Sunbury Pediatrics

09/09/2026

Safe storage saves live. Be sure to store medications safely by keeping them up, away and out of sight from children and teens. Join us in spreading awareness and protecting our communities.

09/06/2026

Can kids get kidney stones? Yes! Read about the 5 most common causes of kidney stones and how they are treated in children: https://bit.ly/4g1xXeT.

09/04/2026

A Verizon and AT&T outage is impacting inbound calls. Work is underway to restore service. Families can utilize direct email addresses or consider using MyChart to send messages.

09/03/2026

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Here are 8️⃣ ways to improve a child's self-esteem and curb childhood obesity: https://bit.ly/3JVahxi.

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Image description: Two kids and two adults sit around a table with food on it. They are eating, talking to each other and smiling.

As a pediatric obesity psychologist, I encounter kids and teens with low self-esteem almost daily. What is often looked over is the interaction between self-esteem, mood and emotional eating.

08/31/2026

From growth spurts to mood swings, learn what to expect in early adolescence and how to support your child through the changes: https://bit.ly/479lJ1K 🧠

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Adolescence is broken into three stages: early, middle, and late adolescence. While these stages are common for all teens, each person experiences them in their own way.

08/27/2026

We are currently experiencing an issue and are unable to make any outgoing calls from our offices at this time. Patients can contact us by leaving a voicemail and we will return calls as soon as the issue is resolved. Patients are also able to message us via MyChart. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

08/27/2026

The desire for clear skin is understandable, but not all products positively contribute to our skincare journey. Here are the products recommended for teens and preteens.

Video description: Two dermatology nurses standing near a blue wall and sharing three essential steps (gentle cleanser, oil-free moisturizer and SPF 30 or higher) for a teen's skincare routine.

08/24/2026

🧠 Because concussions occur so frequently in young athletes, it’s important for parents to know how to recognize them!

🔗 From symptoms to when to seek care, here is a blog post with everything parents need to know about concussions: https://bit.ly/47JQBGd.

08/20/2026

Supporting your teen in developing healthy relationships is crucial for their emotional well-being and future interpersonal success. Check out these tips to learn how to foster a positive environment for your teen!

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Video description: A person in a green tank top and white pants dancing in different settings while 5 tips for supporting a healthy teen relationship show toward the top of the screen.

08/17/2026

Tight muscles? Try self-myofascial release! With just a foam roller or lacrosse ball, you can ease tension, boost flexibility, and feel better from head to toe — right at home. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Jd1KW1

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Image description: Person holding a plank on a gray yoga mat in a room next to open windows.

Everyone has dealt with sore, tense or cramped muscles from time to time. Regular use of self-myofascial release (SMR) techniques can improve flexibility, support recovery and keep muscles performing their best.