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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...

Is Your Child Ready to Enter Kindergarten or Middle School In The Fall? Congratulations, you and your kids made it through a tough school...

Stay Safe this 4th of July- healthychildren.org ​​​​​​On any other day of the year, would you hand your child matches or a flaming candle...

Does my unvaccinated child still have to wear a mask when the rest of the family doesn’t?- healthychildren.org Answer ​​​​New guidance...

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. And together, with the American Academy of Dermatology and The American Academy of Pediatrics, Kids...

As the world starts to open back up, many kids are excited to resume their annual trips to their favorite summer camps. While summer...

As a parent, you probably have plenty of questions about COVID-19 vaccines. Right now, only the Pfizer vaccine is authorized for kids age...

As the COVID-19​ vaccine rollout continues, we get a glimmer of hope that the end of the pandemic may finally be within sight. Some...

Celebrating the miracle of birth is very exciting. Whether you are a parent for the first time, or well seasoned when it comes to caring...

Many families are asking whether their children should be tested for COVID-19. The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages parents to...

Whether you are a first-time mom or expecting again, the Kids First board certified pediatricians and certified pediatric nurse...

Why is it important to see your pediatrician? If you have put off doctor visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, now is a good time to visit...