Dr. Stuart Tashman Circleville Peds

02/26/2026

This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

This annual campaign is dedicated to increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and helping families recognize the early signs of eating disorders. The graphic highlights what eating disorders can look like and some important warning signs to watch for.

If you are concerned that your child may be showing early signs of an eating disorder, please call us. Our providers can perform a thorough medical evaluation and guide you toward the appropriate next steps and referrals.

You are not alone — we are here to support you and your family every step of the way. 💜

Graphic credit: Shults Pediatrics Registered & Licensed Dietitian Mandy Welch

02/25/2026

🌷 Spring Is Just 22 Days Away… Let’s Get Ahead of Allergy Season! 🌷

As we get closer to warmer weather here in the Hudson Valley, trees, grasses, and flowers will soon begin to bloom — and so will seasonal allergies for many of our kids. 🤧

We recommend starting allergy prevention before symptoms begin to help your child have a more comfortable spring. 😊

Here are some simple ways to prepare now:

✅ Start allergy medications early
Daily antihistamines or nasal sprays work best when started 1–2 weeks before pollen season begins.

✅ Keep windows closed 🪟
As tempting as that fresh spring air is, open windows allow pollen into your home and car.

✅ Change clothes after outdoor play
Pollen can cling to clothing, jackets, and even hair. 👕

✅ Bath or shower before bed
This helps remove pollen and prevents it from settling on pillows and bedding overnight. 🚿

✅ Use HEPA filters
Air purifiers and clean HVAC filters can reduce indoor allergens. 💨

✅ Wash bedding weekly
Use hot water to remove pollen buildup. 🛏️

If your child struggles with sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, or nighttime cough during the spring months, now is the perfect time to make a prevention plan. 📝

📞 Call us at 845-888-2200 to schedule an allergy consult or discuss the best options for your child.

Let’s help your kids enjoy the sunshine — not the sniffles! ☀️👧🏻👦🏽

02/23/2026

Our office is closed today due to the weather ❄️

If you need to speak with a provider, please call 845-888-2200 and follow the “urgent” prompt to reach our on-call team.

Stay safe and warm!

02/22/2026

Due to the forecasted weather, Circleville Pediatrics will be closed MONDAY FEBRUARY 23rd to keep our patients, families, and staff safe.

If you had an in-office appointment scheduled, a member of our team will be contacting you to reschedule.

We plan to reopen Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM.

Stay safe and enjoy the snow! ❄️

02/21/2026

02/20/2026

Teen dating violence is more common than many realize—and awareness can save lives. 💛

This Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, let’s start honest conversations, support our youth, and promote healthy relationships here in Sullivan County, New York.

If you or someone you know needs to report abuse or share information safely and anonymously, contact Fearless:
📱 Call or text: 845-344-TIPS
💻 Submit tips online: www.fearlesshv.org

Only 9% of teens in abusive relationships report it. We can change that. Speak up. Listen. Support. 🧡

02/17/2026

We wish a generous start of Ramadan to our families who observe this time. 🌙

02/17/2026

Wishing all who celebrate a healthy and joyful Chinese New Year! May this year bring you good fortune, happiness, and many reasons to smile. 🐴🎊

02/16/2026

Remembering the strength, courage, and vision of our nation's leaders. Happy President’s Day! 🇺🇸

02/15/2026

Just because you said yes to a smartphone, video game, social media app, devices in the bedroom, etc does not mean you can't change your mind.

Are you regretting giving your 6th grader a smartphone? You can hit the pause button or you can limit how much your kid is using the phone by removing the internet browser, disabling the App Store and removing games and social media. Wait until 8th has a great guide on their blog on how to do this with an iPhone.

Are you battling with your kid about gaming constantly? Take a clean break. Pack away the gaming console and talk to your kid about why he needs a reset.

Are you cringing every time you think about your kid on Snapchat, Instragram or TikTok? You can change your mind. You are not stuck with this decision. If your family is not ready to cut a social media app entirely, consider severely limiting when and where your child can use it. Limit it to no more than 30 minutes a day. You can do this in parental controls on your kid's phone.

Parents, our kids need us to be the parent! I know you don't enjoy saying

No

Not yet

We are not doing that.

We are taking a break.

Our family is different.

I know you often want to be the friend or at the very least the quasi cool mom or dad.

Our kids need heathy boundaries enforced by loving parents. So, don't be afraid to change your mind!

Some good tech parameters to consider:

✅ Delay the smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade with the pledge! If you need to get in touch before, consider a basic phone. Wait until 8th has some featured on their website. Waituntil8th.org

✅ Start slowly when you do introduce a smartphone. Remove access to the internet browser and App Store.

✅ Delay social media until 16+.

✅ Keep devices out of the bedroom especially at night

You've got this parents 🙌

The Wait Until 8th pledge is thriving in communities across the country—from the East Coast to the West Coast, in both public and private schools, in big cities and small towns. Parents everywhere are linking arms to delay smartphones and give childhood back to kids.

02/14/2026

Always remember, you are loved! Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

02/13/2026

We’re feeling the love at Circleville Pediatrics! 💗

From heart-filled halls to smiles all around, our office is Valentine’s-ready for our amazing patients and families. 💘✨

We had so much fun decorating to make your child’s visit a little sweeter this month! 🥰