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

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

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

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...

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

7 years old is an important time to check in and make sure your child is healthy.

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.

The first step in helping your teen cope and build resilience is to make mental health an open topic in your family.

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.

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

Our Raleigh office is moving to 4109 Wake Forest Rd STE 300 on April 1st, 2024.

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

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

Many studies show that reading together strengthens parent-child bonds and promotes positive parenting.

AAP shares insights on this preventable disease in preteens, teens, and young adults.

How can you help your baby sleep safely with a stuffy nose? Rachel Y. Moon, MD, FAAP of healthychildren.org has some helpful insights

Kids First Pediatrics is eager to share information on childhood concussions from Alcy R. Torres, MD, FAAP of healthychildren.org

Keep your family healthy this holiday season with 7 easy steps!

It can be overwhelming to create realistic goals for yourself. One of the most important resolutions you can make is to be a good parent.

Kids First Pediatrics is excited to share the AAP Approved Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule