Children's Oasis Pediatrics

11/04/2025

If you are worried your child has any symptoms of this, call 480-792-102 or go to the patient portal to schedule an appointment!

10/31/2025

Tanning is Back!

I commonly ask teens what they like to do with their friends. Recently I have started to hear the answer that they like to “tan” with them. I thought that this had gone out of style decades ago as we all learned the danger of sun exposure. But I guess everything comes back into fashion.
I’m sure I don’t need to tell you the dangers of the sun. Our sun in Arizona is strong year round. I’m writing this post because you might not be aware of this new trend. I would recommend asking your teen about it. At their age they are not likely to be scared of the prospect of skin cancer when they are older. Talking about wrinkles at a young age might be more effective.
Also you might want to take them shopping for sunscreen. I had many battles with my daughter about wearing it. It turned out she didn’t like the smell of what I bought her. We went shopping together and she picked one out and it ended our battles. If your teen is prone to acne look for one that is labeled “non comedogenic.”

10/30/2025

Who knew that tanning in teens is a current trend!?! Read more on our blog.

Insights in children's health

10/28/2025

10/24/2025

📅 When Was Your Child’s Last Well Visit? If You’re Not Sure… It’s Probably Time 😅
Hi parents, Dr. Sharon Novy here!

If you can’t remember your child’s last well-child visit… you’re not alone. Life gets busy, I get it. But here’s the thing—these check-ups? They’re really important (and not just for crossing it off your to-do list).
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and Bright Futures, regular well visits are how we make sure your kiddo is growing, thriving, and staying on track—not just physically, but emotionally and socially too.

🩺 At these visits, we:
✅ Track height, weight, and development (a.k.a. “How did they grow that fast?”)
✅ Catch early signs of things that might need extra support
✅ Chat about sleep, screens, tantrums, veggies (yes, even picky eating!)
✅ Make sure vaccines are up to date (and gently bribe with stickers 😉)
✅ Give you a safe space to ask all the “Is this normal?” questions

Well visits aren’t just for sick kids. They’re about keeping healthy kids healthy—and helping you feel confident along the way.
✨ Bonus: it builds trust between your child and their doctor, so when life throws curveballs (as it does), they feel safe and seen.

📞 So go ahead—go to your patient portal or call us at 480-792-1012 and get that visit on the books. You’ve got this, and I’ve got your back!

10/12/2025

With our recent rain and cooler temperatures check out our blog post about mosquito bites.

With our cooler temperatures and rain we are seeing an increase in mosquitos. For most of the year we have few of them in the desert so I find that families like a refresher as to what to do about …

09/11/2025

Our flu shots are now available for all insurances. Saturday appointments also available. Give us a call to schedule an appointment. 480-792-1012

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05/04/2025

Summer weather is here! Remember to use sunscreen!

12/03/2024

We love to decorate for holidays! Can anyone guess how many Christmas trees our office has?