Gateway Pediatrics

Gateway Pediatrics Jennifer Wehberg, MD • Perry Adams, PA-C • Amber Adkins, NP-C • Christine Perdue, CPNP
Accepting new patients newborn through 21!

Thank you for visiting Gateway Pediatrics, PA. We are a four-provider practice serving newborns through 21 years of age in the Delmarva area. Providers Jennifer Wehberg, MD and Perry Adams, PA-C (with a combined 40 years’ experience) opened the Salisbury, MD practice in September 2009 in response to the shortage of pediatric care on the Eastern Shore. To those who have chosen Gateway Pediatrics as

their child’s care provider, we are honored to be the “gateway to their child’s healthy future”! COVID Update: Now offering Vehicle Visits and Telemedicine

Do you know the difference between a flood warning and a flood watch? A flood warning means that a flood is happening so...
06/24/2026

Do you know the difference between a flood warning and a flood watch? A flood warning means that a flood is happening soon or currently happening. A flood watch means that flooding is possible. Make sure you know the difference and how to protect you and your family if a flooding event takes place.

All information provided by Ready.gov — https:/fb.com/readygov

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Big milestone: moving from bottles to training cups! Not all cups (or drinks) are created equal when it comes to protect...
06/23/2026

Big milestone: moving from bottles to training cups! Not all cups (or drinks) are created equal when it comes to protecting your toddler’s teeth. Learn what to look for in a training cup, what to put in it, and when to use it.

https://www.mouthhealthy.org/life-stages/babies-and-kids/sippy-cups-and-dental-health

All information provided by American Dental Association

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Keep these safety tips in mind when you are preparing food for your preschooler:1️⃣ Encourage handwashing after using th...
06/22/2026

Keep these safety tips in mind when you are preparing food for your preschooler:

1️⃣ Encourage handwashing after using the bathroom, before and after eating, after playing with pets, or whenever they are dirty.

2️⃣ Some foods are more likely to cause foodborne illness. Only serve your preschooler foods containing seafood, meat, poultry, or eggs that have been cooked to the recommended safe minimum internal temperatures. Avoid serving your preschooler unpasteurized (raw) juice or milk.

3️⃣ Avoid serving foods that are hard to swallow or cut them into small pieces, about ½ inch. Hard-to-swallow foods can include peanuts, popcorn, round slices of hot dog, hard candy, whole grapes, and cherry tomatoes.

4️⃣ To prevent choking, have your preschoolers sit down at a table when they eat. Avoid letting them run, walk, play, or lie down with food in their mouth.

All information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — https://fb.com/USDA

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The first year of your baby's life will be filled with so many new sensations. Try this texture activity with your baby ...
06/20/2026

The first year of your baby's life will be filled with so many new sensations. Try this texture activity with your baby to help them better understand the world around them.

Activity: Tummy Textures (0-9 months)

Use: Laundry

Description: Laundry day can be a great time for brain-building! Give your child some tummy time on different fabrics, like a sweater or a fluffy towel. Describe the textures to them like, "Do you feel the scratchy sweater?" Watch how they react to the way it feels and talk with them about it. Children learn through their senses.

Brainy Background: Touching different textures is a great way for your child to explore the world. And talking together helps them understand more of the world around us. It also connects sensations, words, and what they mean.

Actividad: Texturas boca abajo (0-9 meses)

Uso: Lavadero

Descripción: Permite que tu niño pase tiempo boca abajo sobre diferentes materiales, como un suéter o una toalla suave y esponjosa. Descríbele las texturas, como por ejemplo, "¿Sientes ese suéter áspero?" Fíjate cómo reacciona a las sensaciones y conversa con él al respecto. Los niños aprenden a través de sus sentidos.

Fondo Inteligente: Cuando le ofreces a tu niño oportunidades para tocar texturas diferentes y hablar juntos sobre ellas, lo ayudas a desarrollar su comprensión del mundo y a hacer conexiones entre palabras, sensaciones y su significado.

