Help young kids stay safe around water this summer Gonzalez, O. (June 19, 2018). Help young kids stay safe around water this summer. Retrieved from: First Things First. ARIZONA (June 2018) – Pool weather and summertime go hand in hand. Especially since pools are everywhere—in your backyard, apartment complexes, neighbors’ homes. As the weather gets […]
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Swim Safety Tips
Last Updated 11/5/2019 Source American Academy of Pediatrics (Copyright © 2019) The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. Infant Water Safety: Protect […]
CDC Recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that all children 6 months through 5 years of age should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This expands eligibility for vaccination to nearly 20 million additional children and means that all Americans ages 6 months and older are now eligible for […]
How To Wear Your Mask
Kitty gives advice on mask wearing. Thanks, Kitty!
Stay Home. Stay Safe. Save Lives.
Know How it Spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets […]
Community Centers and Youth Orginizations
Sunshine Pediatrics is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to our patients. We are strong proponents of community involvement and physical activity that are essential to the health of your child. To be active is to be healthy. To be involved in community activities is to be empowered. The following is a list of some of […]
The Power of Play
Want Creative, Curious, Healthier Children with 21st Century Skills? Let Them Play 8/20/2018 American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report, ‘The Power of Play,’ recommends play for children to buffer toxic stress, build parental relationships and improve executive functioning. The most powerful way children learn isn’t only in classrooms or libraries but rather on playgrounds […]