Steadman Pediatrics

04/15/2026

Parenting in April:

🧥 Insist on a jacket for the cool morning
☀️ Sweaty kids and jackets in the lost and found by noon...
🤦‍♀️ Repeat daily

Spring weather really keeps us on our toes!

04/12/2026

Longer days = more sunshine! ☀️

Just 10–30 minutes of sunlight a few times a week can help support vitamin D levels, which are important for bone health and immune function.

Sunshine also tends to be more easily absorbed by the body compared to supplements—but both can play a role depending on your child’s needs.

Learn more:

Why vitamin D is important and how to make sure your child is getting enough.

04/09/2026

Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start! 🌿

A few simple resets for kids:
✨ Earlier bedtimes
🥦 Adding a new fruit or veggie
☀️ More outdoor play

Small changes can make a big difference in how kids feel day-to-day. 💛
What’s one habit your family is working on this spring?

04/08/2026

We love filling our kids' love cups! 🥤💛

A child’s behavior is often a reflection of how full (or empty) their emotional cup feels.
Connection, validation, and encouragement go a long way. 💛 🥤
Filling their cup doesn’t take big moments, just small, consistent ones.
The way we listen, validate, and connect becomes their inner voice.

03/31/2026

😂 Parenting Reality Check

Pediatrician:
“How has your child been eating?” 👩‍⚕️

Parent:
“They only eat beige foods… and one strawberry every third Tuesday.” 🍓

03/27/2026

🧼 Handwashing Reminder

Cold and flu germs are still hanging around this time of year.

Remind kids to wash their hands:
🧼 Before eating
🧼 After using the restroom
🧼 After coughing or sneezing

Scrub for 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing the ABCs).

Share information about the importance of handwashing

03/25/2026

💤 Quick parent check-in:

Is your child getting enough sleep?

Recommended nightly sleep:
👶 Toddlers: 11–14 hours
🧒 School age: 9–12 hours
👦 Teens: 8–10 hours

Good sleep supports learning, behavior, and immune health.

03/23/2026

We just love your little petri dishes (ahem) we mean kids... 🦠😜

03/21/2026

Reading with kids is one of the best ways to support language and brain development.

Just 20 minutes a day can:
📚 Improve vocabulary
📚 Build imagination
📚 Strengthen parent-child connection

Tonight’s challenge:
Let your child pick the bedtime book!

03/20/2026

☀️ Fresh Air = Happy Kids

Spending time outdoors is great for kids’ physical and mental health.

Benefits include:
🌿 Improved mood
🌿 Better sleep
🌿 Stronger immune systems

Even 30–60 minutes of outdoor play daily can make a big difference.

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Rumor has it a tiny leprechaun was spotted sneaking through the office this morning… but he disappeared before we could check his chart.

✨ If you see any glittery footprints or tiny green hats today, let us know! 🌈

Share your photos of your little ones decked out in their GREEN below! 💚

03/15/2026

🥕 Nutrition Tip!

Kids often need multiple exposures to a food before they like it — sometimes 10–15 tries!

If your child says they don’t like a vegetable:
🥦 Offer it again another day
🥕 Serve it a different way
🍽 Let them help prepare it

Patience works!