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New COVID-19​ vaccines offer families hope that everyday life, including school, can get back to normal. ​Vaccines likely will not be...

How can I help my child avoid eye and back strain from being on the computer?- healthychildren.org By Gary Kirkilas, DO, FAAP...

5 Parenting Goals to Start the New Year- healthychildren.org Helping to make your family stronger, safer, and more harmonious may not...

Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events- healthychildren.org After any disaster or crisis, families struggle with what...

When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine?- healthychildren.org With vaccines becoming available to protect against COVID-19, we’ve made...

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

Changes in regular routines and activities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 can be stressful for any child. Children with...

The outbreak of COVID-19 is a stressful time for everyone. This may be especially true for mothers who are breastfeeding and concerned...

As many families begin to plan for the upcoming holidays, the CDC offers the following considerations to help protect you and your...

Both the flu (influenza) and COVID-19 are contagious and will be spreading this fall and winter. They have similar symptoms, so it can be...

As another cohort of students return to in-classroom learning, Kids First Pediatrics wants to share some tips from the American Academy...

Flu is the short term for influenza. It is an illness caused by a respiratory virus. The flu can spread rapidly through communities, as...

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

For many Kids First families, kids are about to head back into the classroom. Together with the American Academy of Pediatrics, we want...

5 Things To Know About Immunizations The American Academy of Pediatrics reminds us that immunizations have helped children stay healthy...

Youth Sports During COVID-19 As youth sports start back up in some communities, remember these steps to help keep players, coaches and...

Well & Sick Visits at Kids First Pediatrics Kids First Pediatrics feels strongly that you should never have to put your child’s health...

Kids First Vaccines With the recent pandemic, our focus has been on how to keep our families safe from COVID-19. While this is extremely...

T​o protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, the CDC now recommends ​cloth face coverings be used when outside. But what about...

​A recent article from Kenneth Ginsburg at Healthychildren.org talks about ways parents can protect children from witnessing the fear and...