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• posted: Nov. 05, 2018
• Child Care,  Cold,  Flu

Cold Vs. Flu Is it a cold or the flu? When it comes to your child's health, your pediatrician provides great information and guidance on the most common illnesses plaguing families. Read More

• posted: Oct. 16, 2018
• Sports Injuries

Even though you try as hard as possible to keep your child safe while they are playing sports, accidents still happen. At these moments, it’s important that you know whether Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2018
• Sports Physical

Your child is eager to start the school year so they can participate in sports. That’s great news! Keeping your child active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2018
• Immunizations,  Immunization Schedule

What your pediatrician in Maricopa, Arizona wants you to know   Taking care of your child’s health doesn’t have to be complicated, and your pediatricians can help make things easier. One of the most Read More

• posted: Sep. 14, 2018
• Behavior,  Behavioral Consultation

No two children are ever the same and while you certainly want to let your child discover their unique personality it is important to know when these differences in your Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2018
• Pediatrician,  Child Care

Finding out you’re pregnant is a wonderfully exciting and whirlwind time. There are so many decisions to make as you watch your bump grow: What color should I paint the Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2018
• Learning Disabilities

Find out the best ways to handle some of the most common childhood learning and development disabilities.   Even though there is more information than ever before regarding childhood developmental and learning Read More

• posted: Aug. 02, 2018
• Conjunctivitis,  Pink Eye

Could your child’s itchy, red eye be pink eye? “Pink eye” are two words that no parent loves hearing but it’s one of the most common eye problems to affect both Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2018
• Asthma

You hear your four-year-old coughing during the night. She seems to wheeze, too, when running at the playground. Is it a cold, or could she have asthma? At Southwestern Pediatrics Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2018
• Asthma

Childhood asthma is more common than you might think. In fact, it is the most common chronic disorder in children, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Asthma Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2018
• Well Child Visits

The number one goal of parents is to make sure their little ones are healthy and have the best quality of life possible. Of course, this means having a pediatrician Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2018
• Nutrition

Your child is growing by leaps and bounds, so it should go without saying that the foods they consume can provide ample energy and fuel their mind and body, or Read More

• posted: May 31, 2018
• Fever

Your child awoke in the middle of the night complaining that they didn’t feel well. Your first reaction is to put your hand up to their forehead to see if Read More

• posted: May 17, 2018
• Allergies

Your five-year-old child is sneezing and coughing. Her eyes are watery and puffy. This can't be another cold, can it? Maybe it's not a viral infection but rather something which Read More

• posted: May 15, 2018
• Diabetes

You disinfect their toys. You make sure they wash their hands. You keep them from putting odd things they find in their mouths. You do everything you can to keep Read More

• posted: May 01, 2018
• Eye Problems

When your little one is first born they will go through a series of tests and screenings to make sure they are healthy. This includes checking their vital signs, hearing, Read More