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04/24/2026

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a yearly observance held in April, highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases. NIIW is April 21-28, 2026. CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that children stay on track with their well-child appointments and routine vaccinations. On-time vaccination is critical to provide protection against potentially life-threatening diseases.

04/22/2026

Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we’re making our world a happier, healthier place to live.

04/20/2026

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families.

04/17/2026

Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern-day stress epidemic. It is the time when we have an opportunity for an open conversation on the impact of stress...dedicated time to removing the guilt, shame, and stigma around mental health.

In the spirit of this time of year, we’d like to spread awareness about childhood stress. While stress pertaining to your children may get overlooked at times, they can still be affected by this force, just like adults. Due to their young age, it is highly likely for children to have issues dealing with and processing the emotions that come along with stress.

Many different factors can lead to feelings of stress. Stress can affect anyone who feels overwhelmed, including your children. Below are some of the most common causes of childhood stress that they could potentially be dealing with daily:

Separation from their parents (mostly found in preschoolers).
Not having enough time to play creatively or relax after school.
Academic and social pressures.
Hearing parents discuss financial problems, issues at work, and sick relatives.
Parents are undergoing a divorce.
Seeing or hearing about traumatic world news that they don’t fully understand.

When you begin to realize that your child is experiencing high stress levels, it’s imperative that you help them find relief promptly. Examples of the signs your child may be exhibiting due to stress could include some of the following:

Mood swings.
Changes in sleep patterns.
Physical symptoms, such as stomachaches and headaches occurring.
Difficulty concentrating.
Developing habits such as thumb sucking, hair twirling, or nose-picking.

Even if you’ve dealt with stress yourself, it can be hard to know the best way to help your child as their situation is likely different from yours. Sometimes, children won’t talk about what they’re going through, because they either don’t fully understand or know how to convey to an adult. When this happens, try talking to them about the struggles that you yourself have faced in the past.

04/15/2026

April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities.

04/13/2026

Navigating the early stages of a teen’s college journey can seem overwhelming, especially when it's met with rejection letters. A parent's support during this time is essential, so here are some friendly reminders when it comes to your input and guidance in decision-making.

“Your child may take the rejection personally and feels unwanted. It's natural for a teen to take their rejection personally. Truth is, competitive colleges end up rejecting thousands of spectacular kids. Allow your child time to grieve, but reassure them that it's the college's loss, not theirs. If it's any comfort, admissions deans say they know it's their loss too.”

https://riseandshine.childrensnational.org/supporting.../

04/10/2026

Today is National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day, and we want to share this important guide on what families should know about HIV and AIDS.

"HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). While there is no cure for HIV, early diagnosis and treatment are very effective at keeping people healthy. In addition, there are things you can do to prevent getting HIV."



https://www.healthychildren.org/.../Pages/HIV-and-AIDS.aspx

04/10/2026

We will be closed today as Dr. Moon is attending to a family matter. Our Triage Line is open to use if you need to speak to someone. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Normal office hours will resume on Monday.

04/09/2026

Tomorrow is National Siblings Day!! 😊

Claudia Evart created the US holiday in 1995 after losing her brother and sister at a very early age. She realized what an important role siblings have in our lives, so she created the holiday to honor the memory of her siblings. For the holiday, Claudia chose April 10 — her late sister Lisette’s birthday. Three U.S. presidents have recognized the event, most recently, President Obama in 2016.

Behind every tradition is a great story. National Siblings Day traditions vary for everyone. Sibling rivalries, inside jokes, and experiences that only siblings can relate to are all part of the day’s celebrations. Later in life, these memories become traditions; recreating a recipe from childhood, bringing out the photo albums with baby photographs, visiting places that hold meaning, and calling each other by strange nicknames. Another popular tradition in the past few years is recreating childhood photos. The outfits and poses from a memorable photograph are re-enacted and posted on social media.

How will you celebrate this special day?

04/07/2026

World Health Day 2026 theme is “Together for health. Stand with science”. This year’s observance launches a year long campaign celebrating the power of scientific collaboration to protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. The campaign spotlights both scientific achievements and the multilateral cooperation needed to turn evidence into action – through a strong focus on the One Health approach.
The campaign invites people everywhere to participate by celebrating scientific achievements, engaging with evidence, sharing personal stories of how science improves lives, and joining the global conversation through and .

04/05/2026