Briarvista Pediatrics

10/09/2025

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!

Vote on your favorite pumpkin with a like or love! You can also vote in person through Halloween.

Remember, the winning employee will get an actual prize!! So which one is your favorite?!

10/08/2025

For , we want to share this helpful resource with tips on how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Creating a safe sleep environment and breastfeeding can lower the risk of SIDS. Learn more here! 👶

​About 3,500 babies die each year in the United States during sleep because of unsafe sleep environments. Some of these deaths are caused by entrapment, suffocation, or strangulation. Some infants die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). However, there are ways for parents to keep their​ sle...

10/07/2025

October is . Identifying ADHD earlier in a child's life can create better outcomes in life. Check out this guide for the early signs of ADHD in children and how to observe their behavior.

If you have any questions about ADHD diagnosis and medication, contact our office.

"Most experts agree that the tendency to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is present from birth. Yet, ADHD behaviors are often not noticed until children enter elementary school.

One reason for this delay is the fact that nearly all preschool-aged children often show some core behaviors or symptoms of ADHD—inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity—as part of their typical development.

But as other children gradually begin to grow out of such behaviors, children with ADHD do not. Also in children with ADHD, those behaviors interfere with how well the child can function. This difference becomes increasingly clear as the years pass."

Most experts agree that the tendency to develop ADHD is present from birth, yet ADHD behaviors usually are not noticed until children enter elementary school.

10/07/2025

Dr. Wexler and her family got their flu & covid shots yesterday!! Have you gotten yours yet? Text the office number to schedule a nurse visit.

Are your kids scared of shots? We always use the shot blocker. You can also request to schedule when our therapy dog, Maui, is at work! (He follows Dr. Wexler’s schedule.)

Aim to get your jabs by Halloween, for best protection before flu starts to spread in November.

10/02/2025

The 4th trimester is known as the first 12 weeks of your baby's life after birth. This is an important time for both baby and the parents, as they adjust to new routines and development. 🤱

During this time:

🔹 Babies benefit from skin-to-skin contact, swaddling, rocking, frequent feeding, and sleeping in the same room as parents.
🔹 Parents benefit from support from family and friends, communication with healthcare providers, and self-care.

Learn more about what families need during this time here! 👇

The first 3 months after Baby is born, or the "fourth trimester", is an important time for familes. Here are tips and resources to help you navigate it!

10/02/2025

Wishing you a blessed Yom Kippur!

10/01/2025

October is ! Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the most important things you can do for your baby as a new parent. Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie breaks down AAP’s safe sleep recommendations.

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09/30/2025

Happy ! 🌺

09/25/2025

A cup of caffeinated coffee or tea is healthy for most adults.☕ But caffeine affects kids differently and can impact their development and growth. It can increase your child's heart rate, raise their blood pressure, trigger rapid breathing, cause nausea, diarrhea, restlessness, or anxiety, and interfere with sleep.

For children under the age of 12, it is recommended to avoid caffeine altogether. For kids ages 12-18, no more than 100mg of caffeine per day should be consumed. Keep in mind that caffeine isn't just in coffee or tea. It can show up unexpectedly in foods and other beverages, which is why it's important to inspect products.

To learn how to help kids avoid or limit caffeine, click here. 👇

Caffeine affects kids’ health, sleep and learning. Here’s what parents can do to help kids choose healthy drinks and avoid caffeine.

09/24/2025

September is NICU Awareness Month. 💚 When a baby is premature or needs special medical attention, they may need to stay in the NICU. It can be overwhelming and scary for parents. But remember there is a lot of support available and babies are resilient. Here's info on how you can learn your preemie's cues and start bonding with them.

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09/23/2025

Happy Rosh Hashanah!

09/22/2025

Shana Tovah U'Metukah! Wishing all those who celebrate a Happy and Sweet New Year!