The Pediatric Center

02/22/2026

Please note: Our office will be closed tomorrow, February 23, due
to the blizzard. You can reach a practitioner anytime by calling
908-508-0400. Please be safe!

01/28/2026

Strep throat in kids is a common, contagious bacterial infection (Group A Strep) causing sore throat, fever, red tonsils with white spots, swollen neck glands, and sometimes stomach pain or rash (scarlet fever). Learn about symptoms, how it spreads and how to treat it on our blog: pedcenter.com/blog

01/27/2026

Welcome, Dr. Eberhardt! We are thrilled to announce Kelly Eberhardt, MD, MPH, has joined The Pediatric Center.

Dr. Eberhardt is a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience and a special passion for newborn care. She is excited to join The Pediatric Center, focusing on preventive care, open communication, and long-term relationships with families. Read her full bio on our website: PedCenter.com/meet-our-doctors

The Pediatricians and Nurses of the Pediatric Center in New Providence, NJ serves children of Union County from prenatal visits, new borns to adolescents

01/26/2026

**UPDATE** Delayed opening today at 1:00! Thank you!

01/26/2026

Delayed opening tomorrow due to the weather! We will open at 11:00 AM and we will call to reschedule all earlier appointments.

01/25/2026

The office will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, January 25, due to the expected storm. A provider is always available—please call our answering service! Stay safe!

01/22/2026

There is a lot of buzz around a big storm coming this weekend. In case of inclement weather, below are a few reminders. Please ensure you have necessary supplies on hand. As always, we are only a phone call away: 908-508-0400. Be safe!

01/21/2026

This National Bath Safety Month serves as a reminder to practice bath safety and evaluate current routines to make changes if necessary. Making a few precautionary measures can prevent an accident from happening to you or a loved one. Read some tips on our blog: pedcenter.com/blog/

12/26/2025

Please note our New Year's hours. As always, you can call our office to reach a practitioner: 908-508-0400.

12/25/2025

This holiday, we thought it would be fun to share some activities to bring the whole family together. Below is a list of ideas that may just become a new holiday family tradition:

-Create a hot chocolate bar with mugs and hot chocolate and varied toppings.
-Go shopping together for families in need.
-Deliver homemade treats to friends and neighbors.
-Drive to see the neighborhood house lights.
-Camp around the Christmas tree with sleeping bags or blankets, pillows, snacks and hot chocolate.
-Have a holiday movie night.
-Make do-it-yourself holiday cards.
-Take a walk together.
-Plan a day trip with shopping and lunch.
-Plan a holiday haul from the library - stock up on books for winter break.

12/24/2025

Please note our holiday hours. You can always reach us at 908-508-0400. Have a safe and happy holiday.

12/23/2025

The flu is running rampant this winter season. It is caused by a respiratory illness and can spread rapidly through communities as it is passed from person to person through the air and contaminated surfaces. Want to know what to do? Visit our blog: Pedcenter.com/blog