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Updated Office Workflow
Tue, Aug 3, 2021
As of August 3, 2021
We are currently seeing an unprecedented number of sick patients this summer, with non-COVID19 viral illnesses more typically seen in winter and early spring. In addition, we are now seeing COVID19 infection creep back into our community. This is disappointing but not surprising given the uptick...
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Two New Pediatricians Will Join Our Team This Fall
Tue, Jul 27, 2021
In Autumn 2021 we will be welcoming two new physicians to Sound Beach Pediatrics, Dr. Jennifer Fenster and Dr. Alyssa Schunk. They are going to be fantastic additions to our team, and we we can’t wait for you to meet them!
The Latest Update on COVID19 Vaccination for Children
Wed, May 12, 2021
Good morning!
As many of you know, the FDA has just authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children between the ages of 12 and 15 in the US. As the Washington Post just reported (5/10), this authorization was based on “a trial of nearly 2,300...
Continue reading »Dr. Katy shares her sunny outlook and practice’s enthusiasm for COVID19 vaccination for children
Thu, Mar 4, 2021
Sound Beach Pediatrics sees a bright future ahead with the growing availability of the COVID19 vaccine and its use in children on the horizon.
New Guidance for Patients with Recent or Prior COVID19 Infection
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
Dear SBP Families,
Dr. Henry and I wanted to reach out with an important update related to children, COVID19, the rare but serious potential for cardiac complications, and new guidance on return to PE and sports clearance. This is an important topic for all parents to understand – so please...
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“Healthy Living Doesn’t Stop During a Pandemic” ~ A Reminder to Family Members of All Ages
Wed, Dec 16, 2020
Dear Sound Beach Pediatrics Families,
Dr. Henry and I hope this message finds you well! With increasing community COVID19 spread, it is now more important than ever before to exercise caution and use discretion in our day-to-day activities. Wearing masks and maintaining social distancing continue to be the mainstays of disease...
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Updated Office Workflow
Tue, Aug 3, 2021
Two New Pediatricians Will Join Our Team This Fall
Tue, Jul 27, 2021
The Latest Update on COVID19 Vaccination for Children
Wed, May 12, 2021
Dr. Katy shares her sunny outlook and practice’s enthusiasm for COVID19 vaccination for children
Thu, Mar 4, 2021
New Guidance for Patients with Recent or Prior COVID19 Infection
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
“Healthy Living Doesn’t Stop During a Pandemic” ~ A Reminder to Family Members of All Ages
Wed, Dec 16, 2020
As you plan Halloween this year with the family, here are more tips to ensure a safe and healthy Halloween for your children! 🎃👻
"Always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you. Agree on a specific time when they should return home and get flashlights with batteries for everyone. If Halloween doesn't start until after dark where you live and you have younger children, check with your town or park district for Halloween activities offered earlier in the day."
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Halloween Health & Safety Tips
www.healthychildren.org
Costumes, pumpkins, pet safety, driving reminders, treat tips, and more! Here is a great list from the AAP for a healthy and safe Halloween.
For #ADHDAwarenessMonth, we recommend reading this article for tips on the best diet and nutrition strategies that can help with improving cognition, mood, memory, and behavior. For questions and concerns about your child's ADHD management and nutrition, you can schedule a visit at our office.
"The quality of your food affects how your brain and body work. Try to eat high-quality food, and be careful with calories. Impulsivity leads many people diagnosed with ADHD to eat the wrong things too often. In fact, impulsivity is associated with unhealthy weight gain, which has been shown to be bad for the brain. Eat only high-quality calories."
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9 Healthy Food Rules for ADHD Families: What to Eat, What to Avoid
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Healthy food is so powerful. A well-rounded ADD diet can have a powerful, positive effect on your cognition, mood, memory, and behavior. The wrong diet can aggravate ADHD symptoms. Here's what you sho...
Wondering how to celebrate Halloween with the family while staying safe from COVID-19? Here are tips on how to have a fun but safe Halloween this year. 🎃 👻
"Try to stick with outdoor trick-or-treating in small groups. The virus is much less likely to spread outside than in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Keeping a safe distance from others outside your household is another good way to reduce risk. Make sure your children know to avoid large groups of kids clustering at doorsteps or anywhere else the goodies are being handed out."
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Halloween & COVID-19: Have Fun While Staying Safe
www.healthychildren.org
For families fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the risk of being exposed to the virus during Halloween festivities may not be as scary as last year. But as COVID continues to spread, it's still impor...
Boppy recalls their newborn loungers that were linked to 8 infant deaths. If you have these at home, stop using them immediately. It’s important to keep soft objects and loose bedding away from babies as they can lead to suffocation.
“According to the U.S. Consumer Product and Safety Commission, the recalled products include Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers.
The infants reportedly suffocated after being placed in a lounger on either their back, side or stomach. The eight deaths were reported between December 2015 and June 2020, according to the CPSC.”
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Boppy Recalls 3.3. Million Baby Pillows After The Deaths Of 8 Infants
www.npr.org
The loungers were sold in stores from January 2004 to September 2021. Retailers including Amazon, Pottery Barn Kids, Target and Walmart carried the product.Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Here are 8 thoughtful to celebrate and embrace Indigenous cultures with your family.
8 thoughtful ways to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day and support Indigenous makers with family-friendly activities and events.
Halloween is this month! If you’re looking for some fun ideas to celebrate at home with the family, check out these options that also help your child’s development, including motor, tummy time, sensory, and play activities. 🎃 👻
“Leading up to Halloween, hide a small pumpkin around the house every day and have your children search for it. You can even create Halloween riddles that give clues as to where it might be. This requires working memory and problem solving.”
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Activities for Celebrating Halloween at Home | Pathways.org
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Happy Halloween! Check out these socially-distanced ways to celebrate the spooky season as a family.