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• posted: Jul. 17, 2024
• Nutrition,  Healthy Eating Habits

Instilling healthy eating habits in children is crucial for their growth, development, and overall well-being. Encouraging nutritious choices from a young age sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2024
• Child Safety

Ensuring your child's safety is a top priority for every parent. Accidents can happen in an instant, whether at home or outdoors. By taking proactive measures, you can create a Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2024
• Asthma,  Allergies,  Allergy

Children with allergies don't always have asthma, and children with asthma don't always struggle with allergies, but those who do struggle with both face a challenging road ahead. In these Read More

• posted: Jun. 07, 2024
• Nutrition,  Healthy Eating Habits

Establishing healthy eating habits in children is essential for their growth, development, and overall well-being. Good nutrition sets the foundation for a lifetime of health. It’s important to have an Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2024
• Childhood Sleep Disorders

As parents, you're familiar with the nighttime rituals of lullabies and bedtime stories, but what happens when those tender moments turn into hours of tossing and turning? Childhood sleep disorders Read More

• posted: May 07, 2024
• Screen Time

In today's digital age, technology plays an integral role in our daily lives, offering endless opportunities for learning, entertainment, and connection. While screens can be valuable tools for children's education Read More

• posted: May 01, 2024
• Immunizations

Children are surrounded by bacteria and viruses. Some of these bacteria and viruses can cause serious, even life-threatening diseases like meningitis, hepatitis, and tuberculosis. Immunizations safeguard your child’s health, and Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2024
• Well-Child Visits,  Pediatrician,  Well-Child Check-ups

As parents, it's natural to feel concerned about your child's health and well-being, especially when they're experiencing symptoms or discomfort. While many childhood illnesses and injuries can be managed at Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2024
• Preventive Care

Preventive medical care, including routine physicals and immunizations, is a great way to ensure you enjoy good health throughout your life. Dr. Anthony DiGeorge at Southwestern Pediatrics & Family Care Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2024
• Pediatrician,  Well Visits,  Wellness Checkups

Here’s the scoop on why you should be bringing your little ones in to see a pediatrician regularly. It's important that you make time to bring your children in to see Read More

• posted: Mar. 07, 2024
• Behavioral Health,  Behavioral Health Evaluation

As a parent, it’s only natural to be curious about your child’s behavior. Is your child’s behavior normal, or is it a sign your child needs help? A behavioral health Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2024
• Well-child Visits,  Regular Well Visits,  Well Visits

You want to safeguard your child’s health, but you can't do it alone. You need some help. Regular well visits to your pediatrician can protect your child’s health by providing Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2024
• Vaccinations

Children are one of the most vulnerable age groups because a child’s immune system is not as well developed as that of an adult. Early childhood vaccinations play an important Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2024
• Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity affects approximately 30% of children in the U.S., and numbers continue to rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity is one's body mass Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2024
• Allergy Testing

One of the most common health concerns that parents have for their children is allergies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in four American children is Read More

• posted: Jan. 26, 2024
• School Physicals

Is your child getting ready for school, but you aren't sure what steps you need to take? At Southwestern Pediatrics & Family Care, Dr. Tony DiGeorge can help you by Read More