Pediatric HealthCare

05/12/2026

AAP’s revised policy statement, “The Crucial Role of Recess in School”, explains why children’s recess is a necessary part of how students learn, grow, and stay healthy at every age. It is also directly related to academic success.

The AAP recommends that recess should be protected as personal time, never withheld for academic or punitive reasons. Recess includes a wide range of activities and settings, from physical play to social interaction, indoors or outdoors, and across varying time lengths.

Read more about the importance of recess: https://bit.ly/4u4ugLU

04/17/2026

“Even a transition that seems small can have a big impact on our kids with ADHD. But with a bit of patience, planning, and practice, your child’s toughest transitions can eventually become second nature. Try these strategies to help your child seamlessly move through difficult ‘between spaces.'”
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-and-transitions-daily-activities-kids-tips/

04/13/2026

We are currently experiencing a phone & internet outage. You can reach us through your patient portal by visiting phckids.com and clicking on the portal button or go to https://portal.letsdevelo.com/phckids

04/12/2026

Today is International Good Deeds Day!
Sending out gratitude to all of our PHC friends. 💜

04/12/2026

It's Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize the importance of inclusion, respect and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

It is our goal to be a leader and partner in the support of individuals with autism, their families/caregivers and professionals serving individuals with ASD to lead a quality and fulfilling life.

Michigan.gov/Autism has parent and professional resources available to assist in breaking barriers, highlighting strengths and providing services.

04/12/2026

Science shows that playing outside improves overall physical and mental health, and kids of all ages love it! As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time to head to your local park and play. For fun and easy outdoor play ideas, visit https://bit.ly/3yGpH0f

04/02/2026

This World Autism Month, we ask you to

04/01/2026

UPDATE — Our phones are back up and running. Please be aware you may still experience intermittent issues depending on individual carriers.

We continue to work on easier accessibility to care for your children. You can send messages and photos through your patient portal. We offer online scheduling through the portal as well. Go to your portal menus and click "schedule visit". Don't forget our Saturday hours for those acute problems tha...

04/01/2026

We are currently experiencing a phone outage, however we are able to receive text messages. We are sorry for the inconvenience. You can reach us through your patient portal by visiting phckids.com and clicking on the portal button or go to https://portal.letsdevelo.com/phckids

We continue to work on easier accessibility to care for your children. You can send messages and photos through your patient portal. We offer online scheduling through the portal as well. Go to your portal menus and click "schedule visit". Don't forget our Saturday hours for those acute problems tha...

03/31/2026

We can all use a little more kindness. 🌷

03/31/2026

Taking care of those little chompers as soon as they start erupting is an important part of your child's general health.