Patient Education

Kids First believes in helping you stay informed with patient education on a number of important pediatric topics for all ages from wellness to treatment. Find the resources below for your child’s age and health needs:

View Patient Handouts and Resources:

:: Adolescents and School-aged Children – Allergies in Children – Asthma and Your Child – Students With Chronic Health Conditions: Guidance for Families, Schools, and Students More… :: Behavioral and Psychosocial Issues – Sleep Problems in Children – Temper Tantrums: A Normal Part of Growing Up – Understanding ADHD: Information for Parents More… :: Common Illnesses and Conditions – Acute Ear Infections and Your Child – Diarrhea and Dehydration – Fever and Your Child –More… :: Connected Kids – Bullying: It’s Not OK – How Do Infants Learn? – Teaching Good Behavior: Tips on How to Discipline – More… :: Growth and Development – Bedwetting – Learning Disabilities: What Parents Need to Know – Your Child’s Growth: Developmental Milestones – More… :: Immunization Information – Immunizations: What You Need to Know – Your Baby’s First Vaccines: What You Need to Know (VIS) – Protect Yourself and Help Protect Your Baby: Information for New Moms on the Tdap Vaccine – More… :: Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers – Diaper Rash – Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) – Jaundice and Your Newborn – More… :: Nutrition and Fitness – Encourage Your Child to Be Physically Active – Right from the Start: ABCs of Good Nutrition for Young Children – Starting Solid Foods – More… :: Plain Language – Colds – Constipation – RSV, Bronchiolitis, and Your Baby – More… :: Promoting Pediatric Care – For Today’s Teens: A Message From Your Pediatrician – How Special Is Your Child? – You and Your Pediatrician – More… :: Safety and Prevention – Car Safety Seat Checkup – Home Safety Checklist – Parent’s Guide to Toy Safety – More… :: Sexual Health and Sexuality – Deciding to Wait – Puberty–Ready or Not Expect Some Big Changes – Talking to Your Young Child About Sex – More… :: Substance Abuse Issues – Drug Abuse Prevention Starts with Parents – Substance Abuse Prevention Part I: What Every Parent Needs to Know – Testing Your Teen for Illicit Drugs: Information for Parents – More… :: Teen Resources – Acne–How to Treat and Control It – Eating Disorders: Anorexia and Bulimia – Important Information for Teens Who Get Headaches – More… :: TIPP Sheets – Firearms Injury Prevention – First Year of Life: Framingham Safety Survey – 1 to 2 Years: Safety for Your Child – More… :: Vaccine Information Statements – Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (Inactivated) – Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine – Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine – More…