Sandy Springs Pediatrics Blog

Every October, Down Syndrome Awareness Month invites families, schools, and communities to pause, reflect, and uplift children and adults with Down syndrome—celebrating their unique abilities,…

Every October, National Bullying Prevention Month reminds us that raising confident, kind, and emotionally intelligent children begins at home. With one in five U.S. students…

It’s a common sight: you wake up your child in the morning and notice crust in the corners of their eyes — or maybe there’s…

Parents often wonder: Is my child’s runny nose just a cold — or could it be a sinus infection? The two can look very similar…

Each year on September 11th, families across the United States pause to remember the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the resilience of our…

Why Whooping Cough Is Making Headlines This Fall Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs and airways. Caused…

A shift in timing: Why allergy symptoms may appear before “fall” In Atlanta — and broadly across the Southeast — the line between “summer” and…

At Sandy Springs Pediatrics, Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor leaders whose work tangibly improves children’s lives. Few pediatricians embody that mission more…

August is a month of transitions – kids are sharpening pencils, parents are updating school forms, and families are squeezing in the last summer adventures.…