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12/16/2025

12/15/2025

Playing and having fun with your newborn or young child is a surefire way to help develop social skills, build your connection with them, and several other health benefits. Here are some tips and information about how to engage in activities with your young children.
All information provided by the World Health Organization — https://fb.com/WHO
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12/15/2025

Wishing you a bright and joyous Hanukkah!

12/13/2025

What is RSV?

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus. It can cause mild, cold-like symptoms but can be serious in babies, some young children, and older adults.

RSV may not be severe when it first starts. But it can become more severe a few days into the illness. Early symptoms of RSV may include:
- Runny nose
- Eating or drinking less
- Cough, which may progress to wheezing or difficulty breathing

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

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12/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us as Advocare Sinatra and Peng Pediatrics and Advocare Pediahealth Medical Associates 🎄🎁🎅🏻.

12/09/2025

If your child is sick with a cold or flu, there are a few things you can do to keep them comfortable and prevent the illness from spreading.

1. Consult your doctor early if you have concerns about your child's illness.

2. Stay home for at least 24 hours after your child's fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities.

3. Avoid spreading viruses by having your child wash their hands frequently.

4. Encourage your child to drink plenty of water and other clear liquids to prevent fluid loss (dehydration).

5. If you must leave home, for example to get medical care, wear facemask, or have your child cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue.

6. Clean surfaces that may be contaminated with viruses, such as toys and doorknobs.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For specific questions about your health, please contact your Advocare Provider directly. Visit https://www.advocaredoctors.com/find-a-doctor

12/09/2025

Your child’s growing independence from the family and interest in friends might be obvious by now. Healthy friendships are very important to your child’s development, but peer pressure can become strong during this time. Children who feel good about themselves are more able to resist negative peer pressure and make better choices. Here is a positive parenting quick tip to help you support your 9 to 11-year-old during this time:

BE AFFECTIONATE AND HONEST WITH YOUR CHILD AND DO THINGS TOGETHER AS A FAMILY.

Check back soon for more positive parenting quick tips!

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

EDITORIAL DISCLAIMER These resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For specific questions about your health, please contact your Advocare Provider directly. Visit https://www.advocaredoctors.com/find-a-doctor

12/05/2025

For most parents, setting boundaries for young kids’ behavior is second nature: No hitting. Don’t interrupt. We don’t grab toys out of other kids’ hands.

But as kids get older, boundaries for social interaction are important too. They need to learn to set boundaries for themselves and respect those of others. And that takes empathy — being able to recognize what others want and need, as well as what they themselves want and need.

It helps to start early, by encouraging young children to talk about their feelings, and think about what others might be feeling. For example, you can ask: “How do you think Mark felt when you took his toy away?”

You can also ask your child to think about how they feel when their older sibling won’t let them play with their friends or won’t share their dessert. Then ask how they think their sibling would feel if they did the same.

One way to help kids understand why it’s important to follow rules is to see them as working both ways. For instance, people are in charge of their own bodies, and it’s not okay to touch them if they don’t want you to, just like it’s not okay for someone to touch you in a way you don’t like.

It’s also important to help kids learn to advocate for themselves when other kids are being pushy. You can help your child plan for what to do when someone isn’t respecting their feelings or boundaries. Go over some simple phrases your child can use: “Please stop.” “I don’t like that.” “It’s my turn now.”

Your example matters too. When kids hear parents checking with each other to see if they’re on the same page before they make decisions, or asking a friend how they feel about something, kids are more likely to follow suit.

Read the full article:
https://childmind.org/article/teaching-kids-boundaries-empathy/

12/04/2025

¿Cuánto sabe sobre el VRS? Pruebe sus conocimientos acerca del virus respiratorio sincitial con este breve cuestionario de la AAP, y aprenda más sobre los síntomas, causas y prevención. Haga la prueba aquí: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/paginas/rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus-symptoms-causes-and-treatment.aspx

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

A new study in Pediatrics found that twelve-year-olds who owned smartphones were more likely to experience depression and obesity and not get enough sleep than their peers without one. Consistent communication with children and teens about smartphones and screen time can help make sure that phones don’t crowd out important activities like exercise, sleep, and quality time with friends and family. Learn more in AAP News: https://bit.ly/3KvYJkB