Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics

The SBP team has one more independently licensed psychologist! Congrats, Dr. Ribuffo!!

Remembering the wisdom of Dr. King.

Never underestimate the power of small things in life. Our quick tips may be short and sweet, but even small steps add up to big, meaningful changes over time.

Happy New Year's Eve! As we look back on the past year, we've seen big challenges for many families. What was the biggest thing this year taught your family?

Our team is looking forward to seeing you in 2021! Working together, we all succeed!

Meet the Team! Heather Myers is a licensed family therapist at Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics. She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety, attachment disorders, emotional and learning challenges, attention concerns and family transitions. She provides patients with assessments and diagnosis using evidence-based treatments for families.

In addition to taking an in-depth look at any problematic behaviors your child may be experiencing, we also provide you the tools to help continue to foster positive changes for your child.

At Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics, we offer a variety of comprehensive psychological assessments. If you've noticed any changes in your child's behavior or developmental delays, give us a call.

Helping your child cope with the current Covid-19 crisis is very difficult. Dr. Duke at Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics talks about the importance of routine and how you can help your children manage their current environment.

Developing your parent-child relationship goes beyond your appointment with us. Our patients work hard to improve skills and behaviors while at home as well.

We do our best to make a difference in your family. Schedule an appointment to see if Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) can help you.

Join us for Marburn Academy's free parent seminar, featuring Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics' own Dr. Duke!

Meet the team! Dr. Kristen Hembree is a licensed psychologist specializing in behavioral pediatrics and integrated care. She provides comprehensive psychological assessment and collaborates with children and families to implement new skills to improve disruptive behavior, ADHD, anxiety, and sleep.

It's normal for parents and children to have some conflict. However, covid-related changes can make connecting much more challenging. Take a look at these tips to improve the parent-child connection and reduce conflict. https://www.psychologytoday.com//10-habits-strengthen-pare

At Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics, we know there are #nobadkids. We are here for you if your child needs help making better choices and connecting with you in a healthier way.

It's often scary for kids to go someplace new. Take a few minutes to sit down with your child before his or her visit to watch this video. https://youtu.be/sH2NvMctL20

Try these tips for helping your child manage anxiety in a healthy way. If you need additional support, we are here for you. https://www.npr.org//how-to-help-a-child-struggling-with-a

Your kids can do anything they set their mind to, and if they need a little help, we're here alongside you.

At Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics, we offer comprehensive testing customized for your child. This hands-on assessment helps us determine the necessary academic, behavioral, and/or developmental supports to help your child succeed.

Meet the team! Dr. Kristi Hofstadter-Duke is a licensed pediatric psychologist and the Director of Savannah Behavioral Pediatrics. She specializes in behavioral pediatrics focusing on working with both children and parents to assess and develop skills.

Behavioral health concerns are a lot harder to spot than a cold or flu. If you notice any social concerns, repetitive or restrictive behavior, give us a call for an assessment.

Setting a bedtime routine is critical for both virtual and in-person learning. If your child has struggled with back to school (whether online or in the classroom) it may be time to evaluate his or her routine.

We take the time to do thorough testing to make sure we understand your child's unique learning, developmental, and/or behavioral needs.