The American Academy of Pediatrics - Arizona Chapter

11/25/2025

During this week of giving thanks, AzAAP is so grateful to the hundreds of pediatric healthcare professionals that have made lasting impact on the lives of young children and their families through the Reach Out and Read Arizona program. By strengthening caregiver-child bonds and emphasizing the importance of shared reading, young children are able to build a strong foundation for future success. Interested in learning more about Reach Out and Read Arizona? Visit https://azaap.org/reach-out-and-read-az.

11/24/2025

AzAAP and physician groups across Arizona are urging patients to rely on credible information and guidance from trusted medical professionals. Science-based care keeps families healthy. https://www.azmed.org/news/715201/Arizona-Physician-Groups-Urge-Protection-of-PatientDoctor-Decision-Making.htm

11/24/2025

As we move through this week, AzAAP is sharing this helpful resource that offers meaningful perspective during the holiday season: "10 Things to Be Thankful For this Holiday Season." Read more here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/10-Things-to-Be-Thankful-For.aspx

11/23/2025

Thanksgiving, a holiday often full of elaborate food traditions, can be extra challenging for parents of picky eaters. Here are some pediatrician-recommended tips to please picky eaters without sacrificing nutrition, straying from family traditions, or creating a lot of extra work:

​Get tips to appease picky eaters without sacrificing nutrition, straying from Thanksgiving traditions, or creating a lot of extra work.​

11/14/2025

Submitting podcast questions to AzAAP’s ID Talk: Answers from Infectious Disease Specialists podcast is an exclusive member benefit. Rapid change is a prominent feature of the vaccine landscape, and it can be difficult for healthcare professionals to keep up with the frequent changes in vaccine information and other infectious disease recommendations and protocols. Contact AzAAP to submit podcast questions to be answered in the next episode.

11/03/2025

RSV is the most common cause of hospitalization in children under the age of 1 year. Immunizations for babies have been shown to be effective in preventing infants from being hospitalized with RSV. You can choose RSV immunization during pregnancy, or after your baby is born. Click here for more information: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/RSV-When-Its-More-Than-Just-a-Cold.aspx

11/01/2025

As National Substance Use Prevention Month ends, AzAAP's Emotional and Behavioral Health Committee has one final recommendation for clinicians and the families they serve. The National Council for Mental Wellbeing - Getting Candid is a great resource for clinicians or youth serving staff, patients and parents. It has tools that support talking to teens about substance use, motivational interviewing, and framing conversations in straightforward, non-judgmental ways, meeting youth where they are at on their own terms. It includes multiple fact sheets written for youth and parents.

This project aims to give providers and other adults the tools to talk to young people about substance use directly.

10/30/2025

Kaboom! As AzAAP’s 2025 Speak Up for Kids fundraiser winds to a close, it is not too late to show your support by donating and supporting early relational health and building strong family bonds. Join a team today and demonstrate your invincible superpowers by inviting your family and friends to do the same! https://azaap.betterworld.org/campaigns/speak-up-kids-2025

10/25/2025

Between picky eaters, rising grocery prices, and busy schedules, feeding a family can feel overwhelming. This article shares simple ways to plan affordable, nutritious meals. Check out these tips for planning, shopping smart, and making every dollar count:

You can feed your family healthy meals on a budget, but it helps to have a plan. Try these tips.​

10/24/2025

In recognition of National Substance Use Prevention Month, AzAAP's Emotional and Behavioral Health Committee has identified useful resources for parents and families. AAP has excellent tools through healthychildren.org including fact sheets and videos specifically for parents on substance use, substance use treatment and substance use prevention. Click on the link to find out more: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/substance-abuse/Pages/default.aspx

We need to prepare our kids to refuse offers of alcohol and other drugs–preferably without alienating their peers, although sometimes that isn't possible.

10/09/2025

The Dairy Council of Arizona recently supported Reach Out and Read Arizona with the purchased 392 copies of Snack Time for Cow. This board book for toddlers was distributed to several clinics that participate in the program to distribute during well-child visits. AzAAP is grateful for the partnership and support of the Dairy Council of Arizona for the Reach Out and Read Arizona program.

10/06/2025