Maranatha Pediatrics

01/29/2026

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭,
𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Your child’s growth tells an important story about their overall health and development. As pediatricians, we use growth tracking to make sure your child is growing in a healthy and steady way and you play a key role in this process.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭

♦They help spot early signs of nutrition problems or health concerns
♦They show whether your child is growing consistently and proportionately
♦They give reassurance when growth is on track even if your child is smaller or taller than others

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰

♦Every child grows at their own pace comparisons with other children can be misleading
♦What matters most is a steady growth pattern, not a single measurement
♦Sudden changes in growth can signal the need for closer attention

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

♦Offer balanced, age-appropriate nutrition
♦Encourage daily physical activity and good sleep habits
♦Attend regular well-child visits, even when your child seems healthy

📆𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

01/26/2026

01/22/2026

𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Newborns cannot regulate their body temperature efficiently, so maintaining balanced warmth is essential especially in winter. The key is to keep them comfortably warm without trapping excess heat.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
♦Dress newborns in light, breathable layers; usually one extra layer than an adult would wear.
♦Prefer cotton or soft fabrics that allow airflow and prevent sweating.
♦Keep indoor temperatures comfortable rather than over-layering the baby.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞

♦Feel the back of the neck or chest (not hands or feet).
♦Watch for signs of overheating, such as:
♦Sweating or damp hair
♦Flushed skin
♦Rapid breathing or restlessness

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

♦Supports healthy sleep patterns
♦Reduces stress on a newborn’s developing system
♦Lowers the risk of overheating-related complications

📆𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

01/15/2026

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧
𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐃 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫

Vitamin D plays a vital role in a child’s growth and overall health, yet deficiency becomes more common during winter months. Reduced sunlight exposure, shorter days, and more time spent indoors can significantly limit the body’s natural production of vitamin D, putting children at increased risk.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
Sunlight is the primary source of vitamin D. During winter, weaker sunlight and limited outdoor exposure reduce skin synthesis of vitamin D. Additionally, common winter clothing covers most of the skin, further limiting absorption.

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐃 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲
In children, low vitamin D levels have been associated with:
• Weakened bones and delayed bone development
• Increased risk of frequent infections
• Muscle weakness or fatigue
• Higher risk of rickets in severe cases
• Possible impact on mood and overall well-being

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧
If a child experiences frequent illnesses, bone pain, delayed growth, or fatigue, a pediatric evaluation is recommended. Blood testing and appropriate supplementation may be advised based on clinical needs.

𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

01/08/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧

Winter often brings a surge of health advice, but not all of it is accurate. Many common myths can cause unnecessary worry or lead parents to make decisions that may not benefit their child’s health. Understanding the facts helps families protect children more effectively during the colder months.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟏: 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
Cold temperatures do not directly make children sick. Most winter illnesses are caused by viruses that spread more easily when children spend more time indoors and in close contact with others.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟐: 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
Hydration is just as important in cold weather. Dry indoor air and illness can lead to dehydration, even when children don’t feel thirsty.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟑: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫
Fresh air and physical activity are important for immune health. Safe outdoor play, when weather permits, supports physical and mental well-being.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟒: 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬
Warm clothing helps maintain body temperature but does not protect against viruses. Good hygiene, nutrition, and vaccination remain essential.

𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡 𝟓: 𝐀 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Many winter colds are mild and self-limiting. However, persistent symptoms or high fever should be assessed by a pediatrician.

Evidence-based care, healthy routines, and professional guidance are the best ways to keep children well during winter.

𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

01/01/2026

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐀 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Winter brings colder temperatures and increased indoor activities, which can make children more vulnerable to common seasonal illnesses. Understanding these conditions helps parents recognize early symptoms and seek timely care.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧

• 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 & 𝐅𝐥𝐮 – Caused by viral infections, leading to runny nose, cough, fever, and fatigue.
• 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Conditions such as bronchitis or viral wheezing become more frequent in cold weather.
• 𝐄𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Often follow colds due to congestion and fluid buildup.
• 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 – More easily spread when children are indoors and in close contact.
• 𝐃𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧 & 𝐄𝐜𝐳𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞-𝐔𝐩𝐬 – Cold air and indoor heating can worsen skin dryness and irritation.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
• Encourage regular handwashing and good hygiene habits
• Ensure children are dressed warmly and appropriately
• Support immunity with balanced nutrition and hydration
• Keep up with routine pediatric checkups and vaccinations

𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

12/31/2025

Maranatha Pediatrics will be closed 1/1/26 & 1/2/26. We will resume normal clinic hours Monday, 1/5/26.

We hope everyone has a blessed and safe New Year!

12/25/2025

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬: 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

Winter travel can be exciting for children, but colder weather, crowded spaces, and disrupted routines can affect their health. A little preparation goes a long way in ensuring a safe and comfortable journey.

Start by 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬. Dress children in warm, layered clothing and ensure their hands, feet, and head are well covered. Sudden temperature changes can stress young immune systems, so keeping them warm is essential.

𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨. Airports, rest stops, and public transport expose children to germs. Encourage regular handwashing or use child-safe sanitizers, especially before meals and after touching shared surfaces.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Travel can disrupt eating habits, so pack healthy snacks and ensure children drink enough fluids, as dehydration is common in cold weather.

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩. Fatigue can lower immunity. Try to maintain regular sleep schedules and allow breaks during long journeys.

📆𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

12/24/2025

Maranatha Pediatrics will be closed from 12/24-12/26. We will be back in the clinic 12/29!

We hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

12/18/2025

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰?

𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬

𝐀 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 is not fully mature in early childhood. It continues to grow and strengthen throughout the school years and into adolescence.

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬, children get sick more often because their immune system is still learning how to recognize and fight infections. This process is a normal and important part of building long-term immunity.

As children grow, their immune system becomes smarter and more balanced better at fighting germs and less likely to overreact. Healthy sleep, proper nutrition, regular physical activity, and timely vaccinations play a key role in this development.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 consistent 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 and regular 𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐮𝐩𝐬 matter at every stage not just in infancy.

📆𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

12/11/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Parental guidance plays a crucial role in helping children develop healthy attention skills. By setting clear routines, managing screen time, and encouraging activities that build focus, parents create an environment where children can learn to concentrate and regulate their attention. Consistent support and positive modeling help strengthen the child’s ability to stay engaged, organized, and emotionally balanced.

Here are a few 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 parents can help strengthen their child’s attention skills.

𝟏. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞
A quiet, organized environment helps children stay centered. Remove unnecessary screens during homework or reading time.

𝟐. 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Consistent limits prevent overstimulation. Encourage quality content over endless scrolling.

𝟑. 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Puzzles, reading, drawing, board games, and building toys naturally strengthen attention spans.

𝟒. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬
Simple techniques help children calm their minds and improve focus during schoolwork or daily routines.

𝟓. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲
Movement resets the brain, reducing restlessness and enhancing concentration.

𝟔. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲
Educational apps with structured learning, storytelling, or problem-solving can support cognitive growth when used intentionally.

📆𝐓𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:
https://consumer.scheduling.athena.io/?locationId=27962-1

12/04/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐞

In a world filled with tablets, streaming platforms, and endless digital entertainment, it’s easy for children to spend more time sitting than moving. While technology can support learning and creativity, physical play remains essential for healthy growth and development.

Balancing screen time with active play helps children build stronger bodies, sharper minds, and healthier habits that last well into adulthood.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭

✔𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 : movement supports concentration, memory, and emotional regulation.
✔ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 : essential for growing children.
✔ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐝 : physical activity releases endorphins, reducing stress and anxiety.
✔ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 : outdoor games teach teamwork, problem-solving, and communication.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲

✔ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 : even 20–30 minutes makes a difference.
✔ 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: walking, biking, ball games, jumping rope, or playground time.
✔ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 : kids mirror what they see.
✔ Provide safe spaces for indoor activities on colder days.

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