Pediatric Associates of LaGrange, P.C.

12/30/2025

12/27/2025

Across the United States, fruitcake lovers young and old, commemorate National Fruitcake Day each year on December 27th.
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12/24/2025

Christmas Eve is filled with both religious and non-religious traditions. Religious traditions center around the birth of Jesus. Different denominations have their own traditions. On Christmas Eve Roman Catholics and Anglicans hold Midnight Mass. Lutherans celebrate with candlelight services and Christmas carols. Many evangelical churches hold evening services where families celebrate Holy Communion.
Around the world, Christmas Eve is celebrated with a variety of foods. In Italy, they celebrate the Feast of Seven Fishes. Russians traditionally serve a 12-dish Christmas Eve Supper before opening gifts. Meanwhile, in Bulgaria, the Christmas Eve meal consists of an odd number of meatless dishes.
Besides food and religious services, the holiday is when Santa Claus takes to the sky in his sleigh to deliver Christmas gifts around the world. Other names for the white-bearded man in a red suit include Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and Saint Nicholas.

12/22/2025

Christmas can lead to sensory overload due to an increase in bright lights, loud music, strong smells, and new textures, which can be overwhelming for individuals with sensory processing sensitivities. To manage this, plan ahead by reducing decorations, creating quiet spaces, managing expectations, and using coping strategies like noise-canceling headphones or sensory breaks.

12/19/2025

POV: We take our elfing very seriously! Drive by and say hello to our elf this morning as she spreads Christmas cheer to everyone far and near! 🎄

12/19/2025

Keep these tips in mind when gifting your child their new favorite toy:
Check the labels and warnings on your child’s toys before deciding if they are safe to play with.
Choose toys that are recommended for your child’s age.
Always supervise young children while playing.
Secure batteries in the toy so they don’t fall out, or choose a toy without batteries.
Be aware of product recalls.
Separate your older child’s toys from your younger child’s toys.
When you are done with playtime, store the toys in a secure box.

12/17/2025

Buddy and Belle are getting their “elf”fluenza vaccines! Have you got your influenza vaccine? Call and schedule an appointment today!