Southside Pediatrics

Southside Pediatrics Located right on Highway 77 in Southside, AL, just over the bridge from Rainbow City!

11/07/2025

‼️We will close for lunch at 11:00 today. We will be back at 1:30!‼️

🌟POV: You find out Southside Pediatrics has a patient portal! ✌✨ Did you know our patient portal makes life a little eas...
11/05/2025

🌟POV: You find out Southside Pediatrics has a patient portal! ✌

✨ Did you know our patient portal makes life a little easier for busy parents?

You can:
🩺 View test results
💬 Message your child’s provider
📅 Request same/next day sick appointments (for established patients)
💊 Refill prescriptions

Quick. Easy. One less thing to add to your list ✔️

Give us a call if you need help setting up your child's patient portal! 📱

🕰️ Use Your Extra Hour Wisely, Southside Families!Today we gain an extra hour — the perfect chance to slow down and rese...
11/02/2025

🕰️ Use Your Extra Hour Wisely, Southside Families!

Today we gain an extra hour — the perfect chance to slow down and reset before the busy week ahead. Here are a few ideas for how your family can make the most of it:

🌤️ Rest: Let the kids (and parents!) sleep in or enjoy a calm evening together.
📖 Read Together: Snuggle up with a favorite story or start a new bedtime chapter book.
🏃‍♂️ Move Your Bodies: Go for a family walk, play outside, or explore the fall leaves.
🧡 Connect: Have breakfast together, call a grandparent, or spend the hour tech-free.
🧘‍♀️ Prepare: Organize backpacks, plan healthy lunches, or talk about the week ahead.

Even one extra hour can make a big difference for your child’s rest, connection, and mental health. Let’s use it wisely! 💜

🌧️ Why This Time of Year Feels Hard for Kids (and What You Can Do)Ever notice your child seems more emotional, tired, or...
11/02/2025

🌧️ Why This Time of Year Feels Hard for Kids (and What You Can Do)

Ever notice your child seems more emotional, tired, or overwhelmed in Fall? 🍂
You’re not imagining it — and there’s science behind it.

By this point in the school year, the “new routine” energy fades, academic demands increase, and shorter daylight hours start to affect mood, sleep, and focus.
Researchers have found that reduced sunlight can lower serotonin levels, while early sunsets disrupt melatonin, making kids (and adults) more irritable and fatigued.

Add in holiday excitement, costume chaos, and sugar spikes, and even the happiest child can feel dysregulated.

Here are a few ways to help:
✅ Keep bedtime and mealtime routines steady
✅ Prioritize outdoor time — even 15 minutes of sunlight helps mood
✅ Limit after-school screen time
✅ Offer consistent praise and reassurance
✅ Keep an eye on academic or emotional struggles — early support matters

You’re not alone — this is a big adjustment month for many families. If your child’s emotions or sleep seem off, let’s talk about it. 💬

🩺 Evidence sources:
¹ American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), HealthyChildren.org — “Why Your Child May Be Struggling in Fall”
² National Institutes of Health — “Seasonal Mood Changes in Youth”

💬 “How was your day?” often gets you one-word answers. Here’s why—and how to do better!Research shows that kids open up ...
10/23/2025

💬 “How was your day?” often gets you one-word answers. Here’s why—and how to do better!

Research shows that kids open up most when parents:
✅ Ask specific, open-ended questions
✅ Show genuine curiosity without pressure
✅ Listen more than they talk

Try these instead of “How was your day?”:

“What was something that made you laugh today?”

“Who did you spend time with at lunch?”

“What was tricky for you today?”

“What’s one thing you’re proud of from school?”

📚 Studies in child development highlight that these conversations:

Strengthen parent–child connection 💕

Boost kids’ emotional vocabulary 🗣️

Promote mental well-being 🌱

✨ Remember: it’s less about getting all the details and more about letting kids know their voice matters. Keep it relaxed, listen closely, and follow their lead.

🎃 We’re soaking up every bit of fall — the cooler days, the pumpkins on the porch, and all the colorful leaves! 🍂Don’t f...
10/22/2025

🎃 We’re soaking up every bit of fall — the cooler days, the pumpkins on the porch, and all the colorful leaves! 🍂

Don’t forget: this time of year also brings cold and flu season. A healthy diet, plenty of rest, handwashing, and flu vaccines are the best ways to keep everyone feeling their best. 🥕💧💤

Here’s to a happy, healthy fall for your family! 🍁

🐠✨ Something fin-tastic just arrived at our office! ✨🐠We’re excited to introduce our brand new fish tank in the waiting ...
10/19/2025

