Birthday wishes
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 his life. You will remember steps and stages in his life so far. Birthdays are also important times to enjoy who each child has become and dream together of who he 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 also like to suggest that birthdays are times to think about protecting your child’s health by scheduling a well-check visit. Doing this allows you to and your child to 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.
"Birthdays are occasions to find our meaning in life and to be thankful for our wonderful family. My brother and I were blessed with lots of cousins, which meant that there were lots of birthdays to celebrate! It seemed like my parents invited the whole community, as the house always teemed with people on birthdays. My mother did not bake much, but she took the time to make beautiful cakes for us. One special aspect of our birthdays was that we always ate our cake first! My father's philosophy was, 'Life is uncertain; eat dessert first.' Birthdays continue to be special now that I have two children of my own. These are wonderful times to talk to them about the value of their friends and family. I have tried to copy my mother's tradition of baking cakes on my children's birthdays at least every other year!”
Padmaja Padalkar, MD, Pediatrics, Kaiser Permanente San Jose
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