Back-to-School Health Tips (Even If Your Baby’s Not in School Yet)
When August rolls around, the energy shifts. Families are gearing up for back-to-school routines, sports, and new transitions. Even if your baby or toddler isn't school-aged yet, the back-to-school season still affects your household—and your baby's health.
As families mix in classrooms, playgrounds, and aftercare programs, germs start circulating. And yes, those germs often find their way back to your baby. Here are a few ways to support your little one (and your entire household) during this time of year.
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Summer with a Newborn: How to Keep Baby Cool, Safe, and Happy
The summer heat is officially here—and if you’ve got a newborn, you’re probably wondering how to keep your little one safe, cool, and comfy during these steamy months.
This month on the blog, I’m sharing my top pediatrician-approved tips for beating the heat with a baby, from smart outfit choices to hydration reminders (for both baby and YOU).
Whether you're staying home or planning outdoor adventures, this blog post is full of reassurance and real-world advice.
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Summer is loading! Make it healthy and fun!
Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? June is that perfect mix of warm-but-not-too-hot days, longer evenings, and all the excitement of summer plans kicking off. As a pediatrician, a mom, and someone who loves being outside, I want to share some quick, practical ways to keep your family thriving this summer—without stressing yourself out.
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Easing into Summer – How to Keep Your Kids Healthy & Happy as School Ends
Before we dive headfirst into summer fun, let’s talk about making the transition as smooth (and healthy!) as possible. As a pediatrician and a mom, I know how quickly kids go from structured school days to "I'm bored" in record time. Here are 5 ways to keep your family thriving this summer!
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Spring Into Health: simple ways to refresh your family’s wellness this April
Spring is finally here, and with it comes a season of renewal, growth, and fresh starts. As the flowers bloom and the days get longer, it's the perfect time to check in on your family’s health and wellness. Here are some tips.
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Let's Tackle Spring Allergies!
Along with blooming flowers, spring time brings stuffy noses, itchy eyes, and sinus headaches. Here I share some tips for tackling spring allergy season.
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Four Simple Ways to Show Your Love
Here are four simple ways to show love, increase connection, and help your children become compassionate adults.
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🎉 We are turning 6 years old! 🎉
We are turning 6!!! Here I share our years in review and the abundance that is to come in 2025! New services, new service range, new programs! I am so excited!!!
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5 Tips for Summer Skin Protection
Here are 5 easy tips for skin protection as we prepare for summer time fun!
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Instagram live with Pediatrician Dr. J and Allergist and Asthma Specialist Dr. Agboola
Our guest blogger, Maxine DeVeaux writes: Allergy season is upon us. Dr. J teamed up with local Allergist and Immunologist Dr. Agboola, founder of Ilera Allergy, to discuss how you and your family can find some relief during this allergy season. Keep a lookout for more virtual collaborations and guest blog posts in the coming months!
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It's allergy season!
It’s that time of year. The trees are budding, the flowers are blooming and everyone begins sneezing and coughing. Here are some tips to make this time more enjoyable.
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Healthy, happy, and peaceful in 2024: harmony in practice
As we reflect on 2023 and enter 2024, here are some thoughts for families as we set our intentions.
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Going into fall with healthy intentions
The fall season brings many changes and challenges, here are some thoughts and reflections.
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Establishing new healthy legacies: passing on healthy tips and preventing family illnesses
Have you ever worried that the high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and obesity you see in your family could be passed on to your kids? Here our guest blogger, Intern Kamryn, shares 5 tips to establish a new healthy legacy for your entire family.
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Let’s Get Back to School: 4 tips for all families
After another warm and fun-filled summer, the new school year has arrived! It's an exciting time, but also one full of change and adjustments for everyone at home. Here are 4 simple tips to step into the new school year on the right foot.
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The bugs are out of control!
It’s that time of year here in the swamp we call the DMV! Here I share tips for insect bite prevention and treatment.
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Let's keep our skin protected!
It’s high sun time here in the DMV! Here I share some things we all should do to protect our skin.
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Loss and Healing for Families
Our family recently experienced the sudden loss of a beloved cousin. Here I share thoughts on how to support school aged loved ones through grief, loss, and healing.
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How to be ready for the season change! 4 tips for what we are seeing now in the DMV
It’s that time of year! Here are 4 tips for what we are seeing here in the DMV: stomach flu and seasonal allergies!
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RSV & The Burton Household - Winter 2022 edition
This one is hard to write. As I write both our youngest are sick again with colds. These are their first colds after they both developed RSV and then pneumonia in October.
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