The Pediatric Specialists Medical Group

05/25/2026

Our office is closed today in honor of Memorial Day. We hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend and take a moment to remember those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

05/21/2026

Summer is quickly approaching, the hot weather is here, and a lot of families are having fun in the pool. This is the perfect time to ensure your child stays safe around the water.

Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1-4, and most of those drownings occur in swimming pools. Always having an assigned water watcher, making sure kids are in proper fitting life vests when around open water, knowing CPR, and doing swim lessons are important ways to reduce risk around the water.

If you have a home pool, a pool fence is a must and a pool alarm can add an extra layer of protection.

We hope you all have a fun AND safe time in the water this summer!

​Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between ages 1 and 4. The AAP recommends several ways parents can help keep children safe around home swimming pools and hot tubs―all year long―in your own backyard, your neighbor's, or on vacation.

05/14/2026

Summer is almost here!!! Most of the kids in the Tampa Bay Area will be done with school in the next 1-2 weeks. Here are some great ideas to keep your child active this summer.

https://www.rochesterregional.org/hub/kid-activities-summer-break

Trying to figure out something new for your child to do over the summer? We have a few ideas that might help.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! We’re so thankful for all of you wonderful mothers and hope you have a wonderful day!

04/30/2026

One of our office’s favorite parents stopped by! No babies with them today, but every year you can see these two sandhill cranes walking the grounds with their babies.

04/23/2026

Iron is essential for your infant's growth and development. That is why all infant formulas are fortified with iron, and why it is recommended to supplement exclusively breastfed infants with iron drops starting at 4 months of age. Once your infant is 6 months of age you can start introducing iron-rich foods. This link gives great ideas for baby-friendly iron-rich foods and other foods to pair them with to increase the iron absorption. Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron better so combining high iron foods or iron supplements with a vitamin C rich food will help the iron be more effective. Because cow's milk, goat's milk, and soy milk can block iron absorption, it is recommended to wait until after 12 months of age to introduce these drinks. We routinely will evaluate your child's iron level at their 9-month well child check.

Iron is a crucial micronutrient for baby's development. Make sure your baby is getting enough iron by checking out our list of the best high-iron foods for babies and toddlers.

04/16/2026

We talk a lot about limiting screen time here, but what’s more important than limiting to a specific time limit is to ensure that screen exposure does not interfere with doing better activities, especially activities that are creative, physical, or social.

Something interesting to consider is that schools that have significantly reduced screens as part of how they educate have generally seen higher academic performance in their students. Many of our patients who have traded screen time for other activities report being happier and sleeping better.

24 likes, 2 comments. "Why limiting kids' screen time isn't enough: Study | Morning in America"

04/09/2026

We’re in the heart of allergy season which means we’re seeing a lot of kids with runny noses and itchy eyes. This article gives good information about allergen avoidance and treatment of symptoms in children.

Does your child have seasonal allergies? Learn tips to minimize exposure to allergy triggers and how to keep your child comfortable during allergy season. For many kids, seasonal allergies are the pits. They can be unpleasant and difficult to manage. If this is your child, they are not alone. An est...

04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all of our patients who celebrate!

04/02/2026

There are few things more devastating than a parent losing their infant to unexplained death. 3000 infants die every year from SIDS or from what are often later found to be suffocation or accidental strangulation. Providing a safe sleep environment including babies sleeping on their backs, in their own crib or bassinet, on a firm flat surface, free from soft padded or cushioned objects. This article gives some good information regarding risk factors for SIDS and tips for prevention.

The American Academy of Pediatrics addresses common questions and concerns parents and caregivers may have about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). 

03/26/2026

We are always encouraging are patient families to live healthy, active lives. It sounds simple to say if you eat right, sleep right, exercise, and stay social that you will live a healthy life, but we all understand that those things are much easier said than done. This article provides some simple, practical tips in moving your family’s health in the right direction.

Parents often feel overwhelmed by the flood of advice they get about their children's health. They know first-hand the challenges of raising healthy, active children and teens who are mentally and physically healthy. Too often, the places they live make this even more difficult. With a newly updated...