Pedia Clinic, Alabang, Las Piñas - Dr Syrelle Co

04/12/2025

⚠️ Internet safety matters — especially for kids. Recent studies show that when children spend too much time online (especially social media, endless scrolling, or unsupervised browsing), they are at greater risk of depression, anxiety, loneliness, poor sleep, and low self-esteem.

Many times online spaces amplify social comparison, cyberbullying, exposure to harmful content or strangers, or encourage isolation instead of real-life connections — all of which can hurt a child’s emotional well-being.
- National Center for Health Research

✅ Quick solutions every parent / caregiver can try:
• Set clear screen-time rules — like limiting social media/devices after a certain hour or capping daily internet time.
• Keep devices out of bedrooms at night — help kids get enough sleep to protect their mental health.
• Encourage hobbies outside screens — physical play, reading, chatting or playing with friends and family.
• Talk openly with your child about what they see online, who they follow, and how certain content makes them feel.
• Teach them to log off or take a break when internet use makes them feel down — real connection and self-care matter more than likes.
Let’s help our kids enjoy the internet safely and mindfully — not at the cost of their happiness or mental health. 💙

01/12/2025

If your child is experiencing school difficulties, relationship concerns, mood problems, sexuality concerns or self-harming behavior, we understand that as parents, this could feel very challenging, and we are here to support you. We provide a safe space for both parents and children, guiding then towards specific psychotherapeutic goals.

Services offered:
-consultation
-psychotherapy
-teen counseling
-parent coaching

25/11/2025

The holidays can be especially tender for teens. While the season is meant to be warm and joyful, many young people quietly struggle through feelings they don’t always know how to name. The sudden pause in routines, the pressure to be cheerful, and the expectations that come with family gatherings can stir up sadness, irritability, or a heavy kind of tiredness they can’t shake.
Some teens feel left out socially. Others feel overwhelmed at home. And there are those who carry grief or past hurts that glow a little brighter this time of year. Depression doesn’t announce itself loudly—it often slips in as withdrawal, oversleeping, losing interest in things they once enjoyed, eating less or more, or simply “shutting down.”
What they need most is gentleness. A calm space where feelings are allowed. A caring adult who notices when they’re quieter than usual. Reassurance that it’s okay if the season feels heavier instead of happy. And support that isn’t rushed or judgmental.
If you sense a teen may be struggling, you don’t have to navigate it alone. There is a safe, compassionate space for young people to talk, breathe, and be understood. We help teens manage depression, anxiety, and the emotional weight that often comes with the holidays—through psychotherapy, counseling, and adolescent-focused care.
Whenever a young person starts to feel lost in the season, there’s help ready for them. And they deserve that kind of care.

25/11/2025

Also for any viral respiratory infections

Pro-tip to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection
✅ vaccinate
✅ have a healthy diet
✅ boost your immune system with vitamins
✅ reduce stress

And of course
✅ social distancing
✅ mask 😷 up
✅ hand hygiene

21/11/2025

Joining the fight against Child Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OSAEC) at the AKO PARA SA BATA Annual Convention.

29/10/2025

Real talk: minsan ‘yung ‘5 minutes lang’ sa phone, nagiging 5 hours na. 🕒 Let’s talk balance.” ⚖️ 📱😵‍💫

29/10/2025

Real talk: minsan ‘yung ‘5 minutes lang’ sa phone, nagiging 5 hours na. 🕒 Let’s talk balance.” ⚖️

27/10/2025

Mental Health matters especially among our youth

30/09/2025