Suffield Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

05/25/2026

04/21/2026

🕷️ Tick Check Time! 🧒🏽🌳

As the weather warms up and your kids spend more time outside, it’s tick season—and that means it’s time to be extra cautious!

Here’s how to help protect your little ones:
✅ Prevention Tips:
• Dress kids in long sleeves & pants when playing in grassy or wooded areas
• Use EPA-approved insect repellents (check age guidelines)
• Tuck pants into socks for extra protection
• Avoid tall grasses and stick to cleared trails
• Bathe or shower soon after outdoor play

🕵️‍♀️ Daily Tick Check:
Check your child’s:
• Scalp & behind ears
• Neck
• Underarms
• Waistband area
• Behind knees
• Between toes

🛑 Found a tick? Don’t panic!
Here’s what to do:
1 Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible
2 Pull upward with steady pressure—no twisting
3 Clean the area with soap and water
4 Watch for signs of rash, fever, or fatigue and call us with any concerns

Ticks can carry illnesses like Lyme disease, so being proactive is key. If you have questions, we’re just a call away!

04/05/2026

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from all of us at Suffield Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine! 🐰💛

Wishing you a day filled with joy, fresh beginnings, and sweet moments with the people who matter most. Thank you for being part of our community—we’re so grateful for your continued support!

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from a handful of cuties here at the office! 🍀🍀🍀

02/23/2026

The office is closed today, February 23rd! We will resume normal hours tomorrow, February 24th. We have provider on call for any urgent matters. ❄️

01/26/2026

We will be opening late tomorrow, January 26th, due to the snow ❄️

Currently the plan is to open for noon but could change depending on the weather.

Follow for more updates or call the office with any questions!

01/09/2026

We know it’s not easy keeping kids home — but returning too soon can slow recovery and spread illness.

✅ Kids can return to school when they:
• Have been fever-free for 24-48 hours without fever-reducing medicine
• Have improving symptoms (energy, appetite, cough)
• Feel well enough to participate in class

🛑 If your child is still very tired, coughing constantly, or needing frequent meds, a little more rest can go a long way.

When in doubt, call us — we’re always happy to help guide you. 💙

01/07/2026

🤒 Keeping Kids Hydrated When They’re Sick💧

When infants, toddlers, and kids aren’t feeling well, hydration is one of the most important parts of recovery — even more important than how much they’re eating.

🍼 For Infants:
• Continue breastmilk or formula as usual
• Offer smaller, more frequent feeds
• Call us if your baby has fewer wet diapers than normal (minimum of 3-4 diapers in 24 hours)

🥤 For Toddlers & Kids:
• Offer small sips often (water, oral rehydration solutions)
• Popsicles, ice chips, and diluted juice can help
• Avoid sugary drinks and sports drinks when possible

🚩 Watch for signs of dehydration:
• Dry mouth or lips
• Fewer wet diapers or bathroom trips
• No tears when crying
• Lethargy or irritability

If you’re worried about hydration or symptoms aren’t improving, please call us — no question is too small. We’re here to help keep your little ones safe and supported. 💙

01/01/2026

🎉✨ Hello, New Year! ✨🎉

We are filled with gratitude that 7️⃣3️⃣6️⃣ new patients joined our practice in 2025.

1️⃣3️⃣2️⃣ of those were newborns we welcomed and have watch thrive over the year!

We completed a total of 3️⃣2️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ visits!

What initially started out as a dream has turned reality. The growth and success of our practice would not be where it is today without all of our amazing families.

Thank you for trusting us with your children—we can’t wait to care for you in the year to come!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from my family to yours! ✨