Purposeful Pediatrics, A House Call Medical Service

04/24/2026

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📚Community Care Beyond the Clinic! 👩🏽‍⚕️🚌

Did you know that Purposeful Pediatrics proudly supports 2 charter schools in Forsyth County with their school nurse needs?

We believe our students deserve access to trained, knowledgeable, and well-supported healthcare professionals while they learn and grow. That’s why our Nurse Practitioner spent time in Burlington, NC attending the Spring School Nurse Conference alongside other Charter School nurses.

From continuing education to collaboration and updated best practices, we are committed to staying equipped so we can provide the highest level of care to the students and families we serve.

At Purposeful Pediatrics, we’re are dedicated to filling the gaps in healthcare for the children of our community!

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04/21/2026

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Health Tip Tuesday
Allergy Season Is Here! 🤧

If your child has been sneezing, rubbing their eyes, coughing, or waking up congested… April is often one of the toughest allergy months thanks to heavy tree pollen and changing weather.

💊 Common over-the-counter allergy medicine options parents often use include:
✔️ Zyrtec
✔️ Claritin
✔️ Xyzal
✔️ Allegra

👃🏽 For nasal congestion, drainage, and ongoing symptoms, Flonase can also be a helpful option.

👀 Itchy, watery eyes? Antihistamine eye drops may provide relief too.

⭐ Most important tip: Whatever regimen works for your child, consistency matters. Take it daily through at least the end of May and for some children with longer seasons, even beyond that.

📍 Purposeful Pediatrics
📞 336-934-4624
🌐 www.purposefulpediatrics.com

⚠️ This is general health information only. Please speak with your child’s primary care provider about symptoms before starting any medication.

04/20/2026

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✨ Motivation Monday ✨

If you do not know where you are going, then you will not know when you arrive- Dr .Darius Daniels

Most people think they know exactly where they want to end up…
But what if success looks different when you get there?

Life is full of surprises, redirections, and unexpected blessings. We often hold tightly to one version of the dream, and because of that, we can miss the beautiful ways it’s already unfolding.

What if achievement doesn’t come in the package you imagined?
What if the win is peace in your home…
Joy in your relationships…
Growth in your children…
Confidence in yourself…
Healing you never thought was possible?

Sometimes success is sitting right beside you, but you overlook it because it doesn’t match the picture in your mind.

✨ Motivation for Today:
Be clear on your values, but stay open to the form the blessing takes.

✨ Call to Action:
This week, pause and ask yourself: “What blessings have I ignored because they came differently than expected?” Gratitude may help you recognize that you’ve already arrived in more ways than one.

04/17/2026

04/16/2026

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✨ Thankful Thursday ✨

Today, our Nurse Practitioner showed up in the community as an advocate and supporter in every sense of the word! 💫

From being present and engaged with our local school system as a parent and small business partner to pouring support into fellow small businesses … this day was a reminder that purposeful healthcare goes far beyond four walls.

At Purposeful Pediatrics, we are a forward-facing community practice committed to making an impact wherever families live, learn, and grow because when our community thrives, our children thrive. 👩🏽‍⚕️🚐

We’re thankful for every opportunity to connect, collaborate, and serve with purpose.

👏🏾👏🏾As a side note… our provider said “OMG… that sweet potato brownie from Shanata McMillian Shepard is soooo GOOD 🤗❤️

04/13/2026

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✨Motivation Monday ✨

“Don’t worry, the hate will bring growth.”

As we move into this new season of growth, newness and optimism, be prepared that your boldness will make others uncomfortable.
Your courage may highlight where others feel timid.
Your growth may challenge environments that were comfortable with the old you.

🔼But don’t shrink!
🔼Don’t dim!
🔼Don’t stop!

💥 What’s meant to break you will often build you.
💥 What’s meant to distract you can actually develop you.

