Kids (and adults) should get a flu vaccination every year.
The flu vaccine becomes less effective over time, so the shot your child got last year will no longer do a good job protecting them.
There are often several different versions of the flu going around, and last year’s shot may not cover all of them. This year’s vaccine covers four flu strains, and three of the four strains were not in last year’s flu vaccine.
It's October! Have you scheduled your child's flu shot yet? This year, in an extra effort to keep our patient families safe, flu shots are by appointment only. We have designated parking spots right in front of our office. Just pull in an open spot and a member of our staff will be right out to administer the shot. Simple. Safe. Fast! More info can be found here: https://www.hanoverpediatrics.com/2020-flu-season-information
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. In this time where kids are online more than ever, it's important to protect them and their information. Here's some great information to review and use to keep your family safe.
https://www2.ed.gov/free/features/cybersecurity.html
WWW2.ED.GOV
Cybersecurity: 7 Ways to Keep Kids Safe Online
Carousel Center
September 24 at 8:00 AM ·
We hope these tips are helpful? Preparing children for back-to-school this year will be different, yet some things, such as flexibility, sleep and support, remain the same. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's mental or physical health, contact your pediatrician. Stay tuned to your local school district for the latest details and plans for the upcoming school year. #tccjusttryingtohelpsomekids
Details coming to parent/caregivers via email and on our website! https://www.hanoverpediatrics.com/2020-flu-season-information
PORTCITYDAILY.COM
New Hanover Board of Education shifts to AA/BB plan, no full-time reopening yet | Port City Daily
Mike Farrow shared a photo to the group: Wilmington, NC - Community.
October 8 at 3:15 PM ·
New Hanover County Government, NC
October 8 at 1:15 PM ·
As you make your preparations for Halloween, think about the level of risk involved with your holiday celebrations. Avoid a scare this fall season and modify your trick or treating plans to keep your family #SafeHealthySecure from COVID-19! Stay informed: Health.NHCgov.com
New Hanover County Government, NC
October 8 at 1:15 PM ·
As you make your preparations for Halloween, think about the level of risk involved with your holiday celebrations. Avoid a scare this fall season and modify your trick or treating plans to keep your family #SafeHealthySecure from COVID-19! Stay informed: Health.NHCgov.com
STARNEWSONLINE.COM
Need trees? The Community Trees Project is giving 1,000 away
If it is your child's first flu shot, and they’re under age 8: Children typically receive their first flu shot when they’re about 6 months old, but even if your child is up to age 8 and it’s their first time, they’ll need a second dose about four weeks later. This is because young kids’ immune systems don’t respond to vaccines in the same way as older kids and adults.
The first flu shot “primes” their immune system, and the second shot helps it actually develop the antibodies it needs to fight off the virus. (For the same reason, if your child is under age 8 and only previously received one dose of flu vaccines, they should get two doses of vaccine.)
Check out these local events coming up!
WILMINGTONPARENT.COM
Halloween Happenings 2020
VOTE!
Let's keep your little ghosts and goblins safe!
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/halloween-tips-for-safe-fun-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic
HOPKINSMEDICINE.ORG
Halloween Tips for Spooky (and Safe) Fun During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Lots to think about this tone of year. Be ready!
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/10/04/917068567/allergies-colds-flu-and-covid-19-how-to-best-prep-for-falls-sick-season
NPR.ORG
Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall's 'Sick Season'
STARNEWSONLINE.COM
New Hanover County Arboretum is collecting pumpkins for composting and livestock feed
PBS.ORG
Let's Vote! Talking to Children About Voting | PBS KIDS for Parents
Jackie Anne shared a link to the group: WSKG Kids & Classrooms.
October 24 at 7:00 AM ·
Happy Veterans Day to our servicemen and women, both past and present. We owe you our thanks, but more than that, we owe you our freedom.
Here is a short video to share with your kids to help them better understand this important holiday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP40EFzPR5c
YOUTUBE.COM
Veterans Day - How it started and why we honor it - KID HISTORY
NPR.ORG
Veterans And Gold Star Families Granted Lifetime Passes To National Parks
Kid's World
November 8 at 7:52 PM ·
Every child is genius <3
ONETOUGHJOB.ORG
25 Ways to Teach Your Child the Spirit of Giving - one tough job
It's Friday the 13th! Here are some fun activities to think about today. Don't forget to wash hands frequently, wear masks, and practice social distancing, too!
https://www.chicagoparent.com/play/holiday-fun/weird-and-spooky-ways-to-celebrate-friday-the-13th/
CHICAGOPARENT.COM
6 Weird and Spooky Ways to Celebrate Friday the 13th
Carousel Center
November 12 at 5:55 PM ·
Celebrate Kindness with Mister Rogers Cardigan Day on November 13. The world could use a little kindness right about now.
