Provider Lunchtime Talks

Provider Lunch and Learns

Join one of our Potomac Pediatrics providers at our monthly “lunch and learns.” Each month will have a different pediatric topic ranging from potty training to puberty!

Check out our list of upcoming topics below and register to receive the ZOOM link to join!

Upcoming topics:

These seminars are free for those that pay the annual non-covered services fee! A fee of $40 will be charged to patients who opted out of the NCSF

October 30th at 1pm - Supporting your Child Academically

Age Group: Parents of school aged children (5-11)

Please join Dr. Pedoeim to discuss strategies on how to support your child academically, particularly if you have concerns that they may have a diagnosis such as ADHD or a specific learning disability. We will review some common signs of learning differences, how these are diagnosed, and how to best advocate for your child at school. The session will include a question and answer period over Zoom.

Topics covered during seminar:

Review how to support your child’s academics and foster a love of learning in elementary school
Identify signs of common learning differences we begin to see in school aged kids (ADHD, dyslexia, specific learning disabilities)
Discuss the different tools available for parents when it comes to seeking a diagnosis and treatment or educational modification for their child

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November 18th at 1pm - Infant Nutrition

Age Group: For parents of infants/children 0-12 months

Please join pediatrician Dr. Fishelberg for a virtual seminar to discuss the ins and outs of infant nutrition. Specifically, this seminar will focus on nutritional requirements and how they change over time as well as the transition to solid foods. At the end of the seminar, there will be a question and answer portion with Dr. Fishelberg.

Topics covered during seminar

Understand nutritional requirements and how they change as babies age
Discuss how and when to introduce solid food to infants
Review different methods for introducing solid foods, including baby led weaning, and how to introduce allergens

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December 12th at 12pm - Potty Training 101

Age Group: Parents of Toddlers ( 18 months to 3yrs of age)

Please join Leslie Gallon, CPNP for a one-hour, virtual seminar focused on potty training. This seminar will set you up with tips and tricks (as well as common pitfalls) when it comes to potty training your young one, so that you and your child can be successful. The session will include a question and answer period over Zoom.

Topics covered during seminar:

How do I know if my child is ready for potty training?
How do I prepare myself as a parent?
What are some of the methods or options for potty training?
What are some of the common pitfalls with potty training, and how do I avoid (or manage) them?

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*Seminars are free for families who pay the non-covered services fee, and will be offered at a discounted rate ($40) for families who opt for the a-la-carte option. Your credit card will be charged if you chose a-la-carte. Reserve your spot, as we will have to limit the number of participants per session.

Questions?

301-279-6750

15204 Omega Drive