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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.


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.


Ways to Show Your Child Love
Many studies show that reading together strengthens parent-child bonds and promotes positive parenting.


Help Your Baby's Stuffy Nose
How can you help your baby sleep safely with a stuffy nose? Rachel Y. Moon, MD, FAAP of healthychildren.org has some helpful insights


Concussions: What Parents Need to Know
Kids First Pediatrics is eager to share information on childhood concussions from Alcy R. Torres, MD, FAAP of healthychildren.org


7 Tips to Help Your Family Stay Healthy this Holiday season.
Keep your family healthy this holiday season with 7 easy steps!


8 Parenting Goals for the New Year
It can be overwhelming to create realistic goals for yourself. One of the most important resolutions you can make is to be a good parent.


AAP Approves Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for 2024
Kids First Pediatrics is excited to share the AAP Approved Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule


What to Know About Flying with a Baby
With enough knowledge and preparation flying with your baby doesn't have to be scary.


Holidays & Hearing
Thinking of gifting your kids headphones for their devices this holiday? Be mindful of what these products can do to their hearing


Practicing Gratitude with Your Kids
In the spirit of giving thanks and amidst a time of unrest in the world, we wanted to share an article from healthychildren.org.


Protecting Your Baby from RSV
RSV often mimics the symptoms of a simple cold. But it is crucial for parents to recognize the difference! Learn more on this blog.


Halloween Safety
Halloween is a time for imagination. But it's important to remember that it also brings some risks for children. Find safety tips here!
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