Child Care Consultants

11/30/2025

While recognizing the irony of posting a link related to technology addiction to a social media page, we are here to try to help .
Every day, we hear stories from our patients and parents about “too much screen time”. This is a problem that affects our pediatric patients, their parents and their guardians. If you need help, this is a free and reputable resource.

https://internetaddictsanonymous.org/enttm

An active international 12-step fellowship for internet and technology addiction, with meetings every day. Join meetings by phone, computer, or in person.

11/30/2025

11/27/2025

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11/23/2025

Looking ahead this week: we are open regular hours every day except Thanksgiving day. We will be closed only on Thanksgiving. This week is also a great time to come
in for flu shots or Flumist!

11/23/2025

11/18/2025

Thanksgiving dinners at Community Recreation Centers with many starting tomorrow!

11/17/2025

Today is National Take a Hike Day!
Get outside and go for a walk or hike. The health benefits of both being outside and getting exercise cannot be overstated.
Happy National Hike Day!

11/06/2025

Resources if needed!

11/04/2025

Be sure to ask us about food introduction at those 4 month and 6 month check-ups!

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a new study with real world data based on medical records of infants and young children.

11/04/2025

Flu vaccine talk:

Our office administers both flu shots and Flumist

Flu shot:
-first licensed for use in 1945
-comes in pre-filled syringes that do not contain any preservatives or thimersol
-does not contain any virus particles
-can be given to anyone over 6 months of age
-provides protection against Influenza A and B
-common possible side effects include injection site tenderness, redness and swelling, fever, fussiness or irritability

Flumist:
-first approved by the FDA in 2003
-comes in pre-filled vials that do not contain any preservatives
-does contain weakened virus particles but cannot cause infection
-can be given to anyone over 24 months of age
-not required to sniff or inhale while given
-provides protection against Influenza A and B
-common possible side effects include runny or stuffy nose, sore throat or fever

10/30/2025

🚨IMPORTANT SNAP UDPATE:
We understand that this is very difficult news for those who rely on SNAP benefits to put food on the table. Please use all available resources to ensure that your family is fed. You can find a list of pantries, free meal sites and other emergency food resources in your area by visiting https://freshtrak.com/ or https://mofc.org/get-involved/find-food/.

We will share updates as information is provided and will do everything we can to help.

10/29/2025

We know a lot of people are under a great deal of stress right now and we care about you!
The QR code in the picture will take you to the following link for the mid-Ohio Food Collective!
Please let us know if you need other resources and we will help as much as we can.

https://mofc.org/get-involved/find-food/