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Find 3 ways you can use traditions - new or old- to help your family find meaning beyond gift-giving.

Are you preparing to bring home your preemie? Check out these helpful tips!

If your family is facing a change to your SNAP benefits soon, we want to assure you that help is still available. 

We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of the Kids First Pediatrics family, Dr. Asim Zehri! He brings a deep commitment to family-centered care and a passion for helping children grow into healthy, happy adults. 

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition, and for many parents, finding clear, trustworthy information can feel overwhelming. In this article from healthychildren.org, experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics break down the facts.

Have you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they’re born? Dr. Bracho-Sanchez, host of the Healthy Children podcast, explains.

Our annual Flu Kickoff event is here, and we can't wait to see you! Getting a flu shot helps reduce the spread of the flu and can lessen the severity of symptoms if you do get sick.

We know… school just got started, and it’s just now finally starting to feel like fall. But Halloween is right around the corner. Check out these tips for spooky season.

Having a predictable nighttime routine can help your child understand and learn to expect what comes next. Additionally, routines can help alleviate the stress that some families experience at bedtime.

From back-to-school shopping to meal prep to planning bus schedules, and carpools- we know that this time of year can be chaotic. But no matter what grade your child is entering for the 2025/26 school year, wellness checks, immunizations, and sports physicals will undoubtedly benefit them!

Fall sports are about to kick off in North Carolina and while most families know how important helmets are in youth sports like football, baseball and hockey, it’s a good time to remind parents that helmets also protect kids in powerful ways during other activities they enjoy.

Turning 13 is a big deal! And for children entering their teens, it’s a great time to support their growing independence, health, and emotional well-being with a wellness check!

While we are enjoying pool parties and vacations now, the 2025/2026 school year is right around the corner. Like all new school years, this time brings opportunities for growth and resilience for your kids and the entire family. Whether you have a child entering kindergarten, middle school, their final year of high school, or anywhere in between, we have tips to help families get the school year off to the best start possible.

Vision allows us to experience the world. From recognizing the people and places we love, to soaking in the vibrant colors surrounding us, vision is one of the most important senses to a human, no matter their age. Eye problems can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated in childhood.

As a new mother, it can be hard to know when to start weaning your baby. In preparation for Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we are sharing 3 times to delay weaning your baby from healthychildren.org

Life moves fast, but it’s never a bad time to check-in and make sure you are integrating positive building blocks for mental and emotional development for your kids into your daily routine.

Are you enjoying warm, sunny days with your kids this summer? We hope so! As we approach skin cancer awareness month (July) and the height of summer, we wanted to share some reminders from healthychildren.org on how to protect your children’s skin as you enjoy the North Carolina outdoors.

There is a great deal of conflicting information available regarding childhood vaccinations. When it comes to medicine and pediatrics, we always defer to science and the expertise of professionals.

Anyone can struggle with mental health, including kids and teens. The Kids First Pediatrics Team is sharing a helpful article during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Summer is nearly here in North Carolina, and with it arrives the season of swimming! We are sharing some tips for the best way to keep your child safe around pools this summer, courtesy of healthychildren.org