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04/01/2026

Homeopathy Toolkit for Parents
12 Remedies Every Family Should Know

ARNICA MONTANA 30c
Uses include:
*Injuries, falls, head bumps
*Bruising, swelling, soreness
*Post-surgery or dental work
*Overexertion (sports, physical strain)

ACONITE NAPELLUS 30c
Uses include:
*Sudden onset illness
*High fever after cold exposure
*Anxiety, restlessness

BELLADONNA 30c
Uses include:
*High fever, hot/red face
*Throbbing pain
*Sensitivity to light/noise

BRYONIA 30c
Uses include:
*Dry cough
*Respiratory illness (flu, colds)
*Headaches
*Joint or muscle pain

PULSATILLA 30c
Uses include:
*Thick yellow/green mucus
*Ear infections
*Sinus congestion
*Digestive upset after rich foods

CHAMOMILLA 30c
Uses include:
*Teething pain
*Earaches
*Intense irritability
*Pain with hypersensitivity

RHUS TOX 30c
Uses include:
*Muscle soreness & stiffness
*Sprains and strains
*Joint pain
*Itchy skin eruptions

APIS MELLIFICA 30c
Uses include:
*Insect bites, stings
*Swelling, redness, heat
*Allergic-type reactions

LEDUM PALUSTRE 30c
Uses include:
*Puncture wounds
*Bug bites, tick bites
*Black eyes

SPONGIA TOSTA 30c
Uses include:
*Barking cough (croup)
*Dry, harsh cough

DROSERA 30c
Uses include:
*Deep, spasmodic cough
*Persistent coughing fits
*Worse at night

FERRUM PHOS 30c
Uses include:
*Early illness
*Low-grade fever
*Mild inflammation
*Fatigue without clear symptoms

Visit the Simply Pediatrics Website for more holistic pediatric guidance and support for parents at every stage of their journey - link in bio.

03/31/2026

New Moms - Ask For Help!

Find the link to the full podcast - Welcoming a New Sibling - in the comments below....

Visit the Simply Pediatrics Website for more holistic pediatric guidance and support for parents at every stage of their journey. Link in profile/bio or in the first comment below.

03/30/2026

MTHFR Explained for Parents

What it Means and Why it Matters for Your Child’s Health

What is MTHFR?
MTHFR (methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase) is a gene that helps your body use folate (vitamin B9).

It makes an enzyme that turns folate into its active form, which your body actually needs.
This process supports:

• Brain function
• Growth and development
• Cell repair

Why is it Important?
MTHFR plays a key role in something called methylation.
Methylation helps your body:

• Turn genes on and off
• Make neurotransmitters (like serotonin & dopamine)
• Support mood + focus
• Detox + repair cells

What if MTHFR isn’t working well?
Some people have small genetic changes (variants) in MTHFR.
This can lead to:

• Poor folate processing
• Higher homocysteine levels
• Less efficient methylation

Which may affect overall health and development.

What has it been linked to?
Reduced MTHFR activity has been associated with:

• Mood challenges (anxiety, depression)
• ADHD
• Autism
• Cardiovascular health concerns

Important: This is not a diagnosis—just one piece of the puzzle.

What should parents know?
Not every child with an MTHFR variant has problems.
But supporting the body can help:

• Prioritize whole-food sources of folate
• Support gut health
• Reduce toxin exposure
• Work with a provider who understands methylation

It’s about supporting the system—not “fixing” a gene.

First: Start with Food
Food is the foundation
Focus on natural folate-rich foods:

• Leafy greens (spinach, kale)
• Avocado
• Lentils + beans
• Asparagus
• Eggs

These are easier for the body to use than synthetic folic acid

Key Nutrients to Support Methylation
MTHFR doesn’t work alone—these nutrients matter:

• Folate (5-MTHF)
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin B6
• Riboflavin (B2)
• Magnesium

They work together to support healthy methylation

Supplement Support (When Needed)
For some children, targeted support can help:

• Methylfolate (5-MTHF) instead of folic acid
• Methylated B-complex
• B12 (methylcobalamin or hydroxycobalamin)
• Magnesium (calming + supportive)

What to Avoid
Try to limit:

• Synthetic folic acid (in processed foods + some vitamins)
• Highly processed foods
• Excess sugar

These can make methylation less efficient

What Parents Should Know
You don’t need to panic about MTHFR.
Instead:

• Support the body
• Focus on nutrition first
• Personalize supplements if needed
• Ask your provider to do a blood test for MTHFR mutation.

Like and Follow for more invaluable tips and guidance on your parenting path.

Visit the Simply Pediatrics Website for more holistic pediatric guidance and support for parents at every stage of their journey. Link in profile/bio.

03/27/2026

A recent case found Meta Platforms and YouTube negligent for harm to a child.

The jury concluded:

These platforms can be addictive by design

They may contribute to anxiety, low self-esteem, and compulsive use in kids

This is one of the first major legal decisions holding social media companies responsible.

