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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

With summer break approaching, kids are about to have a lot more time on their hands, which means more screentime! But are AI chatbots safe for kids? Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP explains.

Did you know that there are some subtle differences that young children demonstrate that may be signs of autism?

Spring means that youth soccer is in full force. This is a great time to remind parents of the importance of sports physicals for children.

The MMR vaccine is safe. This is the first line of defense in making sure your children are protected against measles.

While sick visits are crucial for addressing immediate concerns, our well-child visits are the cornerstone of proactive health care.

While we await more blooms and warmer weather, this seasonal shift also brings a familiar foe for some families: seasonal allergies.

While the risk to the general public remains relatively low, it’s important to stay informed and take necessary precautions.

The number one easiest way to prevent RSV and Norovirus is handwashing! Find more tips in this article.

The second semester of school can feel like a long, uphill climb. We've got helpful tips on how to help your student finish the semester!