top of page
BLOG
Search


Are You Ready for the 24/25 School Year?
Whether you have a child entering kindergarten, middle school, their final year of high school, or anywhere in between, we have tips to help


Summer Jobs Benefit Teens
Summer employment can provide teens with more than just a paycheck. Learn about all of the life skills teens can learn from a summer job.


Safety for Your 10 Year Old
Regular well-visits at Kids First can help ensure that your 10-year-old is healthy and developmentally on track.


Ticks & Insect Repellant
Did you know that North Carolina often reports high numbers of tick-borne illnesses? Learn how to deter ticks with insect repellant!


5 C's for Screentime
The 5 C's media use guidance offers easy-to-remember, age-based tips on screen time management.


Kindergarten, 7th Grade & 16 Year Old Immunizations
Congrats, you and your kids have almost made it through another year. It’s time to relax and enjoy the summer! However, for parents whose...


Diagnosing Asthma
Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in children. It affects more than 6 million U.S. children.


7 Year-Old Check Up Checklist
7 years old is an important time to check in and make sure your child is healthy.


Sun Safety for Your Family
Warm, sunny days are approaching fast here in North Carolina. And while it is good to spend time outdoors, it's important to do it safely.


Ways Families Can Help Teens With Mental Health
The first step in helping your teen cope and build resilience is to make mental health an open topic in your family.


Spring Sports & Overuse Prevention
One of the best ways to keep young athletes healthy and injury-free is with a sports physical before the season starts at Kids First.


Autism Screening
As we prepare for Autism Acceptance Month in April we wanted to share some helpful information regarding screenings from healthychildren.org

Kids First Pediatrics Raleigh is Moving!
Our Raleigh office is moving to 4109 Wake Forest Rd STE 300 on April 1st, 2024.


Developmental Disabilities Awareness
Intellectual Disability (ID) is the most common developmental disability–nearly 6.5 million people in the US have some level of ID.


Protecting Your Baby from Measles
Measles is wildly contagious. Nearly 1 out of every 3 children under the age of 5 who catches measles ends up in the hospital.


Ways to Show Your Child Love
Many studies show that reading together strengthens parent-child bonds and promotes positive parenting.


Meningococcal Disease in Preteens, Teens & Young Adults
AAP shares insights on this preventable disease in preteens, teens, and young adults.


Help Your Baby's Stuffy Nose
How can you help your baby sleep safely with a stuffy nose? Rachel Y. Moon, MD, FAAP of healthychildren.org has some helpful insights


Concussions: What Parents Need to Know
Kids First Pediatrics is eager to share information on childhood concussions from Alcy R. Torres, MD, FAAP of healthychildren.org


7 Tips to Help Your Family Stay Healthy this Holiday season.
Keep your family healthy this holiday season with 7 easy steps!
bottom of page