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07/29/2025

Here’s how talking with your child about their feelings can help them feel safe sharing and when to ask the pediatrician for help. Find everyday parenting tips to build resilience and support mental health: learn how to talk calmly, model feelings, use words & visuals, and get proactive with menta...

07/29/2025

07/29/2025

Happy Tuesday from Kids First Pediatrics! 🩺👧👦

We’ve got openings ALL DAY today — so if your kiddo needs a check-up, today’s the day to swing by! 🚗💨

✅ Well visits
✅ Sick visits
✅ Back-to-school & sports physicals — always FREE with every well check-up! 🏫⚽🏈

Let’s get your little ones ready for the new school year strong and healthy! 💪📚 Call us or self schedule through the portal! We are always here for YOU!

07/28/2025

💙 Thank You for an Amazing Day at Kid’s Fest! 💙

We had an absolute blast yesterday at Kid’s Fest at Centennial Park! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by the Kids First Pediatrics booth – it was so great to see so many smiling faces, families having fun, and kiddos enjoying all the activities! 🎈😊🫧

Special thanks to Munster Parks and Rec for putting on such a fantastic event – everything from the foam parties to the pony rides was a hit! 🐴🎨🚒

We’re so proud to have been one of the sponsors and part of such a joyful community day. 💙 Until next time!

07/27/2025

🎉 **We’re at Kid’s Fest TODAY!** 🎉
Come see us at **Centennial Park – North Lot** 🏞️
We’re here until **4:00 PM** with **FREE goodies**, big smiles, and tons of fun! 🎈🛍️👋

Stop by the **Kids First Pediatrics** tent and say hi – we’d love to see you! 💙

07/27/2025

🎉🎈 **Get Ready for KIDS'S FEST at Centennial Park!** 🎈🎉
We’re SO excited to be one of the official sponsors of this amazing family event! 💙

📍 **Centennial Park | North Lot**
🗓️ **Sunday, July 27**
⏰ **12:00 PM – 4:00 PM**

This event is packed with fun for kids of all ages:
🫧 Foam parties every hour
🐴 Pony rides
🎨 Face painting
🎈 Balloon artists
🏰 Inflatables
🎭 Character meet & greets
🎤 Live entertainment
🚒 Touch-a-truck
🍔 Food trucks
🎨 Arts & crafts and SO much more!

🎟️ Wristbands: $20 per child (includes tons of activities!)
🅿️ Parking: $2/hr or $5/day

👋 Stop by the Kids First Pediatrics tent – we’ll have FREE goodies, friendly faces, and lots of smiles to share! Come say hi and snap a pic with us! 📸💙

Let’s make it a day to remember – we’ll see you there! ☀️✨

07/25/2025

College life can be exciting AND overwhelming. From academic pressure to homesickness, young adults often juggle more than they show. Encourage regular check-ins, normalize asking for help, and remind them that their mental health matters. Help them set up new routines for their new life that include exercise, socialization, and sleep. Exercise, good diet, and adequate sleep are three of the most important things for a young adult's mental and physical health.

Most colleges offer counseling services at the student health center that can give support and life skills. Also, we’re still here as a resource while they adjust to life on their own.

07/24/2025

😴 Is your child staying up way past bedtime this summer?

Now’s the time to start easing back into school-year routines—with gentle steps that work! 🛏️

🕒 Try this AAP-backed bedtime reset:
✅ Move bedtime 15 minutes earlier every few days
✅ Turn off screens at least 1 hour before bedtime
✅ Re-establish calming habits: bath 🛁, books 📚, and quiet time 🤫
✅ Wake up earlier gradually—don’t wait until the night before school starts!

⏳ It takes 1–2 weeks for a child’s internal clock to adjust, so starting now helps everyone feel rested (and less rushed) when that first bell rings!

💬 Need help with bedtime battles or sleep concerns? We're here to support healthy routines year-round.

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07/24/2025

🌡️ It’s *HOT HOT HOT* out there today—and under a **Heat Advisory**, it’s more than just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous, especially for kids.

Here’s how to **keep your child safe** in extreme heat:
✅ Stay indoors during peak hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
✅ Keep water bottles close—and refill often! 💧
✅ Dress in light, breathable clothing
✅ NEVER leave children in parked cars—even for a minute
✅ Watch for signs of overheating: red skin, fatigue, dizziness, nausea

Even healthy, active kids are vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heatstroke—**if your child seems “off,” trust your gut and call us.** ☎️

📍 Stay cool & check in on neighbors and pets, too!
🌬️ From all of us at Kids First Pediatrics… hydrate and take it slow today.

🖱️ kidsfirstNWI.com

07/23/2025

💛 Help Us Celebrate Dr. Albright! 💛

After more than 30 years in pediatrics, Dr. Nancy Albright is retiring—and we’re collecting messages, memories, and kind words to honor her incredible career. ✨

Please visit the link below to leave a note on her Kudoboard—you can add photos, GIFs, and heartfelt messages. It’s easy, fun, and a great way to show your love and appreciation! 💐

📬Leave her a message with the QR below or visit: https://kidsfirstpeds.kudoboard.com/boards/Aba4ANAo
📅 Deadline to post: August 10

Please share this post with any friends or families who know and love Dr. Albright—we want her board to be overflowing with memories! 🧡

07/23/2025

Drowning is fast, silent, and preventable.

As families head to pools, lakes, and beaches this summer, remember these key AAP-recommended tips to keep children safe:

🌊 Always supervise closely — a designated adult Water Watcher should stay within arm’s reach of inexperienced swimmers.
🛟 Use U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets for all children near open water, especially if they’re not strong swimmers.
🚫 No floaties as a substitute for supervision — arm floaties and inflatables can slip off or tip over.
👶 Empty kiddie pools, buckets, and tubs immediately after use to prevent toddler drownings.
🚪 Install pool fencing — at least 4 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates — to keep kids out when unsupervised.
📱 Put down the phone and stay focused — drowning is silent, and seconds count.

Let’s make this summer a safe one to remember 💙