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Valley Pediatric Group: Caring pediatricians committed to your child's health from birth to Young Adulthood

We are a group of pediatricians who are also parents. We care deeply about children and the families they grow up in. We provide provide specialized medical care just for babies, toddlers, kids and young adults. We are experts in well child care, making sure kids grow and develop normally. We are also experts in sick child care, taking care of minor illnesses as well as very complicated medical problems. With offices in Waynesboro and Staunton we provide convenient, family friendly care for your children.

11/16/2025

Cherish the moment and be there for your children! Healthy parental relationships create a solid foundation for your children to achieve their true potential. Use these tips for when you are spending time listening and talking with your children!

All information provided by the National Fatherhood Initiative —https://fb.com/nationalfatherhoodinitiative

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11/15/2025

RSV is one of the most common respiratory infections to cause hospitalization of infants. About 7 of every 10 children will be infected by 1 year of age, and almost all will be infected by 2 years of age. Babies between 6 weeks and 6 months of age are the most likely to be hospitalized. Between 100 and 300 children die each year from RSV and its complications. In children younger than 5 years of age, RSV leads to more than 2 million outpatient visits and between 58,000 and 80,000 hospitalizations.

All information provided by The Vaccine Education Center — www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center

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11/14/2025

Today, on , let's unite to raise awareness and take a stand against this silent epidemic.

1️⃣ Know the Facts: Diabetes is more than just a sugar level. Understanding the facts empowers us to make informed choices for our health and the well-being of our loved ones.

2️⃣ Prevention is Key: A healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Let's prioritize balanced diets, regular exercise, and regular health check-ups.

3️⃣ Support Each Other: If you know someone living with diabetes, offer your support. It's not just a physical battle but a mental and emotional one too. A kind word or gesture can make a world of difference.

4️⃣ Spread Awareness: Share this post to spread awareness about diabetes. Knowledge is a powerful tool in the fight against this global health issue.

5️⃣ Wear Blue: Join the movement by wearing blue today. It's a simple yet impactful way to show solidarity with those affected by diabetes.

6️⃣ Advocate for Access: Advocate for better access to diabetes education, treatment, and care. Together, we can work towards a world where everyone has the resources they need.

Let's paint the world blue and raise our voices for those who need it most.

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11/13/2025

Is your teen's acne affecting their confidence? Understanding the role of hormones, bacteria, and blocked pores is vital. We offer personalized plans to address these issues and promote healthy skin. Learn more here: https://www.valleypedgroup.com/Acne-How-to-Treat-and-Control-It

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11/12/2025

Parents, here's a list of common causes of children's behavior problems. It's important since knowing what makes kids act out is the first step to finding solutions!

Learn more about any of these topics at childmind.org.

All information provided by the Child Mind Institute — https://fb.com/ChildMindInstitute

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11/11/2025

Seeing perfect playrooms on Instagram can make you feel like your child doesn’t have enough toys. 😔

However, research suggests that less is more when it comes to toys. Research finds that children tend to show better quality play with fewer toys available. Specifically, researchers find that toddlers show higher quality play and longer durations of play when there are 4 toys present versus 16 toys present. This research suggests that with fewer toys, toddlers show better attention and more creativity. An older study also found that children play longer when only 3 toys are available versus 12 or 21 toys.

Finally, it isn’t really about the toys but the quality of the interaction you have with your child while playing with them.Toys are most beneficial to children when they are more likely to be used in a social interaction with caregivers. In other words, the most important purpose of toys is that they bring you and your child together in an interaction. You could have an amazing interaction with your child while playing with a stick outside and your child could learn more from that interaction than engaging with a one of those trendy rainbow stacking toys that cost nearly a hundred dollars. So focus more on the interaction than the toys and you can rest assured that your child will be just fine even though you don’t have a playroom full of beautifully styled “educational” wooden toys.

TRANSLATION: You do not need more toys to promote your child’s development. In fact, having fewer toys and focusing more on the parent-child interaction may actually be better for your children.

All information provided by Parenting Translator Foundation — parentingtranslator.org

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11/10/2025

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides nutritious, low-cost or free meals to millions of children every school day. From cash subsidies and USDA Foods for schools to free and reduced-price eligibility for families, NSLP helps ensure kids eat well, grow strong, and succeed in school.

All information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture — https://fb.com/USDA

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11/09/2025

Breastfeeding after one year may have its challenges but it also has many benefits…

BENEFITS TO THE CHILD
Research suggests that breastmilk continues to be a valuable source of nutrition after age 1 (Perrin et al., 2016). Breastmilk has higher levels of protein, fat, and calories in the second year of life (Mandel et al., 2005; Perrin et al., 2016) and a toddler can receive ⅓ of their daily calories and protein from breastmilk as well as many essential vitamins and minerals (Dewey, 2001).

