Shepherd's Pediatric Care

08/10/2023

07/03/2023

Happy Independence Day, SPC fam! Stay safe and cool.

06/01/2023

New office hours for the month of June. We start answering phones at 8:30 am Monday through Thursday.

05/29/2023

“All gave some, some gave all.” Our gratitude to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country and countrymen. We remember and honor you.

04/14/2023

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04/13/2023

Our apologies if you are trying to reach us at the office right now. Our phones are going in and out. Hopefully everything will be back up and running shortly!

04/06/2023

Hopefully it has skipped your household, but if not, here’s some info about this stomach bug that’s going around right now. Many of these cases are probably norovirus, which is rising pretty steadily in our area, but regardless of the specific virus causing symptoms the treatment is generally supportive. Push fluids, rest, watch for signs of dehydration which can include decreased urine output, dry mouth, lethargy or excessive sleepiness, fewer tears when crying. Wash your hands often as these bugs are typically very contagious and can pass quickly from person to person.

03/31/2023

Learning to swim is not only a life-saving skill, it is also a great form of exercise for the entire body. Swimming works out almost every muscle as well as the brain. It can be a great standalone exercise or as a compliment to many other sports. Swimming has many physical and mental health benefits. Competitive swimmers also learn many of the great concepts of participating on a team while also celebrating individual accomplishments. You don’t have to compare yourself to what everyone else is doing, you can just work on improving your own times each day. Whether you’re swimming for recreation or training for the Olympics, swimming is a great way to move your body.

03/30/2023

It’s Doctor’s Day AND Opening Day in baseball? This is the best day ever!!

03/29/2023

Guess which option my kids chose most of the time? See the next slide for recommended sleep times by age in chart form. Remember, every child is different so your child may not fall exactly in the middle of these ranges.
Summary of recommended sleep times by age:
Newborn: 11-19 hours (including naps)
Infant (4-11 months): 10-18 hours (including naps)
Toddler (1-2 years): 9-16 hours (including naps)
Preschool (3-5 years): 8-14 hours (including naps which MOST kids drop at some point in this age range)
School age (6-12 years): 7-12 hours
Teen (13-17 years): 7-11 hours