Periscope Pediatrics & Family Care

07/20/2025

It's almost time to go back to school! You're probably stressed about all the supplies and clothes. Now is also the time to start prepping to make sure your kiddos keep that perfect attendance by making sure their immune system is ready. All those friends they're excited to see have likely been traveling, picking up all kinds of exotic goodies that can mean missed classroom time. It's important to make sure your returning student is getting all those key nutrients to help them fight off any bugs they encounter. Some natural sources include:
-Bananas for vitamin B
-Citrus for vitamin C
-Go nuts for zinc(almonds, cashews, peanuts)
-Yogurt for gut health
-Fish for protein, Omega 3s, vit A and D
-Leafy greens for vit A and K

Also, remember to get all your recommended vaccines to stay protected!

And if ALL that doesn't work remember that Periscope is here to help with sick and well visits, sports physicals and any other way we can!

07/02/2025

06/29/2025

It’s pool season! This is the time of year we are all having get togethers and friends staying over, which leads to more people in the water than usual. There are a few simple things we need to keep in mind to keep everyone safe.

Lets start with an easy one - swimsuit color. Anything with contrasting color (think neon pink, orange, yellow) will be more visible in the water than a blue or light green swimsuit. When there are floats, toys, and people, you want your child visable.

If you’re having get-togethers(Fourth of July is right around the corner!) make sure you have a life guard or designate a responsible adult to watch the pool in shifts to look after your littles. Drownings can happen in seconds even when there are multiple people in and around the pool.

Two simple steps to help keep everyone safe and having fun!

09/11/2024

There's been a lot of negative discussions around SEL (SocioEmotional Learning) of late. This is something that I believe comes from a misunderstanding of what it is. SEL is focused on helping children learn to understand and recognize emotions and be able to verbalize this (the emotional part) and how to get along with others (the social part).
Why is this important?
A good rule of thumb to remember- "What a child can't talk out, they will act out!"

When children are able to identify the emotion they are feeling, recognize why they are feeling the emotion and let someone know, the results are noticeable! You will see less tantrums, less hitting and more conversations making the classroom and home more peaceful (and who doesn't want that 😉)!!!
If you have questions about SEL, please reach out!

Our work is this important.

Thanks The Holistic Psychologist!

08/28/2024

I know we don't post a lot. This morning I (Counselor Amber) ran across the most amazing Instagram account that discusses brain states and using them in parenting! Check it out at and . In essence, he is providing the tools to help us parent in calmer states (because I at least have never responded in a way I'm proud of when I respond in anger 😞).

02/25/2024

Yes 👇🏻

02/24/2024

For all you mamas out there, we get it 😂🤗