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Parenting Goals for the New Year– Healthychildren.org Helping to make your family safer, stronger, and more harmonious may not require a...

When can kids get the COVID-19 vaccine or a booster? James D. Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP, Healthychildren.org Answer ​​Vaccines are our best...

Meet Lauren Heilman, MSC, RN, CPNP-PC Nurse Practitioner Lauren is a pediatric nurse practitioner, who loves working with families and...

Healthychildren.org, Author: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP For many families, the holidays are about getting together with relatives and...

Source: Healthychildren.org Kids will always be kids, but their toys have changed―and it can be overwhelming! We are inundated with all...

Cristi Finch MSN, RN, CPNP-PC Nurse Practitioner at Kids First Pediatrics Cristi is a pediatric nurse practitioner who absolutely loves...

Holiday Decorating Safety Tips- Healthychildren.org Twinkly lights, candles, holiday trees, plants, ornaments, and other decorations are...

The first semester of school is nearing an end, kids are well into sports seasons, the weather is changing and the Holidays are upon us....

Ashleigh Martin is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about the care of children from the newborn stage into...

Both the flu (influenza) and COVID-19 will be spreading this fall and winter, especially among people who are not vaccinated. The two...

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

Dr. Cori Lewis completed undergrad at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. She went on to medical school at Emory University in Atlanta,...

School is back in full swing, and among balancing homework, school sports and COVID-19 protocols, now is the time to start thinking about...

Question My partner and I got COVID-19 vaccines while I was pregnant, but is it safe for our newborn to be around unvaccinated people?...

Dr. Sheryl Leidecker completed medical school in Houston, Texas, and her pediatric training in Toledo, Ohio. She is Board Certified in...

Why is it so important for my kids to get caught up on their childhood immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic? Shaunte Anum-Addo, MD,...

As we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, going to school in person is how children and teens learn best. Many students also get...

Fear of the doctor is an issue that resonates with many families. Many parents of toddlers and preschoolers say their children are afraid...

While we are enjoying pool parties and vacations now, the 2021/2022 school year is right around the corner. For many families, this year...

Kids First pediatrics was founded in 2008 by Selam Bullock, MD, FAAP, with the mission to treat the entire well-being of a child, not...