Pediatrics at Oyster Point

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09/15/2025

: From the series, check out this video on Understanding Feelings For Pre-K Kids. From the content, kids will learn how noticing and naming their feelings can help them handle difficult situations.

Teachers and parents, you also download companion guides and activity sheets at childmind.org.

All information provided by the Child Mind Institute — https://fb.com/ChildMindInstitute

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Breastfeeding Aversion Response (BAR) is a feeling of aversion that occurs during the entire duration that the child is ...
09/13/2025

Breastfeeding Aversion Response (BAR) is a feeling of aversion that occurs during the entire duration that the child is latched (translation: mothers report that breastfeeding is exhausting or sickening, or that they feel “touched out,” angry, anxious, violated, guilty, or disconnected). This feeling is different from Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER), which involves sudden, intense negative emotions during the milk letdown. For D-MER, negative feelings only occur during letdown and the Breastfeeding Aversion Response occurs during the entire breastfeeding session.

A recent study reported the results of a survey of over 5,000 women in Australia and found that one in five women reported Breastfeeding Aversion Response. Most women (96%) who experienced breastfeeding aversion also reported challenges with breastfeeding. Yet, 82.5% of women who experience Breastfeeding Aversion Response indicated that their overall breastfeeding experience was positive (rating it as “good” or “very good”).

To read more about Breastfeeding Aversion response and other recent studies on breastfeeding, check out this week’s Parenting Translator newsletter at parentingtranslator.substack.com.

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09/11/2025

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.

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Putting together a meal or snack that’s tasty and has variety can sometimes feel overwhelming. How do you pull something...
09/10/2025

Putting together a meal or snack that’s tasty and has variety can sometimes feel overwhelming. How do you pull something together that’s going to be pleasing to your taste buds, give you energy for right now, give you nutrients that your body needs, and keep you feeling full until the next time you eat? It actually doesn’t need to be complicated if you use a simple framework: For each meal or snack, aim to include a source of carbohydrate, protein, fiber, and fat.

When each of these is present, your meal or snack will have a mixture of flavors, textures, nutrients, and energy sources that will leave you feeling satisfied. Each part of this meal and snack structure does something different for our bodies.

See post for more information and always contact your pediatrician with any questions or concerns regarding your child's nutrition.

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An allergic reaction to food happens soon after eating the food. The symptoms can worsen quickly. There are also some ty...
09/09/2025

An allergic reaction to food happens soon after eating the food. The symptoms can worsen quickly. There are also some types of rare food allergies where the reaction may be delayed two to six hours after eating. https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/living-with-food-allergies/what-is-a-food-allergy/

All information provided by Kids With Food Allergies — kidswithfoodallergies.org — https://fb.com/kidswithfoodallergies

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Children often have mixed feelings about returning to the classroom after summer break. Transitions are difficult for us...
09/08/2025

Children often have mixed feelings about returning to the classroom after summer break. Transitions are difficult for us all, but are especially difficult for young children.

In fact, a recent survey showed that 66% of parents reported that their children are anxious about returning to school (Loades et al., 2020).

While many of these anxious children will do just fine with a little encouragement from loved ones, others will need extra support. Here’s how to help:

1) Talk to your child about how they are feeling about the upcoming school year. What is one thing they are excited about? What is one thing they are nervous about? What is one thing they are wondering about?

2) If your child has expressed a lot of worries, validate your child’s worry AND encourage them to face their fears (e.g. “I know you’re feeling worried about going back to school. You haven’t been there in quite some time. But I know you can handle this! I’m here to help you”)

3) Talk to your child about what to expect on the first day (if you are not sure, you can reach out to the teacher to get more information). Write out the schedule for them and have them add pictures or create a book together describing what school will be like.

4) Drive or walk by the school a few times prior to the first day. Meet the teacher or other children in their classroom before school starts, if possible.

5) Read children’s books with your child in which the characters overcome their worries.

If your child continues to show anxiety about school or is refusing to attend school, consult with a mental health professional for help! Research shows that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is highly effective for treating school refusal (Heyne et al., 2002).

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You have probably heard your pediatrician say that a fever in your newborn baby is considered a medical emergency. Any b...
09/05/2025

You have probably heard your pediatrician say that a fever in your newborn baby is considered a medical emergency. Any baby who is less than 60 days old and spikes a fever (temperatures of 100.4°F/38°C or higher) should be brought into the emergency department for further evaluation. This is because the younger your baby is, the higher the chance of fever being a sign of a serious bacterial infection. Here’s what you need to know.

All information provided by Children's National — https://fb.com/childrens.national

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Formaldehyde is used during the manufacture of some vaccines to inactivate viruses or bacterial toxins. While most forma...
09/04/2025

Formaldehyde is used during the manufacture of some vaccines to inactivate viruses or bacterial toxins. While most formaldehyde is purified away, small quantities remain.

It is also a byproduct of protein and DNA synthesis, so it is commonly found in the bloodstream. The quantity of formaldehyde found in blood is 10x greater than in any vaccine.

All information provided by The Vaccine Education Center — www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

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Research finds that the age at which children transition from napping varies widely, from 2 years to 7 years. Research ...
09/03/2025

Research finds that the age at which children transition from napping varies widely, from 2 years to 7 years. Research finds that most children also drop their nap gradually— going from napping consistently every day, to napping inconsistently, to dropping the nap entirely.

So when do most children make this transition? A meta-analysis from 2020 found the following:

➡️ Less than 2.5% of children stop napping before age 2

➡️ 33% of children stop napping by age 3

➡️ 57% of children stop napping by age 4

➡️ 80% of children have stopped napping by age 4.5

➡️ 94% of children have stopped napping by age 5.5

Visit the Parenting Translator newsletter for more research on napping (including links to all of the research) including why children stop napping and what to do as a parent when your child drops their nap!

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Peer pressure: It's a real thing. Let's talk about how to support our kids. There are impactful conversations that can b...
09/03/2025

Peer pressure: It's a real thing. Let's talk about how to support our kids. There are impactful conversations that can be started by parents that may encourage kids and teens to say "No" to peer pressure.

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It's that time of year again! For many of us, this means shorter days, colder weather, and sometime, sicknesses. So, how...
09/01/2025

It's that time of year again! For many of us, this means shorter days, colder weather, and sometime, sicknesses. So, how can you ensure that everyone in your household stays healthy? Check out these great tips!

All information provided by The Sanford Children’s Health Initiative (fit) — fit.sanfordhealth.org — https://fb.com/SanfordfitKids

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HAPPY 2nd birthday! There is a lot to discuss today so take a moment and review these topics that will likely be discuss...
08/29/2025

HAPPY 2nd birthday! There is a lot to discuss today so take a moment and review these topics that will likely be discussed with your pediatrician. Make note of any questions or concerns prior to your visit to make the best of your appointment time.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

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