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We have been providing high quality care to our patients for over 45 years! We love being a part of the community for fundraising events.

Other office location: 10301 Georgia Ave. #106, Silver Spring, MD 20902
ONLY the Silver Spring location has Saturday office hours.

03/06/2026

Playtime provides excellent opportunities to help your child learn and grow. Try this working with others activity the next time you are playing together.

Activity: Tune Time (2 years - 5 years)

Use: Playtime

Description: Turn playtime into "Tune Time." What is one of your child's favorite songs? Sing a line for them and then pause. Can they sing the next few words? Take turns back-and-forth, and clap to the beat. You're making beautiful music together.

Brainy Background: By helping your child pay attention to the words of songs and the beat, you're helping them learn to listen carefully. Remembering the words and tunes of songs also strengthens their memory.

Actividad: La hora de las melodías (2 años - 5 años)

Uso: Tiempo de Juego

Descripción: Convierte la hora de jugar en la "Hora de la melodía". ¿Cuál es una de las canciones favoritas de tu niño? Canta una estrofa para él y luego haz una pausa. ¿Puede tu niño cantar las siguientes palabras? Túrnense varias veces y lleven el ritmo con las palmas. ¡Tú y tu niño crean música maravillosa!

Fondo Inteligente: Al ayudar a tu niño a prestar atención a las palabras de las canciones y el ritmo, lo estás ayudando a aprender a escuchar con atención. Recordar las palabras y las melodías de las canciones también fortalece la memoria de tu niño.

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03/05/2026

Children are natural problem solvers. Children problem solve when learning to walk, when they learn to pick up a ball from the floor, and when they learn to put a spoon in their mouth. Mathematical play should be geared around the idea of problem solving. This does not mean finding the right answer to a problem like 2 + 2, it means designing scenarios where children have to apply the mathematical knowledge they already have to a new situation and be able to reflect on their own processes or strategies for solving or fixing these situations.

Here are some examples of problem solving in play and how you, as a caregiver, can support it.

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03/04/2026

Safe to Sleep® Tip: To reduce the risks of SIDS, women should get regular prenatal care during pregnancy.

Learn more about safe infant sleep at https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov

All information provided by Safe to Sleep®; Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD — https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov

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03/03/2026

Healthy eating is important at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Start with these tips:

1️⃣ Learn what YOU need: Do you know what foods and what amounts are best for YOU? Get your own personalized plan here: https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-plan

2️⃣ Get active in the kitchen: Learn how to make a few dishes. Include extra fruits and vegetables for added flavor and nutrients.

3️⃣ Build strong bones: Get the calcium and vitamin D that your growing bones need! Choose fat-free or low-fat dairy milk, soy milk, and yogurt. You can get vitamin D from sunshine, too!

4️⃣ Keep water handy: Water is a better option than most drink choices. Keep a reusable water bottle in your bag and skip the sugary sodas, fruit drinks, and energy and sports drinks.

5️⃣ Be active: Squeeze in some physical activity between homework, going out, and other
activities. Walk the dog, ride your bike with a friend, or do an online workout.

6️⃣ Eat a variety of foods: Make choices from all food groups—fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy and fortified soy alternatives—every day. Each group provides you with different nutrients and you need all of them.

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03/02/2026

“My name is Lorenzo Jackson, and I am about to enter my college freshman year at Alcorn State University. This is my journey with autism.

My journey has not been easy, particularly because it includes the experience of being bullied. It has also led to isolation when others fail to understand or appreciate my lack of social skills. From 3rd to 12th grade, I was bullied because of how I seemed to others, because I did not speak much. I experienced many new things in my life, both good and terrible. I have always been intelligent; it only took my mother to tell me that. The bullying continues, but I always smile and remain positive since I have my family to support me. I appreciate and love my family.

My mother is a woman who brings happiness to many people, including me. She constantly encouraged me to do great in school, particularly in subjects I struggled with, such as math. My sister would protect me from the kids in our neighborhood who would push me off my little bicycle. My father was a hardworking truck driver, and he passed away in 2020 before a big football game. I have not been the same because I miss him. I plan to major in agriculture. I am currently interning at Adobe Ranch in Mississippi. I had a snake as my support animal for six years. I also have a bearded dragon. I love all animals, and I want to study animal science and pre-vet science because I want to build a career that will last for the next 45 years. In the future, I will be able to run a successful farm operation.
In addition, I have a bearded dragon, and I visit my large family. They all live around the country, and they are avid hunters and engage in hog sales.

In middle school, I started playing football. In high school, during my first year, I began to improve and become stronger. My head coach informed me that I would be playing varsity football. Throughout my seven years of football, I have improved my social skills by getting to know people, from teammates to other players in the game, thanks to the energy I brought to the field. Football has taught me how to solve problems and think swiftly without overthinking.”

