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Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Feb. 01, 2023

You want your child to be healthy, and one of the cornerstones of good health is nutrition. If your child is a picky eater, likes to eat junk food, or Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Jan. 16, 2023

Regular well-child visits can help protect your child from serious illnesses, diseases, and injuries by identifying potential problems early. The early identification of medical issues allows you and your child Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Jan. 05, 2023

Asthma is a common problem in children, and its effects can be serious. When your child has difficulty breathing, it’s scary for your child and for you. Your pediatrician can Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Dec. 14, 2022

Good nutrition is important for everyone, especially children. Your child isn’t through growing and developing. Your child’s body needs help from the nutrients and vitamins contained in foods. Good nutrition plays Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Dec. 01, 2022

When your child is sick, you need the expertise and compassion of a pediatrician. Your pediatrician knows how to treat childhood illnesses and injuries and can help your child feel Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Nov. 14, 2022

Adults aren’t the only people that need mental health services. Children can suffer mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and other conditions, just like adults. If your child suffers from Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Nov. 02, 2022

It’s normal for children to act out. You want your child to test boundaries and show independence, which are both normal milestones in a child’s development. If your child is Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Oct. 20, 2022

When your child is sick, it’s comforting to know that help and advice from your pediatrician are just a phone call away. So, what happens when your child is very Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Oct. 06, 2022

When your child is sick, it can be difficult to know what to do. When your child has a fever, it can be especially scary, because a fever may indicate Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Sep. 15, 2022

Children exhibit all kinds of interesting behaviors. Many of these behaviors are normal boundary testing, showing independence, and other healthy milestones you want to see. Children can also exhibit behaviors you Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Sep. 06, 2022

Need help controlling your child’s asthma symptoms? Your pediatrician can help. We know that seeing your child cough, wheeze and have trouble taking a full breath can be more than a Read more

Author: Southside Pediatrics updated: Aug. 23, 2022

When your child begins school, it’s time for your child to begin having school physicals by a pediatrician. School physicals are a great way to help ensure the continuing health Read more

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