Woodbridge Pediatrics

12/08/2025

Pro tip: put your phone on ‘Do Not Disturb,’ set your GPS before you start, and keep your eyes on the road!

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12/06/2025

"Always a great visit!" says Candies on Google

★★★★★ Always a great visit!

12/05/2025

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the term used to describe the sudden death of a baby younger than 1 year of age that doesn’t have a known cause, even after a full investigation. SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants between 1 month and 1 year of age.

Even though SIDS can occur any time during a baby's first year, most SIDS deaths occur in babies between 1 and 4 months of age. SIDS is less common after 8 months of age, but parents and caregivers should continue to follow safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death until baby's first birthday.

Learn how to lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related infant deaths, like suffocation — 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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12/04/2025

Travel safe, not sorry! Always check if your accommodation has carbon monoxide (CO) detectors installed. Safety shouldn’t take a vacation!

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12/04/2025

PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 1 hour
6 servings

INGREDIENTS
-½ cup Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
-3 Tbsp Brown and wild rice blend, dry
-6 Tbsp Barley, quick pearl, dry
-2 tsp Low-sodium chicken base
-2 Tbsp Quinoa, dry
-3 Tbsp Bulgur wheat, dry
-1 cup Fresh carrots, peeled, diced
-1 cup Fresh red bell peppers, seeded, diced
-1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
-3 ½ cups Cooked diced chicken, ½” pieces (12 oz)
-1 ½ cups Fresh baby spinach, chopped

DIRECTIONS
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350 °F.
2️⃣ In a medium pot, combine brown rice, wild rice blend, barley, and 1 tsp chicken base with 1 ¼ cups water.
3️⃣ Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear, not cloudy. In a small pot, combine quinoa and bulgur wheat with ¾ cup water and the remaining 1 tsp chicken base.
4️⃣ Bring both uncovered pots to a rolling boil. Stir
occasionally. Turn heat down and simmer over low heat until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes over low heat. Fluff with a fork.
5️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine carrots and red
peppers. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss lightly. Pour into a large nonstick baking pan. Roast at 350 °F for 20 minutes or until tender.
6️⃣ Combine cooked grains, chicken, and spinach with roasted vegetables. Mix well. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes to an internal temperature of 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds (use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature). Serve hot.

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

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12/02/2025

Asthma can lead to medical emergencies for the 4.8 million children with asthma in the United States. Having an Asthma Action Plan can help. https://aafa.org/actionplan

All information provided by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America — aafa.org — www.facebook.com/AAFANational

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12/01/2025

Experts recommend individuals spend at least 150 minutes per week exercising or being active, so we’ve compiled a list of exercises that can easily be converted into fitness challenges for you and the whole family to do together. All you need is maybe a few chairs, some floor space, and a few willing participants. Below are five of our favorites:

1️⃣ Mountain Climbers: Begin in plank position, hands under your shoulders, arms straight, head looking forward. Keeping your back straight, bring one knee to your chest, then back to plank. Repeat with the other leg, increasing speed as you go. See who can last the longest!

2️⃣ Jabs: To start, get into a “fighting stance” — abs tight, hands in fists guarding your chin, shoulders relaxed, hips should-width apart. On an exhale, punch straight with one arm without locking the elbow. Return to starting position and repeat. Who will get tired first?

3️⃣ Bicycle Crunches: . Lie on your back with your feet on the floor, knees bent, hands behind your ears. Press your lower back into the floor, engage your abs, and lift your head, shoulders, and upper back. At the same time, twist to bring your right elbow to your left knee while simultaneously straightening your right leg. The first to 100 crunches wins!

4️⃣ Monday Mile: Speed walk, jog, run — it doesn’t matter how your family chooses to complete the task. Map out a cool trail through town or some other more rural paths.

5️⃣ Push-Up and Rotation: Begin in a push-up position with your body off the floor. After one push-up, twist your body to the right and raise your right arm to the ceiling, into a side plank. Return to the start and repeat on the other side. Set a timer for three minutes – who can do the most?

All information provided by Monday Campaigns — https://fb.com/HealthyMonday

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11/28/2025

Getting ready for a holiday trip? If you are traveling to an area where Oropouche is spreading, don’t forget to pack insect repellent and loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing and stay someplace with air conditioning.

All information provided by the CDC — https://fb.com/cdc

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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
The office will be closed for the holiday and open tomorrow at 8:30am. If you have an urgent matter, you may call the provider on-call. Call 703-494-1144 to get connected to the on-call provider.
If you are worried about your child or experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or head to the nearest Emergency Room.

11/27/2025

Cooking with teens, especially in stressful times can be a way to get kids out of their rooms, set the stage for conversation, and make sure they are doing okay. Cooking is a great life skill that will be important to know when teens leave your nest. Here are a few tips to help encourage your teen to spend more time in the kitchen!

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11/26/2025

Researchers are studying possible treatments for food allergies, but there is no cure for food allergies yet. Treatments like oral immunotherapy (OIT) may provide some protection. https://kidswithfoodallergies.org/living-with-food-allergies/what-is-anaphylaxis/oral-immunotherapy-oit/

All information provided by Kids With Food Allergies — kidswithfoodallergies.org — https://fb.com/kidswithfoodallergies

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11/25/2025

Heavy backpacks go hand-in-hand with the return of the school year, and parents need to know how to help their children avoid the pain. While there are no studies showing that carrying a heavy backpack causes structural deformity to the back, kids with chronic back pain are predisposed to becoming adults with chronic back pain.

Here are some tips to help your child prevent back pain and injury from backpacks. Remember: Back pain among children and adolescents is very common, but if lightening the load and back exercises are not working, it may be time to see an orthopaedic specialist.

All information provided by Children's National — https://fb.com/childrens.national

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