Redbud Pediatrics

08/22/2025

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. In 2019, more than 600 children 12 and younger died in motor vehicle crashes, and more than 91,000 were injured. Of the children 12 and younger who died in a crash (for whom restraint use was known), 38% were not buckled up.

Parents and caregivers can make a lifesaving difference by checking whether their children are properly buckled on every trip. Review this guide to car seat safety and always refer to your car and carseat’s manual for more safety information.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

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08/21/2025

Playing and having fun with your newborn or young child is a surefire way to help develop social skills, build your connection with them, and several other health benefits. Here are some tips and information about how to engage in activities with your young children.

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

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08/20/2025

Male children are more likely than female children to have . Learn what symptoms to look for: https://aafa.org/asthma/living-with-asthma/asthma-in-children/

All information provided by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America — aafa.org — www.facebook.com/AAFANational

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08/19/2025

When reading with a child with a speech and language delay, they may not understand every word, but will enjoy cuddling with you to share a book. Over time, reading aloud can also strengthen speech and language skills and is a way to give your child a gift that will last a lifetime—a love of books!

If your child has a speech and language delay and reading together is a challenge, consider implementing these tips during your next reading session:

1. Read together when it’s fun and relaxing. Younger children may be easily distracted, so start by reading for just a few minutes at a time.

2. Read the same story many times. Children enjoy the repetition and it helps them learn language.

3. Use books with rhymes or songs. Clap along to the rhythm and help your child clap with you. As the child grows, suggest filling in words. “Twinkle, twinkle, little star. How I wonder…”

4. Point to pictures and talk about them. “Look at the silly monkey!” And ask your child to point at certain things. “Where’s the cat?”

5. Talk about things in the story that your child knows. That bear has blue pajamas just like you!”

6. Ask questions about the story. “Is that bunny hiding?” As your child grows, ask harder questions. “What do you think will happen next?”

All information provided by Reach Out and Read — https://fb.com/reachoutandread

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08/18/2025

Hepatitis B virus attacks the liver. Hepatitis B virus infections are known as the "silent epidemic" because many infected people don't experience symptoms until decades later when they develop hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), cirrhosis (severe liver disease), or cancer of the liver (hepatocellular carcinoma).

Every year in the United States about 22,000 new hepatitis B infections occur and about 2,000 people die from their infections.

All information provided by The Vaccine Education Center — www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

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08/15/2025

Good communication between you and your child is important for developing a positive relationship and it will make it easier for you to talk about difficult topics as they get older. Use these three main keys to communicate with your child!

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08/14/2025

: By mid-adolescence, girls are over 2 times as likely to be diagnosed with a mood disorder, like depression or anxiety, than boys.

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

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08/13/2025

Your toddler is excited to be learning more skills. While you are preparing for your toddler’s 18-month-old well visit, review these topics that will likely be covered and make note of any questions or concerns.

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08/13/2025

How much screen time is too much? Explore 10 ways to minimize screen time for your littles.

All information provided by The Sanford Children’s Health Initiative (fit) — fit.sanfordhealth.org — https://fb.com/SanfordfitKids

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08/11/2025

In the book "French Kids Eat Everything" by Karen Le Billon, a mother describes the year she spent in her husband’s native France trying to get her two small children in touch with the French way of life. The French seem to have a cultural sensibility about how to get their children eating healthy delicious food from a VERY young age.

Le Billon’s account of her time in France also demonstrates that French kids just don’t snack. Period. After school they have a small “meal”, sitting down at a table called le goûter. Typically it may be yogurt and fruit or bread and cheese. Then food is put away and there is no snacking until dinner.

What if kids get hungry? Well, hunger is a normal human sensation that kids get accustomed to, and it also helps them to eat more nutritious foods at mealtimes. A child who is faced with broccoli at dinner is more likely to eat it if she is not full of fishy crackers, pretzels, and fruit snacks. What's so sensible about the way the French kids snack is that the snack is limited, well balanced and satisfying. For kids that are doing after school activities, a satisfying and well-planned snack can hold them over until dinner without having to munch on snack food on the way home.

Here are five simple French-inspired rules regarding snacking for kids. Many of these can also be applied to adults too! Always contact your pediatrician if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's nutrition.

All information provided by Dr. Yum Project — https://fb.com/doctoryum

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08/08/2025

During this time, your teen is developing their unique personality and opinions. Relationships with friends are still important, yet your teen will have other interests as they develop a more clear sense of who they are. This is also an important time to prepare for more independence and responsibility; many teenagers start working and many will be leaving home soon after high school.

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08/07/2025