Newtown Center Pediatrics

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Emerging research shows factors such as environment, body composition and psychosocial stress that may influence the timing of puberty.

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Walking or riding this summer? 🚶‍♂️🚲

There is a RIGHT way and a WRONG way to share the road — and knowing which direction to face can save your life.

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Here’s how to spot the condition.

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Every baby deserves the healthiest possible start.

Newborn screening - a quick, simple check in your baby’s first days of life –
can pick up a range of conditions early, including:
⭕ Congenital heart conditions
⭕ Sickle cell disease
⭕ Congenital hypothyroidism
⭕ Hearing loss
⭕ Clubfoot
⭕ Cleft lip and palate

Catching them early helps families get the right care and support sooner –
and gives every child the best chance to grow and thrive.

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Anyone can drown, no one should.

Equip yourself & others with safety tips:
🏊‍♂️ Learn to swim
👀 Supervise children
🚫 No alcohol near water
🌧️ Be aware of surroundings
🦺 Use safety equipment

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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