Rife Pediatrics

10/09/2025

What’s on Your Produce?
Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases its Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ — ranking fruits and vegetables with the highest and lowest pesticide residues.
🔹 Over 75% of non-organic produce tested had pesticide traces.
🔹 The Dirty Dozen™ list includes items like blackberries and potatoes, with more than 95% showing pesticide residues.
🔹 The Clean Fifteen™ (least pesticides) features cauliflower and bananas — and nearly 60% of those samples had no detectable pesticides at all.

When possible, choosing organic produce can help lower exposure to synthetic pesticides, but even some conventional options test clean.

Knowledge is power — especially when it comes to what we eat. 🍎🥦
Learn more at ewg.org.

09/25/2025

Following recent national announcements regarding autism and children’s health, we know many families have questions about topics such as Tylenol, vitamin K, vaccines, and more.

To help address these concerns, our PA, Dr. Nicole Hoff, together with other physicians from our practice, will be hosting an online community group discussion. This session is designed to provide reliable information, answer common questions, and offer a supportive space for open dialogue.

Event Details
Date: Sunday, October 5
Time: 4:00 PM

Topics to be Discussed Include:
• Current recommendations for medications such as Tylenol during pregnancy
• Approaches to vaccine scheduling for infants and children
• Considerations around the Hepatitis B vaccine at birth
• Questions about vaccine ingredients (including aluminum and mercury)
• Research on leucovorin and autism symptoms
• Folate deficiency and its potential links to autism
• Personal stories and experiences from families

Who Can Attend:
• Current patients: No fee (included in care)
• Non-patients: $5 fee to help support community resources, handouts, and ongoing education

If you’ve been considering becoming a patient, this event is also a great way to meet our team and learn more about our approach to care.

How to Register:
Send an email to chelsey@rifepediatrics.com

Bottom Line Up Front
Pregnancy and childhood are critical times for making healthcare decisions. Many medications and vaccines recommended during pregnancy and early childhood have not been evaluated against true inert placebos or tracked for long-term outcomes. For example, current guidance calls for pregnant women to receive three to four vaccines (flu, Tdap, RSV, and COVID), and the CDC’s childhood schedule includes more than 70 doses by age 18, over 20 of them in the first year.

Our goal is to ensure families have access to the full picture, reliable data, and a space to ask questions so they can make choices that align with their values.

We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation with Dr. Hoff and our entire care team.

09/16/2025

As we transition into the fall season, we’re seeing an increase in patients with cold symptoms and stomach bugs. Below are some helpful guidelines for managing these common illnesses.

If you are concerned about your child or need to schedule a sick visit, please call or text our main office line (281) 729-4414.

08/25/2025

Interested in diving deeper into this book?
Magnolia’s First Baptist Church is launching a new Wednesday night study, Parenting by Paul David Tripp, beginning September 3 at 6 PM.
Open to all — no membership required. For more information: https://m1bc.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/193387934

08/22/2025

Rife Pediatric and Family Care Shirts! $15

You can pick these up when you come in for your well check visits or we can ship them for $20!

08/22/2025

08/20/2025

August Clinic Dates - To schedule call the main office line (281) 729-4414.

08/18/2025

Please join us in welcoming Chelsey Melear, our new Office Manager. Chelsey will oversee administrative tasks, assist with scheduling, and support new patient enrollment. We are so excited to have her join our team!

08/04/2025

Looking for a new book?

Check out Dr. Rife’s latest favorite on parenting—M is for Mama, a powerful read for moms who want to pursue motherhood with purpose, grace, and a biblical foundation.

08/01/2025

The new school year is approaching quickly - don’t wait to schedule your child’s well-check or physical. An in-person exam is required for us to complete school and daycare forms.

To help speed things up:
• Fill out your portion of the form before your appointment
• If faxing or emailing forms, include the patient’s full name

Call or text the office today to avoid the last-minute rush and make sure your child is ready for the year ahead.
281-729-4414

04/18/2025

🌿 Good Friday Reflection from Rife Pediatric and Family Care 🌿
Today, on Good Friday, we pause to reflect on the meaning of compassion, sacrifice, and hope. It’s a time to cherish our loved ones and be reminded of the power of kindness and healing—values we hold close every day in caring for your families.
"By His wounds we are healed." – Isaiah 53:5
A beautiful reminder of God’s power to heal and restore.
Whether you're spending this day in quiet reflection, prayer, or quality time with those you love, we wish you peace and comfort.
From our family to yours, have a blessed Good Friday. 💙

01/21/2025

❄️ It’s a Snow Day in Houston! ❄️

Houston, we have… snow?! 🥶❄️ With this rare winter wonderland, we’ve had to cancel clinic for today and Wednesday to keep everyone safe and cozy. But don’t worry—we’re planning to be back and ready to serve you on Thursday and Friday!

This chilly surprise is also the perfect reminder of why being a telemedicine subscriber is so convenient! 🌐💕 Whether it’s snow, rain, or just a busy day, you can stay warm at home and still get the care you need.

📲 Sign up for telemedicine today and enjoy the peace of mind of virtual appointments no matter the weather. Call us or visit our website to learn more!

Stay safe, stay warm, and maybe enjoy a snowball fight or two! 🛷☃️
~ Your friends at Rife Pediatric & Family Care