Shawnee Mission Pediatrics-an Affiliate of Children's Mercy

01/29/2026

Look for our secret kindness projects today! Take one and complete your secret task before the end of the day! We also have some cute kindness coloring pages to take home today. ❤️

Comment something kind YOU have done recently!

01/28/2026

A little kindness project for our staff on our Rainbow of Kindness Day! Leave a comment for our staff to spread kindness today!

01/27/2026

SMPeds is doing our own version of the Kindness Challenge Week! If you have appointments in the office in the next few days, feel free to participate!

How will YOU spread kindness today?

01/20/2026

It's finally starting to feel like winter! Here are some tips on what to look out for when it comes to frost bite and hypothermia this winter. ❄️🧣🧥

Skin that is frostbitten will start to hurt or feel numb. Do not rub or pop any blisters. Soak in WARM water. If numbness continues, call your doctor.

Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature drops well below normal. Remove wet clothing and wrap in warm, dry blankets. Ensure you cover the vital organs in the trunk area. Call emergency services right away.

How to prevent these winter weather emergencies:
❄️Stay inside if wind chills are below -15°
❄️Wear warm layers and cover all extremeties
❄️Take breaks from being outside

01/14/2026

✨️Staff Highlight✨️
Emma came to us from an elementary school nurse position last spring! She enjoys traveling, staying active, and spending time with her family in her free time. We love her bright smile and enjoy seeing her interact with our patients of all ages! Thank you for all you do!

01/06/2026

🚨 ROAD CLOSURE ALERT FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH 🚨

01/05/2026

"My child will only eat chicken nuggets!"
This is a very common phrase among picky eater kiddos. It is important to still make sure our kiddos are receiving enough protein throughout the day.

Check out these resources on HealthyChildren.Org on how to work with your kiddos in a healthy way!

12/30/2025

Celebrating the new year can be incredibly fun, especially with fireworks involved! Here are some safety tips if you plan on using sparklers or fireworks to ring in 2026! 🎆🎇
Remember to keep a fire extinguisher handy and seek medical attention right away for any burns or injuries.

Here is additional information on how to make age-appropriate New Year's resolutions with kiddos from ages 3-13+.
https://tinyurl.com/mv5n3dsb

12/30/2025

Reminder of our holiday hours for tomorrow and Thursday! We hope everyone has a healthy and happy new year! Thank you for an amazing 2025!🎆🎇

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

It looks like Christmas threw up in here! Thanks to Bob and Belle for the festive decor. We have loved having them around our office again this year! 🎄❤️⛄️🎅

12/24/2025

Reminder of our holiday hours starting today! We hope everyone has a safe and healthy holiday! 🎄❤️⛄️