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A Doctor Mom’s Safari Adventure: Traveling to Kenya & Tanzania with Teens Play Video As snow, ice, and political stress swirled around us here in the U.S., my family and I traded the cold for something truly extraordinary: a safari adventure across Kenya and Tanzania. As a pediatrician in Gaithersburg MD, Greenbelt MD, and Takoma…

Park Pediatrics’ Vaccine Policy: Protecting Children Through Evidence-Based Care Play Video Mira este video en Español At Park Pediatrics, the health and safety of our patients is our highest priority. We recognize that families today are navigating an overwhelming amount of information-much of it conflicting-about childhood health and vaccines in Gaithersburg MD, Greenbelt MD, and…

Measles and Travel: What Every Parent Should Know Before You Go Play Video Measles is Back-and It’s Closer Than You Think Measles, once thought to be nearly eliminated in the U.S., is making a serious comeback. With over 1,000 cases reported in 34 states so far in 2025-including major outbreaks in Texas, New Mexico, and…

What to Expect in Your Baby’s First Month: A Pediatrician’s Guide Play Video Bringing home your newborn is one of life’s most exciting moments-but also one of the most confusing. At Park Pediatrics, we proudly support families from Frederick to Gaithersburg, Germantown, Takoma Park, Greenbelt, and all throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s County during this…

Top 5 Healthy Habits Every Teen Should Build Play Video As teens juggle school, friends, sports, and screen time, staying healthy can feel overwhelming. But the truth is – it doesn’t have to be complicated. Small, daily habits can have a huge impact on energy, mood, focus, and long-term wellness in Gaithersburg MD, Greenbelt MD,…

Picky Eating in Children: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Peaceful Mealtimes Play Video Does meal time feel like a negotiation, a battle, or worse, a full-blown meltdown? You’re not alone. Picky eating is one of the most common concerns I hear from parents as a pediatrician in Gaithersburg MD, Greenbelt MD, and Takoma Park MD-and thankfully,…