Chestnut Ridge Pediatrics

04/16/2026

Good morning! We will not be open for evening hours tonight (Thursday, 4/16) due to an office event. Apologies for the inconvenience!

04/08/2026

Kids feel stress and anxiety too. 💙

From school pressures to everyday changes, big feelings can show up in many ways. We’re here to support your child’s mental and emotional health—every step of the way.

04/07/2026

Good morning! Due to an internal meeting, we will not have evening hours tonight. Sorry for any inconvenience…have a great day!

03/23/2026

Is it seasonal allergies or is it a cold? Here’s how to tell the difference.

Many kids start having sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes this time of year, but not every sniffle is a cold.

🤧 Common allergy signs:
• Clear runny nose
• Sneezing a lot
• Itchy eyes or nose
• No fever
• Symptoms last for weeks

🤒 More likely a cold:
• Fever
• Body aches
• Thick yellow/green mucus
• Symptoms improve in 7–10 days

If you’re not sure, we are always here to help. Give us a call!

03/20/2026

The recall applies specifically to 4-fluid-ounce bottles, with affected products identified by lot numbers 7261973A or 7261974A and an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2027.

The FDA has issued a nationwide recall of nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen after reports of contamination with foreign substances, including black particles and a gel-like mass.

03/17/2026

Lucky to care for YOU! ☘️❤️ Happy !

03/16/2026

Tiny humans…now caring for tiny humans. 🍼🩺 So grateful to do what we love on the daily. Thank you for trusting these faces!! ❤️

03/09/2026

Whoever scheduled National Napping Day right after Daylight Saving definitely has kids 😴 We fully support extra naps today!!

03/05/2026

We want to make our patients aware of an important change in New Jersey regulations regarding the prescribing of controlled substances. Under updated New Jersey regulations, physicians may only prescribe controlled medications to patients who have been physically seen in the office within the past three months. If a patient has not had an in-person visit within that time frame, we are legally unable to send in refills or issue additional prescriptions for controlled medications.

This regulation applies to all controlled substances, including common medications for ADHD (such as stimulant medications) and certain anxiety medications.

What this means for you:
You must have an up-to-date in-office visit (within the last 3 months) in order for us to prescribe or refill any controlled medication.

If your visit is overdue, we cannot “call in” extra medication, provide emergency refills, or extend a prescription until you are seen in person.

It is your responsibility to schedule follow-up appointments in advance to avoid interruptions in medication.

For college students:
This change may especially impact students attending school away from home. If you are taking a controlled medication—such as stimulant medication for ADHD—you must either:

Schedule in-person visits with our office every three months when you are home, or

Establish care with a licensed provider near your college who can evaluate you in person and manage refills locally.

Unfortunately, we cannot override these requirements, as they are mandated by state regulation.

We strongly encourage you to plan ahead and schedule follow-up visits early to ensure continuity of care and avoid gaps in medication.

If you have questions about your specific situation, please contact our office. We are happy to help you navigate this transition.

03/02/2026

Happy ! 🎉📚

Today is all about celebrating the magic of books and the joy of reading! From silly rhymes to big adventures, stories help little minds grow in big ways. Even a few minutes a day helps build language skills, imagination, and lifelong learning habits.

Fun idea: let your child “read” to you—even if they’re just telling the story from the pictures! Happy reading!!❤️

02/26/2026

Outdoor play doesn’t need to stop in winter! ☃️ In fact, cold-weather movement in the fresh air helps support kids’ immune health, regulate their nervous systems naturally, and improve their moods!

Tips for winter play:
-Dress kids in layers
-Choose shorter outdoor sessions, more often
-Bring extra dry gloves and socks
-Have fun! ❄️

02/23/2026

Another SNOW DAY! ❄️❄️

We will be available for TeleMed appointment only today (Monday). Phones will be on from 8AM to 11AM and then again from 1PM to 4PM. Please call to schedule your TeleMed visits or use the portal. Stay warm and be careful out there! ☃️