-Lorenzo

All information provided by Autism Speaks - https://www.facebook.com/autismspeaks

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02/27/2026

Research estimates that postpartum depression occurs in about 17% of mothers across the world. For most mothers, symptoms of depression emerge 4 to 6 weeks after birth and gradually decrease in subsequent months. However, postpartum depression can occur at any time in the 3 years after a pregnancy or birth.

Swipe ➡️ for research-backed tips for postpartum depression.

If the symptoms of postpartum depression cause significant distress or impair your day-to-day-functioning or if you are experiencing any thoughts related to harming yourself or others, you should contact a mental health professional immediately.

For more information on postpartum depression and other research-backed information on postpartum mental health, check out this week’s Parenting Translator newsletter at parentingtranslator.substack.com.

All information provided by Parenting Translator Foundation — parentingtranslator.org

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02/26/2026

Invest in your child's future with regular well visits. We focus on preventative care, vaccinations, and expert advice for a healthy childhood. Learn more here: https://www.childrenfirstpediatrics.com/well-child-visits

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02/25/2026

Research on redshirting suggests that it is associated with a small academic advantage (that is, higher academic test scores) and test scores seem to increase at a greater rate in 1st and 2nd grade (suggesting that redshirted children are showing enhanced learning in these grades). However, this effect may begin to fade as early as the end of first grade. This research is also correlational meaning we do not know whether it is redshirting that causes these advantages or if redshirting is simply associated with advantages. The latter would not be surprising since parents that choose to redshirt their children are often very different from the parents who do not— most notably they are often higher income families.

So research suggests that being older than your peers is consistently associated with at least a small advantage, but are there any situations in which parents might want to avoid redshirting? Research suggests that when your child has an identified disability, a suspected disability, or even if you are just concerned that they may need some extra help in school, you may want to avoid redshirting. In this case, delaying school entry may be associated with worse academic performance, because it would also involve delaying free essential services through the public school system (such as speech therapy and learning support). This short delay may have a big impact as research finds that services before age 5 are more effective in improving a child’s long-term outcome than services after age 5.

For more information on this topic, visit parentingtranslator.substack.com to read the Parenting Translator newsletter for a deep dive on this topic (including links to all of the research)!

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02/24/2026

Planning to travel soon? Add insect bite prevention to your pre-travel checklist!

Traveling to some destinations may put you at a higher risk of diseases like Dengue and Oropouche spread by insect bites. 🦟

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02/23/2026

Do you ever have a hard time stopping a tantrum? 👀

👉🏽 It can be a challenge — once they’re in full meltdown mode, their brains literally can’t process logical suggestions or use coping skills!

Helping them manage their emotions (also called “co-regulating”) is so much easier if we can step in *before* their emotions boil over. Easier said than done, though! Before your child melts down, some early signs they might be dysregulated can include:

🚩 Fidgeting
🚩 Throwing toys or clutching toys in both hands
🚩 Hiccups or holding their breath
🚩 Stiffened body
🚩 Clenched jaw or fists
🚩 Covering ears or closing eyes
🚩 Excessive laughing or silliness
🚩 High-pitched voice or baby talk
🚩 Withdrawal/flat affect

If you notice any of these signs, it might be time to try a co-regulation strategy (check out our profile for lots of ideas!)

BUT, it’s also important to remember that YOU DON’T HAVE TO STOP EVERY TANTRUM!!!

Letting kids (and ourselves!) cry it out in a safe, comforting environment when we’re upset can have loads of surprising benefits:

💪🏽 It shows them that their emotions and natural response (crying) are healthy and acceptable
💪🏽 Releases pent-up frustrations, tension, and exhaustion
💪🏽 Scientists believe that crying literally rinses stress hormones out of our bodies, helping to restore emotional equilibrium

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02/20/2026

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) gives kids the chance to enjoy a variety of fruits and veggies during the school day—at no cost to families.

By providing fresh snacks and bite-sized nutrition lessons, FFVP helps children try new foods, build lifelong healthy habits, and even supports local farmers.

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02/19/2026

Ensuring our children's well-being is our shared responsibility. Let's discuss medication safety: precise dosage, proper tools, label review, and secure storage. Details available here: https://www.childrenfirstpediatrics.com/safety/Guide-to-Your-Child-s-Medicines-A

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2301 Research Boulevard, Ste 115
Rockville, MD
20850

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 6:30pm
Thursday	7am - 6:30pm
Friday	7am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13019901664

Website

http://www.childrenfirstpediatrics.com/

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