Located in Stamford, CT and Darien, CT, Stamford Pediatrics has been helping patients for over
50 years.
We are very proud to be known for providing high quality care to our patients.
Stamford Pediatric Associates takes pride in keeping up with the latest medical information. All of our physicians attend a minimum of twenty-five hours of Continuing Medical Education yearly. Multiple of our physicians have been recognized as part of the Connecticut Top Doctors 2021.
Whether you are new to the practice or we have been caring for your children for years, it is our pleasure and honor to care for your family.
Parent Guide For Healthy Interactive Media and Digital Wellness: Birth to Adulthood.
Our colleagues at Harvard have developed a web site chock loaded with resources which will help you to navigate your children’s digital well being. Parenting in the digital age is a daunting task, by accessing these resources, you will be better equipped to: be proactive, teach your children and trouble shoot ongoing problems at all ages.
Health News & Updates
Tips for parents of teens: How to identify and manage teen relationship violence.
Knowing or even suspecting that your child is in an unhealthy relationship can be both frustrating and frightening. But as a parent, you’re critical in helping your child develop healthy relationships and can provide life-saving support if they are in an abusive relationship. Remember, dating violence occurs in both same-sex ...
Read More COVID-19 & Other Respiratory Illnesses: How Are They Different?
Your child has a stuffy nose, cough and fever. Is it a cold? The flu? Or are they symptoms of COVID? Some COVID, flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and cold symptoms can be alike. But there are some clues that set each of these common viruses apart. Even with masks ...
Read More Take 5 and Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken Baby Syndrome occurs when a frustrated caregiver shakes an infant, causing severe brain and spinal injuries. It is natural to find taking care of a baby challenging, but caregivers should follow the Take 5 plan to give themselves a break, walk away, and return to the baby calmly. By ...
Read More Teal Pumpkin Project – A Allergy-Safe Halloween
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for the one in 13 children living with food allergies, and many others impacted by intolerances and other conditions. Placing a teal pumpkin on your doorstep signals that, in addition to candy, you offer non-food trinkets and treats ...
Read More Allergy-Safe Tips for Trick-or-Treating
Every year, millions of children look forward to Halloween, planning their costumes and anticipating loads of candy. But kids with food allergies (and their parents) must approach Halloween with caution – and diligent label-reading! Many candies are off-limits for kids with food allergies, either because their allergen is an included ...
Read More Halloween Safety Tips
Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing ...
Read More 24 Halloween Treats Kids Can Make
More sweet than scary, these easy Halloween treats for kids are sure to delight your little goblins and ghosts. Not only are these a blast to make, but they will also be the hit of any Halloween celebration. Whether you're looking for snacks for a kids' party or just something ...
Read More How to Choose the Right Size Bike & Helmet: Tips for Parents
A bicycle that's the wrong size for your child can be more than just uncomfortable. A bike that's too big or too small can cause them to lose control and get hurt. Making sure their helmet is the right size for them is also important to protect against injuries. Tips ...
Read More Selecting Healthy Snacks for Toddlers
Toddlers use a lot of energy to grow and play, and their little stomachs can't hold enough food to keep them from getting hungry between meals. Many young children need both a morning and an afternoon snack. These should be timed so they will still be hungry for lunch and ...
Read More Newly Updated Family Media Plan Helps Balance Screen Time With Other Activities
Media Family Plans: A Great Way To Get Control Of Screens Without Arguments Media are everywhere, and managing all the channels of communication can be tough. Creating a Family Media Plan can help parents and their children set media priorities that matter most to their family. This updated tool helps ...
Read More Helmets: They are not just for bike riding!
Bike Riding & Beyond: 4 Times Your Kids Should Wear Helmets 1. Bike riding While bicycle riding is a fun way to exercise and get around, about 26,000 kids go to emergency departments with head injuries each year. Wearing a helmet can decrease the risk of head injuries by about ...
Read More Advice for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Advice for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event Two Guides For Parents, Caregivers, And Teachers After any disaster or crisis, families struggle with what they should say to children and what's best not to share with them. Here are two helpful guides ...
Read More COVID Testing
Antigen testing is the home version, PCR testing is what is done in hospitals and labs There is NO need to get confirmation PCR if your child was exposed, has symptoms and tested positive on a rapid home test. Rapid test kits are very helpful if positive. There are some false negatives. ...
Read More Return To Sports Post COVID Infection
Applies to athletes >12 years old with NO known heart disease. If your team/school requires a clearance form we are happy to help. We have received a large volume of requests and are trying to accommodate everyone as quickly as possible. To expedite this process, we are offering clearance via ...
Read More COVID-19 Update | June 2022
COVID Testing Fee Update Government funding for free COVID testing is running out. Some providers have run out of funds entirely while some providers will be running out shortly. Therefore, you may start being charged as part of your insurance benefit, similar to the cost of any other lab test. If ...
Read More Introducing Familydoctor.org's Neighborhood Navigator
Familydoctor.org’s Neighborhood Navigator is an interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. Including: health care, mental health, food, housing, transportation, employment aid, financial health, and more. With more than 40,000 social services listed by zip code, you can find local services related to:
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