Village Pediatrics – Pediatricians serving Chapel Hill NC

Come celebrate Valentines in the Village on Friday February 10 from 2:30 to 4:30!  Village Pediatrics and lots of other participating businesses would love to shower your kids with treats and surprises, while mom and dad enjoy shopping for Valentine-themed gifts and racking up savings opportunities from local businesses.  Be sure start your route at Harrington Bank where your child will decorate his or her special gift bag.  Then just make your way around the village, stopping at businesses with balloons out front.  We would LOVE to see you there!

Maria is holding another one of her famous babysitting courses!  This class is open to kids ages 11-14, and will teach you about infant and child CPR, first aid, appropriate developmental play, and how to market your new skills as a babysitter.  Snacks will be provided and you will receive a certificate of completion for your newly acquired skills.  This 2-day class will be at the Chapel Hill Community Center Meeting Room from 4:00pm – 7:00pm on February 23 and 24.  Go to the Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation website and browse the Youth and Teen Programs.

1.  Over the counter cough and cold preparations are not effective and they are not safe in children under 6 years old.

2.  The following simple remedies can be very helpful:
a) Humidifier for the bedroom
b) Vick’s Rub – Apply to the feet and put on socks!
c) Homemade Cough Syrup:  2-3 ounces of warm water or decaf tea mixed with one tablespoon of honey. Give one teaspoon of mixture as needed.  Honey has no side effects, but is ONLY for children 12 months and older.
d) Saline spray or rinse, or Neti Pot for the the nose and sinuses
e) Warm shower

3.  Coughs that should be evaluated:
a) Dry, repetitive, irritating
b) Coughs with fever >101
c) Coughs without nasal congestion

4.  Your physician may recommend a prescription strength cough/cold medication if your child is over 3 years old – Use exactly as prescribed and do not combine with any other cough/cold products

Are you expecting a child, new to the area, or looking for a new pediatrician?  Legacy Academy will be hosting a “Meet the Doc” with our own Medical Director Dr. Kim Gush on March 15 at 5:30pm.  This is a great way to learn more about Village Pediatrics’ medical home philosophy, have all of your new patient questions answered, and see the newest daycare in Chapel Hill.  For more information, contact Legacy Academy at 973-202-3315, or email lachapelhill@legacyacademy.com.

CPR is such an important skill for parents to have.  Would you know how to react if your child stopped breathing?  Our Head Nurse Maria Mekeel, RN will teach a no-cost introductory infant and child CPR class on February 7 at 5:00pm.  This class is just for parents of children enrolled at Legacy Academy, and parents that are interested in learning more about Legacy Academy.  To register, call Legacy Academy at 973-202-3315 or email lachapelhill@legacyacademy.com.

Legacy Academy is currently accepting new students and has an amazing 24-infant capacity.   On December 3 they are hosting “Breakfast with Santa” featuring cookie decorating, a Best-Dressed Elf contest, and of course, photos with Santa!  If you aren’t able to check them out on December 3, they will also be here at Village Pediatrics during our flu clinic on November 22 from 10:00am-3:00pm.  To learn more about Legacy Academy call 919-929-7060, or email lachapelhill@legacyacademy.com.

Postpartum depression can be debilitating for women. A Chapel-Hill based company is hoping to develop a new, improved survey about the feelings and experiences of recently pregnant women. The new survey has the potential to improve routine care for pregnant women and new moms. If you are over the age of 18 and you gave birth between 4-26 weeks ago, you may be eligible for this study. Participants will receive $60 for the in-person session and $60 for the phone follow-up session. If you are interested, please call Kelly Moulton at 919-599-5664, or click here.

Well, the sugar high has worn off and the guilt from eating tons of candy has settled in.  We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween!

Tiffany, Jaclyn, and Mr. Mint

Witchy Roxie and Jaclyn the Kitty

Jordan's Monkey Costume

We have had so much fun so far this year with our flu clinics!  We’ve  done face-painting, crafts, given away gift certificates, and enjoyed free smoothies.  Here’s some of the fun from our recent flu clinics.

Deuce meets the Kross Family.

Spin that wheel, Matthew!

Carolina Pride!

Deuce Makes Another Friend!

We’d like to pass along a great opportunity to save money while getting your children to eat their fruits and veggies!  Juice Plus is whole food based nutrition consisting of 17 different fruits, vegetables and grains in a capsule, soft chew or smoothie mix.  Thanks to their Children Health Steady program, children 4 years of age to college under-grad age can receive three years of free Juice Plus when an adult buys a three year supply.  If you schedule your family’s flu shots on 10/11, 11/9, 11/10, or 11/22, you’ll have the chance to try Juice Plus and learn more about this promotion.