Confident care coordination
Medical Care Partnering
Use shared notes, visit agendas, and calm advocacy moves so appointments feel productive and follow-up plans never get lost.
Quick Wins
Daily anchors for familiesVisit Prep Sheet
List top three questions plus any new meds or supplements before every appointment.
Symptom Snapshots
Record start/stop dates, triggers, and comfort strategies in your phone notes.
Care Circle Text
After visits, text key takeaways to caregivers so instructions stay consistent.
Focus Areas
Blend routines, play, and reflection
Preventive Rhythm
Well visits anchor growth monitoring, vaccines, and development screens.
- •Book the next well visit before leaving the office.
- •Bring growth concerns, sleep logs, or feeding notes to discuss trends.
- •Ask which screenings (vision, hearing, mental health) are coming next.
Documentation Hub
Centralize forms, labs, and emergency plans.
- •Use a binder or cloud folder divided by year.
- •Store most recent medication list with dosages in wallet or phone.
- •Photograph insurance cards, referrals, and care plans for quick sharing.
Care Team Communication
When specialists are involved, clarity prevents overwhelm.
- •Summarize appointments in one email thread so everyone stays aligned.
- •Request written instructions or portal summaries before leaving.
- •Track who is responsible for labs, referrals, or therapy paperwork.
Milestone Snapshots
Use these ranges to guide questions for well-child visits.
Birth to 2 Years
- ▹Follow newborn, 2-week, and monthly visit cadence for vaccines and feeding checks.
- ▹Discuss developmental screenings like SWYC or ASQ at 9, 18, and 24 months.
- ▹Ask about fluoride varnish, tummy time, and safe sleep reviews.
Preschool & School Age
- ▹Annual well visits include vision/hearing screening and BMI review.
- ▹Discuss school readiness, toileting, and behavior concerns early.
- ▹Maintain up-to-date action plans for asthma, allergies, or seizures.
Tweens & Teens
- ▹Shift to confidential time with provider to discuss puberty, mental health, and safety.
- ▹Stay current on HPV, Tdap, and meningococcal vaccines.
- ▹Encourage teens to know their meds, allergies, and insurance basics.
Conversation Starters
Try these prompts in the car, at bedtime, or during snacks to keep dialogue open.
“What question do you want to ask the doctor yourself?”
Builds self-advocacy before appointments.
“How did your body feel after the new medicine or therapy?”
Encourages noticing and reporting side effects.
“Who should we loop in about this health update?”
Keeps caregivers and school staff aligned.
Resource Boosters
Pair guidance from your pediatrician with these supportive touchpoints.
Care Disclaimer
These tips support—not replace—professional medical advice. Contact your pediatric team whenever you notice sudden changes, delays, or health concerns. Emergency symptoms (breathing difficulty, severe pain, injury, or safety concerns) require immediate medical attention.