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• posted: Jan. 31, 2020
• Diabetes

With the rise of newly diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children in the US, it’s now more important than ever for both parents and children Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2020
• Immunizations

Would you like your Southwestern Pediatrics PLLC in Maricopa, AZ, to tell you more about child immunizations? Southwestern Pediatrics staff follows immunization guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2020
• Asthma

While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to manage your child’s asthma symptoms and to reduce the risk for a flare-up. Of course, to be able to Read More

• posted: Dec. 17, 2019
• Ear Infection

An ear infection is one of the most common infections that children have to deal with. In fact, most children will experience at least one ear infection by the time Read More

• posted: Dec. 04, 2019
• Nutrition

Having healthy, happy children begins with a healthy diet. We know that in this day and age life gets pretty hectic and it isn’t always easy to eat right; however, Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2019
• Sports

Millions of children across the US regularly participate in some kind of sport. No matter whether your child is a dancer, gymnast, soccer player, or football player, the goals of Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2019
• Newborn,  Newborn Care

Once you find out you’re pregnant it seems like everything shifts focus to how you are going to take care of yourself and your unborn child. Furthermore, you start making Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2019
• Wellness Visits

One moment your child is born and the next moment they are sitting up, saying their first word and taking their first steps. It’s amazing just how many milestones your Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2019
• Bedwetting

Bedwetting is a common childhood problem. Many children who master toilet training during the day, usually between the ages of two and four, continue to experience episodes of bedwetting through Read More

• posted: Oct. 08, 2019
• Appendicitis

Truth is, anyone with an appendix can get appendicitis—even our children. Appendicitis is a painful inflammation of the hollow, finger-shaped organ attached to the end of the large intestine. If Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2019
• Well-Child Care Exams

When you bring your child in for a well-child care exam, you are protecting your child from illnesses and helping them stay healthy. There are many reasons why these visits Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2019
• Asthma

Asthma can dramatically affect a child’s quality of life. The condition can keep your child from being active, participating in sports, and enjoying the fun of being a child. You Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2019
• Sore Throats

In infants, toddlers and preschoolers, the most frequent cause of sore throats is a viral infection. No specific medicine is required when a virus is responsible, and the child should Read More

• posted: Sep. 06, 2019
• Concussions

A hit to the head during a soccer game or a hard fall from skateboarding may result in a serious head injury and even a concussion. The American Academy of Read More

• posted: Aug. 22, 2019
• Sick Child,  Fever

Generally, a fever is brought on by an infection from a virus or bacterial infection. While many times a parent’s first instinct is to worry when their child has a Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2019
• Car Seats

Kids may complain about being restrained in the car, but car seats and booster seats save lives. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that using a car Read More