Riverview Pediatrics

08/17/2026

E-bike crashes are now the leading cause of injury for school-aged children in emergency rooms. Some of these injuries are very similar to injuries seen in motorcycle crashes, like traumatic brain injuries, broken bones and internal chest or abdominal injuries. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that children under the age of 12 should not ride e-bikes. Learn more about e-bike safety: https://bit.ly/3RSvmwF

06/24/2026

04/26/2026

A manufacturer recalled nearly 5,000 youth all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) following the death of a 6-year-old boy last year. The recall includes 4,900 Rex110 and Sierra110 youth ATVs manufactured by Lil Pick Up Inc., of Rowland Heights, Calif. The vehicles fail to meet the maximum speed limitations for ATVs intended for kids ages 6 years and older.

If you have one of the recalled youth ATVs, you should immediately stop using it and contact Lil Pick Up for a full refund. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mLs4WQ

03/15/2026

There's a difference between "surprises", like a birthday party or holiday gift, and a "don't tell your mom/dad" secret. The latter triangulates/confuses a child's loyalty and contributes to grooming. Know the difference.

Our words matter, and this is one of many reasons why shifting from punishment to positive parenting is so impactful.

For more support raising healthy, kind, and resilient kids, visit: https://genmindful.com

02/05/2026

Why raw milk is trending, and why experts still warn against it.

In the age of “natural” and “wellness first,” raw milk, that is, milk that hasn’t been pasteurized, has seen a surge in interest. Some people online claim it’s more nutritious, full of untapped enzymes, or better for the gut, and social media influencers have amplified those messages as part of a broader clean-eating trend. 

However, here’s the reality: raw milk isn’t safer or healthier than pasteurized milk, and in fact, it can be much more dangerous. Because it hasn’t been heat-treated to kill harmful microbes, it can carry bacteria like Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, and more germs that pasteurization was specifically designed to eliminate. 

These bacteria don’t just cause a stomach bug, they can lead to severe illness, hospitalization, or even death, especially in people at higher risk like infants, pregnant people, older adults, and anyone with a weaker immune system. That’s why health officials are sounding the alarm after a newborn’s death was likely linked to raw milk consumption during pregnancy. 

Pasteurization doesn’t reduce the nutritional value of milk, it protects us from pathogens that can hide in raw dairy. So if you’re choosing what’s best for your family, the safest path is clear: stick with pasteurized dairy products.