Asheville Pediatric Associates, P.A.

Asheville Pediatric Associates, P.A. Superior, comprehensive, and compassionate pediatric care, since 1938.

Your child’s growing independence from the family and interest in friends might be obvious by now. Healthy friendships a...
08/21/2026

Your child’s growing independence from the family and interest in friends might be obvious by now. Healthy friendships are very important to your child’s development, but peer pressure can become strong during this time. Children who feel good about themselves are more able to resist negative peer pressure and make better choices. Here is a positive parenting quick tip to help you support your 9 to 11-year-old during this time:

MAKE CLEAR RULES AND STICK TO THEM. TALK WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM THEIR BEHAVIOR WHEN NO ADULTS ARE PRESENT. IF YOU PROVIDE REASONS FOR THE RULES, IT WILL HELP THEM TO KNOW WHAT TO DO IN MOST SITUATIONS.

Check back soon for more positive parenting quick tips!

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

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Join us this Saturday for our Prenatal Open House! Our pediatricians will cover any questions you may have as you prepar...
08/19/2026

Join us this Saturday for our Prenatal Open House! Our pediatricians will cover any questions you may have as you prepare for your baby’s arrival. Enjoy light snacks, receive a gift bag and enter a chance to win exciting raffle prizes! We can’t wait to see you.

Prenatal Open House 8/22/26 at 12pm
2 Medical Park Dr Suite 1000 Asheville, NC 28803

Please call us with any questions!
(828) 254-5326

Dyscalculia can affect kids in a lot of different ways that go beyond math class.Learn more: https://www.understood.org/...
08/19/2026

Dyscalculia can affect kids in a lot of different ways that go beyond math class.

Learn more: https://www.understood.org/en/podcasts/in-it/dyscalculia-more-than-bad-at-math?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=evergreen-fam-assumption-dyscalculia-static&utm_content=static

All information provided by Understood — https://fb.com/Understood

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As kids go back to school, here are some easy tips you can use to reduce food waste in your child’s packed lunch:1. Get ...
08/17/2026

As kids go back to school, here are some easy tips you can use to reduce food waste in your child’s packed lunch:

1. Get your child’s input on what they like.
2. Avoid ‘wish packing’ foods that your child won’t eat at home as these foods will likely be discarded at school.
3. Cut up fruits and veggies so they are easier to eat.
4. Make lunch fun! Add fun shapes or colors to your kid’s meal.
5. Make sure to get the portions right for kids of different ages.
6. Aim for “zero-waste lunches” by using reusable water bottles, containers, and snack bags, compostable cutlery, and bento-style lunch boxes.
7. Always keep food safety in mind!

All information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — https://fb.com/USDA

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Going back to school can bring up big worries for kids. Use these tips to talk to about their concerns and help them fee...
08/14/2026

Going back to school can bring up big worries for kids. Use these tips to talk to about their concerns and help them feel supported.

1️⃣ BE REALISTIC ABOUT CHALLENGES
As a parent, it’s tempting to focus on the positive: “It’s a brand new year!” Glossing over your child’s challenges can leave them feeling unheard and be a missed opportunity to talk about what’s really worrying them. Instead, acknowledge your child’s struggles and be direct — and strategic.

2️⃣ TAKE WORRIES SERIOUSLY
Worrying they won’t have any classes with friends, seeing a former crush in the hall, finding out they have another class with a teacher who “Hates me!” — all of these can be sources of real stress. Take care to validate kids’ feelings and give them opportunities to talk about what’s troubling them.

3️⃣ TALK ABOUT THE GOOD STUFF
Anxiety can be consuming for kids, blocking out good memories and casting a dark cloud over the upcoming year. But big, empty statements of encouragement (“I bet you’ll love it!”) can fall flat. Instead, try asking them about concrete things they’ve enjoyed in the past. Helping your child remember some of the good parts of school — activities or classes they like, favorite teachers, friends they’ve missed over the summer — can help fight.

