Frederick County Pediatrics

06/02/2026

🎓 Graduation Week is here! Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors! As you celebrate this exciting milestone, keep safety at the top of your list so the memories you make are good ones.

✅ Always wear your seatbelt
✅ Never drive distracted
✅ Stay with friends and use the buddy system
✅ Keep your phone charged and share your location with a trusted adult
✅ Stay hydrated, especially during outdoor activities
✅ Use sunscreen and practice water safety
✅ Trust your instincts. If a situation feels unsafe, leave

Parents: Keep communication open, know your teen's plans, and make sure they know they can call you anytime for a safe ride home.

Have fun, celebrate responsibly, and make this week one to remember for all the right reasons! 🎉🎓☀️

06/01/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🌈

At Frederick County Pediatrics, we are committed to creating a safe, affirming, and welcoming space for every child, teen, and family. We celebrate the diversity that makes our community strong and recognize the importance of supporting LGBTQ+ youth as they grow, learn, and thrive.

Our Green Valley Therapy therapists are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that honors each child's unique identity and experiences. Everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and supported.

This Pride Month and every month, we stand with LGBTQ+ youth and their families.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

05/29/2026

Are you ready for the challenge?

Each year, Frederick County Public Libraries' Summer Challenge brings together readers of all ages, inviting participants to build a healthy reading habit, explore our vibrant community, and win prizes. Getting started is a breeze - just sign up at your local branch or through Beanstack, then it's as easy as 1, 2, 3!

-Read for 20 days.

-Track your reading in the Beanstack app, online, or grab a gameboard at your local branch.

-Explore the many destinations we've partnered with this year to encourage you to get to know your community.

-Win prizes! Log your activity to earn tickets and enter drawings in Beanstack for a chance to win prizes.

Each year, Frederick County Public Libraries' Summer Challenge brings together readers of all ages, inviting participants to build a healthy reading habit, explore our vibrant community, and win prizes. Getting started is a breeze - just sign up at your local branch or through Beanstack, then it's a...

05/29/2026

🌞 Friday Feature: Summer Safety Tips for Kids 🌞

Summer is ALMOST here, and we want all our little patients to stay safe while having fun! 💙 Here are a few important reminders for families this season:

☀️ Apply sunscreen regularly and wear hats when outdoors
💧 Keep kids hydrated during hot days
🚲 Always wear helmets when biking or scootering
🏊 Never leave children unattended near water
🦟 Use bug spray to help prevent insect bites
🍉 Encourage healthy snacks and outdoor play

A safe summer is a happy summer! 😎

If you have questions about heat safety, bug bites, sunburns, or summer illnesses, our pediatric team is here to help.

05/27/2026

🌟 Healthy Kids, Happy Families! 🌟

As we head into the week, it’s a great time to check in on your child’s wellness needs, from annual checkups and sports physicals to vaccines and summer health tips. ☀️🩺

Our team is here to help your little ones stay healthy, active, and smiling every step of the way. 💙

📞 Call us today to schedule an appointment or ask about available same-day sick visits.

05/23/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

Wishing our families a safe holiday weekend! ❤️

05/22/2026

📚✨ Friday Feature: Why Reach Out and Read Matters ✨📚

Did you know that reading aloud to your child from infancy helps build language, literacy, and emotional connection? That’s why we are proud to participate in the Reach Out and Read program!

At well visits, we provide age-appropriate books and talk with families about the importance of reading together every day. Even just a few minutes of reading can help:

💙 Strengthen parent-child bonding
🧠 Support brain development
🗣️ Build language and communication skills
📖 Encourage a lifelong love of reading
🎓 Prepare children for school success

Books open the door to imagination, learning, and connection. It’s never too early to start!

This weekend, grab a favorite story and enjoy some cozy reading time together. 📚💫

05/20/2026

Protecting a newborn means being mindful, respectful, and putting the baby’s health first. Visitors should make sure they are up to date on vaccines like TDAP, flu, and COVID before meeting a newborn, practice good hygiene like hand washing, and postpone the visit if they feel sick. Taking precautions before meeting new babies helps keep their first days safe, calm, and healthy.

05/16/2026

📢 Attention FredCoKids Families & Staff 📢

Please be advised that the shopping center parking lot will be repaved during the week of May 25 (after Memorial Day).

🚫 Areas marked in RED on the provided map should NOT be used for parking, as those sections will be under construction. Please note that work may happen in phases and not all at once.

🅿️ A service road, marked in YELLOW, will be available for parking during this time. Please keep in mind that shopping center employees will also be utilizing this area.

We encourage everyone to allow extra time when arriving at the office to find parking and safely make their way inside.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this project!

05/16/2026

Thank you for celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week with us. At Frederick County Pediatrics, we are committed to caring for not only the body, but the mind as well.

If you are interested in discussing your child’s mental health with one of our providers, please call our office. We are here to support your family every step of the way.