Takeaway:

This isn’t just about kids’ self-control—it’s also about the environment they’re growing up in.

03/26/2026

Cows are tortured for their milk!

“One common method throughout history was to simply slaughter the calves and kids shortly after birth, milk the mother for all she was worth, and then get her pregnant again. This is still a very widespread technique. In many modern dairy farms a milk cow usually lives for about five
years before being slaughtered.

During these five years she is almost constantly pregnant, andis fertilised within 60 to 120 days after giving birth in order to preserve maximum milk production. Her calves are separated from her shortly after birth. The females are reared to become the next generation of dairy cows, whereas the males are handed over to the care of the meat industry.”

Excerpt from: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

03/25/2026

The Best Parenting Hack No One Talks About: Take Turns!

Find the link to the full podcast - Meal Prep Hacks - in the comments below....

Visit the Simply Pediatrics Website for more holistic pediatric guidance and support for parents at every stage of their journey. Link in profile/bio or in the first comment below.

03/24/2026

Is My Baby Teething?

Here’s something many parents don’t realize:
Teething pain often starts BEFORE the tooth breaks through the gum.

The pressure of the tooth moving under the gum can cause discomfort for days or even weeks.

The first teeth can BEGIN erupting anywhere from as early as 4 months old to as late as 13 months old.

This means something important for parents:
It’s often impossible to tell the difference between teething and early illness.

Fussiness alone doesn’t always tell us the cause.
So if your baby is fussy during this window, teething is very possible.

Many parents reach for Motrin or Tylenol right away.
But often it’s helpful to try gentler remedies first to soothe sore gums.

Here are some more natural products to try instead of Motrin or Tylenol:
Camilia Homeopathy
Earthly Teeth Tamer
Wellements Teething Oil
Rowe Casa Teething Oil
Manuka Honey (if over 1 year old)
Amber Necklace

You can also use a chilled washcloth or cold spoon – Place a clean, damp cloth or metal spoon in the fridge (not freezer) and let baby chew to reduce inflammation.

Chamomile tea cooled on a washcloth

Teething can be uncomfortable…but it’s also a normal part of development.
Gentle support and patience usually help babies through it.

Follow for more parent-friendly guidance 🌿

Visit the Simply Pediatrics Website for more holistic pediatric guidance
and support for parents at every stage of their journey. Link in bio.

03/23/2026

It’s Tick Season!

Find the link to the full podcast - Ticks - in the comments below....

Visit the Simply Pediatrics Website for more holistic pediatric guidance and support for parents at every stage of their journey. Link in profile/bio or in the first comment below.

03/20/2026

In the ongoing Meta court case, an internal Meta email from 2019 was read aloud.

It stated:

“Instagram had become the leading two-sided marketplace for human trafficking.”

This was not a headline.

This was not speculation.

This was:

• an internal company email

• sent to the head of Instagram

• presented as evidence in court

And our children are growing up inside this system.

This is not about fear.

This is about awareness.

Because we cannot parent effectively in a world we don’t fully understand.

What can we do as parents?

*Avoid use of social media

* Install parental controls on your child’s device

* Keep devices out of bedroom

* Stay involved in what your child is seeing

* Prioritize real-life connection and nervous system regulation

We are the first generation of parents navigating this.

Let’s do it consciously.

Source: Internal Meta email (2019), presented as evidence in 2026 New Mexico v. Meta child safety trial; reported by The Guardian, March 19, 2026.

For further resources on this topic, see links in the first comment.

Visit the Simply Pediatrics Website for more holistic pediatric guidance
and support for parents at every stage of their journey. Link in bio.

03/19/2026

NEW EPISODE of The Simply Pediatrics Podcast - out today!

CO-SLEEPING

This week, Jennie discusses and helps to normalize this often controversial, emotional topic. Listen in to this judgment-free episode, whatever your sleeping arrangement might be.

All links to find this episode and all the past episodes on any of the platforms in the first comment below or through the links in the bio/profile...

03/18/2026

Ear Infections?

Ask More Questions!!!!

Find the link to the full podcasts - Ear Infections Part1 & 2 - in the comments below....

Visit the Simply Pediatrics Website for more holistic pediatric guidance and support for parents at every stage of their journey. Link in profile/bio or in the first comment below.

03/16/2026

Parents — Did You Know This?

Target just announced it will stop selling cereals with artificial food dyes.

So if cereal companies want shelf space…
they’ll have to remove Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, and Blue 1.

This is great news. But why does it just feel like a pebble in the ocean?

LFG already America! We are the richest sickest country in the world!

Be bolder Target- remove ALL foods containing synthetic food dyes, sweeteners and flavorings.

Visit the Simply Pediatrics Website for more holistic pediatric guidance and support for parents at every stage of their journey. Link in Bio.

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220 Fort Salonga Road
Northport, NY
11768

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 8pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm
Sunday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+16312628505

Website

http://www.simplypediatrics.com/, https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyPediatricsPodcast, https://simplypediatrics.com/the-sim

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