Chestnut Ridge Pediatrics

11/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated to our wishing well in support of The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Disaster Relief Fund. We were able to match donations and send $500 to help individuals and communities across Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

To learn more about how you can help, visit https://theafj.app.neoncrm.com/forms/afj-disaster-relief-fund. 🇯🇲❤️

11/02/2025

We are collecting non-perishable and shelf stable food items for people in need in our own local communities. Please drop off donations in our office anytime we’re open. Thank you for your support as always!! ❤️🙏

10/31/2025

Care with a kick!! We’re really spicing things up in the office today. Happy Halloween! 🎃👩‍⚕️

10/29/2025

How to help little ones adjust? ⏰ Try putting your baby to bed 10-15 minutes later starting tonight, and keep adding 10-15 minutes from the previous night’s bedtime for the rest of this week. This will prepare them to “fall back” on Saturday night. 😴

10/24/2025

Not every fever needs a visit — but some do! Here’s how to tell when it’s time to give us a call.

10/20/2025

A major win for early introduction of allergens! A large study finds a 36% drop in food allergies after guidance shifted to introducing allergens in infancy, including a 43% decline in peanut allergy.

Early introduction guidelines are helping little ones build tolerance—and parents can safely start at home with a few simple steps.

New U.S. data show peanut allergies in babies have fallen sharply after early-introduction guidelines.

10/15/2025

Our own Dr. Mayer will be participating in this wonderful WCL event that is free and open to the public!

Various events and speakers at the Tice Community Center over the next two days, including Dr. Mayer’s discussion on healthy snacking for kids on Thursday evening.

Scan the QR code to register or simply walk in!

10/09/2025

This expert’s number one non-negotiable: no electronic devices in kids’ rooms overnight. She says it is absolutely crucial for both their physical and mental health.

San Diego State University psychologist Jean Twenge's new book includes 10 rules for parents to put in place around kids' usage of smartphones and social media.

10/07/2025

October is National Bullying Prevention Month! 💙

Every child deserves to feel safe, included, and valued wherever they go. Here are a few small ways we can all help make a big difference:

👂 Listen when kids open up
💬 Talk about kindness and respect
🙂 Build confidence by celebrating their strengths
👯‍♀️ Remind them they are never alone

Together, we can make sure all kids grow up feeling supported and strong, inside and out.

10/03/2025

How the immune system works when babies are born, how it changes over time, and how to best ensure your baby can grow, play and learn throughout their life.

Is your baby born with an immune system primed to protect them, or does immunity develop as they grow? How does their immune system "learn" which germs are harmful? And how can you support your child's immune system, so they can thrive now and in the future? Learn here.​

10/01/2025

Please note: our office will close at 3pm on Wednesday (today) and will be CLOSED on Thursday in observance of Yom Kippur. We will reopen for our normal hours on Friday.

09/22/2025

Wishes for a happy, healthy, sweet New Year to all who celebrate. 🍎🍯

Our office will close at 3pm on Monday and will be CLOSED on Tuesday. We will reopen for our normal hours on Wednesday.