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Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Aug. 02, 2022

Find out more about well-child checkups and why they are crucial for your child’s health. From the moment your baby is born, you want to give them everything. You also want Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Jul. 20, 2022

Is your child acting up? Here’s how a pediatrician can help. Poor grades, fighting with others, lashing out at parents—If you find yourself dealing with these issues, no doubt you’re concerned Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Jul. 08, 2022

Get the facts on your child’s ideal diet and more. We know how challenging it can be for kids to get all the nutrients they need from diet alone, especially if Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Jun. 20, 2022

Learn more about developmental and behavioral disorders in children. A growing child can greatly benefit from visiting their pediatrician regularly for routine checkups. No, a child doesn’t have to be sick Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Jun. 01, 2022

Keep your child safe while enjoying fun in the sun. School’s out for summer, and your child may be gearing up for outdoor adventures, summer camps, swim team, and other activities. Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: May 16, 2022

Be able to spot the warning signs of anxiety in your child. Anxiety is undoubtedly on the rise, not just for adults but for children. The pandemic has certainly left kids Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: May 02, 2022

Make sure your child is following a healthy, balanced diet. One in 5 school children is considered obese in the US. So, how do we stop these statistics from getting any Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Apr. 18, 2022

Here’s your first-aid guide on how to care for minor childhood injuries. In a perfect world, your child would never get injured, sick, or hurt; unfortunately, this just isn’t 100 percent Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Apr. 05, 2022

Does an ear infection automatically warrant seeing a pediatrician? Here’s what you should know… Your child is dealing with an ear infection for the first time and just like when they Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Mar. 21, 2022

A healthy child begins with the right doctor. A pediatrician can help you and your child make the best and most informed decisions regarding their health. It’s important to have Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Mar. 01, 2022

In the past 15 years, we’ve seen a massive increase in the number of children with peanuts allergies, so it goes without saying that most parents are worried about giving Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Feb. 15, 2022

No doubt you’ve been hearing a lot of discussions, particularly on the news, about the Covid-19 vaccine. You’ve also heard that kids five years old and older are now eligible Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Jan. 28, 2022

The infamous chickenpox, a virus known to cause itchy blisters all over the body. It most often happens to school-age kids, but unfortunately, if you’ve never had this infection as Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Jan. 14, 2022

A fever is one of the biggest concerns that parents have when it comes to their infant or child. We understand that a fever can sometimes be considered an emergency Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Jan. 03, 2022

When bacteria enter the bladder or the kidneys this can result in a urinary tract infection. Unfortunately, UTIs are quite common in infants and kids, so it’s important to recognize Read more

Author: Anonymous updated: Dec. 16, 2021

It’s not typically common for infants to have issues with constipation; however, sometimes it happens. While many babies won’t deal with constipation they may have irregular bowel movements as their Read more