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Milestones Matter: 10 to Watch for by Age 5
Birth through age five is an exciting time to watch your child grow and learn to do many new things, like smiling, talking, walking and...


Items To Leave Off The Baby Registry
By Dina DiMaggio, MD, FAAP, healthychildren.org Having a baby is an incredibly exciting time! Many parents set up baby registries for...


Checkup Checklist: First Birthday
​​​​​​Happy first birthday to your baby! That little bundle you first held is now a budding toddler, soon to take their first steps (if...


Long-Haul COVID-19 in Children and Teens
By: Peter Rowe, MD, FAAP Most kids and teens who test positive for COVID-19 have mild, or even no, symptoms. But it has become clear that...


Playing Outside: Why It’s Important For Kids
By: Danette Glassy, MD, FAAP & Pooja Tandon, MD, FAAP, from healthychildren.org No matter what the weather brings, playing outside is...


How to Talk With Your Child About the War in Ukraine
By: David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP The war in Ukraine is distressing to all of us. Children and teens are wondering what has happened and what...

Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
Kids First Pediatrics of Raleigh & Clayton stand with healthychildren.org and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) as we...


Should My Child Still Wear A Mask?
Yvonne A. Maldonado, MD, FAAP Masks are still required in healthcare settings, and that includes Kids First Pediatrics of Raleigh and...


Childhood Nutrition
In honor of National Nutrition Month, which takes place every March, Kids First would like to share this useful article from...


Youth Sports & COVID
Youth Sports: A COVID-19 Safety Checklist ​​​​​Having COVID-19 vaccines available for ages 5 and up is a game changer for many families....


Infant Formula Recall
Question What should I know about the infant formula recall? Steven A. Abrams, MD, FAAP Answer ​The U.S. Food & Drug Administration...


How To Talk About Mental Health With Your Child
Children, teens and families are navigating difficult times. Sometimes it can be hard to tell whether day-to-day stress is getting the...


Infant Safety
Safety for Your Child: Birth to 6 Months Did you know that hundreds of children younger than 1 year die every year in the United States...


Healthy Resolutions For Children & Teens
By: Lanre Falusi, MD, FAAP The start of a new year is a great time to help your children focus on forming good habits. Making New Year’s...


Parenting Goals
Parenting Goals for the New Year– Healthychildren.org Helping to make your family safer, stronger, and more harmonious may not require a...


COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters For Kids
When can kids get the COVID-19 vaccine or a booster? James D. Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP, Healthychildren.org Answer ​​Vaccines are our best...


Holiday Gatherings During COVID-19
Healthychildren.org, Author: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP For many families, the holidays are about getting together with relatives and...


Toy Buying Tips for Babies & Young Children
Source: Healthychildren.org Kids will always be kids, but their toys have changed―and it can be overwhelming! We are inundated with all...


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


It’s Not Too Late For A Flu Shot
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....
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