Associated Pediatricians

02/26/2026

Another adorable visitor made his way into our practice manager’s office today. He shared plenty of cuddles and giggles and even helped answer a few phone calls.

We may have a future team member in the making.

02/26/2026

⭐️ Vote for Associated Pediatricians! ⭐️

We’re excited to share that Associated Pediatricians has been nominated for The Times Best of the Region 2026 in the subcategory:

🏆 Best Pediatric Care

Voting starts February 26th and runs through March 29th — and we would be so honored to have your support!

📱 It’s easy to vote by text:
Text 629 to 219-697-6667

Every vote means so much to our team and the families we serve. Thank you for trusting us with your children’s care and for supporting us in the community! 💙

02/25/2026

Check out this great opportunity from Porter County Health Department for teens to learn important, life-saving skills!

Teen CPR, Stop the Bleed, and essential first aid skills! See below to get signed up to learn these lifesaving skills!

02/25/2026

The germs continue to spread out there this winter....spring....winter....whatever season it decides to be today! 🤣
Our nurses are receiving A LOT of calls about kids with stomach flu! The stomach flu tends to start with vomiting and then often progresses to a stage with diarrhea. Sometimes a fever will accompany the illness, other times it is just vomiting. The most important thing with stomach flu is to keep your child hydrated, which for most kids means a minimum of 2-3 urine outputs in 24 hours. If you're worried your child is dehydrated, call us so we can help guide you!

Also out there right now is the actual flu, in this case, influenza B. Influenza B includes fevers, cough, congestion, and sometimes some GI symptoms including diarrhea and or vomiting. LOTS of kids with influenza B are complaining of leg pain this year and a small number of kids have progressed to having actual muscle breakdown, a condition called rhabdomyolysis. While muscle aches can be normal with influenza, these aches shouldn't be so bad that your child can't walk, If the pain is that bad, we'll want to see them in the office to evaluate and make sure nothing else is going on.

In addition to influenza B, there are a lot of kids with just a general viral respiratory illness that looks like influenza, but the swabs are coming back negative. Kids with this have been having nasal congestion, cough, and some have had fevers, others have not.

With all this fever talk, it's probably good to remind you that you can find the dosing for fever medications on our website. Acetaminophen can be used in infants and children ages 2 months and up (only with permission from the doctor should it be used younger than this) and ibuprofen can be used for children ages 6 months and up. See here for the dosing here: https://www.associatedpediatricians.com/medicine-dosages

Stay healthy everyone and remember to wash your hands! It's a germy world out there and an ounce of prevention (like simply washing your hands!) can go a long way to keeping you healthy!

02/24/2026

Patient Portal Update – Please Read

On Thursday, February 26th, our current patient portal will be turned off as we transition to a new, more streamlined and user-friendly portal experience. We are excited to bring this upgrade to our Associated Pediatricians families!

Please watch your email for a welcome message that will include instructions on how to register for the new portal.

During this brief transition period, until the new portal is fully operational, you will need to call our office for provider messages, prescription refill requests, appointment scheduling, and any other needs you would typically handle through the portal.

This is a very temporary interruption that will lead to a much improved and more convenient experience for our patients and families. We truly appreciate your patience and are very excited to offer this enhancement to you!

02/24/2026

Sharing one more upcoming event here at Associated Pediatricians! There are only five spots left, so claim your child's spot soon!!
Does your child struggle to calm down and fall asleep at night? Do all the worries of the day seem to come out at bedtime? Or maybe you have a wiggly kid who just can't calm their body down enough to rest? If you're ready to ditch the bedtime hassle and have a calmer, gentler bedtime, then this awesome workshop from our Behavioral Health Consultants is for you! Kids ages 6-12 years old can join our BHCs for a fun sleepy skills event! Send your child in their comfiest PJs with a stuffed animal, small blanket, and small pillow, and they will learn some great skills to help them calm their bodies and minds for bedtime. Parents can participate in the full event or just join us at the end for a half-hour session to learn all about the skills their children have learned. This event is FREE and open to the public (your child does not have to be a patient at Associated Pediatricians), but registration is required. Go here to register (or just scan the QR code): https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfXlgkEwrCCMi.../viewform

02/24/2026

Looking for a fun event for your kiddos, check this out from our friends at Ready, Set, Kindergarten of Duneland and First Things First Porter County on March 10th! Mark your calendars.

If you give a community a book, they’re going to want to throw a party! 🐭🍪 We are absolutely thrilled to invite you to “If You Give a Child a Book…”—a special kickoff event featuring the legendary Laura Numeroff!
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” or a champion for early childhood education, this is the event of the season. Come celebrate the magic of literacy and help us build a brighter future for Porter County!

The Main Event: Community Celebration
Join us for an evening of networking, inspiration, and fun as we explore the vital role of early literacy.

**Where: Ivy Tech, Valparaiso
**When: Tuesday, March 10 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**The Perks: Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, mocktails, and dessert while connecting with community leaders and educators.
**The Highlight: A live virtual presentation from Laura Numeroff! She’ll share stories from her iconic career and discuss the impact of literacy on the future workforce.
**Bonus: Every in-person attendee takes home a signed book by Laura and exclusive literacy materials!
Cost: $55

Can’t Make it in Person? Go Virtual!
Perfect for educators and volunteers who want to join the fun from the comfort of their couch!
**Cost: $25
**What’s Included: A live stream of Laura’s presentation, a certificate of completion, and a digital literacy resource packet created by Laura herself.
**Flexibility: The stream will remain available for 30 days after the event.

Tickets are limited! Grab yours today and let’s show the world what happens when our community comes together for our kids.

https://givebutter.com/5ow3cL

02/24/2026

Parenting big kids has a rhythm all its own…
Loving them deeply while learning when to speak, when to step in, and when to simply listen. Still figuring it out one season at a time.

Any other mamas navigating this stage too? 🤍

02/24/2026

We have some exciting upcoming classes at Associated Pediatricians! Visit our events link or scan the QR codes to learn more and get registered!

02/24/2026

🚨TEENS (and Parents of Teens) — Don’t Miss This! 🚨

Does this sound familiar?
😣 School pressure
🏀 Sports stress
💬 Friendship drama
😴 Feeling overwhelmed

Our amazing Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) team is launching a 4-week virtual workshop for teens, starting THIS Wednesday, Feb 7!

This series will teach teens practical, real-life strategies to manage stress and build resilience—whether it’s at school, in sports, with friends, or beyond.

💻 Convenient. Supportive. Foundational

👉 Spots are limited—sign up today! http://bit.ly/4rlawCa

02/23/2026

When your boss is in meetings all day and you get a 3-minute lightning round⚡️😂