Julianne Clark Aprn-Cnp Pediatrics

09/08/2026

September is when I start getting this question on repeat: 'is this allergies, a cold, or the flu?'

Here's a trick that helps a lot of parents figure it out at home: if a dose of children's allergy medicine noticeably improves symptoms within an hour or two, it's very likely allergies. If it does nothing, you're probably looking at a virus.

Duration is the other big clue — allergies can drag on for weeks without ever really changing day to day, colds typically peak around day 3-5 and taper off by day 7-10, and the flu comes on almost all at once, often within hours, and hits much harder (high fever, body aches, real exhaustion — not just 'feeling kind of blah').

The graphic has the quick-reference version. And if you're ever genuinely not sure — that's not a silly reason to reach out. That's exactly what I'm here for.

Save this one now — you'll want it around week 3 of school when half the classroom starts coughing.

09/07/2026

I built this practice differently. On purpose.

A typical pediatric visit is in and out in 12-15 minutes. I've seen that schedule from the inside — I worked in that system for years myself. That's not a knock on any provider. It's just how the model is built.

But it's not how I wanted to practice medicine.

I know what it feels like to sit across from a provider and feel like your concerns aren't really landing. I've lived that as a parent, not just seen it professionally. It's a big part of why I do things differently here.

I want time to actually listen. To the question you almost didn't ask. To the thing that's been nagging at you for weeks. To all of it.

That's not a luxury add-on for me.
It's the whole point.

If you've ever left an appointment with more questions than you walked in with — I built this so that doesn't happen here.

What's one thing you wish you had more time to ask your child's provider? Tell me below — I read every one. 👇

09/05/2026

That crusty, honey-colored rash showing up around your kiddo's nose or mouth? It might be impetigo — and yes, it's as contagious as it looks.

I see this one a lot, especially once school and sports start back up. It's a bacterial skin infection, it spreads fast kid-to-kid, and it needs to be treated — it won't just go away on its own.

Here's what I want every parent to know: how to spot it early, why it loves broken skin (think eczema, bug bites, scraped knees), and when a simple topical is enough versus when we need something more.

If you've got a rash you're not sure about, don't wait it out — schedule an appointment to get your kiddo checked out.

Let's get it cleared up before it spreads to the rest of the family.

All my best, Julianne

09/03/2026

A little reminder before cold and flu season rolls back in! 📱

If you're already a patient and you've been thinking about joining the texting membership, now's the time.

Fevers, coughs, "is this just a cold or something more" — those questions always seem to hit at night or on a weekend, and having direct access to me when seasonal sickness picks up is something I think you'll really appreciate.

And if you're not a patient yet but you've been considering it, this is one of the things that makes my practice a little different. Once you're established, the texting membership is available to you too.

Schedule an appointment to get started or current patients click the links below — I only have so many spots, so don't wait until everyone's already sick to lock yours in. 💛

All my best, Julianne

1 - 2 kids $39.99 https://app.elationemr.com/membership/399859611467780/1273200617849283/
3+ kiddos $49.99 https://app.elationemr.com/membership/399859611467780/1273204032799171/

09/02/2026

My Multivitamin Recommendations for Kids

"Does my kid actually need a multivitamin?" — one of my most asked questions, and the honest answer is: it depends on your kiddo.

A well-rounded diet covers a lot of ground. But between picky eaters, growth spurts, and how depleted our soil (and therefore our food) actually is these days, a lot of kids are running low on key nutrients without anyone realizing it — vitamin D, iron, B vitamins, omega-3s.

I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all bottle off the shelf.

What I recommend depends on your child's age, their diet, their labs if we've run them, and what's actually going on with their growth and energy.

Quality matters too — a lot of the gummy vitamins on store shelves are mostly sugar with a fraction of what your child needs.

If you're standing in the vitamin aisle overwhelmed, that's exactly what I'm here for. Let's talk about what your child actually needs — not just what's trending.

