Be Well Pediatrics

04/02/2026

03/31/2026

Our office will be closed this Friday, April 3rd, in observance of Good Friday. Wishing you a meaningful Holy Week.

03/28/2026

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03/28/2026

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03/27/2026

Games to improve executive functioning skills. Here are our top picks: https://www.theottoolbox.com/games-to-help-kids-improve-executive

03/26/2026

We are so grateful for our amazing patients 💛

This sick season has brought an increased volume of visits, and with that, longer wait times than we’d like. Your patience, kindness, and understanding have not gone unnoticed.

Thank you for giving us the time we need to care for each patient thoroughly and safely. It truly means so much to our team.

We appreciate you trusting us with your care—now more than ever.

03/20/2026

Ever notice how your child comes home from school and suddenly melts down… even though they “held it together” all day?
That’s not bad behavior — it’s a nervous system that’s been in overdrive finally letting go.
Here are simple ways to help your overstimulated child decompress and feel safe again:
✨ Create a soft landing space
Dim lights, reduce noise, and give them a calm place to land — think blankets, pillows, or a quiet corner.
🧸 Offer connection before correction
Instead of jumping into questions or homework, try:
“I’m so glad you’re home.”
Connection helps their nervous system settle faster than discipline ever will.
🚫 Limit demands right away
Their brain is tired. Give them 20–30 minutes with no expectations before transitions.
🎧 Use calming sensory input
Gentle music
Weighted blankets
Warm bath
Snuggles or deep pressure
🚶‍♀️ Let them move it out
Some kids need to release energy physically — outside play, jumping, or a short walk can reset their system.
🍎 Refuel their body
Low blood sugar can amplify emotions. Offer a protein + carb snack soon after they get home.
💬 Normalize their feelings
“It’s hard to be ‘on’ all day. You can relax now.”
This teaches them their emotions are safe and valid.
💛 Remember: After-school meltdowns often happen because home is their safe place. You’re not doing anything wrong — you’re the place they can finally exhale.
Save this for later + share with a parent who needs this reminder today.

03/20/2026

Parents often wonder why their kids can keep it together at school but lose their cool the moment they get home. Keep in mind many kids spend ALL of their energy trying to be good at school so there are little reserves left at the end of the day. Also, we are considered their safety zone. A place where they can let out their emotions and know they will still be loved.

03/16/2026

1. Stay Calm (Even When It’s Hard): Your toddler borrows your nervous system — the calmer you are, the faster they can settle.

2. Get Down to Their Level: Kneel, make eye contact, and speak softly so they feel seen, not threatened.

3. Name the Feeling: Saying “You’re feeling mad” or “That was disappointing” helps your child understand their emotions.

4. Keep Words Simple: In a tantrum, toddlers can’t process long explanations — fewer words work better.

5. Hold the Boundary: You can validate feelings without changing the limit. “It’s okay to be mad, but it’s not okay to hit.”

6. Offer Comfort, Not Consequences: Tantrums are about regulation, not discipline. Connection comes before correction.

7. Give Them Time: Some toddlers need space, others need closeness — both are okay. Follow their cues.

8. Help Them Regulate Their Body: Deep breaths, hugs, rocking, or sitting quietly together can calm their nervous system.

9. Teach After the Storm Passes: Once calm returns, talk about what happened and practice better ways to express feelings.

10. Remember: This Is Development: Tantrums happen because emotional control is still developing — not because you’re doing something wrong.

You don’t need to stop tantrums — you need to help your child learn how to handle big emotions. That’s how emotional regulation is built. And you’re doing important work.

03/16/2026

Rainbow connection is here to help families in our area. Reach out to them if you have a child with special needs/disabilities and need financial help

Tuscarawas County's Rainbow Connection telethon raised a record-breaking $368,000 to help disabled and disadvantaged individuals. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Rainbow Connection/Tuscarawas Society for Children & Adults

03/14/2026

☀️Summer is just around the corner! ☀️

Does your child have summer plans? Why not hang out at The AMC’s summer camp!
We have lots of special activities planned, crafts, adventure and so much more!

We are currently partnered with multiple agencies in and around Tuscarawas County (various boards of DD, FCFC, Ohio RISE, JFS, etc.) for assistance in funding camp for your child! We have also increased the age range this year to hopefully allow for both an older & younger group depending on enrollment!

Spots are limited!

We've attached the online registration link, & we encourage you to reach out for any additional information you might need.

https://forms.gle/tBEhtmUTbenAgm7B9