Tamalpais Pediatrics is a welcoming, progressive and patient-centered pediatric practice located in Marin County, California.

After-Hours Care

After-hours advice nurses are available when our offices are closed to provide guidance and help coordinate any needed care. Please call our main number at 415-461-0440 to reach an advice nurse.

Partnerships Built on Trust

Choosing a pediatrician for your child is an important decision! We value effective communication and strive to establish long term relationships built on mutual respect and trust.

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New Patients Welcome

Thank you for trusting us with your child’s health. We welcome new patients starting at birth, and established patients can be seen up to their twenty-third birthday.

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We Accept Most Insurance

In order to best serve the families in our community, we take most insurances, including Medi-Cal. Please call our office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

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Get the Right Dose

Be confident that you are treating your child’s pain or fever with the correct dose of medication. We can guide you on how much to give, based on your child’s weight.

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Resources You Can Rely On

Our Resource Guide provides you with reliable online resources and helpful tools to assist you in caring for your child. This includes a collection of over 800 patient education handouts from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Resource Index AAP Library

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Changes in routine like altered sleep schedules or meal times can increase stress and lead to crankiness or behavior changes.

Call our office or send us a portal message for advice on travel safety, motion sickness, or managing health needs while on the go.

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Changes in routine like altered sleep schedules or meal times can increase stress and lead to crankiness or behavior changes.

Call our office or send us a portal message for advice on travel safety, motion sickness, or managing health needs while on the go.

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The holidays are a time for family and fun…but also for germs!

If your child develops symptoms during the holidays, call our office for guidance on care and testing.

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The holidays are a time for family and fun…but also for germs!

If your child develops symptoms during the holidays, call our office for guidance on care and testing.

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Postpartum rage is a strong, sudden feeling of anger or irritability that some new parents experience after giving birth.

Hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and stress can contribute to these intense emotions. Experiencing these feelings does not mean you are a bad parent.

If you are struggling with intense anger or mood changes after childbirth, call our office as we can provide guidance, resources, and referrals to mental health support.

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Postpartum rage is a strong, sudden feeling of anger or irritability that some new parents experience after giving birth.

Hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, and stress can contribute to these intense emotions. Experiencing these feelings does not mean you are a bad parent.

If you are struggling with intense anger or mood changes after childbirth, call our office as we can provide guidance, resources, and referrals to mental health support.

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Toilet training is a big milestone, and readiness varies for each child.

Remember, children potty train at different times, so give yourself grace and patience throughout the process. Pushing too early can lead to frustration for you and your toddler.

Wellness visits are a great time to chat with your provider about potty training. Do you have your next well visit scheduled? Call today.

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Toilet training is a big milestone, and readiness varies for each child.

Remember, children potty train at different times, so give yourself grace and patience throughout the process. Pushing too early can lead to frustration for you and your toddler.

Wellness visits are a great time to chat with your provider about potty training. Do you have your next well visit scheduled? Call today.

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These changes can start at different ages for each child.

Open conversations about their body, privacy, and healthy habits help children feel comfortable and confident.

Well visits are a great time for your provider to assess puberty changes and give guidance on what to expect and when. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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These changes can start at different ages for each child.

Open conversations about their body, privacy, and healthy habits help children feel comfortable and confident.

Well visits are a great time for your provider to assess puberty changes and give guidance on what to expect and when. Call today to schedule an appointment.

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Children with disabilities benefit from inclusive environments at school, in activities, and in the community.

Parents can advocate for accessibility, encourage social connections, and work with educators and healthcare providers to ensure children’s needs are met. Encouraging all children to interact, learn from, and include peers with disabilities helps them develop empathy, understanding, and respect for differences.

Teaching children empathy and understanding also promotes inclusion among peers.

If you need guidance on resources, accommodations, or advocacy for your child, call our office. We would love to help.

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Children with disabilities benefit from inclusive environments at school, in activities, and in the community.

Parents can advocate for accessibility, encourage social connections, and work with educators and healthcare providers to ensure children’s needs are met. Encouraging all children to interact, learn from, and include peers with disabilities helps them develop empathy, understanding, and respect for differences.

Teaching children empathy and understanding also promotes inclusion among peers.

If you need guidance on resources, accommodations, or advocacy for your child, call our office. We would love to help.

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Do you know how many hours per day your toddler should be sleeping?

Toddlers typically need about 11–14 hours of sleep per 24 hours, including naps. Most children between 1 and 2 years take 1–2 naps per day, while 3-year-olds often transition to a single nap or may skip naps entirely.

Consistent sleep routines help toddlers feel secure and well-rested. Consistency is key for better sleep and overall mood.

Well rested toddlers = happy parents.

Call our office if your toddler struggles with sleep. Our team can provide personalized strategies that work for your family in order to help your child rest better.

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Do you know how many hours per day your toddler should be sleeping?

Toddlers typically need about 11–14 hours of sleep per 24 hours, including naps. Most children between 1 and 2 years take 1–2 naps per day, while 3-year-olds often transition to a single nap or may skip naps entirely.

Consistent sleep routines help toddlers feel secure and well-rested. Consistency is key for better sleep and overall mood.

Well rested toddlers = happy parents.

Call our office if your toddler struggles with sleep. Our team can provide personalized strategies that work for your family in order to help your child rest better.

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An umbilical granuloma is a small, pink growth of tissue that can form at the belly button after the umbilical cord falls off. It may produce a little discharge but is usually painless.

Most granulomas are treated easily in the office using safe methods like silver nitrate.

If you notice a growth, persistent moisture, or redness at your baby’s belly button, call our office for evaluation and treatment.

We offer same day sick appointments for your convenience.

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An umbilical granuloma is a small, pink growth of tissue that can form at the belly button after the umbilical cord falls off. It may produce a little discharge but is usually painless.

Most granulomas are treated easily in the office using safe methods like silver nitrate.

If you notice a growth, persistent moisture, or redness at your baby’s belly button, call our office for evaluation and treatment.

We offer same day sick appointments for your convenience.

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Whether you are going on a family trip across the country or enjoying a staycation at home, vacations are a great chance to have conversations about media use. With extra free time, it`s a perfect moment to set intentional boundaries around screen time to help create a healthy balanced break for everyone.

- Consider designating "tech-free zones"
- Families can create a "docking station" where kids can put their devices while they are not in use
- Limits can be big or small. For example, the individual may limit TikTok use to 30 minutes a day, or no social media use at all.

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Whether you are going on a family trip across the country or enjoying a staycation at home, vacations are a great chance to have conversations about media use. With extra free time, it's a perfect moment to set intentional boundaries around screen time to help create a healthy balanced break for everyone.

- Consider designating "tech-free zones"
- Families can create a "docking station" where kids can put their devices while they are not in use
- Limits can be big or small. For example, the individual may limit TikTok use to 30 minutes a day, or no social media use at all.

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Larkspur Office

5 Bon Air Road, Suite 105
Larkspur, CA 94939

Map & Directions

Phone
(415) 461-0440

Fax
(415) 461-3792

Novato Office

251 Vintage Way
Novato, CA 94945

Map & Directions

Phone
(415) 892-0965

Fax
(415) 461-3792

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch

Saturday - Sunday
Closed

Appointments

To schedule an appointment for your child, call either office during business hours or send a request through your child’s patient portal account.

We are committed to seeing your child the same day if you feel they should be seen. During office hours, the advice nurse is available to answer any questions you might have.

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After-Hours

If your child’s illness or injury is life threatening, dial 911.

When we are closed, call (415) 461-0440, Option 1 to speak to an advice nurse.

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Poison Control Hotline
(800) 222-1222

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 988
www.988lifeline.org