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Source: Healthychildren.org Kids will always be kids, but their toys have changed―and it can be overwhelming! We are inundated with all...

Cristi Finch MSN, RN, CPNP-PC Nurse Practitioner at Kids First Pediatrics Cristi is a pediatric nurse practitioner who absolutely loves...

Holiday Decorating Safety Tips- Healthychildren.org Twinkly lights, candles, holiday trees, plants, ornaments, and other decorations are...

The first semester of school is nearing an end, kids are well into sports seasons, the weather is changing and the Holidays are upon us....

Ashleigh Martin is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about the care of children from the newborn stage into...

Both the flu (influenza) and COVID-19 will be spreading this fall and winter, especially among people who are not vaccinated. The two...

Choosing costumes, decorating pumpkins, and getting special treats brings joy to many children at Halloween. Some Halloween traditions...

School is back in full swing, and among balancing homework, school sports and COVID-19 protocols, now is the time to start thinking about...

Question My partner and I got COVID-19 vaccines while I was pregnant, but is it safe for our newborn to be around unvaccinated people?...

As we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, going to school in person is how children and teens learn best. Many students also get...

Fear of the doctor is an issue that resonates with many families. Many parents of toddlers and preschoolers say their children are afraid...

While we are enjoying pool parties and vacations now, the 2021/2022 school year is right around the corner. For many families, this year...

Kids First pediatrics was founded in 2008 by Selam Bullock, MD, FAAP, with the mission to treat the entire well-being of a child, not...

Stay Safe this 4th of July- healthychildren.org ​​​​​​On any other day of the year, would you hand your child matches or a flaming candle...

Does my unvaccinated child still have to wear a mask when the rest of the family doesn’t?- healthychildren.org Answer ​​​​New guidance...

As the world starts to open back up, many kids are excited to resume their annual trips to their favorite summer camps. While summer...

As a parent, you probably have plenty of questions about COVID-19 vaccines. Right now, only the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for kids age...

The holiday season usually is a joyful time. Many families look forward to gathering with relatives and friends, exchanging gifts and...

Here’s a yet another seasonal illness, always traveling hand in hand with what we wrote about yesterday – the common cold and the flu....