattern not quite the same post vacation? Here is a framework from Emily Oster to help…

https://www.parentdata.org/p/one-thing-sleep?utm_source=email

One Thing: Sleep Four steps to a sane toddler bedtime routine

If your child has an upcoming check up, you will be offered a Covid vaccine at the appointment. If not, you can call the office to schedule the first dose!

More protection is here for your littlest family members! COVID-19 vaccines are now available for kids 6 months+ and can help keep the whole family safer from serious illness & hospitalization. Give yourself peace of mind & help loved ones .

First 6mo-4yr old vaccines going into arms today! 💉

Many kids are getting ready for sleep away summer camp! Here are some helpful tips from Practice SF.

https://mailchi.mp/practicesanfrancisco/letstalkabouthardthings-11637477?e=303db43217

How to get your child ready for sleepaway camp 🌲 I’m Ashley Goldsmith Buttner, licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, here to share some tips and tricks to help you prepare your child for sleepaway camp this summer. Whether it’s their first time sleeping away from home, or the first time since pre-Covid, chances are there are some BIG feeli....

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While children with pre-existing conditions are at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, healthy children can get severe COVID-19 too. During the Omicron period, 63% of children under 5 years old who were hospitalized with COVID-19 did not have underlying conditions.

The FDA is meeting on June 15 to discuss COVID-19 vaccine authorizations for children under 5. We are eager for this next step to continue to protect children from COVID-19.

Mighty Minds groups introduce kids to mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral strategies helpful in effectively coping with anxiety, stress, anger and frustration, and other emotions. New groups in SF and Mill Valley begin this summer.

https://practicesanfrancisco.com/divi_overlay/summer-2022-mighty-minds-mill-valley-san-francisco/

Summer 2022 Mighty Minds, Grades K-5 | PRACTICE San Francisco Kids mindfulness sessions in San Francisco and Mill Valley throughout June, July and August!

New Parent Webinar! Decoding "Natural" Herbal Remedies for Kids
Parents are encouraged to join Dr. Jennifer Shu, medical editor of HealthyChildren.org, and special guest expert, Dr. Melanie Brown, Medical Director of Pediatric Palliative Care at Johns Hopkins Children's Center in Baltimore, as they discuss "natural" therapies for kids in our free webinar on May 25, 2022. Parents will learn what "natural" therapies are, what types of illnesses they are used for, if they are safe and effective, and much more.

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Important information regarding the baby formula shortage….

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Formula Shortage Information to Share with Families Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and a recall of several contaminated baby formula products. Check with your local stores or online retailers about availability.

With Spring comes allergies, so how do you know if you have allergies or Covid-19?

Webinar 4/25/22 at 5:30 pm discussing COVID vaccines for kids 2-4 yo here…

https://www.mymarinhealth.org/events-calendar/event-details/?Event=27517

Event Details | MarinHealth Find out the latest event details at MarinHealth on our website.

Some super helpful parenting tips the Child Mind Institute for parents of preteens/tweens here…

https://childmind.org/article/10-tips-for-parenting-your-pre-teen/

10 Tips for Parenting Preteens - Child Mind Institute Gain parenting tips as kids move into adolescence. Child Mind Institute helps keep communication open and makes parenting tweens a bit smoother.

Top 5 Reasons Your Kids Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine:
1. Unvaccinated children are at risk of getting COVID-19, and can suffer very serious complications.
2. The science behind the vaccine has been under development and studied by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for over 20 years.
3. Getting those who are eligible vaccinated can help keep school communities safe.
4. Kids have missed critical social and emotional milestones with their school community. Getting them safely back into their favorite activities helps support their mental health and wellness.
5. Vaccines are safe, effective, and free, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

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FDA formula recall FYI!

https://twitter.com/us_fda/status/1494437031086338049?s=10

U.S. FDA on Twitter “FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare powdered infant formulas if: • the first two digits of the code are 22 through 37 and • the code on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and • the expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.”

Teen girls on TikTok…what every parent should know.
https://apple.news/AsQU5gIcyQYuUfmlY3IKgQg

Teen Girls’ Sexy TikTok Videos Take a Mental-Health Toll — The Wall Street Journal Girls are often anxious and overwhelmed by the attention they get after posting suggestive videos; therapists say more are suffering emotionally