1. Wear your favorite cardigan sweater on Friday, November 13.
2. Encourage your friends, family, co-workers, babies and pets, to do the same.
3. Take a picture and share it on social media using #CardiganDay
FRI, DEC 4 - DEC 5
Holiday Drive-In Movie Event
Triad Golden Retriever Rescue
November 20 at 10:38 AM ·
Since we all know Goldens are VERY food motivated, here is some good information for the upcoming holidays!
Can you believe Thanksgiving is one week from today? So that our staff can spend time with their families (of course with Covid protocols in place), our offices will be closed next Thursday-Saturday.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Autumn Jade Majestic
November 13, 2018 at 4:43 PM ·
It’s getting cold again, so I’ll be that annoying CPST and post a friendly reminder of how to keep your Littles safe and warm this winter while in their car seats ☺️❄️
#carseatsafety
THU, DEC 24, 2020 - JAN 1, 2021
The Nutcracker - A Free Virtual Event
Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACEs
November 29 at 4:42 PM ·
STARNEWSONLINE.COM
Light fight: Lake Linda's Christmas Lights in Hampstead set for ABC series
Hunter Ingram shared a link to the group: Wilmington, NC - Community.
December 9 at 10:24 AM ·
If you need a (safe) dose of Christmas, Lake Linda's Christmas Lights's huge holiday display is back for the season in Hampstead! It will also be featured on ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" on Dec. 23.
HUFFPOST.COM
12 Books That Teach Kids How To Be Gracious Losers
So that our staff can spend time with their families (of course with Covid protocols in place), our offices will be closed
December 24-26
December 31 (Closing early)
January 1
Have a happy, healthy holiday season!
Plan a night out to see some great holiday light displays.... https://www.wilmingtonchristmaslights.com/map?fbclid=IwAR374MXH7MpUnQmkQ78V4YSAvkJodzlWs5qkQ0ZBXGiFYhzOqTINIb2gTB8
WILMINGTONCHRISTMASLIGHTS.COM
Wilmington Christmas Lights - Map
Let's all do our part to be healthy and safe this holiday season and beyond!
This holiday season is like no other. The safest way to celebrate the winter holidays is at home with the people who live with you. Travel and gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase your chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu.
Read more important guidance from the CDC by clicking the link below.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays/winter.html
What are your 2021 family resolutions? Here are a few good ideas and resources to help!
https://www.familyeducation.com/life/new-years-resolutions/top-10-new-years-resolutions-families
FAMILYEDUCATION.COM
New Year's Resolutions for Kids and Parents
Hi and Happy New Year!
As part of our continuing efforts to better serve our patients and their families, we have made a few changes to our policies and procedures.
Starting February 1, 2021
All patient encounters (in-person and telemedicine) are going to require portal access.
Pre-visit paperwork will be required to be completed online via the portal prior to your child's appointment time. If not completed, caregivers will be asked to reschedule the visit.
If you are unsure of the status of your account or need to be walked-though the online paperwork process, please CALL US: 910-769-4994.
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy 2021! As always, we're here to help!
SAT, JAN 23 AT 9:30 AM EST
NC Science Festival
UNICEF.ORG
Supporting Elmo during COVID-19
City of Wilmington Parks & Recreation
January 8 at 8:36 AM ·
Does your child love nature? Halyburton Park offers outside and virtual programs for kids ages 2-5.
Pre-registration is required. Questions? call 910.341.0075
Details - http://ow.ly/oi7o50D3iNf
PBS.ORG
Lesson Plan: Discuss 22-year-old Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb” | Lesson Plan | PBS NewsHour Extra
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.today.com/today/amp/tdna206199
TODAY.COM
Keke Palmer hosts first-ever Inauguration Day program for kids
PBS offers some great ways to teach your children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy.
https://www.pbssocal.org/education/at-home-learning/seven-ways-honor-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-s-legacy-children/
PBSSOCAL.ORG
Seven Ways to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy with Children | Education | PBS SoCal
Get the Kids Outside
January 13 at 9:47 AM ·
Though it's important to keep our kids active outside in winter, it's not always easy. But we can arm ourselves with a few tips and look forward to a new adventure outside today. Your kids might just declare winter to be their favorite season!