Stay focused. Stay grounded.
Shine bright✨

04/10/2026

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✨ Testimony Thursday

This week, I & several other entrepreneurs had the opportunity to speak at North Forsyth High School in partnership with JA of the Triad about what entrepreneurship looks and feels like.

Being in that space, pouring into the next generation with the ability to share my story, my faith walk, and the reality of building something from the ground up!

I am still in awe of what Purposeful Pediatrics is doing and the example it is setting. Not just in healthcare, but in showing our youth what’s possible when you walk in your purpose.

Grateful. Humbled. Inspired. 🖤

04/07/2026

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🩺 Health Tip Tuesday | Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month, providing a time to learn, understand, and support children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Autism affects how a child communicates, interacts, and experiences the world—and every child’s journey looks different.

Health Tip for Parents:
🗣️Know the milestones—speech, social skills, and behavior matter

🧐Trust your instincts—if something feels off, don’t wait

📝Early screening = early support

✋🏽Advocate for your child—they deserve to be seen and understood

Awareness leads to action.
Action leads to support.
Support changes lives.

At Purposeful Pediatrics, we’re here to guide, educate, and walk alongside your family every step of the way… right from the comfort of your home!

📍Purposeful Pediatrics- Mobile Healthcare
☎️ 336-934-4624
🛜 www.purposefulpediatrics.com

04/06/2026

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✨ Motivation Monday ✨

“Distraction is a mismanagement of your focus.”

Let’s be honest—distractions aren’t always the problem…
sometimes it’s what we’re giving our attention to.

In parenting, it can look like being physically present but mentally checked out.
At work, it’s jumping from task to task without finishing what matters most.
In life, it’s pouring energy into things that feel urgent—but aren’t actually important.

The truth is:
💡 What you focus on grows.
💡 What you neglect gets left behind.

Distraction doesn’t always come as noise—it can come as busyness, scrolling, overcommitting, or even avoidance. And before you know it, your energy is spent, but your priorities remain untouched.

✨ Shift your focus:
• Get clear on what actually matters this week
• Give your best energy to that first
• Create boundaries around what pulls you away

Because focus isn’t about doing more…
it’s about doing what matters on purpose.

✨ Call to Action:
Today, identify ONE priority and protect your attention around it. Start there—and stay there.

03/30/2026

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🔥 Motivation Monday🔥

“Have the audacity to win—again.” Elder Monet’ Marshall

As we close out March, here’s your reminder:
Have the courage to go after it, AGAIN!

For parents—keep showing up, even when it’s hard.
For business owners—keep building, even when it’s slow.
For leaders—keep leading, even when it’s heavy.

Winning once was never the goal… consistency is.
Growth requires you to get back up, refocus, and go after it—again.

💥 You have permission to reset.
💥 You have the capacity to keep going.
💥 You have the audacity to win—AGAIN.

✨ Call to Action:
As you turn the page into a new month, don’t carry doubt, carry direction. Reset your focus, recommit to your goals, and move forward with bold, intentional steps.

03/26/2026

03/24/2026

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Health Tip Tuesday
💙 Diabetes Alert Day💙

Today is Diabetes Alert Day & it is the perfect day to start the conversation about diabetes with your family history, knowing your risks, and assessing your health.

Unfortunately, our teenagers are showing up as pre diabetic early on in life- one study showed that 8.4 million teenagers are diagnosed as pre diabetic 🫣

Common symptoms that go unnoticed are:
▶️Increased thirst
▶️Frequent urination
▶️Slow healing cuts or wounds
▶️Fatigue

Help your teens and young by starting a new routine today that can dramatically improve your future:
💧 Drink more water
🏃🏽‍♀️ Begin a simple exercise routine
🩺 Talk to your provider about any concerns you’ve noticed
✍🏽Take the risk assessment

Start today with changing your tomorrow. 💙

Link for risk assessment
https://diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test

📍Purposeful Pediatrics
☎️ 336-934-4624
💻 www.purposefulpediatrics.com