Purpose
To provide consistent, seasonal health guidance for parents throughout the year while maintaining practice engagement.
Monthly Framework
January: Winter Wellness
- Cold weather safety tips
- Preventing winter illnesses
- Indoor activity recommendations
February: Heart Health
- Promoting active lifestyles
- Healthy eating habits
- Screen time management
March: Development Milestones
- Age-appropriate expectations
- Early intervention tips
- Parent-child interaction guidelines
April: Allergy Awareness
- Common allergen identification
- Prevention strategies
- When to seek medical attention
May: Safety Month
- Playground safety
- Bicycle helmet importance
- Swimming precautions
June: Summer Health
- Sun protection guidelines
- Hydration importance
- Heat safety measures
July: Nutrition Focus
- Healthy snack ideas
- Portion control tips
- Family meal planning
August: Back-to-School
- Immunization updates
- Sleep schedule adjustments
- Backpack safety
September: Mental Wellness
- Anxiety management
- Building resilience
- Social skill development
October: Illness Prevention
- Hand washing techniques
- Flu shot importance
- Sick day guidelines
November: Growth & Development
- Physical activity needs
- Cognitive development tips
- Social milestone markers
December: Holiday Health
- Stress management
- Safe celebrations
- Winter activity ideas
Distribution Format
- Monthly email newsletter
- Social media posts
- Waiting room displays
- Patient portal updates
Key Components for Each Tip
- Main health message
- Action steps for parents
- Warning signs to watch
- When to contact the office