Growing Bones Pediatric and Neuromuscular Orthopedic Institute

08/29/2025

🦴 Labor Day Closure Notice 🦴

Growing Bones Orthopaedics Pediatric Office will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We hope all our families enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend!

We’ll resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2nd. If you have any questions or need to reschedule an appointment, feel free to call us or send a message through our patient portal.

Thank you for being part of the Growing Bones family! 💙

08/28/2025

🌞 5 Active Things to Do Before Summer Ends! 🌞

School is just around the corner, but there’s still time to soak up the sunshine and get moving! At Growing Bones, we love seeing kids stay active and healthy—especially when it helps build strong bones and joints.

Here are 5 fun ways to make the most of the last weekend before school starts:

🚴 Go for a family bike ride
🏊 Splash around at the pool
🥾 Take a nature hike
🏀 Play a game of basketball or soccer
🎯 Try a backyard obstacle course
Staying active helps kids grow strong and stay injury-free. If your child has joint or bone concerns, we’re here to help!

📅 Schedule a back-to-school checkup today!

08/26/2025

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐶

Today we’re celebrating the paws-itively amazing pups who bring joy, comfort, and a whole lot of tail wags to our lives—especially to our incredible team members! 💙

From Zoom call cameos to lunchtime walks, our employees’ dogs are always part of the action. Here’s to the loyal companions who remind us to take breaks, enjoy the little things, and never say no to a treat.

📸 Check out some adorable snapshots of our team with their four-legged friends!
👇 Drop a pic of your pup in the comments and tell us their name—we’d love to meet them!

08/20/2025

☀️ School is just around the corner, but there’s still time to make the most of summer!
Whether it’s biking, swimming, or playground time, let’s keep kids safe and moving as the season winds down.
Stay tuned for fun tips, ideas, and resources for healthy bones and happy play!

08/18/2025

🎉 We hope y’all had an amazing, adventure-filled weekend soaking up the final moments before school kicks off! 📚☀️

🏃‍♂️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Dr. Connor and his family crushed their first 5K together at the Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival! 🍑🎽

Dr. Connor proudly shared, “I DIDN’T DIE!! YAY!” and “The kids beat me.” 😂👏

Let’s give them a huge shoutout for tackling this challenge as a family — and in the peak of summer heat! 🔥💪

08/12/2025

07/30/2025

Hey everyone! We have a message from our amazing provider, Dr. Justin Connor, in regards to receiving Delaware Today's Top Doctor in the Pediatric Orthopaedic Category!

07/28/2025

🌟 Happy Monday 🌟

We hope everyone had a weekend full of fun, sunshine, and maybe a little adventure! ☀️🛴 Whether your little ones were climbing trees, riding bikes, or just running around the backyard, we love hearing about the moments that make childhood magical.

👣 This weekend, our team enjoyed some well-deserved rest and quality time with family—because we know that strong bones and happy hearts go hand in hand!

💬 Tell us about your weekend in the comments! Did your kiddos try something new or conquer a new milestone? We’d love to celebrate with you! 🎉

Here’s to a week full of growth, giggles, and good health! 💪💙

07/25/2025

🎉 Friday Funny Bone! 🦴

It’s Fri-YAY, and we’re knee-deep in smiles! 😄
Here at Growing Bones, we help kids bounce back from breaks, sprains, and growing pains — and we love ending the week with a little laugh!

🩺 Q: Why did the skeleton go to the pediatric orthopaedist?

Write your answers in the comments below!

Wishing all our amazing patients and families a safe, strong, and silly weekend! 💪💙

07/24/2025

The new school season will be here before you know it!

Your kids have been playing hard this summer, and unfortunately some of them have been hurt. Make sure they're ready to return to play by the time school starts!
Let us help you get them back quickly and safely!