Dragonfly Pediatrics

04/05/2026

🐣✝️🐰 Happy Easter from your Dragonfly family! 🐰✝️🐣

04/03/2026

Energy drinks can be appealing for teens, especially with busy schedules and sports — but they often contain high levels of caffeine and sugar that aren’t ideal for growing bodies.

If your teen is feeling tired, it’s usually a sign they need better sleep, hydration, or nutrition — not more stimulants.

Encouraging water as the main source of hydration and focusing on consistent meals and rest can help support more natural, steady energy levels.

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04/02/2026

Let them choose what and how much to eat.

Avoid making separate meals.
Offer a balanced plate and let your child decide what to eat from it. This builds independence and reduces mealtime stress.

Less pressure = better habits long term.

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03/31/2026

Chicken nuggets? Yogurt? Crackers?

Every parent has been there — the phase where your child will only eat one specific food and suddenly everything else is unacceptable 😅

Whether it’s chicken nuggets, yogurt, pasta, or something super random, these phases are incredibly common and usually temporary.

Drop your child’s current “only food” in the comments — let’s remind each other we’re all in this together.

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03/30/2026

Toddlers often reject foods (even favorites).

Toddlers do what we should all do; they eat when they are hungry and they don’t eat when they aren’t!

Keep offering a variety of foods, without pressure — it can take multiple exposures before acceptance.
It’s not you. It’s toddler life. 😅

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03/30/2026

03/27/2026

Around 12 months of age, infants shift from formula or breast milk to whole milk and solids. Focus on balanced meals of whole fruits and vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and lots of water.

Whole milk should be limited to no more than 16 ounces in a 24 hour period (out of a sippy cup, no more bottles!)

Expect some mess — and a lot of learning.

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03/26/2026

Signs your baby is ready: sitting with support, good head control, and showing interest in food. Start simple with single ingredient options and go at your baby’s pace.

Breast milk or formula is still your infant’s primary source of nutrition! At this stage, food is only for fun and learning!

Messy is part of the process — and totally normal. 😄

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03/25/2026

For the first 6 months, babies get complete nutrition from breast milk or formula alone — including hydration. No extras needed just yet.

If you have questions about feeding amounts or schedules, we’re always here to help.

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03/20/2026

In honor of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Week, drop your biggest health question in the comments.

Fevers? Sleep? Sports injuries? Feeding? We’ll answer a few this week to help more parents feel confident.

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03/19/2026

Pediatric NP joining to expand access.

She brings 12 years of pediatric expertise and a warm approach to well and sick care for infants to teens. We’re excited to grow our team so families get the access they need.

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03/17/2026

Its Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Week!

National Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Week is a reminder to recognize the compassion, expertise, and dedication that pediatric nurse practitioners bring to children and families every day.

Their work goes far beyond treatment. They provide comfort, build trust, support parents, and help protect the health of the next generation.

Thank you to every pediatric nurse practitioner making a difference through care that truly matters.

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