Sound Beach Pediatrics

10/22/2026

Halloween is next week! 🎃👻 Whether your family is heading out for trick-or-treating or celebrating at home, there are important precautions to follow to keep the holiday fun and safe for everyone.

When it comes to costumes, make sure to choose ones that fit properly and are easy to see in the dark. You can use reflective materials or glow sticks for better visibility. If your kids are trick-or-treating 🍭, remind them to stay on sidewalks and cross streets safely. Younger children should always have adult supervision.

It's also important to check candy for choking hazards, especially for younger kids, as well as ingredients that your kids might be allergic to. For more tips, check out this helpful guide.👇

​Costumes, pumpkins, trick-or-treat tips and more! ​Here is a great list from the AAP for a healthy and safe Halloween.

10/21/2026

Food allergies are a concern for many families. 🥜 But you can lower your child's risk of developing one by introducing them to common allergens once they're 6 months old. Start with small amounts and one food at a time, and make sure to watch for reactions. If you have a family history of allergies or your child has eczema, talk to us first. ☎️

Here's more info about food allergies, how to know if your child has one, and how food allergies can be managed. 👇

A food allergy happens when the body reacts against harmless proteins found in foods. Food allergies are most common in babies and children, but they can occur at any age. They also occur more often in children who have other allergies or who have family members with allergies. Learn more here.​

10/20/2026

After having a baby, returning to work can be challenging, especially for nursing parents. 🤱 But there are several ways to make the transition easier and smoother. 👉 Check out these tips for readjusting to work routines and expressing milk at work.

Readjusting to your previous work routine can be challenging enough without factoring in a breastfeeding schedule. Be sure to take the time to prepare your baby, your caregiver, your co-workers, and yourself for this new situation.

10/15/2026

Have you ever wondered why certain videos and posts keep appearing on your child’s social media feed? 📲

Social media algorithms recommend content based on what users watch, like, share, and interact with. Over time, this can expose children and teens to more of the same content, including posts that may negatively affect their mental health and well-being.

You can help your kids take more control of their feeds by encouraging them to unfollow accounts that make them uncomfortable and use tools to hide or report unwanted content. Check out this helpful guide on how you can manage social media content. 👇

Read our tips on how youth can manage/control what they see on their social media feed.

10/14/2026

Concerned about your child's mental health? You're not alone. 💙

Nearly 1 in 5 kids aged 12 to 17 have a mental health diagnosis. If you notice signs, it's important to address them early before they become more severe. Reach out to your child and let them know you're there for them to listen without judgment and provide support. 🫂

We are also here to help. Call our office if your child is struggling. ☎️

Check out this guide to learn about the different types of mental health treatment available and how to get help for your tween or teen.👇

If you’re concerned about your tween or teen’s mental health here’s what to know about getting more support, types of treatment available and where to start. 

10/12/2026

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!

10/08/2026

With so many screens and digital media options available, figuring out what’s appropriate for your young child can feel overwhelming. 📱It's not only important to pay attention to how long your child spends on a screen device, but also to what they’re watching, how they’re engaging with it, and what screen time may be replacing.

Here are 5 questions to ask when making screen time decisions, including whether the content is age-appropriate and whether it encourages interaction, learning, and connection. 👇

Explore simple screen time tips to balance your child's media use with healthy development, play and social interactions.

10/07/2026

It's . If your child is having ongoing difficulty with attention, impulsivity, or hyperactivity, you may wonder whether ADHD could be the cause. 🧠

While there isn’t one single test that can diagnose ADHD, your child can be screened by gathering information about their behavior in different settings, such as at home and school. We will also examine whether other health or developmental concerns could be contributing to their symptoms. To learn more about how children are diagnosed with ADHD and how to find them the right support, check out this guide. 👇

If you believe your child may have ADHD or need support, call our office. ☎️

​There is no single test for ADHD. The process requires several steps and involves gathering a lot of information from multiple sources. You, your child, your child's school, and other caregivers should be involved in assessing your child's behavior.  

10/06/2026

As a reminder for , creating a safe sleep environment is one of the most important things you can do to help reduce your baby’s risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 👶💤

Always place your baby on their back on a firm, flat sleep surface with only a fitted sheet. Keep blankets, pillows, bumpers, stuffed animals, and other soft items out of their crib or bassinet. It's also recommended for babies to share a room, but not a bed. Make sure to also avoid overheating and smoke exposure.

Click here to learn more about SIDS prevention and how to protect your baby. 👇

​About 3,500 babies die each year in the United States during sleep because of unsafe sleep environments. Some of these deaths are caused by entrapment, suffocation, or strangulation. Some infants die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). However, there are ways for parents to keep their​ sle...