Bay Area Pediatrics

05/25/2026

Don't let improperly prepared, cooked, or stored food ruin your holiday weekend! Prevent foodborne illness by cleaning surfaces and your hands, keep raw meat separate from other food, cook food to proper temperatures, and chill and refrigerate food promptly.

05/25/2026

05/22/2026

Protecting a newborn means being mindful, respectful, and putting the baby’s health first. Visitors should make sure they are up to date on vaccines like TDAP, flu, and COVID before meeting a newborn, practice good hygiene like hand washing, and postpone the visit if they feel sick. Taking precautions before meeting new babies helps keep their first days safe, calm, and healthy.

05/21/2026

Learn more about toilet training.

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

Around 44% of children and 77% of teens don’t get enough sleep for their age. Getting enough sleep helps kids and teens focus, do better in school and manage their behavior and emotions. Here’s what parents can do to support healthy sleep:

1. Create a comfortable, quiet sleep spot that’s dark, cool and screen-free.

2. Create a sleep routine and stick to it. Going to bed and waking up at the same time everyday helps regulate the body’s internal clock.

3. Avoid caffeine, spicy foods and screens for a few hours before bed.

Learn more about why sleep is so important for supporting mental and physical health: https://bit.ly/4tMD3RD

05/17/2026

It's not too late! Anxious kids can learn to sleep in their own bed with a technique called "fading." The Child Mind Institute explains what to do.

05/16/2026