UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is an affiliate of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
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Anxious feelings and worries are normal and expected during times of transition or change. This is especially true for children and teens. School, homework, tests, social situations or doing something wrong can be stressors that cause anxiety in children.
Giving children the tools they need to cope with stressful situations can help them work through the “butterflies” in their stomach, sweaty palms and racing heart moments. As parents, you can help your child through these difficult times by putting a few practices in place to help make children feel secure and more at ease.
It may not seem like much, but keeping children’s mealtimes, nap times, bedtimes and after-school homework routines consistent can have a positive impact on their mental health. Familiar activities can provide comfort for both children and adults during challenging times. These routines help children gain a sense of belonging, purpose and self-confidence.
Taking an active role in listening to your child can provide them the support they need when facing anxiety. Asking questions like “Tell me what you’re feeling” and then giving your child your full attention may bring their concerns to the surface. Engage with your child to help them validate and identify what they are feeling. Responses like “You are feeling sad now, aren’t you” allows them to feel understood and supported.
When feeling anxious, our bodies naturally go into a fight or flight response. This causes short, quick, shallow breaths which can lead to hyperventilation, or “overbreathing” — a rate of breathing than can increase feelings of anxiety due to a racing heart, dizziness or headaches. Calm breathing is a great portable tool to teach children to help them get them through these uneasy times.
Calm Breathing in Action Calm breathing involves taking smooth, slow, and regular breaths. Having your child sit upright is usually better than lying down or slouching, because it can increase the capacity of their lungs to fill with air. Ask your child to take a slow breath in through the nose, breathing into their lower belly (for about 4 seconds) Hold the breath for 1 or 2 seconds Exhale slowly through the mouth (for about 4 seconds) Wait a few seconds before taking another breath About 6-8 breathing cycles per minute is often helpful to decrease anxiety but let them find their own comfortable breathing rhythm. These cycles regulate the amount of oxygen taken in so that they do not experience the fainting, tingling, and giddy sensations that are sometimes associated with overbreathing.
Your UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics pediatrician is available to provide education and support for how to improve your child’s mental health. If needed, they will connect your family with one of our in-office behavioral health providers to discuss additional support services.
With our Patient Portals, you can easily manage your child’s health online with 24/7 access to their medical record.
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By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
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In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
Pay Your Bill Online
For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Administrative & Billing Office Pine Center, Suite 450 11279 Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.