The hallmark of Union Avenue Pediatrics is its Well Child Classes. This comprehensive form of Well Childcare consists of wellness classes combined with the health examination visit. The class discussion covers the areas of language, cognitive development, social skills, emotional growth, nutrition, discipline, sleep habits, parenting skills, sibling-family issues and safety recommendations. Parent participation in the discussion is welcomed and encouraged.
Each class is led by one of our four physicians or two nurse practitioners. This format enables us to provide the highest level of parent education and anticipatory guidance. Although due to time constraints some of our families choose the traditional one on one doctor-parent/child wellness health exam visit, we encourage all of our families and especially our first time parents to experience the wellness class experience.
We believe this class can strengthen their abilities as parents. While we cannot make your child smarter, bigger or stronger than their God given potential, we can help make you a better parent with a greater array of coping skills that will help your baby or child better adapt to his or her ever changing world.
Classes for age 9 months and below are held during the day with exams and immunizations following the lecture. Age 1 year and older, classes are held in the evening for "parents only" and the well child exam is scheduled for the following morning. Total time commitment for each class is from three to four hours for both the classroom presentation and the physical examination.
