Novant Health Pediatrics South Ballantyne

04/24/2026

Planning to fly with your baby this summer? Check out these tips to make it the best trip possible!

From the airport to your final destination, here’s what parents can do to keep baby comfy & content during air travel.

04/17/2026

Dr. Taylor participated in career day today at Indian Land Elementary School. Students loved getting to hear the sound of their own hearts!

04/10/2026

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to feed your kids well in today’s food environment, this conversation is for you - supportive, realistic & judgment-free!

Here's what parents need to know about ultra-processed foods, how they can affect kids’ health, why they’re hard to avoid and practical tips that can help.

03/30/2026

This is a great time to start thinking about swim lessons for your little one!

Here are some of many reasons to enroll your child in swim lessons. Also learn when kids are ready, how to find quality lessons, and why you may want to consider signing up, too!

03/24/2026

Does your child ride an e-bike, or are they begging for one? This article can help you decide if they’re ready!

Biking is a great way to get to and from school and other activities. It is good exercise, and it's fun when children are ready. Now, electric bikes (e-bikes) of all sizes and speeds are growing more popular.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Peds South Ballantyne! 🍀

03/09/2026

Struggling to know how to talk to your child about their weight? This new book helps families discover a better way forward that emphasizes family meals, active play, and parents’ unconditional love for their children.

When parents are told their child needs to lose weight, it can color all aspects of their family, creating tension in the household, surfacing parents&rsqu

03/04/2026

Due to the current measles outbreak we are now recommending that infants between the ages of 6-12 months receive an early MMR vaccine dose for extra protection. We also recommend that all children between 15 months and 4 years of age receive their final dose of the MMR vaccine early. Please give us a call to schedule your child ASAP! We are happy to answer any questions you may have.

02/16/2026

Check out this week’s Healthy Children podcast to hear a pediatrician’s personal story of his son’s autism diagnosis and break down the science behind the rising number of autism diagnoses, explore the neurological factors that might contribute to the condition and share practical tips for how parents can best help their child with autism thrive.

​In the Healthy Children Podcast Episode 72, host Dr. Edith Bracho‑Sanchez talks with Dr. Tommy Martin about autism—why diagnoses are rising, what brain‑based factors may play a role and how parents can best support their autistic children. Dr. Martin also shares his family’s personal jou...

02/09/2026

Figuring out a healthy balance with screens can be tough! This article can help you set up a family media plan in order to find that balance.

media~The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) explains how your family can make a media use plan.

02/02/2026

Thanks to the bright ☀️ we will be able to open the office this afternoon at 1:00. Please give us a call if you would like to schedule an appointment!

02/01/2026

❄️ This snow is amazing! Except when it comes to driving safely. For that reason we will once again only be able to offer virtual visits tomorrow, Monday February 2nd, at least for the morning hours. We will re-evaluate the roads in the morning and hope to be able to open to in-person visits for the afternoon. Stay tuned!