Tots and Teens Pediatrics, PLLC

07/22/2026

You're the apple of our eye! 🍎❤️

Let's make this school year the healthiest one yet. Schedule your child's annual wellness visit and school physical today!

📚 Healthy Kids. Happy Classrooms. Bright Futures.

📞 Call 865-512-1180 to schedule your child's appointment today!

07/22/2026

🧠🎉 Pediatric Trivia Time! 🎉🧠

Let's see who knows the answer! 👇

❓ Which of these is the strongest muscle in the human body (based on its size)?

A. 💪 Biceps
B. 👄 Jaw
C. ❤️ Heart
D. 🦵 Quadriceps

❓ How many baby teeth do most children have?

🦷 A. 16
🦷 B. 20
🦷 C. 24
🦷 D. 32

🤔 Drop your guess in the comments before scrolling!

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📍 Tots and Teens Pediatrics
Helping children grow healthy, happy, and strong—one visit at a time!

07/20/2026

✨ Positive Discipline: Teaching, Not Punishing 💙

At Tots and Teens Pediatrics, we believe discipline is about helping children learn the skills they need to succeed—not just correcting behavior.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends positive discipline strategies that help children feel safe, respected, and understood while encouraging healthy emotional development.

Here are a few AAP-aligned tips:
🌟 Stay calm and model the behavior you want to see.
🌟 Set clear, consistent expectations and routines.
🌟 Praise positive behaviors to encourage them to happen again.
🌟 Use natural or logical consequences when appropriate.
🌟 Help your child identify and express their feelings with words.
🌟 Sometimes a time-out is needed for either you or your child.

💛 Remember: Every challenging behavior is an opportunity to teach, connect, and build lifelong skills.

If you're struggling with challenging behaviors or have questions about your child's development, we're here to help. Talk with your child's pediatrician at your next visit.

📞 Tots and Teens Pediatrics
865-512-1180

https://publications.aap.org/patiented/article/doi/10.1542/peo_document368/82017/Teaching-Good-BehaviorTips-on-How-to-Discipline

All children want to be good and please their parents, but they need to learn how. Young children view the world as “good and bad” or “right and wrong”—nothing in between.Teach your child right from wrong with words and actions. Children need to know when they do something bad and when the...

07/17/2026

🎒🍎 Back-to-School Health Checklist ✅

The first day of school is almost here! Use this simple checklist to help your child start the school year healthy and ready to learn.

✔️ Schedule your child's annual well-child exam or school physical.
✔️ Make sure immunizations are up to date.
✔️ Refill any daily medications and review your child's asthma, allergy, or diabetes action plan if needed.
✔️ Establish a consistent bedtime and morning routine.
✔️ Encourage healthy meals, plenty of water, and nutritious snacks.
✔️ Pack a water bottle and remind your child to stay hydrated throughout the day.
✔️ Practice good handwashing and cough etiquette to help prevent the spread of illness.
✔️ Limit screen time before bed to promote better sleep.
✔️ Talk with your child about any worries they may have about returning to school.

💙 A healthy start leads to a successful school year!

If your child still needs a school physical or well-child visit, we're here to help.

📞 Call Tots and Teens Pediatrics at 865-512-1180 to schedule an appointment today!

We wish all of our patients a safe, healthy, and successful school year! 🍎📚

07/15/2026

🎉 This or That? 🎉

We want to hear from our Tots and Teens families!

If you could only choose ONE, which would your child pick?

🍦 Ice Cream OR 🍧 Popsicles?

👍 = Ice Cream
❤️ = Popsicles

Tell us why in the comments! ⬇️

07/13/2026

📚❤️ Read Together, Grow Together! ❤️📚

Did you know that reading with your child for just 15–20 minutes each day can have a lasting impact on their development?

Shared reading helps:
📖 Build language and vocabulary
🧠 Support brain development
💙 Strengthen the parent-child bond
🎓 Encourage school readiness and a lifelong love of learning

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends reading with children beginning in infancy. Even babies benefit from hearing your voice, looking at pictures, and enjoying special one-on-one time with a parent or caregiver.

Make reading part of your family's daily routine—before bedtime, after dinner, or anytime you can cuddle up with a favorite book. Every page you read together helps your child learn, grow, and thrive.

✨ What's your child's favorite book right now? Tell us in the comments—we'd love to hear your recommendations! 📚💕

07/13/2026

📚✏️ Summer is coming to an end, and the first day of school will be here before you know it!

Now is the perfect time to schedule your child's school physical and avoid the back-to-school rush.

A yearly physical helps ensure your child is healthy, growing well, and ready for a successful school year.

