Beacon Pediatrics

05/24/2026

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health matters, especially for our little ones.

Kids experience stress, anxiety, grief, overwhelm, big emotions, and hard days too. When we create safe spaces for children to talk, play, feel, and heal, we help them build the foundation for lifelong emotional wellness.

Ending the stigma starts with honest conversations, compassion, and reminding children that their feelings are valid. Self-care is not just for adults. Children deserve support, rest, connection, creativity, and tools to navigate their world in healthy, age appropriate ways.

Let’s raise kids who know:
It’s okay to ask for help
Their voice matters
Feelings are not “too much”
Healing and growth are possible

Together, we can create a kinder, more supportive world for children and families. 💚

05/18/2026

We’re so excited to share that Dr. Gideon, Dr. Boxer, and Dr. Fletcher are finalists in the Coastal Style Magazine Best Of 2026 Awards 🏆💙

If our providers have made a difference for your family, we would truly appreciate your vote! Voting is open now through 5/31.

Thank you for supporting our team and trusting us with your children’s care — we are so grateful for this amazing community! ✨

Thank you for participating in Coastal Style’s Best Of 2026!Your support of our local businesses and community members provides the spotlight for their accomplishments!The top 5 nominees in each category will advance to the Sussex County Voting Round this May!Coastal Style Magazine’s Best Of Pay...

05/18/2026

Here's a heads-up on this upcoming holiday weekend hours: we will be open our normal business hours Saturday and Sunday, but will be closed on Monday on Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating one of our team members, Lauren G., on her wedding day today! 💍🤍

Wishing her and her fiancé a lifetime filled with love, laughter, happiness, and unforgettable memories. Congratulations, Lauren! 🎉💕

05/15/2026

Today, our staff showed support in two meaningful ways — some wore orange in recognition of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Awareness Day 🧡, while others wore green to show support for ALL mental health awareness. 💚

🧡Observed each year on May 15th, PWS Awareness Day is especially meaningful because Prader-Willi Syndrome is caused by a genetic change involving the 15th chromosome. Throughout the month of May, we also recognize PWS Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing understanding, supporting affected individuals and families, and encouraging continued research.

💚Although today we are wrapping up Mental Health Awareness Week, the conversation does not end here. Mental health awareness reminds us of the importance of compassion, support, and creating safe spaces for every individual and family facing challenges.

Together, we are proud to help spread awareness, compassion, support, and hope throughout our community. 🧡💚

05/14/2026

Today our team wore teal in support of OCD awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month 💙🩵

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder affects children, teens, and adults in many different ways, and raising awareness helps break stigma, encourage understanding, and remind others they are not alone.

Small conversations can make a big difference. Today we stand together in support, compassion, and awareness for mental health.

05/13/2026

Today our team wore red to show support for ADHD awareness ❤️

At Beacon, we celebrate the unique strengths, creativity, energy, and potential of every child. ADHD awareness helps us encourage understanding, patience, and support for children and families navigating daily challenges and successes.

Today we wore red to remind our patients and community that every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. ❤️

05/13/2026

Today our team wore yellow to shine a light on su***de prevention and mental health awareness. 💛

As a pediatric primary care office, we believe caring for children also means caring for emotional well-being, encouraging open conversations, and reminding families they are never alone. Small acts of kindness, listening, and support can make a lasting difference.

Today we wore yellow in honor of hope, healing, and the importance of checking in on one another. 💛 ***dePrevention

05/11/2026

Today we wore purple in support of Eating Disorder Awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month 💜

Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. Wearing purple today is a small way to show support, spread awareness, and remind others that help and hope are always available.

Together, we can help break the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage kindness, understanding, and support for those struggling. 💜

05/10/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At Beacon Pediatrics, we know that mental health is just as important as physical health — especially for children and teens. One of our amazing staff members, Berenice created a special bulletin board inspired by the movie Inside Out to help highlight emotions, feelings, and the importance of mental wellness in a fun and meaningful way. 🌈

Join us this week by wearing these colors to help spread awareness and support:

💜 Monday – Purple for Eating Disorder Awareness
💛 Tuesday – Yellow for Su***de Prevention Awareness
❤️ Wednesday – Red for ADHD Awareness
🩵 Thursday – Teal for OCD Awareness
💚 Friday – Green to Support All Mental Health Awareness

Let’s continue encouraging kindness, understanding, and open conversations about mental health — because every feeling matters. 🫶

05/10/2026

Check out our favorite moms from Beacon Peds on our TikTok! 🎉

Check us out for fun office moments, helpful pediatric tips, staff highlights, and more! 💙

We’re still a work in progress over there, so come follow along as we figure it out 😄

Check out Beacon Pediatrics’s video.