Wilmington Pediatrics

06/02/2026

05/27/2026

Most skin cancers are caused by too much sun exposure. Use a layered approach to protect your skin year-round.
✅ SLIP on protective clothing
✅ SLATHER on sunscreen
✅ SLAP on a wide-brimmed hat
✅ SEEK shade
✅ SLIDE on UV-blocking sunglasses

Show us how you’re staying sun safe this summer! Share and tag

05/26/2026

So many parents today are carrying two truths at the same time:

Deep love and gratitude for the parents who raised them…
And a desire to parent differently in certain ways.

Growth does not require shame.

Many of us are learning emotional regulation, emotional literacy, co-regulation, boundaries, repair, and connection-based parenting skills that simply were not modeled for previous generations.

That does not make our parents “bad.”
It makes us more aware.

And awareness creates the possibility for change.

This is how generational healing happens.
One relationship.
One repair.
One emotionally safe moment at a time.

Children remember how it felt to be with us.

Trying to break old patterns and parent with more connection, emotional safety, and awareness?

Join our free 3-Day Reparent Yourself Summit to learn emotional regulation tools, healing practices, and connection-based parenting support for both you and your family:
bit.ly/free-reparenting-summit

05/26/2026

Preventing tick bites is the best way to protect against Lyme disease. Use EPA-registered insect repellents when you're outside and reapply according to the label. A layered approach including long-sleeved clothing and tick checks can also help.

Take a few minutes before and after going outdoors to help prevent tick bites and Lyme disease. Learn about all the actions you can take: https://bit.ly/notimeforlyme

05/20/2026

Protecting a newborn means being mindful, respectful, and putting the baby’s health first. Visitors should make sure they are up to date on vaccines like TDAP, flu, and COVID before meeting a newborn, practice good hygiene like hand washing, and postpone the visit if they feel sick. Taking precautions before meeting new babies helps keep their first days safe, calm, and healthy.

05/19/2026

This is a crazy busy time of year. Let's all try to get our Zzzzs!

Around 44% of children and 77% of teens don’t get enough sleep for their age. Getting enough sleep helps kids and teens focus, do better in school and manage their behavior and emotions. Here’s what parents can do to support healthy sleep:

1. Create a comfortable, quiet sleep spot that’s dark, cool and screen-free.

2. Create a sleep routine and stick to it. Going to bed and waking up at the same time everyday helps regulate the body’s internal clock.

3. Avoid caffeine, spicy foods and screens for a few hours before bed.

Learn more about why sleep is so important for supporting mental and physical health: https://bit.ly/4tMD3RD

05/13/2026

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Megan Wong will be joining Wilmington Pediatrics in August of 2026.
Dr. Wong grew up in the Chicago suburbs before moving to Houston for college at Rice University. She received her medical degree from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys doing all types of crafts from crocheting to rug tufting, reading thrillers/mystery books, and watching Survivor with her husband.

Dr. Wong will be accepting new patients, and is sure to be a valued member of our practice.

05/11/2026

Moms: Your mental health matters. It’s okay to rest, ask for help and take a moment for yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup. Happy Mother’s Day 💗