Briarvista Pediatrics

10/16/2025

Diaper sizes vary between babies and change as your baby grows. If you're not sure when you need to size up or how to determine the right size of diapers you need for your baby, check out this cheat sheet and list of tips to follow. 👶

Not sure if Baby needs bigger diapers? From red marks to stiff movements, here are 7 signs it’s time to size up.

10/15/2025

Sick season is here.🤧 Whether your child has a cold or the stomach bug, you might wonder when they need to stay home and when they can go back to school. Check out the guidelines here for answers!

Most kids with a cold or stomach bug will recover on their own with rest and fluids and do not need to be seen by a doctor. But if they have difficulty breathing, blue lips or nails, extreme fatigue, or show signs of dehydration, call our office. ☎️

If your child is not feeling well, your pediatrician is the best person to consult about whether they can go to school. Common sense, concern for your child's well-being, and the possibility of infecting classmates should all contribute to the decision about whether your child should stay home. Le...

10/09/2025

Learning to drive is a complex skill for many teens and it can be worrisome for families to have a young driver in the family. But teens with ADHD need to take extra precautions as the risk for accidents is higher if there's impulsive, distracted, and unfocused driving. Check out this guide for tips on how to support kids with ADHD in driving. 🚘

"Medication can help teens control ADHD symptoms. However, the benefit of medication on teen driving is uncertain. Many factors affect whether ADHD medication might help. These include the time of day, how long ago the teen took medicine and how well it treats symptoms. For example, drivers are more at risk of a crash in the late afternoon and evening. This is also when a teen's ADHD medication might have worn off."

​​The risk of a crash is 36% higher for teens drivers with ADHD than their peers, no matter their gender, age or driving experience.

10/09/2025

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!

Vote on your favorite pumpkin with a like or love! You can also vote in person through Halloween.

Remember, the winning employee will get an actual prize!! So which one is your favorite?!

10/08/2025

For , we want to share this helpful resource with tips on how to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Creating a safe sleep environment and breastfeeding can lower the risk of SIDS. Learn more here! 👶

​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...

10/07/2025

October is . Identifying ADHD earlier in a child's life can create better outcomes in life. Check out this guide for the early signs of ADHD in children and how to observe their behavior.

If you have any questions about ADHD diagnosis and medication, contact our office.

"Most experts agree that the tendency to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is present from birth. Yet, ADHD behaviors are often not noticed until children enter elementary school.

One reason for this delay is the fact that nearly all preschool-aged children often show some core behaviors or symptoms of ADHD—inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity—as part of their typical development.

But as other children gradually begin to grow out of such behaviors, children with ADHD do not. Also in children with ADHD, those behaviors interfere with how well the child can function. This difference becomes increasingly clear as the years pass."

Most experts agree that the tendency to develop ADHD is present from birth, yet ADHD behaviors usually are not noticed until children enter elementary school.

10/07/2025

Dr. Wexler and her family got their flu & covid shots yesterday!! Have you gotten yours yet? Text the office number to schedule a nurse visit.

Are your kids scared of shots? We always use the shot blocker. You can also request to schedule when our therapy dog, Maui, is at work! (He follows Dr. Wexler’s schedule.)

Aim to get your jabs by Halloween, for best protection before flu starts to spread in November.

10/02/2025

The 4th trimester is known as the first 12 weeks of your baby's life after birth. This is an important time for both baby and the parents, as they adjust to new routines and development. 🤱

During this time:

🔹 Babies benefit from skin-to-skin contact, swaddling, rocking, frequent feeding, and sleeping in the same room as parents.
🔹 Parents benefit from support from family and friends, communication with healthcare providers, and self-care.

Learn more about what families need during this time here! 👇

The first 3 months after Baby is born, or the "fourth trimester", is an important time for familes. Here are tips and resources to help you navigate it!

10/02/2025

Wishing you a blessed Yom Kippur!

10/01/2025

October is ! Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the most important things you can do for your baby as a new parent. Dr Joanna Parga-Belinkie breaks down AAP’s safe sleep recommendations.

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09/30/2025

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09/25/2025

A cup of caffeinated coffee or tea is healthy for most adults.☕ But caffeine affects kids differently and can impact their development and growth. It can increase your child's heart rate, raise their blood pressure, trigger rapid breathing, cause nausea, diarrhea, restlessness, or anxiety, and interfere with sleep.

For children under the age of 12, it is recommended to avoid caffeine altogether. For kids ages 12-18, no more than 100mg of caffeine per day should be consumed. Keep in mind that caffeine isn't just in coffee or tea. It can show up unexpectedly in foods and other beverages, which is why it's important to inspect products.

To learn how to help kids avoid or limit caffeine, click here. 👇

Caffeine affects kids’ health, sleep and learning. Here’s what parents can do to help kids choose healthy drinks and avoid caffeine.