The Peds MD

The Peds MD Charlotte NC's very own holistic housecalls pediatrician.

05/26/2026

If you ever imagined healthcare could be effortless but then thought you were crazy, think again 😅

Your pediatrician. Your living room. A local park. Our office. Whenever and wherever you need us, we’ll be there!

This is what makes our model so effective at keeping kids out of the emergency room. Ready to nerd out for a sec? I thought so 😎

In 2025, normalized using member months, our members only had 4.4 emergency room visits per 1000 member months. To help put that into context, large commercial health insurance plans experience anywhere from 20 to 35 emergency room visits per 1000 member months 🤯

We may be small, but we’re excited for what’s to come!

Sometimes I feel like healthcare is so stuck in the past 😅I hear this all the time during meet and greets. People are ti...
05/19/2026

Sometimes I feel like healthcare is so stuck in the past 😅

I hear this all the time during meet and greets. People are tired of feeling like a number or a cog in the wheel. They crave the return of relationships in medicine. They want something that feels frictionless.

I’m excited to continue building and expanding this practice, both here in Charlotte and beyond!

What’s your biggest frustration with healthcare?

Yes I’m a pediatrician, but I’m also a parent- and perfection is never the answer 😅There are a few things I’m a big beli...
05/13/2026

Yes I’m a pediatrician, but I’m also a parent- and perfection is never the answer 😅

There are a few things I’m a big believer in, and one of the biggest is balance. Does every meal need to be the picture of health? No. Do screens themselves cause behavior issues or dysregulated children? Also no.

There’s so much more to having/raising a healthy child than avoiding some of these things altogether. Parenting is already hard enough 😅

Which one resonates with you?

05/11/2026

What’s your hallelujah? 😊

05/07/2026

I think 1 or 3 maybe my top choices- what do you think?! 😅

05/03/2026

Are you looking to get your child’s ear pierced OR looking for some extra bling for yourself?! GOOD NEWS 👇

Peds MD is hosting a piercing pop up on Saturday, May 16 from 9-1. Get discounted ear piercings for you or your kids and meet Dr. Trey and our Peds MD RN, Emily! You can even check out the cool Grove space and grab some delicious food or coffee.

Book a slot today!

04/30/2026

When do I potty train?! How do I know if they’re ready?

Age-wise I consider 2.5-3 years to be a sweet spot, but you may be pressured from a preschool requirement a little earlier. Kids usually have the above readiness signs (foundation of advancing communication, awareness of their body, and fine motor skills) and can follow directions (when they want 😅). There are some considerations, though!

I have found there are 2 top things that derail potty training more than anything else- constipation and a new sibling. So make sure your child’s p**ps are soft and regular before starting- this is key. One hard painful p**p on the potty- game over (not really, but it does make it harder to get them p**p trained)..

When it comes to a new baby, I tell parents to try and potty train at least 3-4mo before baby arrives so that it really “sticks”. New baby siblings often cause temporary regressions in toddlers, so you don’t want it to be around potty training!

Which potty training method did you use with your toddler?

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04/22/2026

Things my patients often don’t realize…. 👇

They’re at a checkup!!! Offering house calls is not only a privilege for me, but it’s flat out fun for my kids (and if I’m being honest, also me!!)

In-person checkups are so important for many reasons- the biggest of which is building relationships and trust. Not to mention avoiding germy waiting rooms or random virtual providers 😂

04/20/2026

Honey on the mind 🍯😅

Other than being super tasty, there are some benefits to local honey. But… why do we tell people to wait until their child is 1 years old to give it? I’m glad (you metaphorically*) asked!

Though rare, honey can contain small amounts of botulinum toxin (think Botox mamas 😂) created by bacteria. For larger beings with mature gut microbiomes- not a problem. But even low doses in small humans can be devastating- paralysis of the body including important functions like breathing!

1 year of age is when an average infant is unlikely to be affected by the amount that can be present in honey and they have a nice healthy diverse gut microbiome- hence the recommendation. Most cases actually occur in kids 6mo and younger anyways- so it also gives a buffer. This also isn’t specific to raw honey- even pasteurized honey can be affected. Cooking doesn’t generally reduce the risk as the bacteria that creates it is very heat sensitive.

One parting thought- our young ones also don’t need extra sugar anyways- they can get plenty through natural foods like fruits 😊

We’re excited to introduce the text of the week!! *client permission received, of course 😅As you can imagine, I get some...
04/17/2026

We’re excited to introduce the text of the week!!

*client permission received, of course 😅

As you can imagine, I get some really interesting questions every week. This one took the cake a few weeks ago 😊 Food dyes in cakes or other foods can absolutely change the color of your kids p**p. Other things like beets can also make them discolored. It’s completely normal to be alarmed- but nothing to be worried about!

As a family, we try to avoid food dyes as much as possible but this is not always feasible, especially at a birthday party. The important thing is balance- control what you can control but still let your kids have fun. For me this is easier said than done!

04/15/2026

What’s your reaction when you hear the term “boundaries”?

Boundaries are an important part of parenting, and an important part of development for infants and kids. They’re also REALLY freaking hard to maintain and hold (especially with a toddler 😅). They also vary family to family depending on values and priorities.

I support my families in talking through what they look like, where implementing them may help a behavior (or an issue like a sleep regression 😬), and more.

What do boundaries look like in your house?

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