Chatters Pediatrics

02/24/2026

Your car seat can’t tell you its been recalled … but the manufacturer can! Remember to register your seat so that you’ll be notified about important safety issues like recalls.

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02/24/2026

How much do you know about children’s heart health? A new quiz from the AAP reveals healthy heart habits you can start early, when your child should get their cholesterol levels checked, early signs of inherited high cholesterol and more. Take the quiz: https://bit.ly/4kO5ZpA

02/22/2026

02/20/2026

Did you know that best practice is to transfer a sleeping child from their car seat to a firm, flat, safe sleep surface free from items like pillows, blankets and stuffed animals?

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02/17/2026

02/17/2026

02/17/2026

Before they can walk, our little ones learn to crawl on all fours. When they get older, they should learn that getting low and crawling to an exit is the best way to navigate their home in the event of a fire to avoid smoke. Fire safety doesn’t have to feel scary! Turning learning into a game can help kids remember what to do in an emergency. As you play and practice together, remember to:

🚪 Create and practice a home fire escape plan, with two ways out of every room

🏠 Choose a safe meeting spot outside your home

🔥 If there’s smoke, get low and crawl to an exit

🚒 Leave immediately and call 911 once you’re safely outside

When families practice together, safety becomes second nature! To learn more: https://www.safekids.org/tip/fire-safety-tips

02/13/2026

ADHD doesn’t look the same in every child. Some children are constantly on the go. Some seem dreamy and distracted. Some experience a mix of both. These differences aren’t personality flaws — they’re different presentations of the same brain-based condition.

Understanding the types of ADHD helps adults respond with the right support instead of the wrong assumptions. The child who seems not to listen may be overwhelmed, not defiant. The child who can’t sit still may be regulating their nervous system, not “misbehaving.”

When we recognise how ADHD shows up, we can meet a child’s needs more accurately, protect their self-esteem, and reduce daily struggles at home and school.

02/13/2026

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month! Good oral health starts at a young age, and you should start cleaning your kid’s teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth appears to help prevent the formation of cavities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2z13wC4

02/04/2026

Registration is open for the Calcasieu Jr. Deputy Academy >> https://www.kplctv.com/2026/02/03/calcasieu-jr-deputy-academy-teaching-leadership-skills-teamwork/