Welcome to our Fall Newsletter

Fall is a busy time for our families - school, sports, and usually lots of changes.

Stay healthy, stay happy, and make the most of this wonderful season.

Flu Clinic: Protect Yourself This Season

Our Fall Vaccine Clinic is open for booking!

Hyde Park Pediatrics recommends everyone 6 months and older receive the flu vaccine annually according to AAP guidelines.

Vaccination works best before peak community transmission begins in the late fall!

Our clinics will run from 5:30-6:30 PM ( last appt)

Monday Oct 5

Monday Oct 19

Thursday Nov 5

Thursday Nov 19th

For more information about the Flu vaccine, please talk to your primary doctor or check out info below

Needle Phobia Clinic

With Flu season comes fear for many families about process around vaccines.

Our very own Lori Mcelmoyle, LICSW has been working with our Behavioral Health team and nurses to create exposure therapy workshops to improve outcomes for vaccination rates and the fear around shots.

Right now we are filling for 10/1 in anticipation for helping with Flu vaccines. With more interest we can open future dates.

Please let us know if you are interested in meeting with Lori and/or more information

Back to School Stress

The stress of back-to-school can cause stomach aches, mood changes, and sleeping disturbances due to the early wake-ups, heavy homework loads, and high social pressures that accompany the start of the school year.

Here are some tips to navigating the stress of the school year

• Establishing a routine
• Encouraging open communication
• Prioritizing healthy habits
• Get involved and ask for help 

Milton Construction Update

We anticipate to welcome everyone back to Milton very soon!

ALL Visits are all still at Hyde Park location!

Community Events

Boston Family Days

Through Boston Family Days, all students who live in Boston (grades K-12 and Boston Pre-K) and two guests can explore many of the City's cultural institutions for free on the first and second Sunday of each month until December 2026.



Dedham Day

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026

Location: Barnes Memorial Field, Eastern Ave.

Time: 12:00–5:00 PM

Sensory-Friendly Hour: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM (rides begin at 12:00 PM)

Pumpkin Fest at Boston Nature Center

Various Days in October

Carve your own pumpkin to take home and explore the history of this iconic harvest symbol—from its agricultural origins to the Jack-O'-Lantern tradition we know today.

Wander through a colorful autumn scavenger hunt across the sanctuary,

Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm

Saturdays Oct 17-31st

10:00 AM -12 PM



140 Turkey Hill Ln.

Hingham, MA

Wear your costume and meet Meet tons of animals

. Take part in a festive scavenger hunt, create a seasonal craft, and enjoy a sweet treat.



Take some time to read an autumn-themed StoryWalk™ along the grassy “chute” on your way to the barnyard.

Roslindale Day Parade

October 4th - Sunday 1 PM

Annual event showcases the diversity and beauty of our neighborhood and its residents.

Hale-o-ween 2026

80 Carby Street

Westwood, MA

October 24 @ 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Celebrate fall with Hale’s cast of characters and participate in nature activities, arts and crafts, and s’mores by the fire. The Haunted Cabin and spooky science experiments are back, too.

Visit if you dare! This event is best suited to families with children ages 3–12. Register for one of two 2-hour time slots (1–3 PM or 4–6 PM).