Bluebird Pediatrics

11/03/2025

We’re loving these reads for parents who want practical tools, deeper connection, and holistic health as they raise resilient, thriving kids 🌿💛

📚 Our Bluebird Book Picks:
🧠 The Whole-Brain Child — Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
🌸 Healthy Kids, Happy Kids — Elisa Song, M.D.
🌿 Hunt, Gather, Parent — Michaeleen Doucleff, Ph.D.
💬 How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk — Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
🍯 Herbs for Children’s Health — Rosemary Gladstar
🍼 The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care — Sally Fallon Morell & Thomas S. Cowan, M.D.

💛 At Bluebird Pediatrics, we believe healthy kids come from whole-child care — nurturing emotional and physical wellness together.

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11/01/2025

✨ Don’t forget to Fall Back this Sunday! 🍁
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep (or playtime with your little early risers 😅).

10/31/2025

🦇 Boo! It’s Halloween! 🎃
Tell us — what are your kiddos dressing up as this year? 👇
Whether they’re superheroes or tiny pumpkins, we hope your night is full of fun, laughter, and spooky memories! 💙

Remember:
• Bright costumes & reflective tape = extra safe trick-or-treating
• Check candy before kids dig in👇✨

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10/29/2025

“Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” 💙
What’s one thing your child has taught you lately? 🌿 Share below 👇
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10/27/2025

GOOD LUCK to Ms. Julie's second guy & his team!🏊‍♂️🦈💦


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10/27/2025

📱➡️🧠 How Screens Impact Kids’ Nervous Systems

When children spend long periods on screens, their nervous system — the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves that help them respond to the world — can become overstimulated:

⚡️ Constant “alert” mode — Fast-moving images and sounds keep the brain’s stress system switched on, raising adrenaline and cortisol.
😴 Sleep disruption — Blue light can reduce melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep.
🤯 Sensory overload — The brain works overtime processing rapid input, which may lead to irritability or meltdowns.
🧩 Mood & focus changes — Overstimulation can make it harder to regulate emotions and pay attention.

✨ Support your child’s nervous system:
• Plan tech-free family meals and conversation time.
• Try a “digital sunset” — turn off screens an hour before bed.
• Encourage outdoor play and free movement to reset the brain and body.

💛 At Bluebird Pediatrics, we care about your child’s whole-body wellness — helping families create healthy screen habits for growing minds.

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10/24/2025

🌟🧘‍♀️Mindfulness for Kids — Simple Ways to Pause & Reset 🧘🌟

These fun, easy activities help kids slow down, breathe, and feel calm. Try one anytime your child needs a mindful moment:

🧘‍♀️1. Body Scan
Have your child close their eyes and slowly notice their body from head to toe — relaxing their shoulders, arms, tummy, and legs as they go.

🧘2. Gratitude Pause
Ask your child to think of 3 things they’re thankful for right now — a friend, a toy, the sunshine.

🧘‍♀️3. 5 Senses Check-In
Pause and notice: 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, and 1 you can taste or imagine tasting.

🧘4. Mindful Coloring
Color slowly and carefully, noticing the lines, colors, and how the crayon or marker feels on the page.

🧘‍♀️5. Mindful Walk
Take a slow walk together. Notice the sound of leaves, the feel of the air, and what you see around you.

🧘6. Rainbow Hunt
Look around and find one thing for each color of the rainbow — red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple.

🧘‍♀️7. Bubble Breaths
Pretend to blow big, gentle bubbles. Breathe in slowly through the nose and exhale softly so the bubbles don’t “pop.”

🧘8. Mindful Listening
Close your eyes for 30 seconds and listen — can you hear birds, cars, a clock, or even your own breath?

💛 Small mindful breaks like these help children build calm, focus, and emotional strength.

10/22/2025

✨At Bluebird Pediatrics, we see your child as so much more than a checklist. We celebrate their unique traits, curiosity and wonder.🩵

10/20/2025

🌥️ Shorter days can bring more than chilly weather — some kids feel the shift emotionally too.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) may show up as:
• Feeling sad, irritable, or withdrawn
• Sleeping more but still feeling tired
• Trouble focusing or changes in school performance
• Loss of interest in usual activities
💛 At Bluebird Pediatrics, we’re here to help families notice these changes early and support your child’s emotional well-being through every season.

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10/17/2025

🍂 9 Natural Cold & Flu Remedies for Kids 🍂

Hydration is key 💧
Water, warm herbal teas (kid-safe), diluted juice, and broths keep them hydrated and help thin mucus.

Plenty of rest 🛌
Extra naps, quiet play, and early bedtimes give the body energy to fight infection.

Humidifier or steam 🌬️
Adds moisture to the air, easing congestion, cough, and sore throat.

Honey (over age 1) 🍯
A teaspoon before bed can calm cough and soothe sore throats. Never give to infants under 12 months.

Warm baths 🛁
Helps relax muscles, clear nasal passages, and reduce chills.

Saline nasal spray or drops 👃
Safe for kids and helps loosen mucus so they can breathe easier.

Elevate the head 🛏️
Propping up their pillow at night may ease coughing and stuffy noses.

Nutritious foods 🥣
Soups, fruits rich in vitamin C, and easy-to-digest meals support immune strength.

Comfort & cuddles 💛
Sometimes the best medicine is warmth, reassurance, and love.

⚠️ Always call your pediatrician if your child has high fever, trouble breathing, signs of dehydration, or symptoms lasting more than a few days.

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

🌿Bluebird Pediatrics is Hiring! 🩵
Are you a compassionate Autonomous APRN with a heart for holistic, family-centered care?

📩 Apply today info@bluebirdpeds.com or tag someone perfect for the role!
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