TruCare Pediatrics

01/29/2026

Do you have concerns about your teen staying up late or not getting enough sleep because of social media and screen devices? If so, you're not alone. It's a common struggle in a lot of families. Here are 3 tips for setting tech boundaries at bedtime! 💤

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01/28/2026

Online gambling has made gambling easier and more accessible to teens. 🎮 Platforms like FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings, which run ads 24/7, invite young users to participate. But it's not just the loss of money that's at risk. These games can affect kids' mental health and potentially lead to depression, substance use, and suicidal thoughts.

Here's what families need to know about how online gambling affects adolescents and how you can have open conversations with your child to avoid unhealthy gambling or gaming behaviors.

Online betting opens new doors for teen gambling, raising risks for addiction, depression and more. How to help your teen stay safe.

01/27/2026

As we're still in the midst of the sick season, your baby might experience a stuffy nose if they're ill. 🤧 Nasal congestion can keep a baby awake at night, which can be stressful for families. There are many ways to ease congestion, but it's also important to follow sleep safety guidelines to protect your baby. That includes having your baby sleep on their back without any inclination or use of pillows and bedding. 💤

Read here for tips on safety and congestion relief. 👇

Nasal congestion from colds, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or COVID can make it harder for babies to breathe—and sleep at night. Pediatrician and safe sleep expert Dr. Rachel Moon explains why and suggests safe ways to help your baby sleep when they have a stuffy nose.​

01/22/2026

Vitamin D is essential for children’s bone health and immune systems. It is recommended that all children begin receiving vitamin D supplements shortly after birth. Babies younger than 12 months of age should receive 400 IU of vitamin D each day, and toddlers and older children should receive 600 IU. 💊

Learn more about vitamin D for babies, children, and teens here! 👇

Recent studies show that most children aren’t getting enough vitamin D. Find out why experts suggest increasing your child’s intake.

01/19/2026

Celebrating and honoring Martin Luther King Jr. ✊🏿

01/14/2026

Protecting your home from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is important to keeping your family safe. Carbon monoxide poisoning is dangerous for everyone, but especially for children because they breathe faster and inhale more CO per pound of body weight. Follow the tips in this guide to keep your home safe. 🏠

"To protect against carbon monoxide poisoning or exposure, your home should have at least one carbon monoxide detector on each floor. If you have a battery-operated detector, remember to change the batteries every 6 months. Keep in mind that plug-in detectors might not go off if there is a carbon monoxide leak while your power is out.

If your detector alarm goes off, leave the house immediately, and call 911. If it is cold outside, you can wait at a neighbor's house or in your car until the fire department arrives. If you wait in a car, make sure it is parked outside, as carbon monoxide fumes from the car's exhaust can quickly fill up a garage, even if the garage door is open."

Although everyone is at risk for CO poisoning, it is particularly dangerous for children because they breathe faster and inhale more CO per pound of body weight.

01/14/2026

Want your kids to improve their relationship with each other? Here are 6 things to share with your children to strengthen their sibling bond. 🫂

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01/13/2026

January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. While not all birth defects are preventable, careful planning before and during pregnancy can decrease the risk. Here are 5 tips to follow! 🤰

"Consume 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid per day, starting at least one month before becoming pregnant and continuing throughout the pregnancy. This helps prevent serious defects in the baby's brain and spine.

Some foods are fortified or enriched with folic acid. But the simplest way to make sure you get enough is to take a vitamin that has folic acid every day."

​There are things you can do to ensure the healthiest possible pregnancy and reduce the risk of birth defects. Here are five! 

01/08/2026

Changing the direction your baby sleeps every night can prevent flat spots on the head and strengthen the neck muscles! 😴 But remember, babies should always sleep on their backs without any soft bedding or toys. This reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

01/07/2026

Does your child have multiple allergy conditions? If so, they may have the allergic march, which is a chain of health problems that typically happen one after the other. 😰

Children with the allergic march may have sensitive immune systems that fight hard when they're exposed to certain triggers, which can cause flare-ups. Early identification is important for management. While there is no single treatment that stops the allergic march, there are ways to slow its progress and preventive steps to take. Learn more here.

Will your child’s eczema lead to food allergies, hay fever or asthma? Here’s what to know about the allergic march & how it can affect childhood health.​

01/06/2026

It can be hard to know what to say or do when your child is experiencing strong emotions like anger or frustration. 😰But there are 3 simple parenting strategies that can help children learn to navigate their feelings in a healthy way: emotion coaching, sportscasting, and sunshine time. ☀️ Learn more about these here!

When a small child is having a "big feelings" moment, it can be hard to know how to react. But there are some simple parenting strategies that can help children learn to navigate big feelings in a healthy way. These strategies can help children feel safe and secure in the moment, and as they grow. L...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to you and your family!! 🎉