Newtown Center Pediatrics

02/26/2026

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I love watching kids of all ages playing in snow, working together and just enjoying all the possibilities that it offers. This play brings out cooperation, creativity, innovation and pure joy!

Need a dose of childhood for yourself? Join your kids! Make a snow angel! Slide down the hill! Build a fort!

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which people avoid or severely restrict food.

People with this disorder have an intense fear of weight gain. Learn the signs & symptoms of anorexia—and how to get help for yourself or others: samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/conditions/eating-disorders

02/26/2026

Getting kids to fall asleep and stay asleep can feel impossible, but there are well-tested strategies parents can use to say goodbye to bad nights.

02/26/2026

Learn when and how to discipline toddlers. As they test their independence, setting and enforcing limits lays the groundwork for good behavior.

02/26/2026

With many families across the country bundling up to battle the cold weather and snowstorms, it’s important to remember that bulky coats and puffy materials can effect the fit of car seat straps. 🧥❄️While we all want our kids to stay warm, the extra air in the coat can make the harness seem snug and secure even when it’s not tight enough to protect them in the event of a crash. The safest option is to adjust the harness when your child is not wearing a snowsuit or heavy coat. Keep them warm by using a blanket or jacket over the harness instead!

02/26/2026

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming workshop-Respite and Extended Services Funding and we'd love for you to join us!

Hosted by CTFSN and presented by Iris Ortiz, Director/Program Coordinator-Connecticut Medical Home Imitative at FAVOR and Licette Saez, Assistant Program Coordinator.

Learn about Medical Home Respite Funds and Extended Services Funding, which provide emergency and temporary relief for family caregivers caring for children with special health care needs

Date: Monday, 03/16/26

Time: 6:00-700pm

Virtual: Zoom

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tbRJjzRURCWPJk4eN-SzOw

Don't miss the opportunity. We can't wait to see you there!

Please share with everyone who would benefit from attending the workshop.

If you have any questions, contact Melissa Mills at mmills@ctfsn.org

02/26/2026

02/25/2026

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Someone out there feels better because you exist. 💙

Even on the days when it doesn't feel that way, your presence matters more than you know. If you're struggling to cope or need someone to talk to, the 988 Lifeline is here for you 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988.

02/25/2026

02/25/2026