Mama Doc NJ

11/02/2025

Daylights savings is here again. This time we fall back. It will likely take a few days or even a week for yourself and your kids (and even your pets) to adjust to the new sleep/wake routine.

How to survive the transition:
1) Encourage lots of activity including outside time in the early part of the day
2) Try to stay as close to your usual routine as possible. If your kids are really not ready for this, adjust by 10-15min each day until back on track. Keep the other parts of the routine consistent
3) Limit screens especially in the 1-2hr before bedtime
4) prepare for some additional meltdowns, tantrums or challenging behavior during this transition. It isn't always as bad as we anticipate but it helps to mentally prepare

Good luck parents! Believe me I'm in this with you...my youngest will likely wake at 5:30 wondering why I'm telling her it's not time to wake up yet 🤣🥱😴

Do you have any other tips that help you through the daylight savings transition? Comment below

10/29/2025

10/29/2025

I'm Dr Piron, I am a board certified pediatrician and founder of MamaDoc NJ in Shrewsbury, NJ. I created this practice so that I could have more direct connection and communication with patients and their parents which allows for high quality, consistent, collaborative care. Whether you have a newborn, a busy school aged child or a teen navigating high school, I'm here to support your family through every stage.

Perks of membership in the practice include:
-direct texting/communication with me, the pediatrician. No more waiting on hold with the front desk!
-same day/next day sick visits. Self scheduling available
-flexible appointment types. Sometimes we just need a phone call or a video chat to handle the concern. Sometimes we need an in person visit. We can do what makes sense for the family and is best for your child
-house calls are an option including an exclusive home visit package for newborns
-no crowded waiting rooms, i usually meet you at the door and we get started with the visit right away
-visits are not rushed. I schedule the time we need based on the concern so that you have time to ask all of your questions

Currently accepting new patients. Don't wait, join now. Additional information and ability to schedule an informational meeting with me can be found on my website

www.mamadocnj.com

10/23/2025

It is currently recommended to introduce the more common food allergens at 4-6 months of life instead of waiting until children are older. This practice reduces a child's risk of developing food allergies.

The most common food allergens for children include peanut, egg, dairy, tree nuts, wheat, soy, shellfish and fish. I often tell my patients parents to try to introduce these foods early and often -meaning once introduced try to keep it as a regular part of their diet.

*note about dairy: infants under age 1 should not drink regular milk but you can use other dairy products like yogurt and cheese to introduce dairy.

The amount of children with new food allergies has decreased since these recommendations have been put in place.

Be sure to talk with your pediatrician if you have more questions about when to start solids and how to safely incorporate these foods into your child's diet.

10/17/2025

Flu and RSV season are here again. MamaDoc NJ is open to scheduling vaccine only appointments for the community . Calm environment. No crowded waiting room. Quick and easy.

Flu and/or COVID vaccines for ages 6 months and older
-adults, kids, the entire family

Beyfortus (RSV) immunization for infants under 8 months.

Please contact the office for more information and to schedule. You can also visit www.mamadocnj.com to learn more

Membership is not required for these vaccine visits, but we would be happy to have you join our family! Currently accepting new patients from birth through high school.

09/12/2025

It's so fun talking with kids of all ages and watching them learn and practice new skills. Of course, while learning, they will make plenty of mistakes. As a parent, the instinct might be to stop and specifically correct them, but this is not always necessary. Our kids learn a tremendous amount from listening to us have conversations.

Instead of making a pointed correction you can simply model the correct way to say it in your response. This allows your little one to feel like you are engaged and participating in the conversation without the focus being on the mistake. It may take a few times, but they often will self correct if given time and more opportunity to practice.

What are you all talking about at the breakfast table these days?