Be Well Pediatrics

01/06/2026

1/5/26: Please note that as of 3 pm today, the Tuscarawas County Health Department had been notified of 17 Tuscarawas County residents who were hospitalized with cases of flu between midnight on January 1, 2026 and 3 pm on January 5, 2026 (today). For comparison, during the month of December 2025, 21 Tuscarawas County residents were hospitalized with cases of flu.
Please do what you can to help prevent the spread of infection by staying home if you are sick, washing your hands regularly, cleaning high touch surfaces, getting your flu vaccine, and more. Thanks for your help to take safety precautions. For additional infection prevention details, visit https://www.tchdnow.org/spread-joy-not-germs.html .

01/04/2026

The return to school after Christmas can feel heavier than other transitions.
Weeks of connection, slower mornings, flexible routines and togetherness suddenly give way to separation, noise, structure and expectation.

If your child is showing more tears, worries, meltdowns or resistance right now, it isn’t a step backwards.
It’s a nervous system recalibrating from safety and connection back into demand.

You’re not doing anything wrong — and neither are they.

We’re sharing posts to help children transition back to school after the Christmas break.
Explore our recent posts and access our free downloadable resources to support regulation, reassurance and smoother mornings.

01/03/2026

What we are currently seeing and how they are trending.

01/03/2026

12/27/2025

Executive Function Challenges + Ways to Help

12/25/2025

12/22/2025

🎄 Important Reminder 🎄

Today, December 22, from 9:00am-10:00am and 2:00pm-3:00pm we will open our doors at the TUFF Bags warehouse, located at 1060 Cookson Ave SE New Phila, for families to pick up extra food bags.

These bags are available for all Tuscarawas County school age children, while supplies last. They contain shelf stable, easy to prepare, child-friendly foods. For more information call 330-401-3283 or email us at tuffbags@npnaz.org.

12/22/2025

Reminder:
Our office is closed this week Dec 22-26

12/20/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴?
Sensory processing refers to how the nervous system receives, organizes, and interprets sensory input from the body and environment to support participation in daily occupations. When sensory input is processed efficiently, children can attend, move, learn, and regulate emotions. When processing is inefficient, functional challenges may appear in areas such as attention, behavior, motor coordination, or self-regulation.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:
Sensory challenges are not behavioral choices. They reflect differences in neurological processing that impact functional performance.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:Observe how sensory input affects participation before selecting strategies. Match supports to the child’s sensory needs, not the behavior alone.

𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁: https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-processing-disorder-checklist/

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁: https://www.theottoolbox.com/free-sensory-processing-disorder/

"𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿": https://www.theottoolbox.com/product/is-it-sensory-or-is-it-sensory-vs-behavior-more/

12/19/2025

Many parents were raised with punishment… but children don’t learn best through fear. They learn through guidance, connection, and practice.

Here’s the difference between punishment and discipline – and why it matters.

COMING LATER TODAY - Punishment vs Discipline - Everyday Examples.

Misunderstood Defiance: the Vulnerable Child Toolkit for Parents & Educators
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