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Be mindful when you leave your car. 29 children lost their lives in a hot vehicle in 2023. Their caregivers didn’t belie...
06/19/2026

Be mindful when you leave your car. 29 children lost their lives in a hot vehicle in 2023. Their caregivers didn’t believe it could happen to them. Auto-pilot can cause caregivers to fail to remember tasks between home and work, like dropping off a baby. Learn ways to prevent this tragedy, such as placing an item related to the child in the front seat. Get started here: https://carseateducation.org/general-education

All information provided by the National Child Passenger Safety Board — www.cpsboard.org

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Now your baby is ready to be a true food explorer! This is the time to introduce many new flavors and textures. With pra...
06/18/2026

Now your baby is ready to be a true food explorer! This is the time to introduce many new flavors and textures. With practice, babies will accept these new foods and will ask for more. Simple modifications to family meals is a great way for your baby to build new skills and become an adventurous eater.

Review these tips about which foods to offer your baby and how much. Always contact your pediatrician with any questions or concerns regarding your baby's nutrition.

All information provided by Dr. Yum Project — https://fb.com/doctoryum

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Your child’s growing independence from the family and interest in friends might be obvious by now. Healthy friendships a...
06/17/2026

Your child’s growing independence from the family and interest in friends might be obvious by now. Healthy friendships are very important to your child’s development, but peer pressure can become strong during this time. Children who feel good about themselves are more able to resist negative peer pressure and make better choices. Here is a positive parenting quick tip to help you support your 9 to 11-year-old during this time:

MAKE CLEAR RULES AND STICK TO THEM. TALK WITH YOUR CHILD ABOUT WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM THEIR BEHAVIOR WHEN NO ADULTS ARE PRESENT. IF YOU PROVIDE REASONS FOR THE RULES, IT WILL HELP THEM TO KNOW WHAT TO DO IN MOST SITUATIONS.

Check back soon for more positive parenting quick tips!

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can lead to death in minutes if the person does not get help right away.Survival depends on ...
06/15/2026

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can lead to death in minutes if the person does not get help right away.

Survival depends on people nearby calling 911, starting CPR, and using an AED as soon as possible.

Learn more about what you can do: https://parentheartwatch.org/

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Do you ever have a hard time stopping a tantrum? 👀👉🏽 It can be a challenge — once they’re in full meltdown mode, their b...
06/13/2026

Do you ever have a hard time stopping a tantrum? 👀

👉🏽 It can be a challenge — once they’re in full meltdown mode, their brains literally can’t process logical suggestions or use coping skills!

Helping them manage their emotions (also called “co-regulating”) is so much easier if we can step in *before* their emotions boil over. Easier said than done, though! Before your child melts down, some early signs they might be dysregulated can include:

🚩 Fidgeting
🚩 Throwing toys or clutching toys in both hands
🚩 Hiccups or holding their breath
🚩 Stiffened body
🚩 Clenched jaw or fists
🚩 Covering ears or closing eyes
🚩 Excessive laughing or silliness
🚩 High-pitched voice or baby talk
🚩 Withdrawal/flat affect

If you notice any of these signs, it might be time to try a co-regulation strategy (check out our profile for lots of ideas!)

BUT, it’s also important to remember that YOU DON’T HAVE TO STOP EVERY TANTRUM!!!

Letting kids (and ourselves!) cry it out in a safe, comforting environment when we’re upset can have loads of surprising benefits:

💪🏽 It shows them that their emotions and natural response (crying) are healthy and acceptable
💪🏽 Releases pent-up frustrations, tension, and exhaustion
💪🏽 Scientists believe that crying literally rinses stress hormones out of our bodies, helping to restore emotional equilibrium

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1415 Wesley Drive
Salisbury, MD
21801

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 12pm
1pm - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 12pm
1pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 8:15am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8:15am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm

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