Valley Pediatric Group: Waynesboro

02/27/2026

PREP TIME: 20 minutes
COOKING TIME: 20 minutes
MAKES: 6 wraps

INGREDIENTS
1 tsp Lemon zest (make zest from juiced lemon)
2 tbsp Fresh lemon, juiced
2 cups Canned low-sodium great northern beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup Fresh avocado, peeled, pitted, puréed
1 tbsp Fresh garlic, minced
2 1/4 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
⅓ tsp Chili powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 1/2 cups Fresh purple cabbage, finely shredded
6 Whole-wheat tortillas, 10”
3 cups Fresh romaine lettuce, shredded

DIRECTIONS
1️⃣ Grate lemon rind on a hand-held grater or citrus zester to make zest. Juice lemons. Set aside.
2️⃣ Purée beans in a food processor or a blender until smooth. Put into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3️⃣ Purée avocado, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, chili powder, and salt until smooth. Mix into pureed beans. Add shredded cabbage. Mix well.
4️⃣ You may cover and refrigerate at 40 °F for no more than 2 hours to avoid browning of the avocado.
5️⃣ Add vinegar, salt, and pepper.
6️⃣ For each wrap, place 1/3 cup of bean filling on the bottom half of the tortilla. Top with 1⁄2 cup of lettuce. Roll in the form of a burrito. Cut diagonally. Serve immediately.

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02/26/2026

Sports are a fantastic way for kids to stay active, but safety comes first. Our medical library provides resources on sports-related injuries, heat exhaustion, and more. To learn more, visit: https://www.valleypedgroup.com/Resources/Medical-Articles/Sports-Exercise

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02/24/2026

There are 3 common considerations parents have when it comes to bars - protein, fiber, and sugar.
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🫘 Protein Rich⁠
Protein needs for kids vary by weight, so every kid is different. As an estimate, it’s roughly 16 g per day for small kids, going toward 20 a day as they get bigger, and keeps going up as they grow.⁠
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If we divide 20 g across 5 meals and snacks, we get 4 g of protein per meal and snack (3g for smaller kids). This is a quick way to tell if something has a lot or a little protein in it. ⁠
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🌾 Fiber Rich⁠
If you have a kid who’s low on fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, etc. a bar may be able to help. Kids 8 and under need 19 or 25 g of fiber per day, so that would be 4-5 g per meal or snack. It’s hard to find bars with a lot of fiber, which is why adding on a fruit and vegetable can help if fiber is your primary goal.⁠

🍪 Lower Sugar⁠
It’s recommended for kids ages 2+ to eat less than 25 g of added sugars per day (on average). While that number may not be practical for all families, it can put amounts of sugar into context. This is why, if sugar is top of mind, it is recommended to aim for a bar with less than 5-6g of added sugar.

All information provided by Kids Eat in Color — www.kidseatincolor.com — https://fb.com/kids.eat.in.color

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02/23/2026

Sleep is such a vital part of your child's daily routine. Here are some tips and information regarding sleep safety for your young children.

All information provided by the World Health Organization — https://fb.com/WHO

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02/23/2026

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) and pneumonia (infection of the lungs) in children younger than 1 year of age in the United States. Bookmark this post for future reference for symptoms, care and who to contact next time your child is sick!

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02/23/2026

The first years of your child’s life is filled with many opportunities to learn and grow. Try this critical thinking activity with your child next time you spend time together.

Activity: Stair Count (15 months - 2 years)

Use: Anytime, Anywhere

Description: When your child is learning to walk up and down stairs, hold their hand, and count each step you take. This helps them become familiar with their numbers and it's fun!

Brainy Background: Making connections between numbers and what they stand for (such as the steps your child climbs or the fingers on their hands), helps your child see that numbers aren't just words they memorize. They actually stand for quantities of things. This is the first step in learning math.

Actividad: Conteo de escalones (15 meses - 2 años)

Uso: En cualquier momento, en cualquier lugar

Descripción: Cuando tu niño está aprendiendo a subir y bajar escalones, sostén su mano, y cuenta cada escalón que suban o bajen. Esto ayuda a tu niño a familiarizarse con los números mientras piensa ¡y es divertido!

Fondo Inteligente: Hacer conexiones entre los números y lo que significan (como los escalones que tu niño sube o los dedos de sus manos), ayuda a tu niño a ver que los números no son solo palabras que memoriza, sino que en realidad representan cantidades de cosas. Es el comienzo del aprendizaje de matemáticas.

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02/21/2026

Snacking on fresh fruit each and every day can help keep the Mouth Monsters away!

All information provided by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry — aapd.org — https://fb.com/AmericanAcademyofPediatricDentistry

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02/20/2026

Children experience all of the same complicated, wonderful, confusing, and big emotions that adults do. It’s okay to feel all emotions, including feelings that are pleasant and uncomfortable. Emotions are important because they provide us with information about ourselves and our environment. They help us connect with one another. Learning how to notice, label, and express their feelings helps children feel more in control of their emotional experiences.

Encourage your elementary schooler to watch this video of kids talking about their emotions. Even better — watch it with your child and discuss these key findings together:

1️⃣ Label and name feelings to increase emotional vocabulary AND reinforce that you can feel more than one emotion at a time.
2️⃣ Notice body sensations that are attached to different emotions and provide clues for what they are feeling. Sometimes it's easier to notice physical symptoms first.
3️⃣ Rate the feeling of emotions on a scale of 1 to 10 to capture what we feel emotions in different amounts or intensities.

All information provided by the Child Mind Institute — https://fb.com/ChildMindInstitute

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02/19/2026

Today the Virginia Department of Public Health reiterated its commitment to the science based vaccine schedule that is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and many other major medical societies. Valley Pediatric Group will continue to follow and recommend this vaccine schedule as we believe there is very strong evidence it provides safe, effective protection against many diseases that once caused severe illness, disability and even death.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2026 Media Contact: Logan Anderson, Logan.Anderson@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Health Reaffirms its Commitment to Vaccines as a Critical Tool in Protecting the Health of Families and Communities Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) ...

02/19/2026

Worried about your child's well-being? Anxiety can present differently in kids. This post highlights some potential indicators. To learn more, visit our website today!

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02/18/2026

Stay focused! Distracted driving accounts for over 3,000 deaths every year in the U.S. alone. Keep your eyes on the road—lives depend on it.

All information provided by Prevent Child Injury — www.preventchildinjury.org

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02/17/2026

Curious about what produce is in season this winter? Check out this list of winter produce before you head to your local farmer’s market or grocery store! Seasonal produce in your area will vary by growing conditions and weather. Remember, fresh, frozen, canned, and dried: fruits and vegetables are a delicious way to make every bite count!

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