Hometown Pediatrics

03/26/2026

Pediatricians, FM docs, teachers, former athletes and enthusiastic parents can all team up and volunteer at local youth sports organizations. Your knowledge of childhood development lends itself to knowing how to coach kids. Give it a try this year!!!

03/24/2026

Pairing sports that have complimentary goals helps coordination, balance and muscle stability! Think of pairing a running sport with a jumping sport. For example - Volleyball and Softball or Baseball and Basketball.

03/24/2026

Multiple access points to care can be very helpful. They don’t replace your yearly well check with your doctor. Wellness check can encompass height, weight, sports physicals, BP checks, vision and hearing screens, mental health screenings, and some chronic care as well done as a split visit when needed.

Happy to answer question about these or call to schedule at 843.420.9690. Established patients can schedule it through their portal as well.

03/21/2026

Lamar Diamond Youth Baseball and Little League Softball Jamboree starts at 10 am. 150+ players from the Lamar area will be playing! See you there.

03/18/2026

New trend. 6-7 is out. 9-10 is in.
Kids need 9-10 hours of sleep a night.

03/16/2026

If the yellow haze has you sneezing try this more natural remedy to help wash potential allergens from your nasal passages. Use the one designed for your age child so it is safe for them. There are lots of options out there.

03/12/2026

In your teen years choosing a schedule builds in freedom to do things that are important for you.

03/12/2026

We’ve heard your feedback. Trying out the TikTok.

Check us out at .pediatrics
on TikTok today!

03/11/2026

Peanut butter is actually more of a fat than a protein source. It has 2-3 times the amount of fat than protein and 75% of the calories in peanut butter are from fats. They are heart healthy fats generally.

03/10/2026

Toddlers bite, 4 year olds don’t share and 6-8 year olds can’t regulate their emotions. Adults need to know this is expected and leave space for it. Parents regulating their emotions is how children learn to regulate.

03/10/2026

If you have any information about this case please reach to the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office. We will update this post with new information as able.

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03/08/2026

Read Across America Week - Sunday edition. If you are looking for a colorfully illustrated way to read the Bible to your children with a focus on Jesus then check out the Jesus Storybook Bible. We have enjoyed reading this version to our kids over the years and wanted to share it as this week closes and another begins.