ABC Medical & Pediatrics

02/20/2026

Spring is a time of new beginnings but with those beginnings comes peak Allergy Season. Don't wait until you are congested and having trouble sleeping to think about your allergy symptoms! Come get tested and evaluated for our curative immunotherapy treatment and spend your time enjoying the warmer weather and not just spending your money on tissues!

02/14/2026

The greatest thing one can give a child is love. All children want to feel, hear, and be shown they are loved. Feeling loved is key to a child's healthy mental and emotional development. There are many ways to show a child love. Provide positive affirmation, loving redirection, and consistent boundaries. Encourage healthy sleep routines, safe living environments, and well-balanced nutrition. Spend time, read, play and just be present. It costs nothing to love so choose love this Valentines Day, and every day.

Happy Valentines day from ABC Medical & Pediatrics! For more tips on supporting children's development see the link below!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/healthy-mental-and-emotional-development-in-children-key-building-blocks.aspx

02/08/2026

It’s going to be a welcome change to have the structure of a routine back tomorrow. It’s not without its challenges but with the snow gone we are ready to get back to our routine as well. Stay warm and have a great first day back Weakley county!

This is photo was taken 9 years ago during my very first snow day as a principal. I LOVE snow days! Snow days can be so fun and memorable.

However, after such a long unplanned winter break, it’s completely normal for returning to school to feel a bit overwhelming for some students. As we come back together, I want to share a few reminders about what families may notice and how we can support our students as they ease back into routine.

💜 Emotional & Behavioral Transitions Are Normal

It's very common for students to need a few days to re-adjust. You might notice:

• Not wanting to come back to school
• Extra clinginess at drop-off or in car line
• Tears or meltdowns before or after school
• Fatigue or irritability
• Trouble focusing or following routines
• Increased need for reassurance

These behaviors don't mean something is "wrong." They are often a sign that a child is regulating emotions and readjusting to structure again.

💜 How Families Can Help at Home

Small, simple steps can make a big difference:

• Talk positively about returning to school while acknowledging feelings
• Re-establish routines (earlier bedtimes, morning routines, regular meals)
• Give extra grace-children may be more tired or emotional than usual
• Listen more than you fix-sometimes children just need to be heard
• Expect a slow start-it may take several days for things to feel "normal" again

💜 What School Will Be Focusing On

As we return, staff will prioritize:

• Re-teaching routines and expectations
• Giving students time to ease back into academics
• Building emotional safety and connection
• Offering patience, reassurance, and encouragement

💜 Working Together

If you notice ongoing concerns, big changes in behavior, or signs your child is struggling more than expected, please reach out to your child's teacher or the school. We are stronger when we partner together.

Thank you for your flexibility, patience, and care for one another as we move back into our school routine. We are so glad to have our students back.

02/08/2026

The q4 drawing winner picked up her custom gift basket last week! Isn’t she so stinking cute! If your kiddo needs a physical come see us thru the red door to have your name entered for the current quarters giveaway. We have appointments available online or just walk in! ABC Medical & Pediatrics is here when you need us!

02/05/2026

A couple of things ABC Medical & Pediatrics learned from the snow days...

#1 If you call them they will come. The staff came in everyday, no complaints, they all came from outside the county to take care of our patients. When we were closed Amber even volunteered to cover telehealth for our patients in need.

#2 Personally calling to check on patients is just Kayla Yates standard of care and a regular Tuesday. With fewer patients due to snow she called "MOM" mode and cleaned up everyone's task list! Even came in on her off day to see a sick kiddo in person...

If you haven't found healthcare professionals that invest in you like ours then come check us out. The red door is open 6 days a week!

01/31/2026

ABC Medical & Pediatrics will be open our regular Saturday hours tomorrow. Please be careful though as the ice from the parking lot thaws and drains in front of the Red door and keeps refreezing. We have been scraping, melting, and salting it as it accumulates but please be careful. Hopefully this cold will move out soon and let us get back to business as usual!

01/29/2026

Off work or needing an escape from being stuck inside? Check your Well Child or yearly physical off your to do list! We have several openings available. Give us a call or swing by and get your physicals done before life returns to the hustle and bustle! Same and next day appointments available!

01/27/2026

ABC Medical & Pediatrics will return to normal hours tomorrow with the exception that Kayla will work tomorrow as well! Stay warm and see you on the other side of the red door!

01/27/2026

ABC Medical & Pediatrics will be open in person tomorrow 10am-3pm with both Amber and Kayla. Please be careful and we will see you on the other side of the red door if you need us!

01/26/2026

The physical building is Closed today Jan 26th. However both providers are available for telehealth visits. Just call 731-255-5138 and Morgan will get you setup and connected!

01/25/2026

As of now ABC Medical & Pediatrics plans to be open for ONLY TELEHEALTH services Monday Jan 26th. To schedule, call the after hours line tomorrow @ 731-255-5138 Amber/Kayla will be available.

01/23/2026

ABC Medical & Pediatrics will NOT be open Saturday 1/24. As of now we plan to be open Monday the 26th pending weather. We may open for telehealth only though so check here for updates.