We hope all of our families have been enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. Unfortunately with summertime come insect bites. This is a frequent topic that triage nurses discuss with parents during the summer months. Common insect bites are those of mosquitoes, chiggers, gnats, and spiders. How Read More
Head Lice
Head lice are a frequent topic that triage nurses at South Lake Pediatrics get called about. Head lice are a common problem for children in the childcare and school setting. Luckily lice can be treated at home. With careful treatment, lice and nits (lice eggs) can be killed. What do head lice Read More
March is (still) National Nutrition Month – Healthy Lunches
Give your kids (and yourself) the energy they need to make it through the day with a healthy lunch. Studies have shown that if you equip children with healthy food to eat at school (work), they will be better prepared to study and learn. Although there are lots of convenience products available to Read More
March is National Nutrition Month – Healthy Breakfast Ideas
What did you eat for breakfast today? What did you feed your kids? Are you in a breakfast rut, or worse yet, not eating anything at all? Here are some ideas for breakfast to get our kids’ bodies, as well as our own, fueled and ready to go in the morning. Sometimes we need some new ideas to spice Read More
Dental Fluoride Treatments
Did you know that tooth decay (cavities) is the most chronic disease of childhood? Early childhood caries can be painful but there are ways to prevent them. • South Lake Pediatrics offers Dental Fluoride treatments and are recommended for all children beginning at the first tooth eruption. • Read More
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month February 1-28th, 2018 Congenital heart disease, also known as a congenital heart defect (CHD), is one or more abnormalities in your heart's structure that you're born with. This is considered one of the most common of birth defects that can alter the way Read More