Gardens Pediatrics

11/09/2025

Are you a podcast listener?

Nicklaus Children's Hospital's podcast is a great resource for families. They recently talked to one of their Pediatric Neurologists about Autism in Children: Early Signs and Support.

11/02/2025

Congratulations to Holtz Children's Hospital for its impressive ratings from US News & World Report. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EjtpMVBnT/

10/22/2025

There are many physical, social, emotional, and academic benefits to sitting down several times a week to share a meal.

As families become busier each year, eating together is more of a challenge. However, making family dinners a priority at least 2-3 times per week is important.

Learn about the different benefits in this article:

​Does it seem the busier your family gets, the slimmer the chances you'll see each other at dinner (or any other meal, for that matter)? If you answered yes, don't feel guilty. Life demands a lot of everyone, your kids included–and many families find it hard to block out time for shared meals. B...

10/13/2025

October is RSV Awareness Month. It is important to protect the youngest in our community from this virus that can greatly impact their lungs and airways.

10/12/2025

School is back in full swing and with that comes the stress of getting kids to school on time. Absenteeism has reached concerning levels across the country, especially in middle and high school children. Learn WHY absenteeism is such a big problem and WHAT parents can do to support their children and get them to school.

Learn about the problem of chronic school absenteeism. Find out how frequent school absences affect struggling students and what parents can do to help.

10/03/2025

Are you and your family protected against Pertussis/ Whooping Cough? The early signs of a Pertussis infection are easily confused with a cold, COVID or the flu, which makes getting a proper diagnosis all the more important. The severe coughing fits associated with Whooping Cough are especially dangerous for infants, young children and anyone with weak or compromised immune systems.
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10/01/2025

As parents, we fear the day our child may potentially need emergency care. Knowing who to call and when can make a big difference in the out come of the emergency situation. Learning CPR and keeping the training current and up-to-date may one day prove to be an invaluable skill. This article highlights important information to keep in mind when an emergency strikes.

When to call 911, what to do until help arrives & other tips for surviving a medical emergency – plus AAP policies that aim to improve trauma care for all kids.​

09/18/2025

Are you and your family protected against Pertussis/ Whooping Cough? The early signs of a Pertussis infection are easily confused with a cold, COVID, or the flu, which makes getting a proper diagnosis all the more important. The severe coughing fits associated with Whooping Cough are especially dangerous for infants, young children, and anyone with a compromised immune system.
https://www.facebook.com/AmerAcadPeds/posts/pfbid0bjtthQBsUUmC4gyeUv1vek4gSVizS92uD7QjTt2WymUFu39xoHxUi8Q9g3Bv1esal

09/12/2025

Warts are a common occurrence, especially in children, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for everyone involved. Learn what type of warts may affect your child and when to seek medical attention.

As always, we are happy to answer your questions.

If your child is affected by warts, please call to schedule an appointment with us at 561 622 6610.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/warts-in-children

09/04/2025

Our kids have access to news stories through their phones, computers and their friends, even if they don’t watch the news on TV.

Talking to the young ones about tragic events and news stories can be hard, but it is important to be available to answer their questions.

This article shares great tips of how to share information in an age-appropriate manner.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/talking-to-children-about-tragedies-and-other-news-events.aspx

09/01/2025

As the kids head back to school, make sure you stay informed and up-to-date on the latest vaccine reschedule released by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Today, AAP released an updated vaccine schedule, with recommendations to help your children build immunity from some of the most dangerous viruses. Learn more about these updated recommendations and how you can keep your kids healthy this year, especially as kids are heading back to school and respiratory virus season is approaching.
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08/30/2025

We use our fine motor skills throughout the day as we write, get dressed and eat our food. It is important to notice if your child is meeting their fine motor skills milestones, otherwise intervention may be necessary.
Please schedule an appointment with us to discuss any concerns you may have.

Fine motor skills are the tiny movements we make with our hands, fingers, feet and toes. Find out how they develop from birth to adulthood.