Holiday Ideas 2024

1. With the holiday season upon us, you might be wondering how to balance screen time with quality family time. To set your family up for success, have an open conversation with your children about screen time before break starts. Explain why it’s essential to maintain balance so you can help them develop a healthy relationship with technology. Ensure that you’re leading by example by taking a break from tech, too. Designate certain areas of the house as screen-free zones – such as the kitchen table during meals – and carve out time for plenty of non-tech activities like baking and board games for the whole family to enjoy. Creating memories – that’s what the Christmas season is all about!

2. As we approach the Christmas season, we want to wish you a safe and joyous time celebrating with your family. The hustle and bustle can be stressful – especially for little ones! Be sure to prioritize plenty of rest and relaxation, and balance festive treats with nutritious meals full of fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy oils. Even as the weather gets cooler, it’s good for kids to get outside! Spending time outdoors in the winter provides children with essential vitamin D, boosts their immune system, and promotes physical activity. Here’s to a Christmas season filled with health and happiness! We appreciate you choosing Promise Pediatrics as your trusted healthcare provider.

3. During the excitement of the holidays, it’s important to be mindful of potential safety hazards. Before decorating, be sure to test all smoke alarms and change the batteries annually. Inspect all Christmas lights for frayed wires or broken bulbs, and place breakable ornaments high on the tree, away from tiny hands. Real trees become a fire hazard if not watered regularly, and artificial trees should be labeled as fire resistant. Please keep your children safe around button batteries which can be found in many household items including toys, holiday decorations, remote controls, watches, and greeting cards. If swallowed, a button battery can cause serious, life-threatening injury.

4. We would like to wish all of our families a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We are so grateful for you and very hopeful for the new year to come. We will work together to make sure our children and communities are healthy, happy, and excited for this season and the bright days ahead. Thank you from everyone at Promise Pediatrics!