Children's Wellness Center

02/17/2026

Happy Chinese New Year! 🐎

02/16/2026

When thinking about vaccines and children’s health, it’s understandable to focus on illnesses like measles, whooping cough, or influenza. But there’s one virus that often doesn’t get as much attention, despite its potential for serious long-term effects, and that is hepatitis B (HBV).

➡ Check out our recent blog about what hepatitis B is, how it spreads, and how vaccination protects your child. https://www.childrenswellnesscenter.com/post/hepatitis-b-what-parents-should-know

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!! ❤️

02/11/2026

February is Children's Dental Health Month! 🦷 An important part of your child's oral care is cavity prevention. Proper cleaning and flossing, eating a nutritious diet, limiting added sugar, and routine dental checkups can help prevent tooth decay. To learn more about how to protect your children's teeth and proper cleaning tips, check out this guide!

​Many parents assume that cavities in baby teeth don't matter, because they'll be lost anyway. But that's not true. Learn why.

02/09/2026

Celebrating ! ✊🏾

02/08/2026

Our staff wore red on Friday in honor of ! ❤️

02/06/2026

At Children's Wellness Center, our commitment is to evidence-based, child centered care.

As national recommendations continue to evolve, we want our families to know:

✅ We are not changing our vaccine schedule or policy.
✅ We will continue to follow the schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
✅ Our guidance is rooted in decades of pediatric research and safety data.

02/05/2026

Struggling to get your kids to eat veggies? Sometimes, changing the texture of vegetables can help. Here are different ways to offer veggies that can encourage your kids to eat them! 🥦🥕

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02/04/2026

Not sure if your child should be taking a vitamin or supplement? The truth is, dietary supplements are not necessary for kids who eat a variety of foods and get all of the nutrients their bodies need. Children with dietary restrictions or certain health conditions may need to take a vitamin or supplement. However, it's important to talk to the pediatrician first. Learn more here! 💊

​This HealthyChildren.org article explores whether children need vitamins or supplements to support health and immunity. It explains that while a balanced diet is typically sufficient, certain kids—like picky eaters or those with limited diets—might benefit from supplements like vitamin D or m...

02/03/2026

It's not uncommon for kids to push back on accommodations they may need in school. Many of them fear looking different, worry about what their peers will think, or don't understand how their accommodations can help. Here's a guide sharing 9 reasons kids might refuse accommodations and what you can do to help.

"Kids who learn and think differently are used to school being difficult. Once they have accommodations in place that work well, they may start doing better. And that can be confusing. It might feel like the accommodation is doing the work for them, which can feel wrong. They may not yet understand that the accommodation is a tool that helps them show knowledge or get their work done."

Why would a child refuse to use accommodations? Explore common reasons why kids don’t use classroom accommodations, like feeling ashamed and not wanting to stand out.

01/29/2026

Do you have concerns about your teen staying up late or not getting enough sleep because of social media and screen devices? If so, you're not alone. It's a common struggle in a lot of families. Here are 3 tips for setting tech boundaries at bedtime! 💤

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01/28/2026

Online gambling has made gambling easier and more accessible to teens. 🎮 Platforms like FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings, which run ads 24/7, invite young users to participate. But it's not just the loss of money that's at risk. These games can affect kids' mental health and potentially lead to depression, substance use, and suicidal thoughts.

Here's what families need to know about how online gambling affects adolescents and how you can have open conversations with your child to avoid unhealthy gambling or gaming behaviors.

Online betting opens new doors for teen gambling, raising risks for addiction, depression and more. How to help your teen stay safe.