Associated Pediatricians

04/23/2026

With the warmer weather and more outside time, we're getting more calls about parents finding ticks on their kids! Although some ticks can cause problems and transmit lyme disease or other disease, we are fortunate that in our area most ticks don't transmit disease. Prevention of tick bites is your best bet for protecting your child. It's also important to know what to do if you do find a tick on your child, including when you need to worry! Check out the link for more information!

Some ticks carry harmful germs that can cause disease. Find out what to do if your child is bitten by a tick.

04/22/2026

Not everything is a two person job… us 🤝

04/22/2026

This Saturday with the Behavioral Health Consultants from here at Associated Pediatricians! This is a repeat of the very successful sleep workshop they conducted here at our office last month! This event will be held at the Crown Point Community Library and you do not need to be a patient of Associated Pediatricians to attend, but registration is required. Go here to register (or just scan the QR code): https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfXlgkEwrCCMi.../viewform

Does your child struggle to calm down and fall asleep at night? Do all the worries of the day seem to come out at bedtime? Or maybe you have a wiggly kid who just can't calm their body down enough to rest? If you're ready to ditch the bedtime hassle and have a calmer, gentler bedtime, then this awesome workshop from our Behavioral Health Consultants is for you! Kids ages 6-12 years old can join our BHCs for a fun sleepy skills event! Send your child in their comfiest PJs with a stuffed animal, small blanket, and small pillow, and they will learn some great skills to help them calm their bodies and minds for bedtime. Parents can participate in the full event or just join us at the end to hear about the skills their children have learned.. This event is FREE and open to the public.

04/22/2026

Today is a VERY special day at Associated Pediatricians!

We’re celebrating FIVE amazing 🥳💜 birthdays — Jen (receptionist), Mary Jo & Cassidy (billers), and Emily & Beth (MAs)! What an incredible group who each play such an important role in caring for our patients and keeping our office running smoothly.

We’re also honoring our wonderful reception team for Administrative Professionals Day — the friendly faces and voices who welcome and support our families every single day.

We are so grateful for our team and all the heart, kindness, and dedication they bring. We truly love our staff! ♥️

04/21/2026

ATTN: AP FAMILIES - - - We’re excited to share that our new patient portal is officially up and running! Overall, things have gone very smoothly—over 2,000 families have already registered and started using it within the first 24 hours. That’s incredible—thank you!

We did want to pass along a helpful tip based on some early feedback. A few users have noticed that certain information (like prescriptions for refill requests) may not appear right away. We’ve learned from the portal vendor that when you first log in, the system begins loading your child(ren)’s data into your account.

To help speed things along, try clicking through different sections of the portal—such as billing, medical records, etc. This action prompts the system to populate each area. Then, log out and back in, and your information should be visible.

With so many users accessing the portal at once, there may be a slight delay as everything loads, but it should resolve quickly.

If you run into any issues or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact Dana at 219-462-0555—we’re happy to help!

Thank you again for your patience and enthusiasm. We’re thrilled with how things are going so far!

04/20/2026

When the boss walks by unexpectedly…and suddenly you’re the most productive employee in the building 😅💻👀

04/20/2026

There are so many parenting tips online—but which ones actually help your child? Quick tip: When you’re unsure, check with your pediatrician. They can guide you based on your child’s specific needs.

04/19/2026

💙 URGENT NEED 💙

Associated Pediatricians is proud to support MAKS (Making A Kid Smile) as they collect essential items for children entering foster care.

Needed items:
• Men’s underwear (NEW only)
• Baby wash & shampoo
• Baby powder
• Baby lotion
• Ladies deodorant

MAKS
1147 Salt Creek Road “D”
Burns Harbor, IN 46304

Every donation makes a difference 💛 MAK

04/18/2026

One weekend away… who’s ready for Active Kids Day?! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️👟🎉 

Valpo Parks

04/17/2026

🌷 Spring is finally here (hip-hip-hooray!!!) — and with the change in weather, we’re also seeing a shift in the illnesses affecting our kids.

The good news? Winter respiratory illnesses are starting to slow down 🙌
The not-so-good news? There’s still some influenza hanging around… ugh.

🤢 Stomach bugs (gastroenteritis) are still making the rounds. We’re getting quite a few calls about kids with vomiting, and sometimes diarrhea and fever as well.

📞 Our nurses are also hearing from LOTS of parents about coughs right now. These can be caused by:
• Spring colds (upper respiratory infections)
• Post-nasal drip from seasonal allergies
• Asthma flare-ups

🌼 Speaking of allergies — they’re in full swing. With warmer temps, blooming trees, and rising pollen counts, we’re seeing more allergy symptoms and asthma flares, especially with all this back-and-forth weather.

👶 A quick reminder: seasonal allergies are rare under age 1, and most kids don’t start showing symptoms until age 2 or older.

Want help figuring out if it’s allergies? This is a great resource from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia:
https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/seasonal-allergies-keeping-symptoms-check

😷 We’re also seeing more springtime sore throats, including:
• An uptick in strep throat cases
• A few cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease
• And yes — sometimes allergies can cause sore throats too

💡 Bottom line: Spring brings sunshine… but also a mix of viruses, allergies, and asthma triggers. If you’re not sure what’s going on with your child, give us a call — we’re always happy to help!

04/17/2026

Story time hits different when your doctor’s in Jammie’s 🩺🛌😴🌙⭐️

04/16/2026

Patient care, but in pajama flair pt. 2 🛌✨😴