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By Devika Bhushan, MD, FAAP- Healthychildren.org As the parent of an infant, I join so many of you in feeling a roller coaster of...

If you are having trouble accessing food for your children this summer, the Summer Nutrition Program can help fill the gap. They provide...

Due to the formula shortage, there is an expanded list of approved formulas that is covered by the WIC office! You do NOT need a...

Congratulations, you and your kids made it through another school year. While it is time to relax with your kids and enjoy the summer...

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...

By Dina DiMaggio, MD, FAAP, healthychildren.org Having a baby is an incredibly exciting time! Many parents set up baby registries for...

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

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...

By: Danette Glassy, MD, FAAP & Pooja Tandon, MD, FAAP, from healthychildren.org No matter what the weather brings, playing outside is...

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...

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

Yvonne A. Maldonado, MD, FAAP Masks are still required in healthcare settings, and that includes Kids First Pediatrics of Raleigh and...

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

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

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

Kids First Pediatrics of Raleigh & Clayton will offer COVID-19 vaccinations every 3 weeks on Saturday at both locations. Please call us...

Children, teens and families are navigating difficult times. Sometimes it can be hard to tell whether day-to-day stress is getting the...

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...

Does omicron affect children differently than other COVID variants, and how concerned should I be? Answer ​​​Omicron has proven to be the...

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...