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When To Keep Your Child Home from School
Check out these helpful guidelines for deciding when to send your child back to school after sickness.


Flu Prevention Starts Now
Keep your kids healthy by preventing the flu with the flu vaccine by October 31st.


Keeping Kids Active
We are committed to helping children of all ages and stages maintain a healthy weight and develop lifelong healthy habits.


Benefits of Breastfeeding
August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to celebrate the amazing benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and babies.


Making the School Year a Success
Getting ready for school can be exciting and nerve-wracking for kids of all ages. Here are a few tips to make the transition smooth!


Immunization Awareness Month
As we prepare for National Immunization Awareness Month, Kids First Pediatrics wants to highlight the importance of immunizations for all.


Water Safety
Summer is still going strong and we know many families love spending time near the water. Here are some tips for keeping your family safe.


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.
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