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Bringing home a new baby is exciting, and family and friends are often eager to visit. While those visits can be special...
08/28/2026

Bringing home a new baby is exciting, and family and friends are often eager to visit.

While those visits can be special, it's important to remember that newborns have immature immune systems and are more vulnerable to infections during the first few months of life.

It's okay to set boundaries that help keep your baby healthy. Consider asking visitors to wash their hands before holding the baby, postpone visits if they're feeling sick, avoid kissing the baby's face or hands, and stay up to date on recommended vaccines such as Tdap and flu. Limiting large gatherings during the newborn period may also help reduce exposure to illness.

Remember, setting boundaries isn't rude, it's part of protecting your baby.

What boundary was most important to your family when welcoming a new baby? Share your thoughts or advice in the comments for other new parents.

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Three-year-olds are busy learning, exploring, and becoming more independent every day! While every child develops at the...
08/26/2026

Three-year-olds are busy learning, exploring, and becoming more independent every day! While every child develops at their own pace, this age often brings exciting growth in language, social skills, and physical abilities.

Many 3-year-olds are able to:
- Speak in 3–4 word sentences and carry on simple conversations
- Be understood by strangers about 90% of the time
- Follow 2–3 step directions
- Engage in pretend play and play alongside or with other children
- Name familiar colors and objects
- Run, jump, climb, and pedal a tricycle
- Wash and dry hands with some assistance
- Show a wide range of emotions and begin learning how to manage them

Remember, milestones are guidelines, not deadlines. Children develop at different rates, and one area may progress faster than another.

Your child's annual well visit is a great time to discuss developmental milestones, behavior, sleep, nutrition, and preschool readiness. Call our office if you have questions or concerns about your child's development.

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As children grow into teenagers, discipline should evolve too. While younger children often respond to immediate consequ...
08/24/2026

As children grow into teenagers, discipline should evolve too.

While younger children often respond to immediate consequences and close supervision, teens benefit most from clear expectations, consistent boundaries, and natural consequences that help them develop responsibility and decision-making skills.

Instead of focusing solely on punishment, consider using discipline as an opportunity to teach. Encourage problem-solving, discuss choices and consequences, and involve your teen in creating solutions when appropriate. For example, if a teen repeatedly misses curfew, a consequence related to earning trust and demonstrating responsibility is often more effective than an unrelated punishment.

What discipline strategy has worked best in your home during the teen years? Share your ideas in the comments. You may help another parent navigate a challenging season.

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Many children go through phases of picky eating, but some school-age children have an extremely limited diet and seem to...
08/21/2026

Many children go through phases of picky eating, but some school-age children have an extremely limited diet and seem to eat the same few foods day after day.

While this can be frustrating for parents, it's important to remember that pressure, bribing, or forcing bites often backfires.

Continue offering a variety of foods alongside familiar favorites and try to keep mealtimes positive and low-pressure. It can take 10–15 or more exposures before a child is willing to try a new food. Involving children in grocery shopping, meal planning, and food preparation can also increase interest in new foods.

However, if your child's food choices are becoming increasingly limited, causing nutritional concerns, affecting growth, or leading to significant stress around meals, it may be more than typical picky eating. Some children may benefit from further evaluation for feeding difficulties, sensory concerns, anxiety, or conditions such as ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).

Have questions about your school-age child’s nutrition, growth, or mealtime struggles, call our office.

The providers at Arbor Pediatrics can help determine whether additional support or feeding therapy may be beneficial.

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Does your teen get winded during exercise? Sometimes it's simply a matter of conditioning, but other times it may be exe...
08/19/2026

Does your teen get winded during exercise? Sometimes it's simply a matter of conditioning, but other times it may be exercise-induced asthma (exercise-induced bronchoconstriction).

Poor conditioning typically causes a gradual increase in breathing rate and fatigue during exercise that improves with regular training.

Exercise-induced asthma, however, often causes symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, or difficulty keeping up with peers, especially during vigorous activity.

Symptoms may occur during exercise or even 5–15 minutes after activity has ended.

Exercise-induced asthma is common in teens and should not prevent participation in sports or physical activity. With proper treatment and an asthma action plan, most teens can safely participate in the activities they enjoy.

A rescue inhaler used before exercise is often an effective way to prevent symptoms, but it's important to make sure your teen has the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.

Does your teen use a rescue inhaler at school? School medication forms are available on our website, can be completed at your next asthma follow-up visit, or can be requested by calling our office. Let's make sure your child has access to their medication when they need it.

