Pediatric Associates of Fairfield

05/21/2026

Keep your foods cool at the pool this summer:

1. Perishable snacks like deli meats, cut fruit and vegetables, cheese, and yogurt need to follow the 2-hour and 1-hour rules, or be kept cold under 40 F.

Keep your foods cool at the pool this summer by following these tips:

1. Perishable snacks like deli meats, cut fruit and vegetables, cheese, and yogurt need to follow the 2-hour and 1-hour rules, or be kept cold under 40 F.

2. Non-perishable pool snacks like jerky, crackers, chips, popcorn, pretzels, candy, trail mix, and granola bars can withstand the summer heat and remain safe without being kept cold.

All information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — https://fb.com/USDA

05/20/2026

SUN Programs help kids and teens thrive in the summertime and beyond, making it easier to get nutritious food when school is out. Learn more: www.fns.usda.gov/summer

All information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — https://fb.com/USDA

05/19/2026

Farmers work hard to grow our food—let’s make sure it doesn’t go to waste. From storage solutions to donations, there are smart ways to save more harvests, feed more people, and support farm incomes.

All information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — https://fb.com/USDA

05/18/2026

With hantavirus in the news right now, parents may feel worried. Fortunately, health officials continue to reassure that the threat to the general public remains low.

Hantavirus is a very rare but serious illness spread by certain types of mice and other rodents. In almost all cases, hantavirus does not spread from person to person. One rare type of hantavirus, the Andes virus found mainly in Chile and Argentina, has been linked to limited person‑to‑person transmission. When this has happened, it has involved close, prolonged contact, such as living with or caring for someone who is seriously ill. This type of spread is very uncommon, and has not been seen with other hantaviruses.

The best protection against hantavirus is to prevent contact with rodents and their waste where your child spends time. If you have any questions about hantavirus, reach out to your pediatrician. https://bit.ly/4cYE6ZN

All information provided by The American Academy of Pediatrics— www.healthychildren.org — https://fb.com/healthychildren

05/17/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Month! Let's break the stigma and prioritize well-being for all.

05/16/2026

It can be frustrating for everyone when sleep doesn’t come easy. These are just a few strategies to help kids (and you) get some much-needed shut-eye. And don’t be afraid to reach out to a doctor if sleepless nights become a consistent problem.

More Tips: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/grade-school-child-sleep-tips-schedule

All information provided by Understood — https://fb.com/Understood

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

All kids feel a little nervous before tests, but kids who start showing signs of anxiety far ahead of time need extra support.

Learn More: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-is-test-anxiety?

All information provided by Understood — https://fb.com/Understood

05/13/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and at Pediatric Associates of Fairfield, your child's mental wellness is always a priority.

Our Behavioral Mental Health (BMH) Department is here to support your family with:

- Initial consultations & diagnosis for school problems and behavioral concerns
- Care for children & teens with ADHD, depression, and anxiety
- A dedicated team of Care Coordinators, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners & Physicians to guide you every step of the way

You don't have to figure it out alone. Our BMH team is ready to help evaluate, diagnose, and manage your child's needs from the very first call.

Ready to take the first step? Call our BMH Scheduling Coordinator at 513-874-9460, Option 1.

05/13/2026

Children may experience an event, interaction, or an emotion that they don’t fully understand, so they try to come up with an explanation to make sense of it. Sometimes, these explanations can create feelings of shame. In his book Healing the Shame that Binds You, John Bradshaw explains that when you internalize shame, you feel like “nothing about you is okay. You feel flawed and inferior; you have the sense of being a failure.”

As a parent, your goal is to help your child experience success and self-acceptance, not disappointment and self-defeat. With support and encouragement, your child will see themselves in the positive way you do.

For more resources about protecting your child from sexual abuse and supporting their mental health, visit saprea.org.

All information provided by Saprea — saprea.org — www.facebook.com/saprea.org