Read on for more tips, motivation, and activity ideas: https://getthekidsoutside.com/kids-active-outside-in-winter/
The Contented Child, Child Wellbeing Consultancy
January 10 at 8:40 AM ·
6 Ways to Support Children’s Wellbeing
The Pili Pala Project
MOTHER.LY
An age-by-age guide on how to talk about difficult topics with your children
Carousel Center
January 25 at 6:51 PM ·
Yes! Children learn from what we do, not what we say. How do you model emotion regulation in front of your kids? #tccjusttryingtohelpsomekids
Credit: @couples.counselling.for.parents
YoungParent Circle
January 22 at 12:42 PM ·
Great ideas for your family! Try some out this weekend!
YoungParent Circle
January 22 at 12:42 PM ·
Great ideas for your family! Try some out this weekend!
Happy Super Bowl day! Here are some fun treats to make with the kids!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.popsugar.com/family/Super-Bowl-Party-Food-Kids-27033875/amp
MOMS.POPSUGAR.COM
These Easy and Fun Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Recipes Will Steal the Show
Learn and grow as a family by watching movies that celebrate Black stories and history. These are great way to kick off Black History Month and start the discussion.
https://www.familyeducation.com/entertainment-activities/12-black-history-movies-for-kids-of-all-ages
FAMILYEDUCATION.COM
12 Black History Movies for Kids of All Ages
YoungParent Circle
January 22 at 12:42 PM ·
Great ideas for your family! Try some out this weekend!
We love our patient families! Happy Valentine's Day!
PARENTSWITHCONFIDENCE.COM
72 Easy Ways to Show Love to Children on Valentines Day (and Everyday)
Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACEs
February 8 at 12:23 PM ·
Happy Super Bowl day! Here are some fun treats to make with the kids!
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.popsugar.com/family/Super-Bowl-Party-Food-Kids-27033875/amp
MOMS.POPSUGAR.COM
These Easy and Fun Kid-Friendly Super Bowl Recipes Will Steal the Show
Learn and grow as a family by watching movies that celebrate Black stories and history. These are great way to kick off Black History Month and start the discussion.
https://www.familyeducation.com/entertainment-activities/12-black-history-movies-for-kids-of-all-ages
FAMILYEDUCATION.COM
12 Black History Movies for Kids of All Ages
Join New Hanover County Public Library for recorded storytimes and live streams:
Mondays @ 10:00 with Mr. Scooter
Thursdays @ 11:30 with Mr. Max
Fridays @ 10:30 with Ms. Susan
https://libguides.nhcgov.com/resources/libevents
Happy Mardi Gras, or in this case, Mardi Paws?
https://people.com/pets/mardi-gras-dog-house-floats-new-orleans-mardi-paws-parade-exclusive/
PEOPLE.COM
Mardi Gras 2021 Parade Cancellations Inspire 'Dog House Floats' Created to Safely Spread Cheer
Yesterday was Valentine's Day, today it’s President's Day! Here's a little history to share with your kids.
https://www.today.com/parents/how-explain-why-we-celebrate-presidents-day-kids-t148038
TODAY.COM
Why do we celebrate Presidents Day? Here's how to involve your kids
We love our patient families! Happy Valentine's Day!
PARENTSWITHCONFIDENCE.COM
72 Easy Ways to Show Love to Children on Valentines Day (and Everyday)
Adverse Childhood Experiences - ACEs
February 8 at 12:23 PM ·
https://my.boothcentral.com/v/events/summer-camp-fair
MY.BOOTHCENTRAL.COM
Wilmington Parent Camp Fair
Join New Hanover County Public Library for recorded storytimes and live streams:
Mondays @ 10:00 with Mr. Scooter
Thursdays @ 11:30 with Mr. Max
Fridays @ 10:30 with Ms. Susan
https://libguides.nhcgov.com/resources/libevents
Happy Mardi Gras, or in this case, Mardi Paws?
https://people.com/pets/mardi-gras-dog-house-floats-new-orleans-mardi-paws-parade-exclusive/
PEOPLE.COM
Mardi Gras 2021 Parade Cancellations Inspire 'Dog House Floats' Created to Safely Spread Cheer
Yesterday was Valentine's Day, today it’s President's Day! Here's a little history to share with your kids.
https://www.today.com/parents/how-explain-why-we-celebrate-presidents-day-kids-t148038
TODAY.COM
Why do we celebrate Presidents Day? Here's how to involve your kids
We love our patient families! Happy Valentine's Day!
PARENTSWITHCONFIDENCE.COM
72 Easy Ways to Show Love to Children on Valentines Day (and Everyday)
Once again we are looking for a few patient families to highlight in upcoming print ads. If interested, please direct message us sometime this week. Thank you!