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Before the development of modern vaccines, meningitis was one of the most feared childhood illnesses. Bacterial meningit...
08/17/2026

Before the development of modern vaccines, meningitis was one of the most feared childhood illnesses.

Bacterial meningitis, a serious infection of the protective lining around the brain and spinal cord, could cause severe complications including hearing loss, brain injury, developmental delays, limb loss, and even death. Families often had little warning, as children could become critically ill within hours.

Fortunately, vaccines have dramatically changed the story. Immunizations against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), pneumococcal disease, and meningococcal disease have led to a significant decrease in cases of bacterial meningitis in the United States.

Many parents have never seen a child with bacterial meningitis because vaccines have been so successful. That's one of public health's greatest success stories and a reminder of why staying up to date on vaccines matters.

If you're unsure whether your child is up to date on vaccines, give our office a call. We can review their immunization record and help ensure they have the protection they need.

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As kids head back to school, overloaded backpacks can become a pain—literally. A backpack that is too heavy can contribu...
08/14/2026

As kids head back to school, overloaded backpacks can become a pain—literally.

A backpack that is too heavy can contribute to back, neck, and shoulder discomfort, poor posture, and muscle strain.

A good rule of thumb is that a backpack should weigh no more than 10–15% of your child's body weight.

Encourage your child to:
- Wear both shoulder straps instead of slinging the bag over one shoulder
- Use padded shoulder straps when possible
- Place heavier items closest to the back
- Clean out unnecessary items regularly
- Use a rolling backpack if permitted by the school and appropriate for their needs

While backpacks do not typically cause permanent back damage in healthy children, carrying excessive weight can certainly lead to discomfort and poor posture habits.

If your child regularly complains of back, neck, or shoulder pain, mention it at their next visit. We can help determine if their backpack, posture, growth, or another issue may be contributing.

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An emergency room visit can be stressful, and many parents are surprised when we recommend a follow-up appointment after...
08/12/2026

An emergency room visit can be stressful, and many parents are surprised when we recommend a follow-up appointment afterward.

Even when your child is feeling better, an ER follow-up allows your child’s provider to review test results, monitor recovery, ensure medications are working as expected, and determine whether any additional care is needed.

Your child’s provider also knows your child's medical history, growth patterns, and ongoing health concerns, which helps us provide continuity of care after an emergency visit. In some cases, follow-up appointments help identify issues that may not have been apparent during the initial ER evaluation.

Has your child recently visited the emergency room? Call our office to see if a follow-up appointment is recommended and let us help coordinate the next steps in their care.

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Summer schedules can be fun, but late nights and sleeping in can make the first weeks of school a challenge. The good ne...
08/10/2026

Summer schedules can be fun, but late nights and sleeping in can make the first weeks of school a challenge.

The good news?

A gradual sleep reset can help make the transition smoother for the whole family.

About 2 weeks before school starts, begin moving bedtime and wake-up time earlier by 10–15 minutes every few days until your child is waking up at their school-year schedule.

Consistent wake times are often more important than bedtime when it comes to resetting the body's internal clock.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends:
- Preschoolers (3–5 years): 10–13 hours
- School-age children (6–12 years): 9–12 hours
- Teenagers (13–18 years): 8–10 hours

A well-rested child is more likely to have better attention, mood, learning, and behavior in the classroom.

If your child struggles with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up for school, bring it up at their next visit. The providers at Arbor Pediatrics are here to assist.

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Packing school lunches can feel repetitive, but a balanced lunch doesn't have to be complicated. A simple goal is to inc...
08/07/2026

Packing school lunches can feel repetitive, but a balanced lunch doesn't have to be complicated.

A simple goal is to include a protein, fruit or vegetable, whole grain, and drink to help keep kids fueled throughout the school day.

Here are a few ideas:
- Protein: turkey roll-ups, grilled chicken, cheese cubes, hard-boiled eggs, hummus, peanut butter (if allowed)
- Fruits & vegetables: berries, grapes, apple slices, cucumber slices, carrots, bell peppers
- Whole grains: whole wheat crackers, pita bread, tortillas, pasta salad
- Fun extras: yogurt, trail mix (if allowed), popcorn, cottage cheese

For younger children, smaller portions and finger foods are often easier to manage. For teens, consider larger portions and additional protein to support growth, sports, and busy schedules.

Remember, lunch doesn't have to look like a Pinterest masterpiece to be nutritious. Consistency and variety over time are what matter most.

Share your family's favorite lunchbox idea in the comments.

You may help another parent solve the daily ""what's for lunch?"" dilemma.

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1130 N Kimball Avenue, Suite 100
Southlake, TX
76092

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