Maine Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

07/25/2025

We’re just a few months away from our School Health Summit on Saturday, October 25th! Have you registered yet?

Register now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/school-health-summit-2025-october-25-augusta-civic-center

07/23/2025

Our hearts go out to the children and families impacted by the measles outbreaks across the country. We are thankful to have strong vaccine laws here in Maine that keep our children safe from measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases.

07/22/2025

Exercise and time outdoors is great for kids' mental and physical health, but make sure you’re prepared to keep kids safe and having fun all day long! A bad sunburn or a bite from a tick is no fun for anyone.

07/21/2025

It’s important to keep kids from overheating and overexerting themselves on hot days. Check out these tips on how to keep kids cool: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/Pages/Protecting-Children-from-Extreme-Heat-Information-for-Parents.aspx?_gl=1*1pxsi9p*_ga*MTE5MjA0NDMwMS4xNzE1OTYxOTQy*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3NTI4NDIyNjkkbzMxNyRnMSR0MTc1Mjg0NDQwNSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.

07/18/2025

Did you know? The Maine AAP has created a series of resources for Maine patients and providers aimed at preventing diseases from ticks and mosquitoes. Check them out and use them in your practice: https://www.maineaap.org/providers/topic-resources/vector-borne-illnesses

07/17/2025

Have you heard of lighthouse parenting? This parenting style emphasizes being a stable force in your child’s life and showing up in a loving way for your child, which is beneficial for both children and parents. Listen to the full podcast to learn more: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/tips-tools/healthy-children-podcast/Pages/ep-037-lighthouse-parenting-building-resilience-and-guiding-kids-through-failure.aspx

07/16/2025

When kids spend long periods of time away from the classroom, a learning gap or “summer slide” can occur. Keep your child’s reading skills sharp this summer, follow these tips: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/prevent-the-summer-slide-fun-ways-to-keep-kids-reading-and-learning-over-school-break.aspx?_gl=1*xercjm*_ga*MTE5MjA0NDMwMS4xNzE1OTYxOTQy*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3NTIyNjM4NjkkbzMxNCRnMCR0MTc1MjI2Mzg2OSRqNjAkbDAkaDA.

07/14/2025

For the LIVE session in our first unit of our Trauma-Informed Care Learning Collaborative, we’re excited to hear from Andrea Brooks Dole, Dr. Alexa Craig, Madrona Wienges, and Dr. Gretchen Pianka on how a trauma-informed approach transforms a family’s experience.

This learning collaborative is FREE!

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/multi-disciplinary-trauma-informed-care-summit

07/14/2025

We have some amazing speakers lined up for the first unit of our Trauma-Informed Care Learning Collaborative! For the ASYNCHRONOUS session, we’re excited to hear from Dr. Gretchen Pianka on The Many Faces of Trauma: A Call for Universal Trauma-Informed Care.

This learning collaborative is FREE!

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/multi-disciplinary-trauma-informed-care-summit

07/10/2025

You’re invited! Together with the Maine Department of Education and the Maine School Nurses Association, we invite you to join us for this one day School Health Summit on Saturday, October 25th, 2025 at the Augusta Civic Center.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/school-health-summit-2025-october-25-augusta-civic-center

07/09/2025

Clinicians! As you likely know, sepsis is a medical emergency - but you can protect your patients by acting fast. Check out these new resources from the AAP on pediatric sepsis and stay informed:

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