A BIRTHDAY MESSAGE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD
Happy Birthday!
Birthdays are special and important times. They are important times to pause and remember the amazing moment your child was born and the first few days of her life. You will remember steps and stages in her life so far. They are also important times to enjoy who each child has become and dream together of who she will be. Of course, birthdays should be special days that celebrate the unique and wonderful person your child is. Have fun and enjoy sharing the memories, dreams, and celebrations.
We would suggest that birthdays are times to think about protecting your child’s health by scheduling a well-check visit. Doing this lets you and your child maintain a close relationship with your pediatrician. At this visit we will check your child’s growth, development, and immunizations. Check the "My health manager" tab on kp.org for more detailed information about your child's health and medical care. To make the most of your well-check visit, please review this information and write down any questions you would like to discuss.
Kaiser Permanente has a range of services and online information to support you and your family. Check out your doctor's home page for healthy living resources and online programs to help you both thrive in the next year together. We hope that this newsletter continues to help you along the journey as your child gets older. “I have 2 boys, and since age 6 or so, one of their favorite things to do for their birthdays has been to have a sleep-over. Nothing better than a house full of rowdy boys, feeding them pizza for dinner, and having them stay up most of the night watching videos. Usually most of them fall asleep eventually, but there are always a couple of boys who make it their mission not to sleep at all. That's fine as long as they are quiet."
Evan Bloom, MD,Pediatrics, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento
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