Tennessee Valley Pediatrics

05/27/2026

05/21/2026

☀️School’s out and summer fun is here! ☀️

We can’t wait to see all of your adventures, vacations, pool days, and outdoor playtime this season. As your pediatric team, we love seeing kids outside staying active, exploring, and making memories!

Before the summer fun begins, let’s make sure those sweet little faces and precious skin are protected and ready for all the sunshine ahead! 🧴🕶️🌴

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends specific sun protection guidelines to keep infants and children safe from harmful UV rays!

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☀️Babies younger than 6 months should be protected and out of direct sunlight, shaded areas like umbrellas, shade tree or canopy in a stroller! Dressed in long sleeves, hats and sunnies. Make sure they don’t get overheated!

☀️Dress in light colors and lightweight clothing. Think loose, breathable fabrics - PFG, etc. type clothing.

☀️Throw on a wide brim hat with those cute sunnies to keep our nose and ears shaded as well!

☀️Choosing Sunscreen can be tricky! There’s so many out there!! You want to pick one with Broad Spectrum SPF (15+) and avoid products with the oxybenzone ingredient included. Choose a Mineral Sunscreen instead that contains zinc oxide or titanium dioxide! Okay, okay, this is starting to sound like science class. 🫠

Let’s Break it down to Brands We Love: Blue Lizard, Hello Bello, CereVe, Babyganics! You can find most of these at Walmart, Target, etc.

☀️ Apply sunscreen about 15-30 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every 2 hours!

We hope these tips help keep your family safe and protected while you enjoy a fun-filled summer making memories with friends and loved ones! ☀️

💛Dr. Holt

05/19/2026

We’re are so excited to share that two of our providers have launched a new community podcast through Global Health Collaboration.🎙️💙

Meggin Tallman, CRNP and April Lawson, ALC work primarily through the TVP Adolescent Clinic.  Although they care for a wide range of patients, their deep focus is our Healthy Futures program.

Created with a passion for education, advocacy, and community outreach, this podcast features conversations surrounding pediatric health, nutrition, mental wellness, preventive care, and the real-life challenges families face every day — both inside and outside the clinic walls.

As providers, they’ve seen firsthand how important accessible health education and community connection truly are, and this podcast is one more way they hope to serve families across North Alabama.

We’re proud to support providers who are passionate about improving the health and well-being of our community beyond the exam room.

Check out The Pediatric Perspective: Whole child health for kids & families wherever you get your podcasts🎧

Podcast Episode · The Pediatric Perspective · March 16 · 37m

05/14/2026

For Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s remember that a child’s inner voice is often built from the words they hear every day. 💚

The way we speak to children matters more than we realize — encouragement becomes confidence, kindness becomes self-worth, and feeling heard becomes emotional strength.

As parents, caregivers, teachers, and healthcare providers, we all have the opportunity to help children build healthy minds, resilience, and confidence — one conversation at a time. 💚

05/12/2026

Every day, our counselors show up with compassion, patience, and a deep commitment to helping children grow, heal, and thrive. 💛
They create safe spaces, build trust, and walk alongside kids and families through life’s challenges—big and small.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we celebrate the incredible work they do and the hearts they bring to it. And while some days are hard, they continue to show up with steady hearts and unwavering care.

You’ll find them caring for patients in our Behavioral Health Clinic, supporting Healthy Futures patients in our Adolescent Clinic, and providing full-time services at our local juvenile detention center—meeting kids where they are and when they need it most.

We are so grateful for the difference they make in the lives of the children and families we serve.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every person who shows up with a mother’s heart.

To the moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, foster moms, adoptive moms, aunts, guardians, dads filling both roles, and every caregiver loving and raising children day after day — thank you.

Thank you for the snacks packed, the tears comforted, the appointments remembered, the late nights, early mornings, hard decisions, endless encouragement, and unconditional love. Childhood is shaped by the people who consistently show up, and we are grateful for all of you.

At Tennessee Valley Pediatrics, we are honored to partner with the incredible people helping children grow, heal, learn, and thrive every single day.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Tennessee Valley Pediatrics.

05/08/2026

For 20 years, Brittany has been an invaluable part of our team and our mission of caring for children and families. 💙

While many patients may know her from years of compassionate clinical care, her impact reaches far beyond the exam room. Behind the scenes, Brittany plays a vital role in helping our practice maintain quality standards, meet important healthcare measures, and continually improve the care we provide to our patients.

Her experience, dedication, attention to detail, and deep understanding of our practice make her someone our team depends on every single day. She helps keep us moving forward while never losing sight of what matters most—our patients and families.

Today, we celebrate Brittany and thank her for two decades of hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence. We are so grateful for all she does!

05/07/2026

Our MAs are an essential part of caring for our patients and helping our office run each day. 💙

They jump in wherever they’re needed—helping with patient care, keeping visits moving smoothly, calming nervous children, supporting families, and working side-by-side with our providers and nurses every day.

Their roles require compassion, teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to handle busy days with flexibility and care. The impact they make on our patients and team is huge.

Today, we celebrate and thank our incredible MAs at TVP for all they do for the children and families we serve.

05/07/2026

Every day, our nurses show up with skill, compassion, and a heart for caring for children and families. 💙
They are the calm in the chaos, the reassuring voice, and the steady hands behind so much of what we do.

From using critical clinical judgment and quick decision-making during emergencies to comforting anxious children and supporting parents through difficult moments, they handle every part of their job with both expertise and compassion.

From check-ups to sick visits, phone calls to referrals, they keep everything moving while making every child feel safe and cared for.

Today, we celebrate the incredible work they do and the difference they make in the lives of our families every single day. We are so grateful for our amazing nurses at TVP!

05/04/2026

Looking for something active, positive, and confidence-building for your child this summer? ☀️

Our Strong Kids Summer Club is designed to get kids moving, building strength, and having FUN—without pressure or competition.

No camp on July 4.  Each session lasts one hour. Water will be provided.

Kids earn points each week for attending and participating, which can be redeemed for prizes at the end of the summer. Prizes are participation-based and designed to encourage healthy habits and consistency.🏆

Spots are limited and filling quickly—don’t wait!

You can call the office to register or use the QR code below. We will also post it to our stories. Drop-ins are welcome, but pre-registration helps have paperwork ready when you get there.