One Family Pediatrics

06/24/2026

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to every dad and father figure in our One Family.

Here's something most people don't know: dads aren't a backup version of mom. They bring their own kind of magic. A father's involvement uniquely shapes how kids grow. That rough, silly, "let's go higher" play helps children learn to handle big emotions and take healthy risks. In one study cited by the AAP, a 3-year-old's language development was uniquely predicted by how their dad talked with them. Not a stand-in for mom. A whole separate boost.

And it starts early. Dads who jump in with skin-to-skin holding help newborns calm down and sleep better. Yes, that counts as parenting.

This one's for every father figure holding it down too: stepdads, granddads, uncles, the family friend who always shows up. Kids don't count titles. They count who's there.

Thank you for showing up, again and again. Happy Father's Day. 💙

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06/19/2026

Today is Juneteenth.

Here is the part a lot of us never learned in school. The Emancipation Proclamation freed enslaved people on paper in January 1863. But the news, and the freedom itself, did not actually reach everyone for more than two years.

On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally heard they were free. Two and a half years late.

That gap is the whole point of the day. Freedom being declared is not the same as freedom being real for every person. Juneteenth is when we remember that, and celebrate it.

You do not need a history lecture for the little ones. Try something like: "A long time ago, some people were not free, and that was not fair. Juneteenth is the day we celebrate that everyone deserves to be free, safe, and treated with kindness."

Then keep it joyful. Read a picture book about Juneteenth together, talk about fairness, and celebrate Black history, joy, and community as a family.

Freedom is worth teaching. Even to the smallest humans.

From all of us at One Family Pediatrics, happy Juneteenth. 🧡
📍 2575 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 301 | Cu***ng, GA
📞 678-962-7337
🌐 www.onefamilypediatrics.com

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06/17/2026

All Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula has been recalled. Every lot. Both can sizes. Sold at Target, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026.

Three infants have developed infant botulism after using it. All three were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

Here is the part most people miss: symptoms can take up to several weeks to show up. So even if your baby seems fine right now, watch them for a full month after their last bottle.

What to look for: constipation, weak or different cry, trouble sucking or swallowing, droopy eyelids, and floppy or weak muscle tone.

What to do today:
Stop using it now. Do not finish the can.

If it is unopened, throw it away or return it to Target for a refund.

Wash anything that touched the formula in hot soapy water or the dishwasher.

And switch to a new formula right away. Not sure which one? That is exactly what we are here for.

📍 2575 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 301 | Cu***ng, GA
📞 678-962-7337
🌐 www.onefamilypediatrics.com

06/15/2026

Let's do a quick summer pop quiz, OFP parents:

- Does sunscreen need to go on BEFORE you leave the house?
Yes. 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure, not in the car, not in the parking lot, not while your toddler is already running toward the splash pad.

- Spray or cream?
Cream wins. Every time. Sprays are harder to apply evenly and easier to miss spots, especially on a moving child.

- What does "broad spectrum" actually mean?
It means the sunscreen protects against BOTH UVA rays (the aging, deep-skin damage ones) and UVB rays (the burning ones). You need both covered.

- Does skin tone affect UV risk?
No. Everyone, regardless of skin color, is at risk for UV damage. Melanin offers some natural protection but does not block UV rays entirely, and skin cancer can and does occur in people of all skin tones.

- How often do you reapply?
Every two hours. And immediately after swimming or heavy sweating, even if it says water resistant.

One more: mineral sunscreen (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) sits on top of the skin instead of being absorbed into it. That is why we prefer it, especially for kids.

Save this graphic. Summer is not playing around and neither are we.

📍 2575 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 301 | Cu***ng, GA
📞 678-962-7337
🌐 www.onefamilypediatrics.com

06/12/2026

All of you.

The kid who is figuring things out. The one who already knows exactly who they are. The parent who has all the answers. The one who has none of them and is just showing up anyway.

You belong here.

At One Family Pediatrics, we made a promise when we opened our doors: every child who comes to us will be seen, heard, and cared for with the same love and dedication. No exceptions. No asterisks.

No fine print.

We are not here to judge your family. We are here to keep your kids healthy and help them grow into the fullest version of themselves, whatever that looks like.

That is not something we turn on in June. That is just who we are.

Happy Pride Month from our family to yours. 🏳️‍🌈

📍 2575 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 301 | Cu***ng, GA
📞 678-962-7337
🌐 www.onefamilypediatrics.com

06/11/2026

First, the science: increased peer connection during adolescence is not a sign that parents matter less. It is an important and healthy stage of development. Your kid is not rejecting you. They are doing exactly what their brain is wired to do right now.

Peer groups help adolescents develop moral judgment, values, and a sense of how they are distinct from their parents. Their friend group is literally part of how they figure out who they are. You want this for them.

BUT. Here is what the research also shows: adolescents still rely on parents for emotional support and to help set limits, and both of those things are linked to positive development and closeness.

So you are still essential. You just have to show up differently now.

Here is what actually works for staying connected to a teen who wants to be everywhere but home:
- Side-by-side, not face-to-face. Teens talk more in the car, on a walk, while cooking, during a show. Drop the formal "let's talk" energy and just exist near them.
- Short and consistent beats long and intense. A five-minute check-in every day is worth more than a two-hour conversation once a month.
- Let them lead the activity. Yes, even if it is something you do not understand or care about. Show up anyway. That is the whole message.
- Be the house they want to come back to. Know their friends' names. Keep snacks. Lower the interrogation energy at the door.

And for those of you sending a rising freshman off to college this fall: this summer is not slipping away from you. It is the last chapter of the book you wrote together. You do not have to be with them every moment to make it count.

We see patients through college age at One Family Pediatrics. If your teen needs to see us even from a dorm room, we offer telemedicine.

📍 2575 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 301 | Cu***ng, GA
📞 678-962-7337
🌐 www.onefamilypediatrics.com