Associated Pediatricians

01/02/2026

Hey everyone! Have you been enjoying our TikToks? All of the fun content you’ve been seeing is thanks to our medical assistant, Maddy. In the video below, she finally makes an appearance.

Give a shoutout to Maddy for her hard work and creativity — we’ve loved working with her and hope you’re enjoying it too!

01/01/2026

Wishing our families and community a very happy New Year from all of us at Associated Pediatricians. 💙

As we welcome 2026, we want to thank you for the trust you place in us every day. It is truly an honor to care for your children, to walk alongside your families through every milestone, and to be a consistent, compassionate presence in our community.

Here’s to another year of growing together, supporting one another, and continuing our commitment to providing thoughtful, high-quality pediatric care with heart. We look forward to all that the year ahead holds and to serving you and your children in 2026 and beyond.

With gratitude,
The Partners of Associated Pediatricians

12/31/2025

💙 Take a moment to read our nurse Kylie’s inspiring “Hope in Action” story below — her journey of strength is truly beautiful.

My name is Kylie Carden, and I am a volunteer with the Northwest Indiana Center for Maternal Wellness. I have two beautiful baby boys, Abe (4) and Andy (1). My journey started in 2020, when my husband and I found out we were expecting our first baby. I had just started my career as a labor and deliv...

12/31/2025

12/29/2025

Beth has a case of the Monday’s

12/29/2025

New Year’s Hours of Operation

12/29/2025

Associated Pediatricians families:
We are open today, but please be aware that conditions outside are very challenging. The weather is blustery and extremely cold, with substantial winds, snow, and ice creating hazardous travel conditions.

Your safety is our top priority. If you have an appointment today, please use your very best judgment when deciding whether to travel. If you feel unsafe or need to cancel, simply call our office and let us know—we will be more than happy to reschedule your visit.

Please take extra precautions if you are on the roads, and above all, stay safe and warm. 💙

12/28/2025

This season, immunization remains the best way for parents to ensure their child is protected. RSV can be very serious for young babies and is the number one reason infants end up in the hospital before their first birthday.

Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie recently took to our Instagram stories to answer parents’ frequently asked questions ahead of RSV season. Check out our Instagram story highlights to learn more!

12/27/2025

The day after Christmas is quieter.
Not calm exactly—but softer around the edges.

The wrapping paper is still tucked in corners, the toys already finding their places (or not), and the house smells faintly like sugar cookies and yesterday’s joy. The rush has passed. The pressure has lifted. And what’s left is real life again—sleepy eyes, messy hair, grateful hearts.

This is the day I notice the in-between things.
The way my kids linger a little longer in their pajamas.
The half-built Lego villages on the floor.
The thank-you notes we’ll get to eventually.
The tired but content feeling that settles in my bones.

Christmas takes so much from moms.
The planning.
The remembering.
The making-magic-even-when-you’re-tired.

And today… today gives a little back.

There’s no performance required now. No schedule to keep. No perfect moment to capture. Just presence. Just us. Just the truth that the best parts were never about how it looked anyway.

They were about the laughter that came too loud.
The tears that surprised us.
The grace we had to offer when things weren’t smooth.
The love that showed up even when patience ran thin.

Today I’m choosing gentleness.
With my kids.
With my home.
With myself.

Because motherhood doesn’t end when the holiday does.
It continues in these quiet moments—when the tree still glows, when the mess remains, when the magic shifts from sparkle to substance.

If you’re tired today, you’re not behind.
If your house is messy, you did it right.
If your heart feels full and frayed all at once—you’re doing motherhood honestly.

So here’s to the day after Christmas.
The exhale.
The grace.
The ordinary moments that carry the deepest meaning.

Let’s keep showing up.
Keep loving loudly.
Keep being brave—especially when the glitter fades.

And tomorrow?
We’ll keep going. ♥️
By Rebecca@BeBraveMom

12/26/2025