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Maranatha Pediatrics, 341 S 28th Street, Clinton, OK (2026)

01/08/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧

Winter often brings a surge of health advice, but not all of it is accurate. Many common myths can cause unnecessary worry or lead parents to make decisions that may not benefit their child’s health. Understanding the facts helps families protect children more effectively during the colder months.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟏: 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Cold temperatures do not directly make children sick. Most winter illnesses are caused by viruses that spread more easily when children spend more time indoors and in close contact with others.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟐: 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
Hydration is just as important in cold weather. Dry indoor air and illness can lead to dehydration, even when children don’t feel thirsty.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟑: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫
Fresh air and physical activity are important for immune health. Safe outdoor play, when weather permits, supports physical and mental well-being.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟒: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬
Warm clothing helps maintain body temperature but does not protect against viruses. Good hygiene, nutrition, and vaccination remain essential.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟓: 𝐀 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Many winter colds are mild and self-limiting. However, persistent symptoms or high fever should be assessed by a pediatrician.

Evidence-based care, healthy routines, and professional guidance are the best ways to keep children well during winter.

𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

01/01/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐀 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Winter brings colder temperatures and increased indoor activities, which can make children more vulnerable to common seasonal illnesses. Understanding these conditions helps parents recognize early symptoms and seek timely care.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧

• 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 & 𝐅𝐥𝐮 – Caused by viral infections, leading to runny nose, cough, fever, and fatigue.
• 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Conditions such as bronchitis or viral wheezing become more frequent in cold weather.
• 𝐄𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Often follow colds due to congestion and fluid buildup.
• 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 – More easily spread when children are indoors and in close contact.
• 𝐃𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 & 𝐄𝐜𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞-𝐔𝐩𝐬 – Cold air and indoor heating can worsen skin dryness and irritation.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
• Encourage regular handwashing and good hygiene habits
• Ensure children are dressed warmly and appropriately
• Support immunity with balanced nutrition and hydration
• Keep up with routine pediatric checkups and vaccinations

𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

12/31/2025

Maranatha Pediatrics will be closed 1/1/26 & 1/2/26. We will resume normal clinic hours Monday, 1/5/26.

We hope everyone has a blessed and safe New Year!

12/25/2025

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬: 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Winter travel can be exciting for children, but colder weather, crowded spaces, and disrupted routines can affect their health. A little preparation goes a long way in ensuring a safe and comfortable journey.

Start by 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬. Dress children in warm, layered clothing and ensure their hands, feet, and head are well covered. Sudden temperature changes can stress young immune systems, so keeping them warm is essential.

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨. Airports, rest stops, and public transport expose children to germs. Encourage regular handwashing or use child-safe sanitizers, especially before meals and after touching shared surfaces.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Travel can disrupt eating habits, so pack healthy snacks and ensure children drink enough fluids, as dehydration is common in cold weather.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩. Fatigue can lower immunity. Try to maintain regular sleep schedules and allow breaks during long journeys.

📆𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

12/24/2025

Maranatha Pediatrics will be closed from 12/24-12/26. We will be back in the clinic 12/29!

We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

12/18/2025

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰?

𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬

𝐀 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 is not fully mature in early childhood. It continues to grow and strengthen throughout the school years and into adolescence.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, children get sick more often because their immune system is still learning how to recognize and fight infections. This process is a normal and important part of building long-term immunity.

As children grow, their immune system becomes smarter and more balanced better at fighting germs and less likely to overreact. Healthy sleep, proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and timely vaccinations play a key role in this development.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 consistent 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 and regular 𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐮𝐩𝐬 matter at every stage not just in infancy.

📆𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

12/11/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Parental guidance plays a crucial role in helping children develop healthy attention skills. By setting clear routines, managing screen time, and encouraging activities that build focus, parents create an environment where children can learn to concentrate and regulate their attention. Consistent support and positive modeling help strengthen the child’s ability to stay engaged, organized, and emotionally balanced.

Here are a few 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 parents can help strengthen their child’s attention skills.

𝟏. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞
A quiet, organized environment helps children stay centered. Remove unnecessary screens during homework or reading time.

𝟐. 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Consistent limits prevent overstimulation. Encourage quality content over endless scrolling.