Read! Read! Read!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/03/01/read-across-america-day-dr-seuss-diversity-racism/6878454002/
USATODAY.COM
'Read Across America Day,' once synonymous with Dr. Seuss, is diversifying. Here's why things have changed.
https://my.boothcentral.com/v/events/summer-camp-fair
MY.BOOTHCENTRAL.COM
Wilmington Parent Camp Fair
Join New Hanover County Public Library for recorded storytimes and live streams:
Mondays @ 10:00 with Mr. Scooter
Thursdays @ 11:30 with Mr. Max
Fridays @ 10:30 with Ms. Susan
https://libguides.nhcgov.com/resources/libevents
Happy Mardi Gras, or in this case, Mardi Paws?
https://people.com/pets/mardi-gras-dog-house-floats-new-orleans-mardi-paws-parade-exclusive/
PEOPLE.COM
Mardi Gras 2021 Parade Cancellations Inspire 'Dog House Floats' Created to Safely Spread Cheer
Yesterday was Valentine's Day, today it’s President's Day! Here's a little history to share with your kids.
https://www.today.com/parents/how-explain-why-we-celebrate-presidents-day-kids-t148038
TODAY.COM
Why do we celebrate Presidents Day? Here's how to involve your kids
FRI, MAR 12 AT 7:30 PM EST
Curbside Cinema: Frozen II
Hanover Pediatrics updated their info in the about section.
International Women's Day is with Kristina Mitchell and 2 others.
March 8 at 8:30 AM ·
Across the world, groups are celebrating #InternationalWomensDay and they're engaging and mobilizing their communities to #ChoooseToChallenge
Head over to 👉🏾 bit.ly/IWDshow
#IWD2021
Once again we are looking for a few patient families to highlight in upcoming print ads. If interested, please direct message us sometime this week. Thank you!
Read! Read! Read!
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/03/01/read-across-america-day-dr-seuss-diversity-racism/6878454002/
USATODAY.COM
'Read Across America Day,' once synonymous with Dr. Seuss, is diversifying. Here's why things have changed.
https://my.boothcentral.com/v/events/summer-camp-fair
MY.BOOTHCENTRAL.COM
Wilmington Parent Camp Fair
https://kids.kiddle.co/Ides_of_March
KIDS.KIDDLE.CO
Ides of March Facts for Kids
Singing River Electric
March 13 at 9:40 AM ·
Don’t forget to spring forward this weekend! ⏰
SAT, MAR 20 AT 10:30 AM EDT
Enchanted Character Walk
FRI, MAR 12
Curbside Cinema: Frozen II
Hanover Pediatrics updated their info in the about section.
International Women's Day is with Kristina Mitchell and 2 others.
March 8 at 9:30 AM ·
Across the world, groups are celebrating #InternationalWomensDay and they're engaging and mobilizing their communities to #ChoooseToChallenge
Head over to 👉🏾 bit.ly/IWDshow
#IWD2021
Spring is here! Add some of these to your new season "to-do's.
https://www.activekids.com/parenting-and-family/articles/9-family-activities-to-ring-in-spring
ACTIVEKIDS.COM
9 Family Activities to Ring in Spring
Happy St. Patrick's Day. We feel lucky to have such great patients and amazing care givers!
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/st-patricks-day
KIDS.NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM
St. Patrick's Day
https://kids.kiddle.co/Ides_of_March
KIDS.KIDDLE.CO
Ides of March Facts for Kids
Singing River Electric
March 13 at 9:40 AM ·
Don’t forget to spring forward this weekend! ⏰
SAT, MAR 20
Enchanted Character Walk
FRI, MAR 12
Curbside Cinema: Frozen II
Have your children read any of these?
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/best-childrens-books-this-year.html
New for your kiddos!
The Children's Museum of Wilmington
March 24 at 4:14 PM ·
The Children's Museum of Wilmington is 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 to announce the grand opening of our newest exhibition, 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧! Thank you to everyone who has made this exhibit possible. A special thank you to Filmwerks for our beautiful, official 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧 sign.
Please join us for our ribbon cutting ceremony this Friday, March 26th at 10:30 AM. This interactive exhibit features a life-like dining area and cafeteria, complete with food from all five food groups. 🍰🥗🍔🍕🍎
Check out all of our current exhibits on our website playwilmington.org/current-exhibits
Spring is here! Add some of these to your new season "to-do's.
https://www.activekids.com/parenting-and-family/articles/9-family-activities-to-ring-in-spring
ACTIVEKIDS.COM
9 Family Activities to Ring in Spring
Happy St. Patrick's Day. We feel lucky to have such great patients and amazing care givers!
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/st-patricks-day
KIDS.NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM
St. Patrick's Day
https://kids.kiddle.co/Ides_of_March
KIDS.KIDDLE.CO
Ides of March Facts for Kids
Singing River Electric
March 13 at 9:40 AM ·
Don’t forget to spring forward this weekend! ⏰