🐠✨ Something fin-tastic just arrived at our office! ✨🐠

We’re excited to introduce our brand new fish tank in the waiting room! 🐟🪸

Thank you Tonys Aquarium for making it happen! Our fishy friends will be swimming in their new home in the next couple of weeks! 🐟🐠

🎃 We Want to See Your Fall Fun! 🍂Fall is here, and we know our families are enjoying all the pumpkin patches, hayrides, ...
10/17/2025

🎃 We Want to See Your Fall Fun! 🍂

Fall is here, and we know our families are enjoying all the pumpkin patches, hayrides, and leaf-filled adventures! 🍁

Share a photo of your little ones enjoying fall with us in the comments — we’d love to see your cozy, colorful weekend memories! 🧡

🍼💚 Protecting babies from RSV! 💚🍼What is Beyfortus?Beyfortus (nirsevimab) is a long-acting antibody designed to protect ...
10/16/2025

🍼💚 Protecting babies from RSV! 💚🍼

What is Beyfortus?
Beyfortus (nirsevimab) is a long-acting antibody designed to protect babies from RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) — a common virus that can cause serious lung infections, especially in infants and young children.

Who should get it?
✔️ All infants under 8 months old entering their first RSV season.
✔️High-risk children 8–19 months old entering their second RSV season.

How does it work?
Unlike a vaccine, Beyfortus gives babies ready-made antibodies that protect them immediately — like giving their immune system a head start before RSV season begins.

Why it matters:
🌡 RSV is one of the most common causes of hospitalization in infants.
🫁 Beyfortus has been shown in studies to reduce RSV-related hospitalizations by up to 80%.
⏳ One dose provides protection for the entire RSV season.

Is it safe?
Yes — Beyfortus has been extensively studied and is recommended by the CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The most common side effects are mild (such as soreness at the injection site).

When and where can my baby get it?
We offer Beyfortus right here at Southside Pediatrics during your child’s routine visit or as a quick nurse appointment. Supplies can vary, so please call ahead to make sure it’s available!

🩵 Protect your baby this RSV season — because prevention is powerful.

🍊💪 You can’t drink your way to immunity — you build it! 💪🍊We hear it all the time: “We’re loading up on juice to boost i...
10/16/2025

🍊💪 You can’t drink your way to immunity — you build it! 💪🍊

We hear it all the time: “We’re loading up on juice to boost immunity!” 🧃
While vitamin C and good nutrition help your child stay healthy, the real power of the immune system doesn’t come from a sugar bottle — it comes from experience.

🧠 Here’s what we know:
• A child’s immune system learns by meeting viruses and germs in everyday life.
• Each mild cold or stomach bug helps the body recognize, remember, and respond faster next time.
• This natural “training” process is how strong, resilient immunity develops over childhood — not through sugary drinks or supplements.

🥦 Healthy habits that actually support immunity:
✔️ Balanced meals with fruits, veggies, and protein
💧 Plenty of water (not juice — most juices are high in sugar)
😴 Consistent sleep routines
🏃‍♀️ Daily movement and play
💉 Staying up to date on vaccines — the safest way to teach the immune system!

💬 Bottom line:
Juice may taste good, but real immunity is built, not bought — one healthy day (and yes, sometimes one runny nose!) at a time.

We know it can be tempting to reach for the medicine cabinet when your child isn’t feeling well — but not every symptom ...
10/15/2025

We know it can be tempting to reach for the medicine cabinet when your child isn’t feeling well — but not every symptom needs medicine right away.

🧠 Here’s what the evidence (and the AAP!) tells us:

👶 1️⃣ Treat the child — not just the symptom.
If your child is uncomfortable, in pain, or not sleeping because of symptoms, medicine may help.
If they’re playful, hydrated, and acting like themselves, comfort care alone is often enough.

🌡 2️⃣ Fever reducers (acetaminophen or ibuprofen)
• Use only for comfort — not just to bring the number down.
• Dosing should always be based on weight, not age.
• Never give aspirin to children.
• Avoid alternating medicines unless your provider recommends it.

😷 3️⃣ Cough and cold medicines
• Not recommended under 6 years old.
• Studies show these don’t shorten illness and can have unwanted side effects.
• Instead: rest, fluids, humidifier, nasal saline, and lots of TLC.

🤧 4️⃣ Allergy medications
• Use when symptoms truly interfere with sleep, school, or daily comfort.
• Ask us before starting anything new — even “natural” or “children’s” products.

⚖️ 5️⃣ Always check ingredients!
Many combo products double-up on acetaminophen or antihistamines — increasing the risk of overdose.

💬 Bottom line:
OTC medicines can help when used correctly — but most childhood illnesses get better with rest, fluids, and time.
When in doubt, call your pediatric team before you medicate. ❤️

Address

1322 AL 77
Southside, AL
35907

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(256)3447070

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