Senders Pediatrics

09/09/2025

Are you ready to say goodbye to diapers? Is your child showing signs of readiness? Then this is a class for you! Join us on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:30 PM for this one session Potty Mastery class. You don’t have to live in Cleveland or be a patient of Senders Pediatrics to take part in the class. We’re here to help because potty training shouldn’t be a solo mission. To register call 216-291-9210 or https://www.senderspediatrics.com/About-Our-Pediatric-Practice/Practice-News/potty

09/05/2025

OUR OUTDOOR DRIVE-BY FLU VACCINE CLINIC LAUNCHES THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, and will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 PM. Sign Up Today to Receive a Flu Vaccine in Our Office or in Our Outdoor Drive-By Clinic:

Once again, we are excited to offer flu shots to our patients and their immediate family members (siblings, parents, and grandparents).

There are 3 convenient ways to get vaccinated at Senders Pediatrics this season:
o Drive-By Outdoor Clinics: at our gazebo to the north of our building.
o After-School Clinics: These will be held in the office Monday-Friday from 3 p.m.- 4 p.m.
o During Scheduled Well Visits and Main Clinic Visits: Please note that flu vaccines cannot be administered in the ACC acute care clinics.

Flu B is already circulating. Local ERs have seen an increase in Flu B over the past weeks and we have seen nearly a dozen cases. This is unusual, as influenza typically presents in November and December. This is why we are recommending vaccinating in September and October rather than waiting until later in the season.

To schedule, please send your preferred dates and time range with the family member’s full name and date of birth to one of the following:
o Email: care@senderspediatrics.com
o Text: 216-291-9210
o Call: 216-291-9210

Please call today to schedule in advance. Due to insurance restrictions, we are unable to accommodate last-minute additions at your appointment.

09/03/2025

SENDERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADOLESCENT ANXIETY & DEPRESSION COPING SKILLS GROUP

WHO: Adolescents (ages 13–17) Not limited to Senders Pediatrics patients.
WHEN: Thursdays, 5–6:30 PM | Starting Oct 9, 2025
WHERE: Senders Pediatrics, 2054 S. Green Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121
LED BY: Cecilia McKenzie, LPC (supervised by Kristen Horvath-Broda, LPCC-S & Dr. Sharon Bursky, IMFT-S)
TO REGISTER: Call 216-230-2154 or bh@senderspediatrics.com

What Teens Will Learn:
• How the nervous system affects emotions & behavior
• Mindfulness & awareness of feelings
• Advanced CBT & DBT strategies to manage stress & emotions

Four 6-Week Modules (Participants are encouraged to attend all four modules, but that is not required.)
• Distress Tolerance (Oct 9–Nov 13)
• Walking the Middle Path (Dec 14–Jan 22)
• Emotion Regulation (Feb 5–Mar 12)
• Interpersonal Effectiveness (Apr 2–May 7)
Orientation & mindfulness skills included in every module.

These sessions offer a safe, supportive space to build coping skills and resilience.

To register or for questions: 216-230-2154 or bh@senderspediatrics.com
For more information: https://www.senderspediatrics.com/Services/Behavioral-Health-Parent-Coaching/Adolescent-Anxiety-Depression-Coping-Skills-Group

Senders Pediatrics, a nationally recognized, award-winning pediatric practice, serves the Cleveland and northeast Ohio communities. Our experienced providers offer comprehensive medical and behavioral health care from birth through young adulthood.

08/29/2025

We are closed on Monday in celebration of Labor Day. Have a happy and healthy long weekend!

08/27/2025

We are so pleased to share that Dr. Senders, Dr. Caserta, Dr. Irwin, Dr. Sangree and Dr. Witt have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Cleveland Magazine’s 2025 list of Best Doctors.

This honor is especially meaningful because it is based entirely on votes from fellow physicians across the Cleveland area. Thousands of doctors participated in the peer-review survey conducted by Professional Research Services, recognizing excellence in medicine and dedication to patient care.

Congratulations to our amazing physicians on this well-deserved recognition!

Breastfeeding Medicine of Northeast Ohio

08/22/2025

So proud to celebrate our dedicated and passionate Breastfeeding Medicine of Northeast Ohio colleagues!

Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month as it continues through August.
The theme for 2025 is Forward Together
The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee notes the theme centers on" unity, solidarity, and hope, and celebrates the strength and determination of the organizations and advocates committed to advancing policy, systems, and environmental change in the First Food field and improving access to human milk."
Throughout this month there are celebrations of cultural observance including:

~August 8th to 14th Indigenous Milk Medicine Week and 2025 theme of "Unapologetically Indigenous: Love, Landback, & Liberation"

~August 15th to 23rd Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week and 2025 theme of "Diverse Voices, One Vision"

~ August 25 to 31st Black Breastfeeding Week and 2025 theme "Boots on the Ground; Rooted in Breastfeeding Success, Grounded in Community Support"

And continues into September with:

~ September 8th to 14th Semana de la Lactancia Latina and 2025 theme "Territory of the Heart/Breastfeeding without Borders" / Territorio del Corazon/Latancia sin Fronteras

~ September 16th-22nd Inaugural Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week with 2025 theme "Close the Gap, Bridge the Divide: Establish Breastfeeding Support Access"







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08/22/2025

Thank you to The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking for our recent staff outing! It was delicious and fun! 😃🍝 You can find recipes at https://www.lpscinc.com/t/recipes.

08/20/2025

- Is your college-age child struggling with anxiety or depression or the feeling of being overwhelmed?
- Is the wait for University Counseling Services just too long?
Senders Behavioral Health is here to help with convenient Telehealth Mental Health Services!

Our experienced behavioral health therapists offer compassionate, confidential support through secure online sessions, allowing your student to access professional help from the comfort of their dorm room or apartment.

Because Senders Behavioral Health is backed by the clinicians at Senders Pediatrics, if medications are warranted our providers are available online to provide pharmacological solutions.

PLEASE NOTE:
- Students must attend an Ohio college and also need to be patients of Senders Pediatrics.
- Services are covered by many private insurances but not by student health plans

To get started please call 216-230-2154 or email bh@senderspediatrics.com
For more information visit: https://www.senderspediatrics.com/collegetelehealth

08/18/2025

Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 19, we will be proudly modeling our alma mater gear. If you are visiting the office tomorrow, please join us. Go Buckeyes! Go Golden Flashes! Go Bobcats! Go Tigers! Go Spartans!

08/14/2025

Now that it’s back to school time it’s time to take a look the cereals we’re feeding our kids.

Kids’ cereal: now offer more sugar, salt & fat… and less of the stuff we actually want. A recent study looked at 1,200 new children’s cereals (2010–2023) and found that most “new” launches were just fancy new boxes—not healthier recipes. They had:

-More fat (+33.6%)
-More salt (+32.1%)
-More sugar (+10.9%)
-Less protein (-15%)
-Less fiber (-13.1%)

The silver lining? Some of the old classic brands are still good for kids:

• Nature’s Path
• Post Grape Nut Flakes
• Cheerios
• Post Great GrainsPost
• Premier Protein Mixed Berry
• Barbara’s Multigrain
• Magic Spoon

And granolas like Bear Naked, Purely Elizabeth & Cascadian Farm are also good.

Bottom line: look for cereals that fuel kids' bodies, not just their cartoon and sugar cravings.

For more info: https://www.senderspediatrics.com/Newsletter/June-2025

08/12/2025

Healthy gut, healthy start! 💪
The Right Gut Bacteria Could Protect Newborns from Serious Viral Infections New research from the UK Baby Biome Study found that babies with certain “pioneer” gut bacteria—Bifidobacterium longum and Bifidobacterium breve—in the first week of life were far less likely to be hospitalized with serious respiratory infections in their first 2 years.

Babies born vaginally are more likely to get these beneficial bacteria from their mother’s gut, while most C-section babies (and some vaginally born babies) miss out.

While more research is needed, some experts suggest that C-section babies may benefit from probiotics containing B. longum and B. breve, such as infant-specific probiotic drops.

Here’s the probiotic that contains both B. longum and B. breve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCHWTJ6M?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsendersp-20&creativeASIN=B0FCHWTJ6M&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1CEP9JHLGM7MU&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin&th=1

For more on this topic: https://www.senderspediatrics.com/Newsletter/August-2025

As always, please talk with your provider for guidance and advice.

08/04/2025

🍼 Is Your Baby's Formula Packed with Added Sugar?
Many U.S. formulas swap out natural milk sugar (lactose) for added sugars like corn syrup and sucrose — even though added sugar is not recommended for babies under 2. A recent study found that:
👉 60–90% of sugar in most formulas is added
👉 Only 5 formulas were mostly lactose-based
👉 Most added-sugar-free options are pricey and European

💡 Budget-friendly tip: Target’s Up & Up Advantage Premium is one of the few affordable, lactose-based options with no added sugar.

Remember to stay sugar-savvy with formula and solids. Skip sugary yogurts, juice & snacks. Go for plain yogurt + fruit puree instead!



For details: https://www.senderspediatrics.com/Newsletter/July-2025