Periscope Pediatrics & Family Care

10/31/2025

10/21/2025

🧠 Is It Just High Energy or Something More? Let’s Talk About ADHD (formerly also called ADD) in Kids!

School has started and this is when we typically start to see behavioral changes at home and at school. You could be getting some feedback from your child's teacher that tasks are difficult to complete, difficulty following directions, challenges with organization or multiple redirections are needed to stay focused on the task at hand.

At our office, we know how important early detection is when it comes to developmental and behavioral health. Here are a few signs that might suggest your child could benefit from an evaluation for ADHD:

🔹 Trouble focusing or paying attention
🔹 Easily distracted—even during play
🔹 Difficulty following directions or completing tasks
🔹 Forgetfulness and frequent daydreaming
🔹 Fidgeting, squirming, or constantly “on the go”
🔹 Interrupting or trouble waiting their turn
🔹 Struggling with organization (backpacks, homework, etc.)

These signs can show up at home, school, or during social time. While all kids can be distracted or full of energy sometimes, ongoing patterns that impact daily life deserve a closer look.

✨ Every child is unique. We're here to support you with evaluations, guidance, and care plans tailored to your child’s needs.

If you’re noticing these behaviors, schedule a visit with us today!

10/09/2025

Let's face it, when the kids don't sleep it makes for a rough night for everyone in the family. Making sleep a priority is important. Not only do we crave it at the end of a long day but it also helps regulate nervous systems, puts us and the kids in a better mood, helps fight illness, and, obviously, more energy the next day. Here is a guide to help understand how much sleep our littles should get. If you're struggling with sleep reach out to your dr to help you navigate through your struggles.

Toddlers (1–2 yrs): 11–14 hours (naps included!)

Preschoolers (3–5 yrs): 10–13 hours

School-age kids (6–12 yrs): 9–12 hours

Teens (13–18 yrs): 8–10 hours

Tricks for Better Sleep Habits:
🌜 Keep a consistent bedtime—even on weekends
📖 Add a calming routine (storytime, soft music, or snuggles)
📱 Power down screens at least 1 hour before bed
🌙 Create a cozy sleep space—cool, quiet, and dark

Sweet dreams, little ones! 🌟

09/14/2025

Check out this video on the recent announcement relating autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy. Please reach out if you have questions about medical studies; we would love to help you interpret what they mean. Medical doctors are trained to be able evaluate the validity of studies and whether the results show a correlation or causation. We'll do a post in the next few days discussing this topic!

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07/20/2025

It's almost time to go back to school! You're probably stressed about all the supplies and clothes. Now is also the time to start prepping to make sure your kiddos keep that perfect attendance by making sure their immune system is ready. All those friends they're excited to see have likely been traveling, picking up all kinds of exotic goodies that can mean missed classroom time. It's important to make sure your returning student is getting all those key nutrients to help them fight off any bugs they encounter. Some natural sources include:
-Bananas for vitamin B
-Citrus for vitamin C
-Go nuts for zinc(almonds, cashews, peanuts)
-Yogurt for gut health
-Fish for protein, Omega 3s, vit A and D
-Leafy greens for vit A and K

Also, remember to get all your recommended vaccines to stay protected!

And if ALL that doesn't work remember that Periscope is here to help with sick and well visits, sports physicals and any other way we can!