Dr. Marie Jean-Baptiste is a dedicated Pediatrician with a deep passion for the wellness of children in our community. With a commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of her individual patients, Dr. Marie goes beyond her practice by consulting with schools in various states. As a school physician and medical director, she provides invaluable guidance and support to educational institutions, helping to create a healthier environment for students. Her expertise and dedication make her an essential advocate for children's health both in her practice and in the broader communities she serves.
ByDr. Marie Jean-Baptiste Reading Time: 5 minutes When the teacher asks if your child always acts like this, you already know the answer. What most families lack is not another checklist. It is a navigator. Dr. Marie walks through the Renewed Mind Roadmap and the three pillars she builds with each family.
ByDr. Marie Jean-Baptiste Reading Time: 5 minutes A new analysis of more than 56 million pregnancies adds important nuance to a question I hear often from expectant mothers: does diabetes in pregnancy affect my baby’s brain development? The honest answer is yes, in measurable ways, and the size of the risk depends on which kind of diabetes is involved. Here is what the research found, what it does not prove, and what I want every mother to know about it.
ByDr. Marie Jean-Baptiste Reading Time: 4 minutes PANS and PANDAS are real, recognized pediatric conditions in which the immune system, often triggered by a common infection like strep, causes a sudden shift in a child’s behavior and mental health. They are diagnosable, they are treatable, and the AAP formally published clinical guidance in 2025. In this week’s post, Dr. Marie walks parents through what to look for, how diagnosis works, and the layered treatment approach (antibiotics when needed, evidence-based therapy, and SSRI management) that gives children the best chance at relief.
ByDr. Marie Jean-Baptiste Reading Time: 3 minutes I came across Jesse Martin’s work the way most people do, scrolling through my phone late at night. What struck me wasn’t the technical skill, though that’s obvious. It was the philosophy underneath it: that depth is never about adding more, but about arrangement. That is exactly how I think about Direct Primary Care.
ByDr. Marie Jean-Baptiste Reading Time: 6 minutes When Fever Meets School Policy A real telemedicine conversation — and why the contagion cycle keeps repeating. A mother called me recently. Her daughter had…
ByDr. Marie Jean-Baptiste Reading Time: 7 minutes When your child is sick, the kitchen table is no longer the priority. The water bottle is. There is a particular heaviness that settles in…
ByDr. Marie Jean-Baptiste Reading Time: 14 minutes The meltdown after the iPad comes away isn’t defiance. It’s neurochemistry. Here’s what’s really happening in your child’s brain — and a gentle, evidence-based plan to bring screen time back into balance.
ByDr. Marie Jean-Baptiste Reading Time: 6 minutes In a world where “a pill for every ill” has become the medical standard, it’s easy to feel like we’re only scratching the surface of…
ByDr. Marie Jean-Baptiste Reading Time: 3 minutes Pregnancy is both fragile and fierce. You are building a life inside of you, and with that miracle comes the weight of constant decisions. Every…
ByDr. Marie Jean-Baptiste Reading Time: 13 minutes Though not exhaustive, the following audio is a comprehensive summary of the seven steps below.
