4 years Nutrition Food intake and preferences may vary from day to day, but continue to offer your child 3 meals and 2-3 snacks a day of healthy foods. Your child will eat when he is hungry and will not lose weight from periodically refusing to eat. Limit high fat or low nutrient foods and beverages (candy, chips, pop); it is often less tempting to just avoid having them in the house at all except for special treats. Milk is still recommended (about 2 cups a day), but yogurt and calcium-fortified orange juice are appropriate substitutes for children who do not care for milk. Mealtime is often a very active, sometimes giddy, time of day. Encourage control but also happy family time, as this may be the only time all family members are together at one time. This is a good age to enlist the help of children for mealtime "jobs" and in safe help with food preparation. Keep a copy of the USDA Food Pyramid on your refrigerator so you can help your child learn the value of nutritious eating. You are still your child's primary tooth brusher. Brush at least twice a day with a small amount of toothpaste. Dental visits are recommended every 6 months. Wellness Visits Most children sleep 8-12 hours a night. Naps sometimes become "rest periods" at this age but still allow both the child and caregiver to have a break. Try to make bedtime pleasant and consistent (even if an older sibling has a later bedtime). Sleep Remember that all children have accidents, even after successful toilet training. Help your child learn to clean up after himself and listen more closely to his own body's signals. Nighttime wetting may take longer to master, as this is a developmental (versus behavioral) skill and the timing can also be inherited. Try to remain positive and not focus on the issue. It should resolve with time. If your child reaches 7-8 years of age or becomes bothered by it, consult your health care provider. Elimination Minnesota law requires all children to be in appropriately sized, federally approved car restraints until they are age 4 and 40 pounds. After that, your child will continue be safer in a booster (now approved up to 80+ pounds) and all children under 12 should ride in the back seat. Make sure the seatbelt fits properly, and teach by your own good example. Discuss "good" and "bad" touch and appropriate contact with strangers. Use sunscreen (at least SPF 15) during all outdoor daytime activity. Teach respect and caution around all animals (even your own). If you have a gun, lock it out of sight and lock the ammunition separately. Enforce helmets (without exception) for biking, scooters, skateboards, and in-line skating. Never leave your child unattended near water, even if he can swim. Wear life vests when boating (it's a Minnesota law) or in deep water. Continue to update your childproofing. Choking, burns, injuries, and poisonings still occur at alarming rates at this age. Keep all medications and toxic household products in a locked cabinet and make sure all have working safety caps. We also recommend that you keep the Poison Control Center (800-222-1222) phone number handy next to all of your home phones and programmed into your cell phone. Remember that children imitate parents, so avoid taking medications in front of your child. Continue to monitor your child's exposure to second-hand smoke. Safety Children at this age are often eager to please and are very proud of their knowledge and skills. They enjoy having parents (and occasionally siblings) participate in games and school preparation challenges (counting, ABC's, songs, crafts). Most parents also start to realize that children become more independent and sometimes choose friends over family for certain activities! Encourage more of that independence by having your child practice routine self-care skills (choosing clothes, getting dressed, washing the face, brushing teeth and hair). Discipline can become more of an issue, with many children openly disobeying rules. Teach acceptable behavior by setting limits and dealing with misbehavior promptly and fairly. Daily and weekly family time helps cohesiveness and communication. We look forward to seeing your child again at age FIVE, the infamous pre-kindergarten visit. The DTaP, Polio, MMR, and Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine boosters will be due, so prepare your child the way you think is best. Please try to be at least 10 minutes early for all scheduled well-child visits. Family Adjustments Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now

Book with Meghan Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Meghan Green CPNP-PC Biography Meghan is a native New Yorker and graduated in 2000 from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She worked in the NICU at Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester before returning to graduate school there, earning her Master of Nursing degree in 2004 specializing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Meghan and her family moved to the Twin Cities in 2015 and joined Wayzata Children’s Clinic in 2016. Her clinic interests include newborn care, lactation (she is a certified breastfeeding specialist), and treating children with neurodevelopmental and behavior concerns. Meghan and her husband have four children and live in Plymouth. They enjoy skiing, swimming, fishing, camping, and relaxing at the beach. Back to Providers

Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Tue, Dec 03 | Wayzata Children's Clinic New Baby Class - December 2024 In-Person Only! Registration is closed See other events Registration opens Oct 09, 2024, 12:00 AM CDT Time & Location Dec 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST Wayzata Children's Clinic, 111 Hundertmark Rd #420, Chaska, MN 55318 USA About the Event This is an in-person event only. Join our pediatric providers in a FREE discussion on what to expect with your new baby. Topics include newborn hospital care, breastfeeding, well visit schedules, immunizations, and much more. This class is for any expectant or existing parents, grandparents, nannies, and any other caregivers for your child and family. All questions are welcome. Can't make it to the class? Call to schedule a free get acquainted visit to meet with a provider and learn more about our clinic. Read More > Share This Event

Call to Book Not Available Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now ​ Rizwan Siwani MB, BS Biography Rizwan grew up in the city of Karachi in Pakistan, where he completed his medical education at the Aga Khan University. He traded hot Karachi summers for Minnesota winters when he moved to Rochester, Minnesota, where he completed his residency training in Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. He is a board-certified pediatrician who has worked in clinical and hospital settings. He has a wide variety of clinical interests: working with student-athletes, helping children facing acute illnesses, and working collaboratively with families facing chronic illnesses, e.g., asthma, and ADHD. His family, two kids, and a border collie- Luca, are passionate about food, music, and the outdoors. Rizwan calls Minnesota home now and considers winter to be the best time of the year. The family enjoys going out for snowboarding, cross-country skiing, biking, and camping. In his off time, one of the things Rizwan enjoys is volunteering his time with the local mountain biking team. Back to Providers