All my best, Julianne

09/01/2026

I'll be out of the office starting Labor Day weekend through September 13th — taking a little time with my family, then heading to a conference to keep learning so I can keep bringing you the best care possible. 🤍

My texting membership patients — I'll have limited access, but I'm never fully unreachable.

For anything urgent, please head to urgent care/the ER as needed.

I'll be back in the office September 14th. See you then! 👋

08/31/2026

f it feels like your child just got over one cold and immediately picked up another one…you’re not imagining it. And it doesn’t necessarily mean there’s anything wrong with their immune system.

Here’s a number that surprises a lot of parents: kids in daycare or early elementary school can get 6 to 12 colds a year.

And adults? We average around 2 to 4.

Think about what’s happening. Your child’s immune system is being exposed to hundreds of new germs for the very first time—and they’re all sharing the same classroom, toys, tables, and sometimes the same crayons. 😂

I had a mom in my office recently who was convinced her son’s immune system was ‘broken’ because he’d already had three colds since school started.
But honestly? That can be completely normal.

The good news is that for many kids, those illnesses start spacing out as they get older and their immune systems build that memory.

Now, there ARE things I look at when a child seems to be sick constantly—not because we can prevent every cold, but because we want to make sure they’re recovering well and there aren't other factors contributing to how often or how severely they're getting sick.

So if you're that mom who's thinking, ‘What am I doing wrong?’
You’re probably not doing anything wrong.
Sometimes…your kid just started school. 🤧

08/31/2026

Car seat check!!!

Drive into safety with the Shawnee Fire Department!

Join us for a free car seat check
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰10 a.m. to noon
📍 Fire Station 3, 306 E. MacArthur St.

Our team will help make sure your child’s car seat is properly installed and ready to keep them safe on the road.

08/28/2026

One of the questions I get ALL the time this time of year is, “Do I keep them home or do I send them to school?”

And honestly, I think there’s a lot of confusion around this.
For strep throat, your child needs to be on antibiotics for 24 hours and be fever-free and feeling well enough to participate before going back to school. It’s not just, “Well, the fever is gone, so they’re good to go.”

And then we have the stomach bugs…which are a whole different story. 😂
If your child has been vomiting or having diarrhea, I generally recommend keeping them home until they’ve been symptom-free for at least 24 hours without medication masking the symptoms.

And here's my rule of thumb as both a pediatric provider and a mom:
When in doubt, give them one more day.

I know missing school is inconvenient. But one extra day at home is a lot easier than sending them back too soon, having them get sick again, or watching it make its way through the entire classroom…and then your entire house. 🤢

Save this one because I promise you’re going to need it this school year—and send it to whoever else helps with drop-off in your house!

08/27/2026

A little peek into a day in my life as a pediatric provider… 🤍
My day usually starts around 5:15 AM with the gym. Home by 6:30 for coffee and breakfast—usually on the porch watching the hummingbirds. ☕️

Then I’m off to the office around 8. I check messages, review labs, and start seeing patients.
No two days are ever the same. I might see a newborn, a sick kiddo, a well visit, a child struggling with anxiety, or a child with developmental delays or autism—all in the same day.

And I love it.

One of my favorite things is getting to watch my families grow—and even seeing some of my former patients bring their own babies in. It’s such a gift. 🥹

Around lunchtime, I catch up on messages, labs, charts and texts before heading back to patients for a full afternoon.
And no matter how full my schedule is, there’s one thing I don't compromise on:
I listen.
Listening to parents is what I built my practice around. Because sometimes you don't need someone to rush you through another appointment—you need someone to actually hear you.
I usually finish patients around 4:30, then it's messages, referrals, labs, faxes and charts before heading home to my family.
It's busy. It's full. And I genuinely love what I do. 🤍
If you've ever felt rushed through a pediatric appointment, that's one of the reasons I built my practice differently.

So tell me—what do you want to see more of here?
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I'm listening.