White Oak Pediatrics

March Webinar – Childhood Vaccines 101
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual at link below
💉 March Webinar – Childhood Vaccines 101
March 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
🗓️Register here: Microsoft Teams Event Link
Please join Dr. Sylvia Bank and Brendon Koning as they walk through the facts about childhood vaccines in a clear, supportive, and judgment-free way. Learn about:

General vaccine science and why it matters 🧬
Preventable diseases and vaccine efficacy 🛡️
Common questions and concerns from parents ❓
Recommendations for children at different ages 👶
Brief discussion and live Q&A session 💬

🥗 February Webinar – Helping Picky Eaters Thrive
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual at link below
Please join us as Dietitian Emily Poole from the Pediatric Movement Center, shares her best tips on kiddos and eating to reduce mealtime stress and help your child build a healthier relationship with food. Learn about:
-General nutrition for children
-Selective Eating (aka picky eating)
-Meals suggestions and ideas
-Brief discussion of food allergies
-Nutritional guidelines for birth to 5 years old

🏃 January Webinar – Growing Pains & Injury Prevention
2026-01-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual at link below
Learn about common growing pains and the difference between these and orthopedic conditions. Also learn best practices for sports injury prevention & recovery for kids in soccer, dance, gymnastics, etc. PT’s role in keeping them moving safely. Featuring Drs. Funk and Westbrook of Rehab 2 Perform.

Webinar: Mental Health & Medication: What Parents Should Know
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31 | Please join us virtually at the link on the event page!
Join us for a clear, judgment-free conversation about mental health medications for kids. We’ll break down when medication is considered, how different treatment options work, what “starting low and slow” really means, and how we decide whether — and when — a child may be ready to taper off. Our Pediatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Shaylyn, will walk you through the most common myths, the real-world benefits and risks, and how therapy and medication fit together. This session is designed to help parents feel informed, confident, and supported — not overwhelmed.

Webinar: Exploring Pediatric Therapy Options
2025-11-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Please join us virtually at the link on the event page!
Not sure when or how to seek therapy for your child? This session, led by the team from Green Valley Therapy, will walk you through the most common pediatric therapies, what they help with, and how to know when it’s time to reach out for support.

Webinar: Nutrition as Medicine
2025-10-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Please click name of event to find registration link!
Discover how the right foods can help strengthen your child’s immune system, support development, and prevent illness. Join Dr. Sirisha Durbhakula, MD, as she shares practical tips and science-backed guidance to make nutrition a powerful part of your child’s care.

*Passed: Recording Coming Soon Webinar: Healthy Sleep & Sleep Habits for Babes and Kiddos!
2025-09-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Please join us virtually at:, https://tinyurl.com/2k4kjwkt
Please join us virtually for a special guest presentation about healthy sleep habits from Dr. Kelsey Alford, PNP, DNP of Nested Sleep!

Mental Health Webinar for Parents
2025-04-30 00:00 - 13:00 | Virtual at link below
There will be a webinar series on Children’s Mental Health – The 5 W’s of Children’s Mental Health: Questions Parents Have on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. This three-part webinar series is being presented by Children’s National Hospital and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
Each session will feature experts that will provide valuable background and information to parents and caregivers with strategies and resources to support their child’s mental wellbeing.

Youth Mental Health Date: April 30, 2025 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Parental Mental Health Date: June 11, 2025 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

For questions, please contact: communityevents@childrensnational.org