📞 Call Tots and Teens Pediatrics today at 865-512-1180 to schedule your child's school physical!

We look forward to helping your child start the school year healthy, happy, and ready to learn! 💙

07/10/2026

☀️🧴 Sun Safety Starts Early! Protect Your Child from Harmful UV Rays 💙

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors—but it's also important to protect your child's skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Just one blistering sunburn during childhood can increase the risk of skin cancer later in life.

🌞 Sun Safety Tips for Every Age:

👶 Babies younger than 6 months
• Keep infants out of direct sunlight whenever possible.
• Use shade, lightweight long sleeves, pants, and a wide-brimmed hat for protection.
• If shade and protective clothing aren't available, a small amount of sunscreen may be applied to exposed areas.

🧒 Children 6 months and older
✔️ Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher 15–30 minutes before going outside.
✔️ Reapply every 2 hours, and after swimming or sweating.
✔️ Wear a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses with UV protection, and lightweight protective clothing.
✔️ Seek shade, especially between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, when the sun's rays are strongest.

💧 Don't Forget!
• Keep children well hydrated during outdoor play.
• UV rays can reach you even on cloudy days.
• Sand, water, and concrete reflect sunlight, increasing UV exposure.

💙 Healthy skin today means healthier skin tomorrow. Enjoy the sunshine safely and make sun protection part of your family's daily routine!

Have questions about keeping your child safe this summer? Tots & Teens Pediatrics is always here to help!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx?_gl=1*zjz6sf*_ga*MTA3MjY5NTIxMi4xNzgyNDc4MjM3*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3ODI3NDYwNTkkbzIkZzEkdDE3ODI3NDY3NjAkajU4JGwwJGgw

07/08/2026

🎉💙 Would You Rather? – Kid Edition! 💙🎉

Let's have some fun! Ask your little one these silly questions and tell us their answers in the comments! 👇

🤔 Would you rather...

🦖 Have a pet dinosaur 🦕 OR 🦄 Have a pet unicorn?

🍦 Eat ice cream every day OR 🍕 Pizza every day?

🌊 Spend the day at the beach OR 🏊 Spend the day at the pool?

🚀 Fly to outer space OR 🌴 Explore a tropical island?

🎨 Color with crayons forever OR 🖍️ Paint masterpieces every day?

We can't wait to see your kiddos' answers! 💬 Bonus points if you share a photo of their biggest smile while enjoying summer! ☀️😊

💙 From all of us at Tots & Teens Pediatrics, thank you for letting us be part of your family's healthcare journey. We love watching your little ones grow!

07/06/2026

🏃‍♀️⚽ Let's Get Moving! Physical Activity for Healthy Kids 💙

Did you know that regular physical activity helps children build strong bones and muscles, maintain a healthy weight, improve sleep, boost mood, and support learning?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends making movement a part of every child's daily routine!

🌟 How Much Activity Do Kids Need?

👶 Infants: Encourage supervised tummy time and plenty of opportunities to move and explore throughout the day.

🚼 Toddlers (1–2 years): At least 180 minutes (3 hours) of physical activity spread throughout the day, including active play.

🧸 Preschoolers (3–5 years): Be active throughout the day with a variety of fun activities like running, climbing, dancing, and playing outside.

🏃 Children & Teens (6–17 years): Aim for at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day, including:
💙 Aerobic activities (walking, biking, swimming, playing tag)
💪 Muscle-strengthening activities (climbing, playground play, gymnastics)
🦴 Bone-strengthening activities (jumping rope, running, basketball)

🌞 Easy Ways to Stay Active Together

🚲 Take a family bike ride.
⚽ Play catch or kick a soccer ball.
🚶 Go for an evening walk.
💃 Have a dance party at home.
🌳 Visit a local park or playground.

Remember to:
💧 Stay hydrated.
🧴 Wear sunscreen when outdoors.
🧢 Dress for the weather.
😎 Take breaks in the shade on hot days.

Every little bit of movement counts! Helping children develop healthy habits now can lead to a lifetime of better health.

💙 Tots & Teens Pediatrics is here to support your family's health every step of the way!

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/fitness/Pages/Making-Fitness-a-Way-of-Life.aspx?_gl=1*19t67yh*_ga*MTA3MjY5NTIxMi4xNzgyNDc4MjM3*_ga_FD9D3XZVQQ*czE3ODI3NDYwNTkkbzIkZzEkdDE3ODI3NDYyOTckajU3JGwwJGgw

​The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants, children, teens and children with special needs have time for physical activity each day. Here’s how much they need.