BLOG

You’ve probably seen or heard of gambling platforms in the news recently. And maybe you are wondering how it could affect your teens. Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, FAAP, from Healthychildren.org, shares information about gambling and what parents can do to help.

As we approach peak flu season in North Carolina, we are sharing some helpful prevention tips from healthychildren.org :  Flu infections are highly contagious. The respiratory illness is caused by a virus. It spreads easily when children are in a group with other children, such as in a child care center or family child care home. The flu is more dangerous than the common cold  for children. It can lead to serious health conditions like pneumonia or bacterial infections. Each

Short days, regrouping after the holidays, and winter sicknesses can make the start of the second semester seem daunting for students and their parents. But it is just as important now as it was at the beginning of the year to help kids create routines and healthy habits to help them finish out the year strong.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Find some easy step to ensure your family has a safe and healthy holiday season.