Not Available Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now ​ Amanda Steele PA-C Biography Amanda grew up in Heron Lake, MN and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Human Services and Intercultural Studies from Bethel University in 2016. She spent 16 months in Chiangmai Thailand working with refugees. When she returned home, she worked as a certified nursing assistant at various healthcare facilities in Minnesota and Portland Oregon. She graduated from Augsburg University for her physician assistant training in 2023. Amanda loves caring for children of all ages with a particular passion for family focused education and holistic health while building trusting relationships with her patients. Amanda and her husband live in Plymouth where they enjoy walks with their dog Momo, baking, and international travel. Amanda sees patients in Minnetonka and Chaska. Back to Providers

Not Available Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now ​ Laura Brixius PA-C Biography Laura is originally from Maple Grove, MN before going to Duluth for her undergraduate degree. She has a Bachelors degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota – Duluth. After graduation, she moved to Minneapolis and worked as an EMT in the Children’s Minnesota Hospital Emergency Room. She then completed her Masters of PA Medicine back in Duluth at the College of Saint Scholastica. Laura is excited to join Wayzata Children’s Clinic in 2024. She is board certified in all ages. She has a special interest in early childhood care and adolescent mental health. She enjoys reading, hiking, traveling and spending time with her family. Laura sees patients in Minnetonka and Maple Grove. Back to Providers

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Casual Provider Not Available Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now ​ Hoa Trinh CPNP-PC Biography Hoa was born in Vietnam and emigrated to the United States with her family at the age of seven. She graduated from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in 1997. After college, Hoa worked at both Regions and Methodist Hospitals before completing her nursing degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2001. She then worked at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis for 15 years, initially as an inpatient nurse and then for 10 years in the emergency department. Hoa earned her master’s degree in pediatric primary care from St. Catherine's University in 2015 and joined Wayzata Children's Clinic as a pediatric nurse practitioner in 2016. She enjoys working with families from different cultures and backgrounds, and caring for children of all ages. Hoa and her husband and their two sons live in Minnetonka, and she enjoys staying active with her family, traveling, and spending time catching up with friends and family in her spare time. Back to Providers

Casual Provider Not Available Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now ​ Danielle Thelen DNP Biography A native of Sartell, MN, Danielle graduated from the College of Saint Benedict with a bachelor of science in nursing degree in 2006 and went on to the U of M to obtain her doctorate of nursing, family nurse practitioner degree, and graduated in 2013. Her previous experience as a nurse practitioner included work at level one trauma centers caring for both adults and children. Due to her passion and interest in pediatrics, she returned to school at Rush University to obtain her pediatric nurse practitioner acute care degree, graduating in 2016. Danielle is board certified in both family medicine and pediatrics. She enjoys establishing relationships with patients and families and supporting their growth and development. Danielle lives in Wayzata with her family and two dogs. Outside of work her interests include running, yoga, attending Timberwolves, Twins and Wild games, spending time with her family at the cabin, and traveling. Back to Providers

Book with Kelly Join Waiting Room Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Awards Mpls-St. Paul Magazine Rising Star Top Dr 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 Sun Newspapers Best Pediatrician 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015 Minnesota Monthly Magazine Best Doctor 2015 Minnesota Monthly Best Doctor for Women (Pediatrics) 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 Kelly Lemieux MD Biography Kelly was born in St. Paul, and moved to the Iron Range, Virginia, MN during middle school. She graduated from the College of St. Benedict in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in natural sciences and an Associate of Arts degree in music performance (flute). She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota in 1992, finished pediatric residency there in 1995, and began working at the Wayzata Children's Clinic shortly thereafter. She is board certified in pediatrics, and is a past president of Wayzata Children’s Clinic. She is currently the chief of staff at Children’s Minnesota and a director on the Children’s MN governance board. Her clinical interests include food allergies and asthma. Kelly and her husband Bill live in Victoria. They have two young adult children, Will and Annie whom she credits for lots of practical parenting lessons that were never learned in medical school and residency. In her spare time she enjoys travel, music, biking, and reading. Back to Providers

Book with Teresa Join Waiting Room Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now Locations Chaska (952) 448-3847 Location & Hours Delano (763) 230-2780 Location & Hours Maple Grove (763) 324-8000 Location & Hours Minnetonka (952) 473-0211 Location & Hours Spring Park (952) 495-8910 Location & Hours Save time. Book online! Book Now ​ Teresa Bekkala CPNP-PC Biography Teresa is from Cokato, a small community in central Minnesota. She earned her Bachelors of Science degree in nursing at the University of Minnesota in 1991, and worked at Children's Hospital of Minneapolis for the next ten years. Teresa then worked as a travel nurse before starting her position as a nurse clinician at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant program, where she worked for twelve years. She earned her Masters of Science in nursing degree from Vanderbilt University in 2016, specializing as a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care, spending part of her clinical time at Wayzata Children's in 2016. Teresa joined our clinic “officially” in 2016. She enjoys working with children of all ages, as they all have something special to bring to a day (from excitement with a “Frozen” sticker to sharing the news of an 'A' on a recent math final!). When not at work, Teresa enjoys spending time with her husband and family, and keeping active with cross-country skiing, biking, hiking, and almost any other outdoor pursuit. She also loves to travel both near and far from home! Teresa has many nieces and nephews that keep her busy, too. Back to Providers