Steadman Pediatrics

04/08/2026

We love filling our kids' love cups! 🥤💛

A child’s behavior is often a reflection of how full (or empty) their emotional cup feels.
Connection, validation, and encouragement go a long way. 💛 🥤
Filling their cup doesn’t take big moments, just small, consistent ones.
The way we listen, validate, and connect becomes their inner voice.

03/31/2026

😂 Parenting Reality Check

Pediatrician:
“How has your child been eating?” 👩‍⚕️

Parent:
“They only eat beige foods… and one strawberry every third Tuesday.” 🍓

03/27/2026

🧼 Handwashing Reminder

Cold and flu germs are still hanging around this time of year.

Remind kids to wash their hands:
🧼 Before eating
🧼 After using the restroom
🧼 After coughing or sneezing

Scrub for 20 seconds (about the time it takes to sing the ABCs).

Share information about the importance of handwashing

03/25/2026

💤 Quick parent check-in:

Is your child getting enough sleep?

Recommended nightly sleep:
👶 Toddlers: 11–14 hours
🧒 School age: 9–12 hours
👦 Teens: 8–10 hours

Good sleep supports learning, behavior, and immune health.

03/23/2026

We just love your little petri dishes (ahem) we mean kids... 🦠😜

03/21/2026

Reading with kids is one of the best ways to support language and brain development.

Just 20 minutes a day can:
📚 Improve vocabulary
📚 Build imagination
📚 Strengthen parent-child connection

Tonight’s challenge:
Let your child pick the bedtime book!

03/20/2026

☀️ Fresh Air = Happy Kids

Spending time outdoors is great for kids’ physical and mental health.

Benefits include:
🌿 Improved mood
🌿 Better sleep
🌿 Stronger immune systems

Even 30–60 minutes of outdoor play daily can make a big difference.

03/17/2026

🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Rumor has it a tiny leprechaun was spotted sneaking through the office this morning… but he disappeared before we could check his chart.

✨ If you see any glittery footprints or tiny green hats today, let us know! 🌈

Share your photos of your little ones decked out in their GREEN below! 💚

03/15/2026

🥕 Nutrition Tip!

Kids often need multiple exposures to a food before they like it — sometimes 10–15 tries!

If your child says they don’t like a vegetable:
🥦 Offer it again another day
🥕 Serve it a different way
🍽 Let them help prepare it

Patience works!

03/13/2026

One of our favorite things about pediatrics is watching kids grow into their personalities.

From silly jokes during checkups to brave high-fives after vaccines, no two days are ever the same — and we love it.

What’s something that always makes your child laugh? 😄
(share in the comments!)

03/12/2026

🤧Spring means flowers… and for some kids, allergies.

Common symptoms include:
🌼 Sneezing
🌼 Itchy eyes
🌼 Runny or stuffy nose

Helpful tips:
✔ Wash hands and faces after outdoor play
✔ Change clothes after playing outside
✔ Keep windows closed during high pollen days

Learn more from the AAP:

Childhood allergies can strike in any season and at any time. Here are some things parents should know about decreasing allergies — especially for children with asthma.

03/09/2026

🧠 Brain Breaks for Kids

Did you know kids focus better when they take short breaks?

Try a 2-minute “brain break” between homework or chores:
🤸 Jumping jacks
🧘 Stretching
💃 A quick dance party

Short bursts of movement help improve attention and mood!

Learn more:

Learn how much physical activity children and adolescents ages 3 to 17 need.