Discover low-pressure summer routines for kids that support sleep, behavior, and well-being—without rigid schedules—for simple, realistic approaches.
Outdoor Play and Mental Health: Why Nature Still Matters
Discover the connection between play and mental health and how outdoor time supports kids’ emotional well-being, focus, and development at every age.
How to Help Kids Build Resilience When Life Doesn’t Go Their Way
Learn how to help kids build resilience when life takes a turn through age-appropriate strategies that boost confidence and adaptability.
Spring Allergies vs. Asthma: What Parents Should Watch For
Learn how to distinguish spring allergies vs. asthma in kids, what symptoms to watch for, and when to see your pediatrician.
Helping Kids Navigate Social Pressure and Friendship Challenges
Learn practical, age-appropriate strategies for helping kids navigate social pressure and friendship challenges from elementary school through high school.
Teen Stress Relief: Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques
Being a teenager is challenging. Learn practical teen stress relief strategies, such as mindfulness and relaxation, to support your children’s wellbeing.
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Daniel Gershon, D.O.
I have wanted to be a pediatrician since I was in high school, and I love what I do today.
Barbara S. Trites, M.D.
I joined Community Choice Pediatrics (formerly known as Lee’s Summit Physicians Group) as a “not quite charter member” in 1986 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time practicing pediatrics in Lee’s Summit for more than three decades.
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Jared Kevern for Community Choice Pediatrics
Please welcome one of our newest providers, Dr. Jared Kevern. His early battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma led him to become a doctor.
Confused about car seat safety? It’s time for a refresher.
Car seat safety: It’s the parental struggle of balancing what’s convenient and most comfortable with what is also most safe.
Safe to Sleep Campaigns – Reducing SIDS/SUIDS through Education
SIDS/SUIDS has decreased almost 50% since the early 1990s in large part due to Safe to Sleep campaigns. There is still work to be done.
Protect Your Child With The Flu Vaccine
When you see the leaves start to turn this fall and “Go Chiefs!” is heard throughout Kansas City, it’s time to vaccinate for the flu!
Did you know Dr. Robin Dyson was in the Air Force? She flew missions in the B-52 Bomber.
Labor Day is right around the corner. We thought Dr. Dyson’s story about her time in the Air Force would be fun and timely!
Affiliation & Brand Announcement
Lee’s Summit, Raintree, and Blue Springs Pediatrics are now collectively called Community Choice Pediatrics—An Affiliate of Children’s Mercy.
Announcing our new patient portal powered by Updox!
Starting September 1st, we will be sending out sign ups for a new patient portal system where our patients can manage their accounts.