Howard County Pediatrics

09/29/2025

Keeping Your Child’s Care Consistent Matters 🏡🩺

Choosing a pediatrician you trust means more than just check-ups. A medical home provides consistent, long-term care tailored to your child’s needs. When you rely on urgent care for non-emergencies, small things like complete medical history, personalized advice, and continuity of care can get lost.

At Howard County Pediatrics, we’re here to build relationships that last through every stage of your child’s development. From tummy aches and fevers to routine wellness checks, we know your child’s full story and can provide care that’s just right for them.

📅 Need care? Call us today to schedule an appointment for chronic or complex issues or use our walk-in hours for simple acute problems!
Morning Express (9-11) or Afternoon Access (3-4:30)
Because your child deserves more than a quick fix! 💙

09/28/2025

Some of you may be welcoming home your college-aged young adult for the first time this week. If so, here are a few tips to help it go smoothly:

- Set expectations early: If there are must-attend events, let them know in advance
- Acknowledge their independence
- Be curious, not critical
- Make sure they have some down time
- Celebrate traditions
- Prepare for mixed emotions
- Prepare for imperfection, it may not go as you expect

09/27/2025

Taking care of yourself is an important lesson to learn for new parents. Having a newborn is exhausting; it comes with changes to your family, your relationship with your partner, and your relationships to your friends.

- Be kind to yourself
- If you are feeling overwhelmed, ask for help
- There is no such thing as the perfect parent or the perfect child
- If your baby is crying, but you feel like you need a minute, put your baby down and take your minute
- It may take time to fall in love with your baby
- The baby blues are real; if you think you are becoming depressed or anxious, talk to your heathcare providers. There is treatment for post-partum mood disorders

09/26/2025

Getting involved in your child's school can look many ways.

- Involvement with the PTA/PTSA is one formal way
- Your child's school may allow and want parent volunteers in the classrooms
- You might be able to help with special events like dances, carnivals, and fundraisers
- You might be able to chaperone a field trip
- Try to make it to those special events like plays, pageants, concerts, talent shows, etc., and if you can't make it, see if someone else can go for your child like a grandparent, extended family member, or a good friend
- Some schools have parent advisory counsels that are looking for members

For more information, check out:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Community/Pages/How-to-Get-Involved-With-Your-Childs-School.aspx

09/25/2025

Having a range of emotions is normal. Children with different temperaments may display their stress in different ways. We can help our children recognize their emotions and express them in healthy ways. Some of the best ways for children to express how they are feeling is through play. If you are looking for ways to help your children navigate their emotions, visit:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/power-of-play/Pages/play-ideas-to-help-your-child-manage-emotions.aspx

09/24/2025

Parents: Don’t know where to begin to teach your teen about safe driving? Start here:

https://bit.ly/3DYMFTk

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

Some individuals wrongly assert there is a link between vaccines and autism. Before the claim was discredited, researchers took it seriously, investigated it thoroughly, and found no link. This research, in many countries, involving thousands of individuals, has spanned multiple decades. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children and does a disservice to the autistic community.

Immunizations are important to help children stay healthy, so they can learn, grow and thrive. If parents have questions about vaccines or autism, we encourage them to talk to their child’s pediatrician. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nI0Rnb

09/23/2025

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious respiratory infections especially in babies. It is spread through the respiratory droplets in coughs and sneezes. We encourage our pregnant moms to receive the RSV vaccine from their obstetricians.

If mom did not receive the vaccine more than 2 weeks prior to your baby's birth day, your baby might be eligible to receive an injection of antibodies that gives passive immunity for the duration of RSV 'season' which runs from about October to April in Maryland.

Babies who are under

09/22/2025

Parents, your screen time matters, too. Learn ways to control your own screen time, especially when you are around your children:

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Parents-of-Young-Children-Put-Down-Your-Smartphones.aspx

09/21/2025

🖥 See this great article 🩺
RSV: When It's More Than Just a Cold (https://bit.ly/4gA3AwK)
from our colleagues at Healthy Children.

09/20/2025

📣SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT: COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION 🗣

Shout out to a wonderful community partner, Columbia Association

🌟 FEATURING: KIDS CLUBS ✨

✨🎨 Art Attack – Hands on art experiences, ceramics, glass fusion, and more
👩‍🍳 Cooking Club – Plan, cook, and compete in an IRON CHEF challenge!
♟️ Chess Club – Learn or sharpen your skills, beginner to advanced.
🔬 STEM Club – Dive into creativity and problem-solving with the STEAM Mobile.
💡 Teen Outreach – Lead projects, give back, and make a difference in the community.

📍 Programs are open, engaging, and FUN — a great way for kids and teens to grow, learn, and connect!

https://columbiaassociation.org/community-program/youth-teen/clubs-programs/clubs/