SmartStart Pediatrics

09/06/2026

09/03/2026

Starts this Saturday at 4:00 PM! We'll get your kids moving! Sign up for the Fall Session of Rising Stars presented by SmartStart Pediatrics today!

09/03/2026

This article is maybe more technical and not as "user friendly" as I might like, but it has a lot of good information. It includes helpful links and references. For anyone with questions about how to proceed during this respiratory season your answers likely can be found here. We will be digesting this all and providing more practical recommendations in the near future. More to follow. Come back to our page for updates and keep an eye on your email inbox.

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This Perspective describes the Vaccine Integrity Project, established in 2025 in response to concerns about the stability and integrity of US vaccine policy due to disruptions to the work of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; outlines the process for the 2026-2027 evidence review; and...

08/23/2026

Our Rising Stars program will get your kids moving! First session September 5th. Adventure is out there!

07/08/2026

Interesting ideas, especially during summer break.

06/26/2026

Reading together encourages safe, nurturing relationships in families. Shared reading is a great strategy to promote age-appropriate literacy skills and helps children be ready for kindergarten and beyond.

AAP News recently spoke with Dr. Marsha D. Spitzer, chief of pediatrics for clinical support at Family Health Centers of San Diego and the medical director of Reach Out and Read San Diego, to learn more about how pediatricians can respond when parents ask about reading and how to identify potential developmental delays. https://bit.ly/4w4RyBZ

04/14/2026

School breaks can be times for your child to rest. They can also be stressful. You can support your child and yourself so you both feel healthy and relaxed by the time school restarts.

04/03/2026

U-C-O-N-N UCONN! UCONN! UCONN!

02/23/2026

For the safety of our patients and staff, SmartStart Pediatrics will be closed Monday, Feb 23rd. If you have an urgent medical concern our providers will be available by phone to guide you. Otherwise, we’ll be back in the office on Tuesday. Stay safe and warm, and enjoy your time together as a family!
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01/26/2026

Healthy Children will be hosting a FREE parents webinar.
💬Kids' Vaccines: The When, Why & What to Expect
📅 Friday January 30th
⏰12pm CT / 1pm EST
Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medical Editor of HealthyChildren.org and Dr. Adam Ratner, Pediatric in Infectious Diseases Physician, will discuss ideal timing of vaccines, why some are recommended at specific ages, and what to expect after vaccines.
Register here: http://bit.ly/4qQv0Cl

Healthy Children will be hosting a FREE parents webinar.

💬Kids' Vaccines: The When, Why & What to Expect
📅 Friday January 30th
⏰12pm CT / 1pm EST

Dr. Jennifer Shu, Medical Editor of HealthyChildren.org and Dr. Adam Ratner, Pediatric in Infectious Diseases Physician, will discuss ideal timing of vaccines, why some are recommended at specific ages, and what to expect after vaccines.

Register here: http://bit.ly/4qQv0Cl