4️⃣ DON’T PUSH
The goal should be to let your child know you’re aware that this can be a stressful time, and you’re there if they want to talk. You’ll have plenty of opportunities for conversations as the year goes on. For now, just knowing you’re there, and that you love and support them, can be enough.

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

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Research finds that the age at which children transition from napping varies widely, from 2 years to 7 years. Research ...
08/12/2026

Research finds that the age at which children transition from napping varies widely, from 2 years to 7 years. Research finds that most children also drop their nap gradually— going from napping consistently every day, to napping inconsistently, to dropping the nap entirely.

So when do most children make this transition? A meta-analysis from 2020 found the following:

➡️ Less than 2.5% of children stop napping before age 2

➡️ 33% of children stop napping by age 3

➡️ 57% of children stop napping by age 4

➡️ 80% of children have stopped napping by age 4.5

➡️ 94% of children have stopped napping by age 5.5

Visit the Parenting Translator newsletter for more research on napping (including links to all of the research) including why children stop napping and what to do as a parent when your child drops their nap!

All information provided by Parenting Translator Foundation — parentingtranslator.org

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Dust mites are tiny creatures found in most homes (especially bedrooms). They are a common trigger of allergies and alle...
08/10/2026

Dust mites are tiny creatures found in most homes (especially bedrooms). They are a common trigger of allergies and allergic asthma. Learn how to reduce your exposure to dust mites: https://aafa.org/allergies/types-of-allergies/insect-allergy/dust-mite-allergy/

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

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Healthy eating is important at every age. Offer your family a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and ...
08/07/2026

Healthy eating is important at every age. Offer your family a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding on foods and beverages, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Start with these tips:

1️⃣ Connect at mealtimes: Sit down together for a meal when you can. Turn off the TV and put away screens and devices, so you can “unplug,” interact, and focus on each other.

2️⃣ Plan out meals: Reduce stress at mealtimes by planning out meals before the week starts. Include quick and easy dishes, or leftovers, on nights that are extra busy.

3️⃣ Let everyone help: Kids learn by doing. Younger ones can mix ingredients, wash produce, or set the table, while older kids can help with ingredients. Everyone can help clean up.

4️⃣ Serve a variety of foods: Include choices from each food group—fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives—in meals and snacks throughout the week.

5️⃣ Let kids choose: Get kids engaged with meal preparation at home. Serve meals “family style” to encourage kids to be creative with their plates.

6️⃣ Offer nonfood rewards: Foods aren’t the only rewards that kids like. Younger kids may enjoy gathering points toward a special outing, and older kids could earn extra screen time or an allowance.

All information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — https://fb.com/USDA

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It is common for kids with one allergic disease to develop another related disease due to something called the allergic ...
08/05/2026

It is common for kids with one allergic disease to develop another related disease due to something called the allergic or atopic march.

https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/

All information provided by Kids With Food Allergies — kidswithfoodallergies.org — https://fb.com/kidswithfoodallergies

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08/03/2026

Middle school can be a stressful time for adolescents. While managing more challenging workload demands, they also grapple with anxiety brought on by larger issues like forming their identity and gaining independence. These emotions can be difficult to experience but are easier with relaxation skills. As highlighted in the video, stress and anxiety often produce physical sensations due to our flight, fight, or freeze response. Effective relaxation skills like paced belly breathing help to calm the body and turn down the intensity of that emotion.

Encourage your middle schooler to watch this video about emotions. Even better — watch it with your middle schooler and discuss these key findings together:

1️⃣ Belly breathing is breathing slowly and deeply at a steady pace. By slowing their inhales and extending their exhales, your child can use their breath to harness control of their emotions.
2️⃣ Belly breathing balances out the carbon dioxide and oxygen in kids' bodies, cutting off their fight, flight, or freeze response. It returns their mind and body to a calmer state.

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

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