Simply Pediatrics

12/30/2025

Leading Pediatrics Group Loses Funding for Grants That HHS Says Don’t Align with Administration’s Priorities


https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/17/health/hhs-american-academy-of-pediatrics-grants

12/29/2025

From 'Zero to Three':

Why Aren’t More Parents Reading to Their Kids?

A new article from The74 says it’s not just time, it’s also tech. Screens are everywhere. For many young parents, reading feels like school, not fun.

"When we introduce screen time very young, and we don’t manage the amount of time children are spending on screens, … it can be difficult for children to transition from such an exciting medium to a medium like a book that may initially feel not as exciting" - Rebecca Parlakian, Senior Director of Programs, ZERO TO THREE

But when kids miss out on daily reading, they miss out on a lot: vocabulary, focus, social skills. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4rD4EVR

12/26/2025

12/24/2025

Supporting Children with Flu - A Gentle, Whole-Child Approach for Families....

12/23/2025

FEVER?

It’s that time of year…..it’s not unusual for kids to come down with a fever over the holidays…so if you are dealing with a sick child, don’t forget to revisit or check out Jennie’s podcast episode on FEVER to help guide and reassure you. You’ll be glad you did!

Find the episode here:

YouTube:
https://youtu.be/RPcLySXl61U

Rumble:
https://rumble.com/v6u0z03-fever.html

Odysee: https://odysee.com/:0/Simply-Pediatrics-Podcast-Episode---Fever:d

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fever/id1812534630?i=1000710401831

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jfVEZvZUPTuxxiYsBbTVZ

Podbean:
https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-pty6n-18c0b96

12/22/2025

Today we celebrate the solstice — the turning point, when the light begins its quiet return.

Brighter days are already on their way.

12/19/2025

Massachusetts Court Hears Arguments in Lawsuit Alleging Meta Designed Apps to be Addictive to Kids

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/massachusetts-court-hears-arguments-in-lawsuit-alleging-meta-designed-apps-to-be-addictive-to-kids

12/18/2025

There’s a new episode of The Simply Pediatrics Podcast out today!

ESSENTIALS TO HAVE ON HAND

In today’s episode, Jennie shares some of her favorite products and her recommendations for which essentials to keep on hand to help your children if they come down with the first signs of illness. These are things that Jennie truly loves, finds incredibly helpful, and are easy to use and get. Dive into this episode and stock your cupboards with these essentials today!

Find this episode and all the past episodes on any of the platforms below....

YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/ym6fufff

Odysee: https://tinyurl.com/mrfcvcyb

Rumble: https://tinyurl.com/ych8x85j

Podbean: https://tinyurl.com/3nu8fr52

Spotify Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/549a7zf3

Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/bdk9svbt

12/17/2025

HERBAL TEA DOSING FOR CHILDREN

A Simple Guide for Parents

Herbal teas can be a gentle and effective way to support children during illness — especially for digestion, coughs, colds, sleep, and calming the nervous system.

Jennie has compiled a super useful blog post, packed with excellent information to help you. Read it here:

https://simplypediatrics.com/herbal-tea-dosing-children/

12/16/2025

Goat vs Cow Milk Formula: Does Dairy Base Matter?

https://tinyurl.com/4vb786rv

12/16/2025

Tips For Talking About S*x & Relationships

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/parents/tips-talking

12/12/2025

No TikTok, No iPhones and Retro Landlines. These Parents are Raising Kids Like it's 1995.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/11/20/millennial-helicopter-parents-landlines-no-phones-movement/87152287007/