Pediatric Associates of Franklin

08/17/2026

Wishing you a school year full of laughs and smiles! 😄

08/16/2026

🍼 New parents — you've got this!

Don't be too hard on yourself, sleep in shifts, and never turn down help. It truly takes a village! Remember, taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do for your baby.

Learn more on our website.

➡️ https://www.pediatricsoffranklin.com/resources-and-education/newborn/helpful-tips-for-new-parents/

08/14/2026

Did you know that we're on Instagram?

Follow us at for tips, practice news and more!

https://www.instagram.com/franklinpeds/

08/13/2026

Friendships are a big part of a successful school year. Help your child build confidence, practice kindness, and make new connections! 💙

To help a child make friends at school requires a bit of knowledge about how they socialize, their interpersonal skills, and how they control emotions.

08/11/2026

When your child wakes up sick, we're here to help! Convenient weekday walk-in hours are available for common illnesses like fevers, ear pain, sore throats, coughs, and flu symptoms.

- Morning: 7:30–8:30 AM
- Afternoon: 4:00–5:00 PM

Need a same-day sick visit? Give us a call! Routine well visits should be scheduled during regular office hours.

08/10/2026

It's back to school time! Post a photo of your student ready to take on the new year in the comments below!

Wishing all our students, teachers, administrators, and parents a wonderful year ahead! 📚

08/08/2026

Good news! Our phones are back up and running! Thank you for your patience while we resolved the issue.

08/07/2026

If your child’s had their annual check-up, we can complete his or her sports physical forms, no need for urgent care visits!

Just request the form online through your patient portal or email us at [email protected].

Easy, fast, and done!

08/05/2026

Backpacks: packed. Nerves: managed. Let's do this!

Here are 5 fun tips to make back-to-school a breeze.

08/03/2026

Some viral social media challenges have led to serious injuries, even among teens who are usually careful. Teens' brains are still developing, especially the part that weighs risk.

Tips for parents:
✅ Ask open-ended questions about trends they've heard of
✅ Talk through worst-case outcomes together, calmly
✅ Stay connected to their digital world
✅ Be a positive role model online

The goal isn't to scare them. It's to help them pause and think before they act.

Social media challenges can be fascinating to teens, who can be both impulsive and drawn to behavior that draws attention. These trendy challenges, which range from microwaving gel-filled toys to misusing allergy medicines, can cause serious injuries and poisonings, and some can even be fatal. Being...