In Puerto Rico, parenting is built around community, family, and resilience. Days are full. Mornings are rushed. Evenings stretch late with homework, practices, and family dinners that run on island time.

So when a child gets sick, pediatric care often becomes reactive. A fever after school. A cough that won’t go away. A last-minute search for an appointment.

For many families, pediatric care starts when something goes wrong.

But what if it didn’t have to?

At Pravan Kids, we believe every child has the potential to thrive mind, body, and spirit. As a parent, you play a powerful role in nurturing that potential. These five simple (yet mighty!) health habits can help your child grow stronger, think clearer, and feel happier every day. We call them the Five Superpowers of Health and they’re easier to activate than you might think.

In Puerto Rico, kids experience respiratory infections across the year. However, after school starts and cooler seasons approach, these infections can become prominent. This is why we developed a tailored guide for busy parents to identify and handle “sick kid season.”

At Pravan Clinic, we are continually evolving to serve you better, and it is with immense joy that we announce the newest addition to our family: the Pravan Kids Neonatal Program.

Embarking on the journey of parenthood is a truly exciting time, filled with anticipation and joy, but it can also bring along mixed emotions, especially for first-time parents. To ensure a smooth transition into this new phase, we have curated the Pravan Kids Neonatal Program as an add-on to our existing Pravan Kids membership. This comprehensive program aims to provide you and your newborn with expert care and guidance from the start, all in a comfortable and supportive environment.

The first five years of a child's life mark a period of rapid brain development, shaping their cognitive abilities and future success. During this critical phase, over a million neural connections form daily, with the environment and experiences playing a pivotal role in this intricate process. Nutrition is also one of the key factors influencing brain development. In this blog, we will delve into the impact of nutrition on a child's brain development, the challenges of providing balanced meals for young children, and the role of healthy snacks in ensuring optimal cognitive growth.

What is the Saharan Dust?

Summer, the season of fun, back to school, and, in Puerto Rico, Saharan Dust. Saharan dust is a cloud of dry, hot air that comes from Africa. This definition makes it seems pretty harmless. However, these clouds come filled with bacteria, viruses, fungi, pollen, and other substances that can be harmful to children and adults alike, especially if they are allergic or asthmatic. 

How to minimize its harmful effects?

Back to school. Three words that bring diverse emotions in parents. On one hand, it brings the stress of having everything ready; on the other hand, it gives the kids something to do. After the books are labeled, the laptops are up to date, and all the materials are ready to go, there’s something else parents must keep in mind: backpack weight. An aspect that is often overlooked, but that can affect children in different ways. 

Carrying an improperly loaded or heavy backpack can lead to various health issues that could have long-term effects on our children's well-being. In this blog, we will explore the importance of choosing the right weight for kids' backpacks and how to make sure they are using them correctly.

At Pravan Clinic, we understand the importance of providing comprehensive and quality healthcare for children. That's why we're proud to announce our newest membership, Pravan Kids. This pediatric membership offers a unique approach to pediatric care by providing concierge services to children from newborns to 18 years old. So if you have kids, nieces or nephews, keep on reading to learn how it works.