Well Child Care

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Well child care is an important way to keep track of your child’s physical, emotional, and developmental wellness.

• Well Child Care

• Milestone Checklist by CDC

It is a time to review milestones, perform screenings, develop a rapport, and provide immunizations. Well care serves an anchor but, don’t forget that you can make an appointment with your pediatrician at any point to discuss chronic or acute concerns in greater detail. There may be times when an additional visit is required in order to go into more detail .

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Sick Care

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Symptom Checker This information is intended to provide a trusted site for review but, not intended for diagnosis or treatment of any illness. Please schedule an appt for evaluation of any concerning symptoms Fever

• Fevers: What is it? What Causes it? What to do?

• Tyelnol and Ibuprofen Dosing chart

• Call for children under 2 months

Colds/URI

• Typical Colds

Rashes

• Rashes are common

Strep Throat (Pharyngitis)

• What is Strep Throat

Vomiting

• Vomiting with diarrhea

• Vomiting without diarrhea

• How to rehydrate

Diarrhea

• Diarrhea - Causes

• Diarrhea - What to do?

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Chronic Care

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Asthma, Allergy, Eczema (Atopic Diseases)

• Asthma and Allergies

• Allergies

ADHD

• ADHD information

• CHADD

• NICHQ Vanderbilt Assessment Scales

Nutrition and Disordered Eating

• Obesity Resources
• Disordered Eating Patterns
• Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder - More than Picky Eating

Acne

• KidsHealth.org - Acne

Autism

• HealthyChildren.org - Autism

Eczema

• KidsHealth.org - Eczema

Constipation

• HealthyChildren.org - Constipation

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Behavioral and Mental Health

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Grief, Loss, Violence

• Talking to kids about violence in the news
• Helping Kids Navigate Scary News - PBS video
• Helping Kids Grieve
• Death of a Loved One (scroll down)

Depression

• Why Do People Get Depressed?
• HealthyChildren.org - Depression
• Montgomery County Youth Crisis: 301-739-9697

Anxiety, Fears, Phobias

• Book " What to do when you worry too much" by Dawn Heubner
• http://www.worrywisekids.org/
• Anxious stomach aches and headaches

Other Resources

• Unstuck - Sane and Safe During the Pandemic (a free e-book)
• Racism and Violence - How to Help Kids Handle the News
• Will M y Child Bounce Back From the Coronavirus Crisis
• Multiple Mental Health Topics (Eating Disorders to Phobias)
• National Institute of Mental Health

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Developmental Screening

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Milestones Matter Ages and Stages - Newborn to Young Adult

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Ear Piercing

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We will pierce the ears of infants 2 months to 12 months old. Children over 9 years tolerate the procedure best. We will not restrain children for this procedure, hence, we advise those that have missed the infant timeframe to wait until after 9 yrs old.

• Procedure is not charged to insurance. Out of pocket cost of $65

• The 24k plated earrings are in a sterile, preloaded piercing device.

• Please do not remove earrings for at least 6-8 weeks.

• Cleanse front and back of earring twice daily with an antiseptic. We recommend a 50:50 ratio of hydrogen peroxide and water.

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New Patients

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PRE NATAL ​ Once a month we hold a group prenatal discussion hosted by a rotating SSP physician. New parents are invited to hear more about our office, tour our office (now virtually due to COVID), and ask questions. We briefly discuss our team, philosophy, accessibility, feeding, vaccines, and safety, just to name a few topics. Please call 301-625-2800 to inquire about the date of our next prenatal conference. ​ NEWBORN & ADOPTION RECOMMENDATIONS Give us a call prior to hospital discharge to arrange for your baby’s first well visit, which is typically within 48 hours of bringing them home. ​

• Hospital discharge Going home

• Adoption Bringing your baby home

TRANSFER We are excited to welcome your family to the SSP family! Please check out our philosophies page. Complete transfer paperwork. New Patient Form

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Guidance and Prevention

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Fever Reducers

• See Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Dosages

Sleep

• Dr. Canapari - sleep specialist

• Healthy Sleep Habits

Feeding Your Baby

• Breastfeed or Bottlefeed

Car Seats

• Car Seats, Boosters, Front Seat, oh my

Toileting

• Toileting

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Adolescent Care

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The Adolescent years are a miraculous and intriguing time for parents and child. We partner with you in helping your child transition from a young child to a young adult. With this in mind, we start to help your child establish their role as their own health advocate and provide them time to confidentially discuss health concerns and encourage questions. Please come prepared to provide your child this time 1 to 1 with their trusted pediatric provider Stages of Adolescence Teens and Mental Health Teen Screentime Guidance Gender Diverse Youth Substance Abuse Helpline

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Acetaminophen reduces fever and relieves pain. Typical uses include fevers, immunizations, teething, earaches, bruises, headaches, etc. Please notify us for fever in babies under 2 months of age. Acetaminophen is available in the following forms:

• Infant/Children’s liquid: 160 mg/5 ml

• Children’s chews or meltaways: 80 mg each

• Junior-strength chews or meltaways: 160 mg each

• Adult regular-strength tablets: 325 mg each

• Rectal Suppository:120mg

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosing Chart

• May give acetaminophen dose every 4 – 6 hours:

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Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil)

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Ibuprofen reduces fever, relieves pain, and fights inflammation. Typical uses include fevers, immunizations, teething, earaches, headache, sunburns, sore muscles, etc. Do not use ibuprofen in babies under 6 months of age. Ibuprofen is available in the following forms:

• Infant drops (50mg/1.25ml) Note: 1.25 ml = 1 dropper
• Children’s liquid (100mg/5ml) Note: 5 ml = 1 tsp
• Chewable tablets (50mg)
• Junior strength tablets (100mg)

Ibuprofen (Motrin / Advil) Dosing Chart

• May give ibuprofen dose every 6 – 8 hours:

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