🎙️ In this episode of The Beehive, Dr. Blair Rolnick explores school avoidance and separation anxiety in elementary-aged kids. Learn how anxiety can appear as stomachaches, headaches, or worries about friends and classrooms.

Dr. Rolnick shares practical tips for parents—like routines, prep strategies, and encouraging bravery—plus how teachers can help with warm greetings and predictable classroom structures.

✨ Key takeaway: When parents and teachers work together, kids build confidence and adjust smoothly to the school year.

The Color Monster Goes to School - https://www.amazon.com/Color-Monster-Goes-School/dp/0316537047

Watch part one: https://youtu.be/uhz0wtLZiKk

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pl7VQSMmnf8

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always seek medical advice from a qualified physician.

For Dr. Rolnick's practice and more content, visit: https://beekindpediatrics.com/

Worried about your child’s first day of pre-K or kindergarten? In this week’s episode of The Beehive Dock Talks, pediatrician and mom Dr. Blair Rolnick shares expert guidance on easing separation anxiety during this big transition.

✅ Why separation anxiety is a normal developmental milestone (linked to object permanence)
✅ Simple, practical strategies to make goodbyes easier—like short practice separations, fun routines, and teacher involvement
✅ When to seek extra support (e.g., if anxiety lasts 4+ weeks, disrupts daily life, or causes frequent physical complaints)
✅ Why separation anxiety is actually a sign of secure attachment, not school unreadiness

With the right mix of confidence, consistency, and collaboration, your child can thrive in their new classroom. 🌟

If you’re preparing for the first drop-off, this episode will reassure you—and give you the tools to help your child feel safe, supported, and excited for school.

Books that can help with the transition:

Llama Llama Misses Mama - https://www.amazon.com/Llama-Misses-Mama-Anna-Dewdney/dp/0670061980
The Kissing Hand - https://www.amazon.com/Kissing-Hand/dp/1933718005

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uhz0wtLZiKk

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always seek medical advice from a qualified physician.

For Dr. Rolnick's practice and more content, visit: https://beekindpediatrics.com/

Do All Kids with Ear Infections Need Antibiotics?

In this episode of The Beehive, pediatrician Dr. Blair Rolnick breaks down one of the most common questions parents face: when do kids actually need antibiotics for ear infections?

Learn:
✅ The 4 specific groups of children who should get antibiotics right away
💊 Why pain management is just as important as treatment
🕒 How long antibiotics should be used—based on your child’s age
👂 When to consider ear tubes
📹 How tools like video otoscopy and AI are improving diagnosis

Dr. Rolnick dives into the latest, research-backed guidelines to help parents make informed decisions—because not all ear infections need antibiotics, and overuse can do more harm than good.

👩‍⚕️ Empower yourself with expert knowledge and find out why, sometimes, less really is more.

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This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/INPHg0H3uew

This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always seek medical advice from a qualified physician.

For Dr. Rolnick's practice and more content, visit: https://beekindpediatrics.com/