Parker Place has always aimed to provide support to our patients’ families who struggle with financial hardship and food insecurity. This year, we were thrilled to display our very first Angel Tree, upon which we displayed the holiday wish lists of children from these families, in hopes that our community would embrace the opportunity to bring some Christmas magic to these little ones.
Read MoreForming a personal intention is the first step in working toward your goal, yet it requires additional effort to put these plans into action. Sometimes constraints such as time, motivation, distractions, or fear stand in the way of acting on plans. Regardless of the size and impact of your personal goals, you may encounter some frustrating and discouraging challenges along the way. Utilizing certain approaches and strategies to prevent this from happening on your journey is essential to ensure your intentions have enough momentum to reach your end goals.
Read MoreParents of picky eaters know introducing new foods is usually a difficult process for both themselves and their children when there are aversions and tearful objections occurring in the process. Parents may find themselves avoiding any changes or additions to their children’s diet and feeding routines to avoid these unpleasant situations. Creating a full-spectrum sensory experience is a beneficial technique for picky eaters to ease their way into regular consumption of new and healthy foods. Developing a routine through strategies for targeting expansion of a child’s palate as soon as possible assists in developing healthier eating habits into adulthood.
Read MoreYoga is a discipline that offers both physical and spiritual benefits to those who engage in regular practice. It has been around for over 5,000 years and continues to grow in popularity with time due to its numerous health and wellness advantages. Yoga is an extremely versatile practice as well as a great tool for individuals of all ages and fitness levels to enjoy.
Read MoreMeal prepping is the technique of preparing multiple meals at a time for later consumption throughout the week. This includes pre-planning your breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, or all of the above! By having these meals premade and pre-portioned for you, there is less temptation to opt for drive-thru or restaurant alternatives. Although this method takes slightly more planning, it allows families or individuals to relax and feel organized throughout the week with one less daily responsibility.
Read MoreMotivation is something that is rarely discussed in the pursuit of dreams and ambitions, yet it plays a pivotal role in the outcome of endeavors. Motivation is a key factor in pursuing goals of any kind, whether that be for your health, fitness, schoolwork, future, relationships, or overall happiness. No matter what type of goals you have for yourself, it requires a conscious decision and motivation to put in the work to make those changes and discover the individual growth you are capable of achieving.
Read MoreHealthy sleep is important for individuals of all ages to ensure optimal functioning throughout the week. However, the power of sleep is often underutilized for its positive health effects due to busy schedules and poor habitual sleep patterns.
Read MoreThe holidays are near, which means we will soon be surrounded by delicious seasonal treats such as pumpkin pie, candy canes, peppermint bark, and gingerbread cookies. And would it truly be the holiday season without indulging in some of these decadent sweets?
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle does not mean we need to miss out on all of our favorite holiday traditions. A healthy lifestyle is built on maintaining overall balance, which allows the flexibility of enjoying your family’s secret sugar cookie recipe as you have for several years in the past. So, after you enjoy these holiday traditions, keep up with your current health and wellness routine to ensure you are truly feeling balanced in your lifestyle.
Read MoreHydrate, hydrate, hydrate! We hear this all the time, but what is the reasoning behind the notion? Water is one of the most readily available resources in the United States, yet the numerous benefits are often overlooked and underutilized in the pursuit of health and wellness.
Read MoreAfter being confined to our homes for quite some time due to mandated lockdowns and restrictions, it can be difficult to get back into a physical fitness routine. There are plenty of studies boasting of health benefits associated with daily movement, which can provide plenty motivation itself to get back into a regular exercise routine.
Read MoreFor lots of people (kids and adults alike), choosing a sweet beverage is something they do without a second thought. Whether it’s ordering a soda with a meal or grabbing a juice blend at the gas station, there’s something about it being a drink that makes people forget about what’s actually inside that bottle or can.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has made this year one of unprecedented stress and uncertainty for most families, and things like non-urgent medical visits understandably had to be set aside for a while. We're happy to say that our office is fully open and our providers are once again seeing patients here at Parker Place.
Read MoreWe’re delighted to share that we’re now offering a new service to help you keep in touch with us: text messaging! You can now send us a regular SMS text message, right from your phone, and we’ll receive it here in our office. (You don’t even need to use a separate number - just text us on our main office line at 410-844-8998!) If it’s during business hours, a member of our team will respond right away; if we’re closed, we’ll get back to you quickly on the next business day.
Read MoreThe next time you visit our office, you’ll be greeted by a friendly new face at our reception desk: Gaby Castro! Gaby will be handling patient check-ins and check-outs, scheduling appointments, and overseeing our front desk operations. Her positive energy and welcoming demeanor is a perfect fit for the kind of service experience we strive to offer here at Parker Place!
Read MoreStuck at home and feeling like you’re in an exercise slump? Remember, COVID-19 safety guidelines still allow for, and even encourage, outdoor exercise as long as you maintain a safe distance of 6-10 feet from anyone who doesn’t live in your household. Still, most of us are still spending the majority of our time indoors, which is why we’ve thrown together this list of fun, creative, out-of-the-box ways you and your family can fit in some physical activity, right inside the four walls of your home!
Read MoreAn important part of our mission here at Parker Place has always been supporting all aspects of a healthy lifestyle, which of course includes mental health and emotional well-being. That means we’re beyond thrilled to share our newest service: counseling for kids, teens, parents and families!
Read MoreWe know that many of our medical patients, and their family members, are managing chronic health conditions. We also know that COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) can be especially concerning under these circumstances.
While there is not yet a vaccine for COVID-19, and widespread testing availability is still in development, there are things you can do to help minimize the risk to yourself and those around you.
We had a wonderful opportunity recently to meet someone who’s making a huge difference when it comes to families’ health and nutrition: Nimali Fernando, MD, also known as “Doctor Yum!”
Read MoreThere’s a lot to love about winter…but chilly mornings aren’t on that list! Fortunately, we’ve got a hearty and healthy breakfast recipe that will start your Saturday (or Sunday) morning with a smile!
Read MoreParker Place is growing! We’re beyond excited to have welcomed nearly 600 families to our medical practice since our grand opening in July 2018, and now we’ll be able to welcome many more with the addition of a second provider!
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