Breastfeeding up to 3 years may also reduce risks of childhood illnesses (although this research is from developing countries; Mølbak et al., 1994; van den Bogaard et al., 1991).

There is also some evidence for an association between breastfeeding duration (up to 2 years) and greater maternal sensitivity (although it is unclear whether extended breastfeeding actually causes increased sensitivity; Weaver, Schofield, & Papp, 2018).

BENEFITS TO THE MOTHER
Mothers who breastfeed their child for 13 months or more may be almost two times less likely to have breast cancer than mothers who have never breastfed (Zheng et al., 2001).

Breastfeeding for 18 months or more was also associated with reduced risk of ovarian cancer (Jordan et al., 2012) and women who breastfeed for 24 months or longer had an 18% reduced risk of heart disease and a 17% lower risk for stroke (Peters et al., 2017).

Finally, each additional year of breastfeeding is also associated with a 15% decrease in the risk of Type II Diabetes (Young & Martens, 2002).

TAKEAWAY MESSAGE
If breastfeeding is working for you and your child, keep going for as long as you would like to! Don’t let anyone tell you that your child is “too old” or that there are no benefits after age 1. However, there is no evidence for significant differences in child development as a result of extended breastfeeding, so if you are ready to stop on their first birthday (or sooner), that is great too!

All information provided by Parenting Translator Foundation — parentingtranslator.org

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11/08/2025

Your baby is learning so much about the world around them. Try this literacy activity during the next diaper change to help your child learn listening skills.

Activity: Texture Time (0-2 years)

Use: Diaper Change

Description: As you change your child, talk about the things you're using and how they feel. Talk about the wet wipe, the soft pad, or whatever is handy. Watch where they're looking or pointing, and talk about that too. "That's the bed. It's soft," or "This is the diaper. It's smooth!"

Brainy Background: When your child hears and sees new ways to describe everyday things, they're making new connections in their brain that will help them talk and read in the future.

Actividad: Tiempo de textura

Uso: Cambio de pañal

Descripción: Mientras cambias a tu niño, descríbele las cosas que estás usando y cómo se sienten. Habla sobre la toallita húmeda, la almohadilla blanda o cualquier otra cosa. Observa hacia dónde está mirando o señalando tu niño, y habla sobre eso también. "Esa es la cama. Es blanda", o "Este es el pañal. ¡Es suave!"

Fondo Inteligente: Cuando tu niño escucha y ve nuevas formas de describir las cosas cotidianas, él está haciendo nuevas conexiones en su cerebro que lo ayudarán a hablar y leer en el futuro.

All information provided by Vroom®, an initiative of the Bezos Family Foundation — https://fb.com/joinvroom

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11/07/2025

As children get older, parents may start to notice that the afternoon nap has a noticeable impact on nighttime sleep. A common saying is “sleep begets sleep” (meaning that the better a child sleeps during the day, the better they will sleep at night) but this seems to run counter to our experiences as parents. Most parents report that when their child takes a long or late nap during the day, they have trouble falling asleep at night and when they skip a nap, they fall asleep at the dinner table.

A review study published in 2014 found that napping during the day is consistently linked to falling asleep later at night as well as decreased sleep duration and quality of sleep at night. In other words, children who nap tend to go to sleep later at night and sleep for a shorter time and more poorly at night than children who do not nap. However, this association was strongest for children over the age of 2 years, suggesting that naps may only significantly impact nighttime sleep for children over 2.

Another recent study examined napping in 1.5-year-old children and how naps impacted nighttime sleep. The researchers found that the longer toddlers nap during the day, the later they went to sleep at night and the less time they slept at night overall. The timing of the nap also seemed to have a significant impact with late afternoon naps disturbing sleep to a greater extent. In other words, it may not be napping in itself that disrupts nighttime sleep but napping for longer or later in the day.

TRANSLATION: A shorter nap in the early afternoon may help if your child struggles with nighttime sleep. However, if your child is napping well and sleeping well at night, there is no reason to cut their nap short or skip it altogether.

Visit the Parenting Translator newsletter for more research on napping (including links to all of the research) including why children stop napping and what to do as a parent when your child drops their nap!

All information provided by Parenting Translator Foundation — parentingtranslator.org

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11/06/2025

Croup can be scary for parents. Knowing the signs - like a barking cough and noisy breathing - helps you act quickly. We're here to help. Find out more on our website: https://www.valleypedgroup.com/Croup-Infection

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11/05/2025

💉💪 Vaccines offer the best protection against common types of bacterial meningitis. By getting vaccinated, you are giving yourself a powerful defense against a potentially devastating disease. Talk with your child’s pediatrician if you have any questions or concerns regarding the meningitis vaccine.

All information provided by the World Health Organization — https://fb.com/WHO

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
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