𝟑. 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Puzzles, reading, drawing, board games, and building toys naturally strengthen attention spans.

𝟒. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬
Simple techniques help children calm their minds and improve focus during schoolwork or daily routines.

𝟓. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲
Movement resets the brain, reducing restlessness and enhancing concentration.

𝟔. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲
Educational apps with structured learning, storytelling, or problem-solving can support cognitive growth when used intentionally.

📆𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

12/04/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞

In a world filled with tablets, streaming platforms, and endless digital entertainment, it’s easy for children to spend more time sitting than moving. While technology can support learning and creativity, physical play remains essential for healthy growth and development.

Balancing screen time with active play helps children build stronger bodies, sharper minds, and healthier habits that last well into adulthood.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭

✔𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 : movement supports concentration, memory, and emotional regulation.
✔ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 : essential for growing children.
✔ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐝 : physical activity releases endorphins, reducing stress and anxiety.
✔ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 : outdoor games teach teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲

✔ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 : even 20–30 minutes makes a difference.
✔ 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: walking, biking, ball games, jumping rope, or playground time.
✔ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 : kids mirror what they see.
✔ Provide safe spaces for indoor activities on colder days.

📆𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

12/03/2025

♦️CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT’S-CMA JOB AVAILABILITY♦️

Our 🐯🐒 PEDIATRIC CLINIC 🐻🦊 continues to grow and grow. We are looking for a hard working, passionate CMA to join our awesome team! Located in CLINTON, ok.

Share and tell your nurse/medical friends!! Please contact by private message, calling the clinic at 580-323-8747, or email info@maranathapediatrics.com if you are interested!!!

11/27/2025

𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬

Raising a child is more than meeting daily needs it’s about nurturing emotional growth, communication, confidence, and resilience. Effective parenting shapes lifelong behavior and supports healthy development from early childhood through adolescence.

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬

Positive parenting focuses on guidance rather than punishment. It encourages cooperation, self-control, and mutual respect.
✔ Use praise to reinforce good behavior
✔ Set clear, consistent expectations
✔ Model the behaviors you want your child to learn
✔ Use calm, patient communication during conflicts

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Healthy communication creates trust. When children feel heard, they open up more and develop stronger emotional intelligence.
✔ Encourage open conversations
✔ Listen without interruption or judgment
✔ Validate feelings even when correcting behavior
✔ Make daily check-ins part of your routine

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬

Every child develops differently, and some require additional support. Early recognition and intervention help children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
✔ Work closely with pediatricians, therapists, and educators
✔ Celebrate strengths, not just challenges
✔ Create predictable routines to reduce stress
✔ Advocate for accommodations when needed

𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Strong language skills are key to success in school and beyond.
✔ Read aloud daily even 10 minutes helps
✔ Use everyday moments to teach new words
✔ Limit screen time and promote conversation
✔ Provide age-appropriate books and interactive learning activities

𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

11/20/2025

𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰.

Across many regions, pediatric health experts are raising concerns about a noticeable rise in childhood infectious diseases and a growing gap in routine immunizations. Illnesses like measles, whooping cough, and seasonal respiratory infections are becoming more common where vaccination rates have declined reminding us how quickly preventable diseases can return when community immunity weakens.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐩?

During recent years, many families missed or delayed routine checkups, leading to skipped or overdue vaccines. In addition, misinformation and vaccine hesitancy continue to influence parental decisions, leaving many children unprotected.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

Childhood vaccines protect against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. When immunization rates fall, outbreaks become more likely putting infants, medically vulnerable children, and entire communities at risk.

To book an appointment with Maranatha Pediatrics, click here:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

11/13/2025

𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬.

From playgrounds to classrooms, children are constantly exposed to germs and that’s not always a bad thing. Early exposure helps build a strong immune system, but teaching good hygiene ensures they stay healthy and resilient.

🩺 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲. Simple routines like regular handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and avoiding face-touching can significantly reduce infections such as colds, flu, and stomach bugs.

🥗 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐨. A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains strengthens the immune system, helping the body fight off germs naturally.

😴 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲. Adequate sleep and regular physical activity keep the immune system in top shape and support emotional well-being.

Parents play a key role in modeling these habits consistency and encouragement make hygiene a normal, positive part of daily life.

📆𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

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